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Album of photographs of the Radcliffe family and their surrounds
Selection of photographs by Charles Radcliffe, taken from an album, and including views of Port Adelaide, Heathpool and Norwood areas, as well as flower studies and children. His wife Emily (referred to as 'Mother') and their children Constance, Douglas and Phyllis are the subjects of some of the photographs. Housed in the box with the album is a postcard of the new Government House in Suva, Fiji (no. 69) and an English country house (no. 70), both in mounts. To see the selected digitised images do a NUMBER search on B 46969/1-68.
Collection of photographs taken around Adelaide by Theo Bachmann
Collection of glass plates negatives, acetate negatives and photographic prints taken around Adelaide by Theo Bachmann ca.1915-1950. The quarter plate negatives were originally housed in labelled sleeves with an index, featuring the Bachmann and Plunket families, as well as more general scenes. The original envelope number is shown in square brackets after the description of each image, and can be cross-referenced to the index (see B 71826/656). Photos 502-503 and 581-601 are prints only, and photos 515-518, 544-561, and 576-580 are acetate negatives. No negatives with envelopes 525 [no.294] or 536 [no.499]; nos. 564- 565 are half plate stereo negatives; 567-571 are half plate negatives; 572-575 are full plate glass negatives.
The 'Heather Bell' in Port Adelaide
The wooden barque 'Heather Bell', 479 tons, in Port Adelaide [wooden ship, later barque rigged, 472 tons, later 575 and then 479 tons (due to minor alterations and remeasurements) 155.0 x 28.5 x 17.5. Built 1855 Hall, Aberdeen. ON32005. Owners: built for Thomas Brown and Co., registered Hobart: sold to Samuel Tullock and registered Launceston: acquired in early 1870s by Anderson, Anderson and Co., and registered London (reversing a more common trend of Australian owners buying from English proprietors) returned to Australian owners at Melbourne in 1881. In October 1882 owned by George Bailey and registered Port Adelaide. In August 1888 sold to owners in Newcastle, NSW and believed to have been allowed to rot on the bank, however Lubbock states she was broken up in Sydney in 1894. Until her sale toward the end of the 1870s this vessel was regularly employed in the UK-Australian trade and initially was employed sailing to Tasmania, upon sale to Anderson she commenced to trade more frequently to Sydney and Melbourne. The ship was famous for an exceptionally fast run to England of 67 days in 1856 that was seldom bettered ('Vanished Fleets', by Villiers, page 220 gives full details and also 'Colonial Clippers' page 127 and 128. Australian owners available from AMHS on request).
The 'Heather Bell' in Port Adelaide
The wooden barque 'Heather Bell', 479 tons, in Port Adelaide [wooden ship, later barque rigged, 472 tons, later 575 and then 479 tons (due to minor alterations and remeasurements) 155.0 x 28.5 x 17.5. Built 1855 Hall, Aberdeen. ON32005. Owners: built for Thomas Brown and Co., registered Hobart: sold to Samuel Tullock and registered Launceston: acquired in early 1870s by Anderson, Anderson and Co., and registered London (reversing a more common trend of Australian owners buying from English proprietors) returned to Australian owners at Melbourne in 1881. In October 1882 owned by George Bailey and registered Port Adelaide. In August 1888 sold to owners in Newcastle, NSW and believed to have been allowed to rot on the bank, however Lubbock states she was broken up in Sydney in 1894. Until her sale toward the end of the 1870s this vessel was regularly employed in the UK-Australian trade and initially was employed sailing to Tasmania, upon sale to Anderson she commenced to trade more frequently to Sydney and Melbourne. The ship was famous for an exceptionally fast run to England of 67 days in 1856 that was seldom bettered ('Vanished Fleets', by Villiers, page 220 gives full details and also 'Colonial Clippers' page 127 and 128. Australian owners available from AMHS on request).
The 'Levernbank' at Port Adelaide in Wet Dock
The four masted steel barque 'Levernbank', 2400 tons, at Port Adelaide [steel 4 mast barque, 2400 tons, ON102612, 282.9 x 43.0 x 24.4. Built 1893 (8) Russell and Co., Port Glasgow. Owners: A Weir and Co. Registered Glasgow. Abandoned in sinking condition in Bay of Biscay in 1909].
The 'Allegiance' dismasted at Port Adelaide
The iron ship 'Allegiance', 1236 tons, dismasted at Port Adelaide. [iron ship later bq. 1236t. ON76368. 217.5 x 36.7 x 22.0: Built 1876 (10) W. Potter and Co. Liverpool. Owners David Morgan. reg. Liverpool then Mrs. ME Morgan. ].
The 'Allegiance' after being re-rigged at Port Adelaide
The iron ship 'Allegiance', 1236 tons, after being re-rigged at Port Adelaide. [iron ship later bq. 1236t. ON76368. 217.5 x 36.7 x 22.0: Built 1876 (10) W. Potter and Co. Liverpool. Owners David Morgan. reg. Liverpool then Mrs. ME Morgan. ].
'On the Torrens Lake'
A view looking east across the River Torrens towards the University footbridge at University of Adelaide. People are strolling through ornamental gardens on the river bank footpath, with a view of the Adelaide Hills are in the distance.
Rundle Street in Adelaide looking west
Looking west from the corner of Rundle Street and Pulteney Street in Adelaide. Thwaite's Corner is located on the south west side and Coles and National Bank can be seen along the northern side of Rundle Street.
A male swimming competitor
A male swimming competitor in the 'Swim through Adelaide' competition photographed standing on the banks of the Torrens River, Adelaide. The 'G' badge on his swimming costume indicates a member of Gilberton Amateur Swimming Club.
Additional photographs relating to exploration and maritime topics
A collection of mounted photographs relating primarily to exploration and maritime topics in South Australia and the Northern Territory, together with a small collection of portraits of people associated with the Royal Geographical Society. Two group portraits of Aboriginal people, from Port Lincoln and from Kopperamanna are included (photographs 9 and 15). Photographs 67-70 relate to the Flinders Centenary 1902. The following photographs have not been digitised (copies are held elsewhere in the Pictorial Collection or not related specifically to South Australia): 2. 'Light on Kingston jetty' with lighthouse keeper, his dog and bicycle; 3. 'Kingston jetty' Also at B 9409; 8. 'The British Hotel Port Adelaide', pencil sketch ca. 1841. Also at B 510; 9. 'Port Lincoln natives, last of tribe, 1897'. See B 512; 13. 'Victor Harbor breakwater'. Also at PRG 280/1/2/39; 20. Distant view of the landing place and iron stores at Port Adelaide, South Australia. Photograph of an artwork of 1838; 25. Horrocks' expedition, showing Horrocks and his party, with laden camel, moving through the bush. Photo of an artwork ca.1846; 26. 'Horrocks after being wounded on his way to Penwortham'. Photograph of an artwork ca.1848. Also at B 475. Original in the Art Gallery of South Australia; 28. Photograph of painting signed by E. Magraith 1904 with inscription 'H.M.C.S. Yatala after a painting by H. C. R. 1849', to Arthur Searcy Esq, President of Marine Board, from G. H. 1904'. See also B 9316; 31. View of the gorge on Mary River by Stephen King 1862. John McDouall Stuart Expedition. See also B 486/9; 33. 'Matthew Flinders, aged 27', photo of a portrait . See B 11153; 38. 'Captain Sir Leopold Mc Clintock, R.N. LL.D' photograph of an engraving of Sir Francis Leopold McClintock, Arctic explorer; 39. 'The late Sir John Franklin' photo of an engraving;40. 'Captain Charles Sturt' (Australian explorer). Also at B 70378/3; 41. 'Relievo of National Memorial to Sir John Franklin. M. Noble, Sculptor', photo of bronze sculpture in London; 51. 'Robert Kyffin Thomas' portrait. Also at B 3687; 52. 'Charles Davies older brother, Gawler'; 58. 'The Right Hon. Sir William Molesworth, Secretary of State for the Colonies'; 59. 'Sir Leopold Mc Clintock, 1880'; 60. Commander Verney Lovett Cameron 1878; 61. 'John McKinlay'. Davies & Co. photographer. Also at B 1782; 65. 'Sir J. Langdon Bonython'. Also at B 2255.
Photographs of roads, bridges, equipment, vehicles and floods
Collection of photographs showing bridges, roads, vehicles, road construction equipment, punts, River Murray flood scenes and a cover from a South Australian themed Christmas card.
Portraits by various South Australian photographers
Examples of the photographic work of various South Australian photographers in the mid to late 19th century. All are portraits, some identified, but demonstrating clothing and hair styles of the period. See 'contents' for brief details of items.
Business papers of George Fife Angas in South Australia
31 bundles and some loose sheets, comprising approximately 700 documents, relating to the business activities of George Fife Angas in South Australia from 1846 to 1857. The majority of items are from 1850 to 1851, with over 300 documents from the year 1851, and comprise mainly correspondence and business papers to or from John Howard Angas at Tarrawatta. Documents include: bills of sale of cattle, sheep and horses; matters relating to leases, rents, agreements, and loan repayments; accounts; and legal documents. Also includes material relating to the Wheal Barton Mining Association and the Barossa Range Mining Company. Correspondents include: Charles Flaxman, Arthur Freeling, August Kavel (3 April 1851), and other German settlers (writing in German). Documents are grouped by year. See below for details and to view pages.
Escape Cliffs
Escape Cliffs, Northern Territory. Part of settlement. Escape Cliffs Settlement was the site of the fourth attempt to establish a settlement in the Northern Territory. It was situated near the mouth of the Adelaide River, north east of Darwin. It was abondoned in 1867 following conflicts with the local Marananggu people. The photograph shows the settlement buildings behind fences and the tropical vegetation growing all around on the banks of the Adelaide River.
Church, Georgetown
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Georgetown. Georgetown is 196 kms north of Adelaide and during its boom it boasted 2 banks, 3 stores and 3 churches.
Business premises, Norwood
NORWOOD: The premises of Trengrove Smithy, built in 1862, along the Parade at Norwood. In 1913 the property was owned by the Savings Bank.
Main Street, Tarlee
Main Street, Tarlee showing the Savings Bank of South Australia building, general store and the post office. Two petrol bowsers are standing on the footpath. Tarlee is a township on the road from Adelaide to Burra and stands on the Gilbert River.
Robert William Botting
Robert William Botting, a carpenter from London (1818-1890). With his brothers Fred and Frank he established a carpentry and joinery business in Adelaide. They helped construct many buildings including the Bank of Australasia. During the Depression he opened a butchery business. He also worked at the Bendigo Gold Fields and farmed on Hindmarsh Island. He moved his family to New Zealand where he opened a successful butchery business and also mined gold. He died in New Zealand in 1890.
George Frederick Ind
Portrait of George Frederick Ind (1833-1906), painted by G.A. Tiarks. An inscription on the back reads 'To my wife Ella from her loving husband Spencer 24/1/07. In affectionate memory of a noble man, a kind & just Father & a true & devoted Friend to all. The picture of G.F. Ind of Paradise, Adelaide, painted from a photograph'. [Spencer Smithson Dunn married G.F. Ind's daughter Ella in 1883.] Joseph Ind, father of George Frederick Ind had an orange grove on the banks of the Torrens River in the Adelaide suburb of Paradise. Joseph arrived in South Australia in 1837 and named the land after his old farm in Gloucestershire.
Theatre Royal Lane
Theatre Royal Lane. Stone pillars of Adelaide's first Bank.
King William Street
Bank of South Australia, King William Street, west side. This building with its elaborate Renaissance facade was erected in 1876-77. Lloyd Taylor and EW Wright were the architects. WJ Maxwell was brought out from Scotland to produce the cut stone work and while he was in Adelaide he also carved the Robert Burns statue.
Strangways Terrace
East corner of Strangways Terrace and Hill Street. This house was built by architect Sir George Strickland Kingston (1807-1880) for The Honourable William Younghusband. It was demolished in 1925. The attractive house in the photograph consists of a large bay window on the western side, multiple arches over a front portico and a wing of the house consisting of an arcade of arches open to the elements towards the east. William Younghusband was one of the principal merchants in Adelaide, Director of the Bank of Australasia, Chairman of Adelaide Silver-Lead Mine, Member of Children's Apprenticeship Board, Trustee of the Gawler Town Church. He was a wealthy and influential member of the community. He was also Chief Secretary responsible for organising all the Government Departments under the Hanson Government. He left Adelaide in 1861 and died in London of typhoid fever aged just 49.
River Torrens gardens
Gardens, south side of Torrens, between City Bridge and the University Suspension Bridge. July 1937. Rock lined alcoves contain benches which overlook the river. Newly planted trees dot the grassy banks. St Peters Cathedral can be seen in the background.
Torrens lake
Torrens Lake, (a little east of the City Bridge). City Bridge was opened in 1856. It was widened in 1877. Compare with B 1887. Rowing boats are moored on the bank and a sign shows the way to the Police Station built on parklands near the bridge
Torrens Lake and Weir
Torrens Lake, weir and foot-bridge. The weir was constructed in 1881 to form the Torrens Lake. Prior to this the River was reduced to a black sewer rather than the pristine river which flowed before colonisation. When the river's gravel was taken for road building and the trees were cut down the banks eroded and the waterholes filled in reducing the flow of the river
Torrens Railway bridge
Railway bridge over River Torrens before 1900. Photograph shows workers standing on the new bridge looking down on the muddy puddles of the river which is strewn with debris. The river banks are very steep.
House boats on the Murray River
Houseboats moored on the bank of the Murray River near an unidentified settlement. Suggested by G. McKay that 'this could easily be at Murray Bridge, taken from the bridge looking east past the steamship company towards what is now known as Hume Reserve (formerly the Adelaide ski club) and the river flats beyond. Houses top right could be the historic railway cottages. Refer image B 70395 taken from a different angle'.
Corner North Terrace and King William Street
Corner North Terrace and King William Street, with Bank of New South Wales and Adelaide Club.
P.S. Queen at river bank
Stern view of 'P.S. Queen' at unidentified river landing, with a carriage and other cargo on board.