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The 'Yatala' at Port Adelaide
Composite ship 'Yatala', 1127 tons, at Port Adelaide [composite ship, 1227 tons, ON53737, 203.4 x 34.6 x 21.1. Built 1865 (5) Thomas Bilbe and Co., London. Owners: Anderson, Anderson and Co., (J Anderson) registered London (iron framed hull, wood planked, metal and galvanised iron bolts) Noted as a 'passenger clipper' this ship shared the honour of a 65 day passage London to Adelaide (pilot to pilot) with the 'City of Adelaide' until the 'Torrens' lowered the record. (There is a table of her time elapsed passages, p.130 'Colonial Clippers') The vessel was wrecked in 1872. She left Port Adelaide December 18, 1871 in company with 'Beltana'. 'Yatala' went ashore near Cape Gris-Nez March 27, 1872, when almost home. Her cargo was mostly saved and there was no loss of life but the ship became a total loss].
The 'Torrens' at Port Adelaide
The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, at Port Adelaide. The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, at Port Adelaide [composite ship, 1335 gross tons, 1276 net tons. ON73595. 222.1 x 38.1 x 21.5. Built 1875 (10) J Laing, Sunderland. Owners: AL Elder and others, registered London (the others included her long time master, Captain SH Angel, not the one associated with 'Beltana'). Sold 1903 to Italian owners, and broken up in 1910. With the exception of the 'Loch' ships the last sailing ship to regularly carry passengers in the Australian-England trade. A very lengthy and comprehensive item in 'Colonial Clippers' gives an outline history. See pages 132 onwards. The damage caused by an iceberg, shown in some of the illustrations demonstrates the immense strength of the vessel. There are innumerable references to this vessel in books, newspaper cuttings etc. as she was a favourite passenger ship with a long career. Latter day writers frequently have called her 'The Wonderful Torrens'].
The 'Torrens' at Port Adelaide
The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, at Port Adelaide. The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, at Port Adelaide [composite ship, 1335 gross tons, 1276 net tons. ON73595. 222.1 x 38.1 x 21.5. Built 1875 (10) J Laing, Sunderland. Owners: AL Elder and others, registered London (the others included her long time master, Captain SH Angel, not the one associated with 'Beltana'). Sold 1903 to Italian owners, and broken up in 1910. With the exception of the 'Loch' ships the last sailing ship to regularly carry passengers in the Australian-England trade. A very lengthy and comprehensive item in 'Colonial Clippers' gives an outline history. See pages 132 onwards. The damage caused by an iceberg, shown in some of the illustrations demonstrates the immense strength of the vessel. There are innumerable references to this vessel in books, newspaper cuttings etc. as she was a favourite passenger ship with a long career. Latter day writers frequently have called her 'The Wonderful Torrens'].
The 'Torrens' in New Dock, Port Adelaide
The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, in the new dock at Port Adelaide. The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, at Port Adelaide [composite ship, 1335 gross tons, 1276 net tons. ON73595. 222.1 x 38.1 x 21.5. Built 1875 (10) J Laing, Sunderland. Owners: AL Elder and others, registered London (the others included her long time master, Captain SH Angel, not the one associated with 'Beltana'). Sold 1903 to Italian owners, and broken up in 1910. With the exception of the 'Loch' ships the last sailing ship to regularly carry passengers in the Australian-England trade. A very lengthy and comprehensive item in 'Colonial Clippers' gives an outline history. See pages 132 onwards. The damage caused by an iceberg, shown in some of the illustrations demonstrates the immense strength of the vessel. There are innumerable references to this vessel in books, newspaper cuttings etc. as she was a favourite passenger ship with a long career. Latter day writers frequently have called her 'The Wonderful Torrens'].
The 'Torrens' at Port Adelaide
The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, at Port Adelaide. This is the earliest photograph of the 'Torrens'. The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, at Port Adelaide [composite ship, 1335 gross tons, 1276 net tons. ON73595. 222.1 x 38.1 x 21.5. Built 1875 (10) J Laing, Sunderland. Owners: AL Elder and others, registered London (the others included her long time master, Captain SH Angel, not the one associated with 'Beltana'). Sold 1903 to Italian owners, and broken up in 1910. With the exception of the 'Loch' ships the last sailing ship to regularly carry passengers in the Australian-England trade. A very lengthy and comprehensive item in 'Colonial Clippers' gives an outline history. See pages 132 onwards. The damage caused by an iceberg, shown in some of the illustrations demonstrates the immense strength of the vessel. There are innumerable references to this vessel in books, newspaper cuttings etc. as she was a favourite passenger ship with a long career. Latter day writers frequently have called her 'The Wonderful Torrens'].
The 'Torrens' in the Southern Ocean
The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, becalmed in the Southern Ocean. The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, at Port Adelaide [composite ship, 1335 gross tons, 1276 net tons. ON73595. 222.1 x 38.1 x 21.5. Built 1875 (10) J Laing, Sunderland. Owners: AL Elder and others, registered London (the others included her long time master, Captain SH Angel, not the one associated with 'Beltana'). Sold 1903 to Italian owners, and broken up in 1910. With the exception of the 'Loch' ships the last sailing ship to regularly carry passengers in the Australian-England trade. A very lengthy and comprehensive item in 'Colonial Clippers' gives an outline history. See pages 132 onwards. The damage caused by an iceberg, shown in some of the illustrations demonstrates the immense strength of the vessel. There are innumerable references to this vessel in books, newspaper cuttings etc. as she was a favourite passenger ship with a long career. Latter day writers frequently have called her 'The Wonderful Torrens'].
The 'Torrens' in Port Adelaide after striking an iceberg
The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, at Port Adelaide after striking an iceburg. The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, at Port Adelaide [composite ship, 1335 gross tons, 1276 net tons. ON73595. 222.1 x 38.1 x 21.5. Built 1875 (10) J Laing, Sunderland. Owners: AL Elder and others, registered London. Sold 1903 to Italian owners, and broken up in 1910. The long term part-owner and first master of the Torrens was Captain Henry Robert Angel, who commanded the Torrens from 1875-1890. Next skipper was Captain W.H. Cope, (1890-1896). Captain Henry Robert Angel's son, Falkland Angel commanded the Torrens from 1896 until she was sold to Italian owners in 1906. Torrens' last voyage from Port Adelaide was 1903. Captain Sydney Angel was a nephew of Captain Henry Robert Angel who was the part owner and first commander of the Torrens. Sydney Angel was the son of Captain Richard Angel, who commanded the Beltana, also for the Elder Line. Sydney Angel served his early sea years on the Torrens, but he was never her master or owner. With the exception of the 'Loch' ships the last sailing ship to regularly carry passengers in the Australian-England trade. A very lengthy and comprehensive item in 'Colonial Clippers' gives an outline history. See pages 132 onwards. The damage caused by an iceberg, shown in some of the illustrations demonstrates the immense strength of the vessel. There are innumerable references to this vessel in books, newspaper cuttings etc. as she was a favourite passenger ship with a long career. Latter day writers frequently have called her 'The Wonderful Torrens'].
The 'Torrens' in Port Adelaide with crew
The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, at Port Adelaide after striking an iceburg in the Southern Ocean on 11th January 1899. The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, at Port Adelaide [composite ship, 1335 gross tons, 1276 net tons. ON73595. 222.1 x 38.1 x 21.5. Built 1875 (10) J Laing, Sunderland. Owners: AL Elder and others, registered London (the others included her long time master, Captain SH Angel, not the one associated with 'Beltana'). Sold 1903 to Italian owners, and broken up in 1910. With the exception of the 'Loch' ships the last sailing ship to regularly carry passengers in the Australian-England trade. A very lengthy and comprehensive item in 'Colonial Clippers' gives an outline history. See pages 132 onwards. The damage caused by an iceberg, shown in some of the illustrations demonstrates the immense strength of the vessel. There are innumerable references to this vessel in books, newspaper cuttings etc. as she was a favourite passenger ship with a long career. Latter day writers frequently have called her 'The Wonderful Torrens'].
The 'Torrens' undergoing repair in Fletcher's Slip
The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, undergoing repairs on Fletcher's Slip, Port Adelaide. She returned to England, with a straight stem, where a new bow was fitted. The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, at Port Adelaide [composite ship, 1335 gross tons, 1276 net tons. ON73595. 222.1 x 38.1 x 21.5. Built 1875 (10) J Laing, Sunderland. Owners: AL Elder and others, registered London (the others included her long time master, Captain SH Angel, not the one associated with 'Beltana'). Sold 1903 to Italian owners, and broken up in 1910. With the exception of the 'Loch' ships the last sailing ship to regularly carry passengers in the Australian-England trade. A very lengthy and comprehensive item in 'Colonial Clippers' gives an outline history. See pages 132 onwards. The damage caused by an iceberg, shown in some of the illustrations demonstrates the immense strength of the vessel. There are innumerable references to this vessel in books, newspaper cuttings etc. as she was a favourite passenger ship with a long career. Latter day writers frequently have called her 'The Wonderful Torrens'].
The 'Torrens' at Port Adelaide with new bow and spike bowsprit
The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, at Port Adelaide [composite ship, 1335 gross tons, 1276 net tons. ON73595. 222.1 x 38.1 x 21.5. Built 1875 (10) J Laing, Sunderland. Owners: AL Elder and others, registered London (the others included her long time master, Captain SH Angel, not the one associated with 'Beltana'). Sold 1903 to Italian owners, and broken up in 1910. With the exception of the 'Loch' ships the last sailing ship to regularly carry passengers in the Australian-England trade. A very lengthy and comprehensive item in 'Colonial Clippers' gives an outline history. See pages 132 onwards. The damage caused by an iceberg, shown in some of the illustrations demonstrates the immense strength of the vessel. There are innumerable references to this vessel in books, newspaper cuttings etc. as she was a favourite passenger ship with a long career. Latter day writers frequently have called her 'The Wonderful Torrens'].
The 'Torrens' at Port Adelaide with new bow, figurehead and spike bowsprit
The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, at Port Adelaide after receiving a new bow, figurehead and spike bowsprit. The composite ship 'Torrens', 1276 tons, at Port Adelaide [composite ship, 1335 gross tons, 1276 net tons. ON73595. 222.1 x 38.1 x 21.5. Built 1875 (10) J Laing, Sunderland. Owners: AL Elder and others, registered London (the others included her long time master, Captain SH Angel, not the one associated with 'Beltana'). Sold 1903 to Italian owners, and broken up in 1910. With the exception of the 'Loch' ships the last sailing ship to regularly carry passengers in the Australian-England trade. A very lengthy and comprehensive item in 'Colonial Clippers' gives an outline history. See pages 132 onwards. The damage caused by an iceberg, shown in some of the illustrations demonstrates the immense strength of the vessel. There are innumerable references to this vessel in books, newspaper cuttings etc. as she was a favourite passenger ship with a long career. Latter day writers frequently have called her 'The Wonderful Torrens'].
British Boy Scout arrivals in South Australia
A group of Boy scouts shortly after their arrival by the S.S.'Beltana' who were brought to South Australia by the state government for placement on farms and for future settlement.
Part of the northern Flinders Ranges
Part of the northern Flinders Ranges thought to be near Beltana, South Australia.
Adelaide views album
Album of photographs of Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, many of them taken by Samuel Sweet (images 1-80). Images 81-82 of Ceylon, nos. 83-95 of Malta, 96-101 of Windsor Castle and St George's Chapel, Windsor, 102-103 of Oxford, and 104-107 of English coastal town/s. Items 108-111 (loose in back of album) are prints from clasical scenes. Attribution for the photographs are as follows: images 1-50, 73 are by Sweet; images 77-79, and possibly 80 are by Charles Bayliss. Overseas scenes (images 81-111) have not been copied.
Photograph albums
Albums of miscellaneous photographs including: farming and station properties, horse drawn vehicles, townships, farm buildings and implements, and portraits of prominent South Australians including members of Legislative Council. Album 2 comprises photographs of the 1890 Royal Pastoral Commission inspection of South Australia and the Northern Territory showing members of the Commission and locations they visited. Some of the locations include: 'Springfield' the property owned by John Warren and Mount Crawford, Williamstown, Wirrabara, Tandowie, Wilpena Pound, the Barossa Ranges, Beltana Station, Farina, Strangways Springs, Warren Reservoir, Millbrook Reservoir, Morgan, the Murray River, Anna Creek, Beetaloo Dam, the Macdonnell Ranges, Melrose, the Flinders Ranges, and Strzelecki Creek. Also included are photographs thought to be of the Warren family at 'Springfield' and taken during various family outings, and photographs of John Warren comprising: a photograph of John Warren and two other men dressed in military uniform, a group portrait of the Royal Pastoral Commission, an unidentified group portrait (possibly the Legislative Council), and a composite photograph of the 1902 Legislative Council.
Mud on the conveyance of Revd.R.Mitchell
Photograph of an unharnessed carriage with mud laden wheels packed with luggage, with Reverend Robert Mitchell reclining alongside on a rug. Caption reads 'Mud on conveyance of Smith of Dunesk Mission Agent, Rev.R.Mitchell'.
Photographs of Austin and Elder family members
Photographs of Austin and Elder family members. Austin family photographs were lent for copying only.
Temple Bar looking west
Temple Bar looking west, between Nuccalena and Beltana. Marked 'Sweet Adelaide' [also at B 10626].
The Misses Godlee and Wood
Photograph of three young women, identified as the 'Misses Godlee & Wood'. A researcher believes the women on the left and right are Maud Amelia Godlee and Ada Mary Godlee, daughters of Arthur John Godlee and Eliza (nee Lewis) of Beltana. 'Maudie was 20 in 1897 and Ada was 14. Arthur was a butcher'.
Shearers working in the stockyard
Photograph of four men, each one busy shearing a sheep. With wooden post and rail fencing behind them and a stone building nearby.
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[Nurses at the Smith of Dunesk Mission]
Photograph on a postcard of two women dressed in smock gowns standing on the verandah of a timber building. Caption reads [Nurses Smith of Dunesk Mission].
Mrs Robert Mitchell and Aunt Anne, 1910
Photograph of two older ladies standing near a large vine, identified as 'Mrs.Robt.Mitchell (Right) and "Aunt Anne". c.1910'.
Mundowdna Station
Sheep and wool at Mundowdna Station. To see a selection of photographs in this collection, search on Archival number PRG 1561/86.
Mundowdna Station
Waterhole near the woolshed on Mundowdna Station. To see a selection of photographs in this collection, search on Archival number PRG 1561/86.
Mundowdna Station
Lignam Dam on Mundowdna Station. To see a selection of photographs in this collection, search on Archival number PRG 1561/86.
I. W. Firber
Half-plate glass negative of soldier I.W. Firber wearing World War One military uniform including slouch hat and knee-high boots, standing in front of a background of a woodland path. Written on original paper envelope: 'No. 424. 1381. To be completed March 18th. Name I.W. Firber. Order 1 doz C Bro Br Mts'. Possibly Private Francis Walter Thomas Ferber No. 2309, from Beltana, South Australia.
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E.S. Wigg & Son's general map of the Barrier Ranges mineral fields, (silver, tin etc.) [cartographic material] / compiled by W.H. Tietkins & R. Garlick Holwell
Topographical map of the Barrier Ranges mineral fields, New South Wales. Index to mines at Broken Hill, Euriowie, Thackaringa, Pinnacles, Rockwell Paddock, Waukaroo Relief shown by hachures. Map was among the papers of Professor J.B. Cleland.
Letter to Mrs Jessie Smith from Henry Robert Adamson
Letter written to Jessie Smith: "Elder House, Adelaide, 18th August 1928. Dear Mrs Smith, This mornings' mail from England brought a letter from Mr James Waite with some enlargements of the small photos he took at Mutooroo early in the year. I am enclosing three that I think you may like to have in memory of the old days. Today looks most promising for rain and I hope we may get a real good downpour. With kind regards, yours sincerely, H.R. Adamson".
Miscellaneous documents
Four loose documents found in the album (series 2): 1. invoice to Messrs A. Wyly & Co, Beltana Pastoral Co, 15 April 1881, for the hire of 8 camels and 2 Afghan cameleers plus rations; 2. notice from the South Australian Railways, 9 August 1884, advising of a special sheep train from Adelaide to Burra; 3. a hand written recipe for 'Mother Seigals syrup' which appears to have been signed by Dr Treverton; and 4. a list of household expenses, March to April 1917.
S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Nathaniel Edmund Phillipson
Nathaniel Edmund Phillipson, 1844-1898, arrived in South Australia in November 1846 on board the ship the "Lady Bruce". Managing director, Beltana Pastoral Company.