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King William Street
King William Street looking south with Pirie Street corner on the left. Only a few pedestrians are out and about. Carriages and covered carts are using the street. The Town Hall clock face is bare. The clock on the Post Office tower says ten minutes to eleven in the morning.Three men in top hats are having a discussion in the foreground.
King William Street, Adelaide
Town Hall, King William Street, Adelaide, showing Eagle Chambers under construction, with scaffolding in place. A third storey was added later. The Town Hall Clock was not installed until 1935 when Sir J. Lavington Bonython, a former Lord Mayor, donated a clock.
King William Street
Town Hall, King William Street., east side. The Town Hall clock was added in 1935. The original clock was given to Holy Trinity Church in North Terrace as this was Adelaide's first tower. The Town Hall was built in 1863-6. The building to the south (right) was finished in 1869 and was the Prince Alfred Hotel until 1953.
King William Street, Adelaide
[On back of photograph] 'Acre 236 / King William St., looking north from Victoria square. / About 1867.' (Another hand) 'Not later than 1867 for Gouger's [Gouge's] fountain was removed before the visit of the Duke of Edinburgh.' [General description] On the right is the Town Hall and Treasury buildings. Note the empty clock tower; the clock was eventually donated by Sir Lavington Bonython in 1935. In the centre of the road, in the distance, Gouge's Fountain can just be seen.
King William Street, Adelaide
General Post Office, King William Street, Adelaide, seen from Victoria Square. The dark clock face indicates that this photo was taken before December 13th, 1875 when the clock was set in motion.
Poster for the SA Annual Drink Bill
Poster with the words "SA Annual Drink Bill 1,500,000 pounds! Check this waste by voting for 6 o'clock closing of bars". The Referendum on temperance and the six o'clock closing was an issue in 1916.
Poster for Lock up the Liquor
Poster with the words "Lock up the liquor not the man by voting 6 o'clock". The Referendum on temperance and the six o'clock closing was an issue in 1916.
Development of Adelaide 1839-1914: series of lantern slides.
Series of 102 black and white lantern slides numbered 40-145, illustrating the development of Adelaide, 1839-1914. Some slides are of maps, lithographs and sketches made by nineteenth century artists and lithographers. The series juxtaposes views of Adelaide buildings and streets and key landmarks at several time periods, to show the changes and developments in Adelaide to 1914. The streets in focus in this series include King William Street, North Terrace, Stephen's Place, Rundle Street, Hindley Street, Pulteney Street, Grenfell Street, Pirie Street, Gouger Street, Gawler Place and Hindmarsh Square. The following slides are not held: 1-39, 63, 67, 81, 128.
Pre flight correspondence
Pre flight correspondence and other documents, including timetables, compiled by Ross for the proposed England - Australia flight.
Mortlock chamber
Dent and Sons clock in the Mortlock chamber of the State Library, North Terrace, Adelaide.The clock was purchased in London for the library in 1885 by Charles Todd at a cost of 50 Pound, it was installed in 1887.
Mortlock chamber
Dent and Sons clock in the Mortlock chamber of the State Library, North Terrace, Adelaide.The clock was purchased in London for the library in 1885 by Charles Todd at a cost of 50 Pound, it was installed in 1887.
Gawler
Main Street. The Gawler Institute, seen the centre of this photograph, was officially opened with a concert in 1857. During 1858 the Oddfellows Hall was built in Murray Street and the Institute Committee rented rooms on the ground floor. The clock tower on the Post Office can also be seen. The Post Office was built in 1866 from local stone
Glenelg
[General description] Looking towards the shore from the Jetty. The Town Hall is seen on the left, Pier Hotel on the right. The Town Hall, designed by Edmund Wright has yet to get its tower and clock.
Glenelg
[General description] A quiet day on the seafront at Glenelg. On the left is the Glenelg Town Hall, no clock tower as yet. Moseley's Pier Hotel, built in 1856 is seen on the right. [On back of photograph] 'Moseley Square / Glenelg / Looking east from the jetty / Probably about 1882'
Moseley Square, Glenelg
Looking north from the Pier Hotel across Moseley Square, Glenelg, to the Pioneer Memorial erected in 1936 and the Town Hall clock tower.
Glenside
Lunatic Asylum/Psychiatric Hospital 1876-86. The clock was installed in the tower in 1876. The Parkside Lunatic Asylum was established in 1870 and was home to not only the mentally ill, but also unmarried women and their children, and prostitutes. The three storey hospital was divided into female and male sections. The grounds contained a farm and gardens and patients were encouraged to tend the gardens, sheep, cattle, pigs, pick fruit, mend clothes and tailor shoes.
Glenside
Lunatic Asylum Hospital at Glenside showing two three storey stone buildings. The building on the right of the photograph has a clock tower and peaceful gardens surround the complex to provide a healing environment for the sick.
Glenside
[General description] Parkside Lunatic Asylum (later known as Glenside Hospital). It was designed by R.G. Thomas in 1868 during his stint as Government Architect and built from Glen Osmond stone. The central portion of the building has a tower and a widow's walk and there is an imposing portico over the entrance. The clock was installed in 1876.
Kadina
Panoramic view of Kadina from the Town Hall Clock Tower. The town is celebrating its Jubilee and a crowd lines the street. A procession of motor cars is passing by. The Savings Bank of South Australia is in the foreground on the right. This photo was published in the "Chronicle" on August 19, 1922.
Kadina
[General description] These public buildings exude confidence. The Town Hall and Council chamber, built from local limestone in the Classical style were constructed in stages between 1880-1883, starting as an Institute. The clock and tower was added in 1903, donated by Mr. DF Squibb, a Kadina blacksmith and wheelwright. The Savings Bank building was designed by architect Mr. J.F Jenkins of Port Pirie and opened in 1908. It is in the 'Federation Freestyle' style which embraces a mix of influences ie. Art Nouveau, Gothic, Tudor and Classical. [On back of photograph] 'KadinaTown Hall and Savings Bank / Taylor Street / 1932/ Savings Bank building opened 16 March 1908 (vide O. Pryor) / Reproduced in the Chronicle for August 18, 1932'.
Church of England, Kapunda
Church of England, Kapunda. The foundation stone was laid by Dr. Blood, architect was Edmund Wright, The church was opened in 1857, bell and clock installed in September 1866.
Goolwa Hotel
Goolwa Hotel, with portrait of proprietor and advertisements. The figurehead of the "Mozambique" is above the doors of Hayloft on the Stables. This advertisement for the Goolwa Hotel states the following: 'River Murray an ordinary daily at one o'clock. Choice English ales on draught. Horses guns and dogs for sportsmen. By yours respectfully Jno. Varcoe. Wines spirits and cordials. Good stables, stock yards. Horses and gigs on hire. Three photographs on the advertisement depict the Goolwa Hotel, Jno. Varcoe and the Stables.
Church of the Holy Evangelist
Church of the Holy Evangelist was opened in 1868. This limestone church had its clock tower and spire completed by 1905.The second photograph shown is of the Flour Mill at Goolwa. This steam flour mill was offered for sale in 1858 by the Crawford Brothers and they stated that with plenty of wheat in the district and the railway it was a paying concern
Moonta
[General description] Various shops and buildings along Moonta's main street are the premises for the Moonta District Co-Operative, (dealers for International, Deering and McCormack harvesters), C.W. Williams' agency for C.A.V. batteries and Farmers Union to name a few. The Town Hall clock tower can be seen in the middle of the view. [On back of photograph] 'Ryan Street / Named after the shepherd who discovered Moonta Mines / 1932 / Note by Mr. O. Pryor: Ryan Street was intended to be the main business street but the shop-keepers preferred George Street / Two storied building in middle distance is the union Bank / Reproduced in Chronicle for September 1st, 1932'.
Moonta Townhall
Moonta Townhall - before addition of the Town Clock.
Moonta
George Street, from the Clock Tower of the Town Hall, the Mines in background.
Moonta
Blanche Terrace, Tram line to Moonta Bay in foreground, Town Hall before clock added, on left, Methodist Church on right.
Moonta
General view of Moonta looking south from the clock tower, George Street.
Town Hall, Mount Gambier
Mt. Gambier Town Hall, Institute Hall, and Institute (Commercial Street). The Town Hall was constructed in 1882 and first used as Council offices and meeting rooms. The clock and tower were donated by TC Ellis of Benara Station and were added in 1883. The adjoining Institute Library and Hall was constructed in 1869 with the upper storey being added in 1886. The building was used as a library and as a silent movie theatre between 1911 - 1926. A fine stained glass and leadlight ceiling is a feature of this building
Commercial St., Mount Gambier
Commercial St., Mount Gambier showing the old Town Hall on the left with its prominent clock tower. The huge building is constructed from dolomite and limestone and was completed in 1882. The Institute building was added in 1882. An ornate marble fountain was donated to Mount Gambier by Captain Robert Gardiner in 1884