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Series 017: Emu Wines

Smith, D. Darian, c. 1930, Photograph, BRG 397/2/17

Aerial views of Emu Wines at Morphett Vale. The Adelaide to Willunga Railway, States Road and Wheatsheaf Road are visible in some of the images.

Photographs of memorials and commemorations of the first England to Australia flight

Furlong, John S. B., c. 1950, Photograph, PRG 1701/2/1-9

Photographs collected by John Furlong relating to memorials and commemorations of the first aerial flight from England to Australia during the 1919 Air Race, won by brothers Captain Ross Smith and Lieutenant Keith Smith, and mechanics Sergeants Jim Bennett and Wally Shiers, with their aircraft, the Vickers Vimy G-EAOU bomber. See below for details.

Items commemorating the first England-Australia aerial flight

Furlong, John S. B., c. 1920, Mixed material, PRG 1701/3/1-2

Items commemorating the first England to Australia aerial flight in 1919 by the crew of the Vickers Vimy G-EAOU aircraft, Captain Ross Smith, pilot, and his co-pilot and brother Lieutenant Keith Smith, and mechanics Sergeants Walter Henry Shiers, and James Mallett Bennett.

Album of travel photographs taken around Australia

c. 1950, Photograph, B 72499/1-38

An album of photographs showing city and regional areas around Australia. Photographs taken in South Australia have been digitised. Album includes photographs from New South Wales, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory, Western Australia, Queensland and Tasmania. Interstate tourist attractions shown include Thunderbolt Rock (NSW) and an unusual tree stump carving relating to "Ponsasinorum" in Victoria. Some of the photographs have been colourised and many may be postcards. See 'contents' for details of digitised images.

Victoria Square Redevelopment

News Limited, 1966, Photograph, PRG 1644/5/1-4

A model of the Victoria Square Redevelopment and three aerial photographs of the Square.

Filmstrips produced by the Education Department of South Australia

Sinclair, Leslie, c. 1950, Photograph, PRG 1683/1/1-9

Educational filmstrips collected by Leslie and Phyllis Sinclair, produced by the Education Department of South Australia, on topics relating to South Australia. See below for details.

Holden's Motor Body Builders plants.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1920, Photograph, BRG 213/1/3/5-10

Black and white photographic copies of the HMBB factory at 400 King William Street and the plant at Woodville. Includes photographs of the King William Street building in the 1970s as Repco Auto Parts, and as David Jones Adelaide Limited.

Photographs and papers relating to Peter Jackson's war service

c. 1940, Photograph, PRG 1614/1/1-35

A collection of memorabilia relating to Peter Jackson's war service in the RAAF, comprising mainly photographs, but also including articles relating to the war. Digital copies.

Aerial photographs of the city of Salisbury : Globe Derby Park

Jones, Daryl, 2007, Photograph, B 75887/1-4

Aerial views of Globe Derby Park in the city of Salisbury, South Australia, including views of the Globe Derby Park race track, South Australian Harness Racing Club, salt pans, and Torrens Island and Outer Harbor in the distance.

Aerial photographs of Yorke Peninsula : Point Margaret

Jones, Daryl, 2011, Photograph, B 75977/1-4

Aerial views of Point Margaret, on the Yorke Peninsula, South Australia, including views of Constance Bay, Ellarock, Gym Beach, Browns Beach, Innes National Park, and Pondalowie Bay in the distance.

Aerial photographs of Yorke Peninsula : Point Annie

Jones, Daryl, 2011, Photograph, B 75973/1-2

Aerial views of Point Annie, on the Yorke Peninsula, South Australia, including views of residences along Point Annie Road, surrounding fields, and coastal views with Spencer Gulf in the distance.

Aerial photographs of Yorke Peninsula : Point Davenport

Jones, Daryl, 2011, Photograph, B 75984/1-2

Aerial views of Point Davenport, on the Yorke Peninsula, South Australia, including views of Scott Creek, surrounding fields, lakes and forest, and the coast of the Gulf of St Vincent.

Photographs of company premises, staff and merchandise

Colton, Palmer and Preston, c. 1907, Photograph, BRG 67/14

Approximately 170 photographs and postcard images of Colton, Palmer & Preston Ltd. premises in Currie Street, Adelaide, on Port Road, Allenby Gardens and Gepps Cross; including scenes at Currie Street of the February 1907 fire, new building, leather goods factory, celebrations for Armistice Day 1918, Port Adelaide steel yard and bulk store, Adelaide warehouse interior scenes, Harrold Colton & Co. staff in 1909 and later, social functions, sporting functions, cricketing and football teams.

Photographs relating to Hocking family

Hocking, Rosemary, c. 1880, Photograph, PRG 1644/1/1-22

Photographs of cars, places and people relating to the Hocking family.

Photographs of public events and sites around Glenelg and the south-western suburbs of Adelaide

Messenger Press, c. 1985, Photograph, B 75505/1-54

A collection of photographs relating to Glenelg and nearby suburbs in the south-west of Adelaide. Subjects include local sites and public events. A number of images are of popular past events, the Milk Carton Regatta and the Birdman Rally. According to brief paperwork attached to the photos (now removed), many of the photographs were published in the Guardian Messenger. Where more than date has been supplied, one of the dates may refer to the date of publication. See 'contents' for details of individual images.

Aerial view of John Martin's Christmas pageant

1935, Photograph, BRG 121/1/1625

View from the air of the crowd waiting in Pulteney Street and North Terrace for the arrival of Father Christmas, as part of the John Martin's Christmas pageant.

Series 051: Colonial Sugar Refinery, Glanville

Smith, D. Darian, 1937, Photograph, BRG 397/2/51

Aerial views of the Colonial Sugar Refinery at Glanville, looking south west from Port Adelaide. The refinery is adjacent to Jervois Bridge, between the Port River and the railway line.

Series 057: Colonial Sugar Refinery, Glanville

Smith, D. Darian, 1937, Photograph, BRG 397/2/57

Aerial views of the Colonial Sugar Refinery at Glanville, looking south west from Port Adelaide. The refinery is adjacent to Jervois Bridge, between the Port River and the railway line.

Aerial view of John Martin's Christmas pageant

1937, Photograph, BRG 121/1/1653

Photograph taken from the air of John Martin's Christmas pageant in progress. Shows the crowd and pageant on both North Terrace and Rundle Street and the surrounding buildings. Rooftops in view include the John Martin's and Edments buildings. To the right of the photo, the new parliament house is under construction.

Peter Driffield Gilbert papers and letters from WWII

Gilbert, Peter Driffield, 1941, Manuscript, PRG 266/92

Official and personal documents related to No. 416168 Flying Officer Peter Driffield Gilbert's active service in the RAAF during WWII, from his initial pilot training in August 1941 and participation in the Empire Air Training Scheme, through to war service in North Africa, the Middle East, Italy and Malta, until his return to Adelaide in 1944. See below for details.

John Martin's Christmas decorations from the air

1940, Photograph, BRG 121/1/1464A

Aerial view of the John Martin's department store taken at Christmas time. The front of the store is decorated with a giant Father Christmas and other decorations. There is a large crowd filling the street, indicating that it may be the day of the Christmas pageant.

Aerial view of part of Adelaide

John Martin & Co, 1963, Photograph, BRG 121/1/202

View from the air showing John Martin's construction work on sections of the buildings known as Blocks A, K, G and H.

Memorial Drive Tennis Courts -

Advertiser Newspapers Ltd, 1956, Photograph, B 13738

Aerial view of Memorial Drive Tennis Courts : Davis Cup Challenge Round, 26-28 December 1956: aerial view. Temporary stands on the left (east) and right (west) sides, and upper half of south stand. The Adelaide Railway Station and tracks over the top part of the photograph. The River Torrens can be seen winding past Memorial Drive Tennis Courts.

Birdwood

Smith, D. Darian, 1935, Photograph, B 6630

Aerial view of Birdwood. The text reads as follows: 'Reprinted from the Advertiser Tuesday February 19, 1935. Birdwood makes an interesting study from the air, with its setting of beautiful trees. The hills town is famous for its orchards, and is on the main road from Adelaide to Mount Pleasant. The road can be seen clearly in the picture. Photo by D Darien Smith'.

Bordertown

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1920, Photograph, B 11531

Aerial view of Bordertown, taken from the Vickers Vimy aircraft of Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith. Bordertown was established in 1852 when a direct route across the 90 mile desert was being planned for gold escorts from the Victorian Goldfields to Adelaide

Outer Harbor

c. 1927, Photograph, B 3990

[General description] This aerial view shows the mouth of the Port River, with breakwaters on either side. Ships are berthed at the wharf where goods sheds and the railway lines can be seen. [On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in the 'Chronicle', Feb. 5, 1927 / Aerial view of the Outer Harbor / 1927'.

Port Pirie

1942, Photograph, B 11393

Aerial view of Port Pirie showing the Port Pirie Racecourse in the foreground and Muddy Creek and the harbor in the distance. Smoke from the smelterworks can also be seen. A researcher believes the oval in the foreground to be Memorial Oval, which in early times was used as a trotting track as well as for other sporting events...cricket, football and carnivals.

Robertstown

1939, Photograph, B 46571

An aerial view showing stock saleyards.

Aerial Mail

1924, Photograph, B 2246

[On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in the Observer, June 7, 1924. Inauguration of the aerial mail, Adelaide to Sydney / June 1924.' [General Description] Photographed next to the aircraft, two men are posing with mailbags whilst others stand by loooking on.

Aerial Mail

1924, Photograph, B 2247

[On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in the Observer, June 7, 1924. Inauguration of the aerial mail, Adelaide to Sydney / June 1924' [General Description] Two men posing with mailbags with part of the aircraft visible in the background.

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