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Early Darwin residence
DARWIN: Early residence in Darwin.
Sketch of Fort Point, Darwin
DARWIN: A sketch of Fort Point, Port Darwin by Stephen King illustrating the survey camp from a distance.
Commercial Bank of Australia, Darwin
The premises of the Commercial Bank of Australia and other buildings in Bennett Street, Darwin, Northern Territory.
Methodist Church and garden, Darwin
"The church and garden Darwin. Rev Shelton, his wife and my wife". Harold Urquhart Shepherdson married Ella (Isabella) Gray on 8 October 1927. They both volunterred to become lay missionaries with the Methodist Overseas Mission.
Darwin
[On back of photograph] 'Landing the cable at Port Darwin. From Captain Sweet's negative.' [General description] A large group of men are holding the cable, whilst officials look on. Two draught horses are present indicationg that horse power had been used to assist. Further out from shore men in small boats can be seen supporting the cable above the water. In the distance is the ship 'Hibernia'. This is in preparation for the connection to overland telegraph on the 7th November 1871. See Hodder's History of SA, v. 2, p. 26 and SA Register February 10, 1872, 3E. Both photographs held show Sweet anchor symbol, and the copy in Sweet Collection folder 5 has additional Sweet number (Sweet Adelaide [602?]).
Darwin
This oil sketch on paper of a landscape including Fort Point, Port Darwin, illustrates the main camp of the Northern Territory Survey Expedition (1868-1870). This work is naive in comparison to other works painted by the same artist from this group. Hoare has composed this scene from an offshore vantage point, perhaps from a boat. The main focus of the work is a large, tree covered plateau, which is very close to the shoreline. This area is crowned with what is most likely an english flag attached to a tall pole. To the left, sheltered by the land mass is a camp of approximately a dozen white tents, pitched in front of a few, more permanent timber structures. To the far right, on a narrow beach at the bottom of the plateau and possibly included to represent scale, are tiny figures and horses. They appear to be preparing to load or unload a vessel by the jetty. To the left, the artist has included a figure driving a horse and cart on the beach.
Darwin, new school building
[General description] The new school building, partially obscured by trees, is an airy wooden structure on stilts. The old building in the foreground has bamboo blinds on its verandahs, probably to provide shade. Perhaps the man standing in the centre is the schoolmaster. [On back of photograph] 'New school, Port Darwin, 1911 / View from Cavanagh Street, No. 1. Showing old school house not yet demolished and new teachers residence at back'.
Darwin
[General description] Mr. Justice Mitchell is feeding jabirus on the lawn next to the Residency building. These birds, given the common name of jabiru, are probably Black-Necked Storks, found in North Eastern parts of Australia. The flagstaff can be seen in the middle of the lawn. See B 24187/6 for a more comprehensive view of the Residency. [On back of photograph] 'The Residency, Port Darwin / Administrator S.J. Mitchell feeding the jabaroos / c. 1911'. Another similar photo is at B 72713/32.
Darwin
Port Darwin, Government Well.
Darwin
The Estelle" and "Charlton" at Port Darwin.
Town Hall, Darwin
[General description] The Palmerston Town Hall was built in 1883 during the Pine Creek goldrush. It is solid stone building with arched windows and a corrugated iron roof with two ventilators. It was destroyed along with other historical buildings during Cyclone Tracy in 1974. [On back of photograph] 'Town Hall / Palmerston / 188- / "1887"- vide Foelsche album of views, lent by L.J. Burton, Kapunda'Town Hall, Darwin, Northern Territory.
Darwin
[General description] Built in 1871, Government House is a solid stone building featuring a gabled roof. It is partially obscured behind its gardens and white picket fence. On the right is a flagstaff. On the left is a telegraph pole. [On back of photograph] 'Government House and Liberty Square / Port Darwin /Northern Territory / In the eighteen eighties'.
Darwin
[General description] Sea and sky are separated by the wooded Fort Hill stretching out into the bay. Various shipping can be seen on the water and a group of buildings on the shore. [On back of photograph] 'Fort Hill / Port Darwin / c. 1889 / Facing east. Vide Foelsche album of views lent by L.J. Burton, Kapunda'. According to a researcher, the view is actually towards the south-west.
Darwin
[General description] Viewed from Fort Hill is a cluster of (mostly) corrugated iron buildings of the camp. The building on the hill opposite (left side) is probably the Governor's residence. [On back of photograph] 'The Camp / Government Buildings, Port Darwin / in the eighteen seventies' (Another hand) 'For note see B 4652'. Photographer was possibly Paul Foelsche.
Darwin
Overland Telegraph Offices, Darwin - built in 1872.
Hospital, Darwin
Palmerston Hospital showing the Matron's quarters on the left, the old ward in the centre nd the Da Costa Ward on the right.
Monument, Darwin
Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith Obelisk, Pt. Darwin. Inscription on monument states: Captain Sir Ross Smith KBE, MC, OFC, AFC. Australian Flying Corps. AIF. Lieutenant Sir Keith Smith KBE. Sergeant JM Bennett APM, Australian Flying Corps, AIF, Sergeant WH Shiers AFM, Australian Flying Corps. AIF. The monument with this inscription stands at Fannie Bay and was unveiled in 1923.
Jetty, Port Darwin
Jetty, Port Darwin. Length of approach is on the "T" shapped jetty is 418 feet, length of head is 558 feet, depth at low water is 23-28 feet, rise of the tide is 25 feet.
Jetty, Port Darwin
Jetty, Port Darwin. Length of approach of the "T" shaped jetty is 418 feet, length of head is 558 feet, depth at low water is 23-28 feet, rise of the tide is 25 feet. A large steam boat is tied up at the jetty.
Jetty, Port Darwin
Jetty, Port Darwin. Length of approach is 418 feet, length of head is 558 feet, depth at low water is 23-28 feet, rise of the tide is 25 feet.
Darwin after a cyclone
A series of photographs of Palmerston (later known as Darwin), showing the aftermath of the cyclone which hit the area on the 6th and 7th January, 1897.
Darwin
Planting first pole at Port Darwin of the Overland Telegraph Line on September 15th, 1870. The finished telegraph line was constructed from 36,000 posts. The first pole was planted in the Top End with great ceremony and all went well until the December-January monsoon season hit. Therefore the northern section was not finished until eight months after the deadline of 1 January, 1872. In 1866 it took four to five months to get a reply to a letter from England (there and back). After the installation of the Overland Telegraph Line it only took two days to get a message from Adelaide to London.
Darwin
Commercial Hotel in Mitchell Street was one of the first hotels in Palmerston. The photograph shows a rustic timber one storey building with a bark roof. Many patrons are standing outside in the heat on the dirt road.
Darwin
Gaol, Fannie Bay in 1911. The gaol was opened in 1883 and was Darwin's main prison for 100 years. An infirmary was added in 1887 which contained gallows. The photograph shows two buildings surrounded by picket fences. A watch tower stands in the centre of the scene.
Darwin
Hotel Victoria, Darwin was built by Ellen Ryan, one the Territory's wealthiest women who owned land and several mining leases. The prestigious hotel stands on Smith Street and is a two storey stone building with a parapetted gable and verandahs. The hotel opened in 1890 as the Royal Hotel, then the North Australian Hotel until it became the Victoria Hotel in 1896. It withstood being seriously damaged during the 1897 cyclone with only part of it's roof lost. A note on the back of the photograph states "The hotel where only boarders are served".
Darwin
Port Darwin Jetty in course of construction, July 1901. This is the second wharf and was called the Town Wharf. It was constructed using cast iron and concrete piers with a wooden decking on top. It was L shaped which caused problems for the railway carts which had to be turned on a turntable
Darwin
Port Darwin Jetty in course of construction, July 1901. This is the second wharf and was called the Town Wharf. It was constructed using cast iron and concrete piers with a wooden decking on top. It was L shaped which caused problems for the railway carts which had to be turned on a turntable
Town Hall, Darwin
Town Hall, (Darwin) Palmerston was built in 1883 and provided room for the Council, Institute, reading room and library. It was constructed of local stone with cypress pine for the floor and roof. It became the focus of many large social gatherings as well as being home of the Local Court and District Court
Darwin
Government Residence, Darwin - W.H. Gray (left side of post) McKinley (right side of post): Possibly a group of land agents that had an office at the stables of the Government Residence.
Darwin
Aerial view of Darwin.