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Commercial St., Mount Gambier
Commercial St., Mount Gambier showing the Town Hall and Clock Tower
Mount Gambier
General view of Mount Gambier. Jen's Hotel and the Town Hall and Clock Tower can be seen in the centre of the photograph
Street scene, Mount Gambier
Street scene, Mount Gambier. Commercial Street is alive with horse drawn carriages.The premises of AW Sandford Produce and Dairy Foods Company are on the right of the photograph and the Town Hall with its clock tower stands towards the left
Mount Gambier
Mt. Gambier looking east along Commercial Street in 1890. Jens Hotel built in 1884 can be seen next to the Town Hall which was built in 1882. The clock tower was donated by TC Ellis of Benara Station in 1883. In the foreground on the left stands the verandah of Mac's Hotel which was named after the first licensees, Mr MacDonald and Mr McKenzie. The McKenzie sign can just be seen above the verandah near the ornate lamp post
Commercial St. Mount Gambier
Commercial St. looking east. The Town Hall with its clock tower can be seen in the centre of the photograph.
Town Hall, Mount Gambier
Town Hall at Mount Gambier, with two wagonette style horse cabs standing at the kerb. The Town Hall was completed in 1882, the architect was JJ Barrow and the contractor was William Webber. Thomas Chute Ellis of 'Benara Station' donated the clock and tower which were erected in 1883.
Norwood Town Hall
Norwood Town Hall seen here without the clock which was installed in 1890. The original building constructed in 1859 was the first town hall built in South Australia. The current building (pictured) was designed by Alfred Wells and constructed in 1883. It included civic offices and a banqueting hall to service the growing town
Mission Station, Poonindie
Poonindie Mission Station with St. Matthew's Anglican Church on right. Poonindie is 15 km north of Port Lincoln and was established as a Christian village in 1850's to educate Aboriginal people in the skills of farming. The land was ideal with sheoaks, sloping grassy plains, near the sea and Tod River. By 1860, 15,000 acres were carrying sheep, cattle, horses, pigs, wheat and oats. St Matthews Church had brick facings on its stone walls, a clock and circular plate in the front stating "Native Institution, founded October 10, 1850". The church had a double chimney, stained glass windows, hanging lamps and a loft with a winding staircase. The property was closed in 1894.
Town Hall, Port Adelaide
Town Hall, Port Adelaide. Two men, one with a bicycle, are standing on the pavement in front of the building. A billboard is advertising entertainments at the Hall. It was designed by architects Woods and Wright, and the foundation stone was laid by Sir James H. Fisher on 10th June, 1865. It was opened on 29th August, 1866. The clock was imported from London aboard the Indes in 1867.
St Vincent Street, Port Adelaide
[General description] The number 27 electric tram to Albert Park trundles past the imposing Ozone Theatre in a city streetscape otherwise featuring horse drawn transport. On the right is the Town Hall clock tower and a couple of public telephone booths. Shops and commercial buildings line the street. [On back of photograph] 'St.Vincent Street, Port Adelaide / 21 February 1919'.
Council Offices and Town Hall
City Council Offices and Town Hall, Port Adelaide. The erection of the Council Offices was commenced in June 1939 and completed in November 1939. The imposing Town Hall on Vincent Street was opened on 29 August, 1866. The foundation stone was laid in 1865 and the clock was imported from London aboard the "Indes" in 1867.
Port Augusta
Post office and Town Hall in Port Augusta. These buildings were erected in 1886-87. The main hall was destroyed by fire in 1944. The Town Hall was built of brownstone from Quorn, decorated with Ionic columns and gables either side of the square clock tower. The pyramidal dome and cupola was 72 feet tall
Railway Station, Port Pirie
[General description] On the left is the Port Pirie Railway Station, built in the 'Victorian Pavilion' style in 1902. See B 22810 showing a train at the station. The tower was designed to contain a clock but it never eventuated. On the right is the Post Office. [On back of photograph] 'Port Pirie Railway Station / 1932 / Reproduced in the 'Chronicle', January 14th, 1932'.
Post Office and Town Hall of Port Augusta
Post Office and Town Hall of Port Augusta was erected in 1886-87. The main hall was destroyed by fire in 1944. The Town Hall was built of brownstone from Quorn, decorated with Ionic columns and gables either side of the square clock tower.
Agricultural College
[General description] This main building of Roseworthy College was completed early 1885. It is a two storey stone building of sandstone and bluestone with brick dressings. The building is centred around a three storey clock tower, with a gabled section on either side. There are mature trees including a palm nearby. [On back of photograph] 'South Australian, Aug. 11, 1927 / Roseworthy Agricultural College'.
Agricultural College
[General description] The main building at Roseworthy Agricultural College. It is a two storey stone building with brick dressings and has a central clock tower of three levels. It was designed by E J Woods in his capacity as Government Architect. Roseworthy was established in 1883 as Australia's first agricultural college.
Agricultural college
[General description] This is the main building at Roseworthy Agricultural College, constructed in 1883. It is a symmetrical two storey stone building with brick dressings and a central three level clock tower over a large arched entrance. There are gables at either end.
Roseworthy
Horses struck by lightning near Roseworthy. According to a researcher, the location is similar to Elbow Hill. An article which appeared in the Advertiser, Saturday 26 January 1901 tells the following story: 'A MAN AND SIX HORSES KILLED: Our Gawler correspondent, writing on Friday evening, said "A very heavy storm passed over the district this afternoon, the thunder and lightning being unusually severe. Two brothers, named Carey, farmers, living near Templars, were driving their team of six horses horne from Gawler, and when they were near Roseworthy, about 3 o'clock, Mr. Thomas Carey and the six horses were struck by lightning and killed instantaneously. They had pulled up, and the brother had gone into a house for the purpose of borrowing an overcoat. On returning to the vehicle he received a terrible shock on finding his brother and the horses dead. The team was considered to be the best which came into Gawler.' [On back of photograph] 'Horses struck by lightning near Roseworthy. (Photograph taken by Mr. E.T. Marchant. Light patch across right of picture was caused by a defective plate holder on the camera.) / 25/1/1901 / approx. 100 yards North Roseworthy railway on Main North Road. Thomas J. Carey of Wasleys killed. His brother had just got off the wagon when accident occurred. Was an old dam on Late J. Everett's property Sections 155 and 156, hundred of Mudla Wirra. Farm known as Stanfield- in cattle paddock. Horse's bodies were placed in this and the dam was then filled in. Carey was buried in Willaston Cemetery, 27/1/1901. (Note by Peter Clark, c/- State Library of S.A.)'.
Semaphore Soldiers' Memorial
Semaphore Soldiers' Memorial Clock, soon after its completion. Reproduced in the 'Observer', May 30th, 1925.
Semaphore
[General description] Part E of panorama of Esplanade at Semaphore, with part of the foreshore reserve being seen in the foreground. (This series consists of five sections to be fitted together.) In this section the Esplanade cuts diagonally across the view with the foreshore park on the right and palm trees along the road. On the opposite side of the Esplanade are houses and holiday accommodation with Norfolk Island pines planted in the nature strip. The War Memorial Clock, with its Angel on top is in the foreground. Imperial Ice Cream is advertised. [On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in the 'Chronicle', January 25th, 1930 / Semaphore / 1930 / (Attach to sheet D)'.
Semaphore
Semaphore in the 1930's showing the War Memorial Clock which was unveiled in 1925 with the Semaphore atop of the marble tower. A swing merry go round ride and picnic sheds can be seen on the foreshore.
Church, Strathalbyn
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Strathalbyn, prior to the erection (1869) of the Clock Tower to house a bell given by Edward Stirling. See B 5586 for the church complete with its tower.
Church at Strathalbyn
The Presbyterian Church holds a dominant position next to the River Angas in Strathalbyn. The church is now Saint Andrew's Uniting Church and supports a fine clock tower. Houses and businesses can be seen in the background. [On back of photograph] Strathalbyn 1872-86.
St. Andrew's Church
[General description] St Andrew's church seen in the distance and partially obscured by trees. The church had many changes and additions over the years including the replacement of the old tower with a new bell tower and a clock donated by the widow of Henry Kent Hughes. See PRG 742/5/167 for a photograph taken circa 1880. [On back of photograph] 'St. Andrew's Church, Walkerville / Taken before 1879 (this tower was demolished in 1878).
Wallaroo Town Hall
[General description] Wallaroo Town Hall and War Memorial Arch. The Town Hall was built in 1902 and was gutted by fire in 1917 with only the external walls left standing. It was remodelled under the supervision of Adelaide Architect Mr. Quinton Bruce, and re-opened in late February, 1919, the clock being gifted by Mr. Richard Tonkin. The Memorial Arch in front of the Town Hall was unveiled July 30th, 1924 attended by a crowd of approximately 2000 people.
Town Hall, Wallaroo
Town Hall and Soldiers Memorial, Wallaroo. A fire at the Town Hall in 1917 necessitated the rebuilding the Council Chambers. The tower was rebuilt and a clock was installed in the front facade. A Memorial Arch was erected in front of the Town Hall to commemorate the fifty soldiers from the town who died in World War One.
Stanley Grammar School
Stanley Grammar School, Watervale. The newspaper cutting on the back of the photograph is from the Chronicle dated February 22, 1939 and states: The late JS Carlyon Cole did his fair share of Empire building at Stanley Grammar School, which he opened in the picturesque hills town of Watervale in 1862 and conducted for 50 years or more. Today his old pupils are scattered all over the world, and among early students who did well in after life were Sir John Duncan and his brother Walter, Dr WG Torr, Sir Frederick Young, Sir David Gordon, the late Mr President Jethro Brown, the late Thomas Stephens, Charles Goldsmith, Sidney Moody, and GA Mahood. The school laid down great traditions, and I wonder that an old Stanley Grammarian Association has not been formed. The other day I visited the big stone two storey school at which the Misses Alice and Jessie Cole live. It was an inspiration to find that the remarkable headmaster's daughters revere the memory of their father, and allow the precincts to remain in statu quo as a monument to his work. At one period Stanley Grammar school had 60 boarders. Miss Alice Cole showed me the schoolroom in which remain rows of desks literally smothered by initials carved out by students. Their knieves also had been active on the short cedar balustrades leading down from the front entrance. Maps still hang upon the walls. In an adjoining room are the old library books, geological specimens, and chemistry and physics plant. It was all so wonderful. On the schoolroom wall also are printed rules for the discipline and guidance of scholars, accompanied by penalties for infringement. Beneath these I noted the words written in pencil, "By order, H Kidman, MP" Was he the head prefect? I could comprehend more thoroughly Mr Cole's refining and exalting influence when Miss Cole took me into their living rooms, rich in treasures with Chippendale chairs, Royal Worcester china, magnificent Majolica ware, old prints, and a French clock presented to Mr Cole by his students on his 43rd birthday in 1875 at the close of the Christmas session. Mr Cole had a glass cover specially blown put over the chaste timepiece. Miss Cole told me that her father read Hibbert's Journal every evening to her mother right up to the time he died in his 85th year in October 1916. His widow now deceased was a daughter of the late Wiles Peacock of the Lands Titles Office, and a sister of Mr HF Peacock formerly of the Treasury. A photograph of the old school appears in the supplement this week. Old Students. Unfortunately all the old school rolls and records have been burnt but names I noted carved on the desks were: H Hawkins, G Goode, H Kidman, W Jackett, GA Mahood, TW Sobels, W Hawke, F Brinkworth, S Challenger, AM Cameron, Boxer Ware, HS Marshall, AH Dawson, R Perrin and H Pelton. Other students included WF, CH, AEW, G&E Treloar, C, S & R Solly, HC Mengersen, Peter Fergusson, Seymour Davies, H Overton, RH Sewell, Paul Pascoe, SG Grenfell, EE, OC, LD and TW Sobels, John James and JW Thomas, John T, and H Roach, D Guthrie, WS Heaslip, W Perry and H Croft. The school was built in three stages beginning in 1863 and ending in 1874 with the addition of huge double classrooms downstairs and more dormitories upstairs. Inside is Mintaro flagstone slate flooring.
Elizabeth Webb Nicholls
Mrs Elizabeth Webb Nicholls (1850-1943) is remembered as a social reformer, women's activist, women's suffragist and editor of "Our Federation" the journal of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. She played a large part in women getting the vote in South Australia in 1896. She became victorious when her platform for 6.0'clock closing succeeded in 1915. She justified all reforms on temperance and social purity.
Watch From the "Maria"
Calendar watch, believed to have come from the wreck of the "Maria" ; it was made in London by James Jones in 1807.
Watch From the "Maria"
Calendar watch, believed to have come from the wreck of the "Maria", made in London by James Jones in 1807.