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Patrick Cahill, buffalo hunter, farmer, and protector of Aboriginals
Patrick Cahill, buffalo hunter, farmer, and protector of Aboriginals in the Northern Territory; places named after him are a Darwin street and Mount Cahill's Landing, and Cahill's Crossing in Arnhem Land.
Crew and passengers from the 'Venture'
Port Darwin. Back row: H. Y. L. Brown, Pedro, F. J. Williamson, Peter, Lionel C E Gee. Front row: Tobatchie, Bubs, Loman. In the background is the lugger 'Venture', used by the group to explore coastal areas of the Northern Territory 1905. [Duplicate copy at PRG 326/4/84/1.]
A folded view of the coastline in 1895-6 showing buildings and small craft
A folded view of the coastline in 1895-6 showing buildings and small craft.
Construction works at a new jetty
Construction works at a new jetty.
The new jetty, a view taken from the beach
The new jetty, a view taken from the beach.
Betel nut palms
Two betel nut palm trees near Darwin.
Sir Charles Todd
Sir Charles Todd, 1826-1910: astronomer, meteorologist, and electrical engineer; Postmaster General and Superintendent of Telegraphs in South Australia from 1870, supervisor of the construction of the Adelaide to Darwin Overland Telegraph Line.
Distant view of Government House, taken from the Telegraph offices showing the coastline and beach
Distant view of Government House, taken from the Telegraph offices showing the coastline and beach.
General view of the early settlement featuring the Governor's residence, Mr McMinn's house, the old quarters and camp
General view of the early settlement featuring the Governor's residence, Mr McMinn's house, the old quarters and camp.
Post and wire-fencing surrounding a pen and a compound area
Post and wire-fencing surrounding a pen and a compound area, location unknown, possibly the Quarantine Station.
Distant view of the new jetty showing the sailed approach track in the foreground
Distant view of the new jetty showing the sailed approach track in the foreground.
The new jetty
The new jetty: an overhead view.
The Botanical gardens coconut avenue
The Botanical gardens coconut avenue; a horse drawn cart is moving along the track with a figure who could be a Chinese gardener standing nearby.
Machinery used for the processing of sisal hemp
Machinery used for the processing of sisal hemp: view of the exterior and interior of a work shed showing men working the machinery with a pet English bulldog asleep nearby.
Robert J. Noye : SUMMARY RECORD
Papers of Robert J. Noye comprising a poster produced for an exhibition of Paul Foelsche's work, Darwin; photographs of the Northern Territory, including Aboriginal people, some developed from glass plate negatives; and copies of letters of appreciation to Harold Cazneaux on his departure from Adelaide, and another to his daughter following his death.
'Chloe's Pool', Edithvale, Victoria
View of a stream flowing past a tree on the bank, with a sign 'Chloe's pool / named after young daughter of LAC Vincett(?) RAAF of Edithvale VIC / March 1945'
Photographs from the Vietnam War
Photographs taken by Geoffrey Barnes during his war service in Vietnam at the 1st ALSG (1st Australian Logistic Support Group). Detailed descriptions of the photographs can be found in the volume in series 2. Section 1 (photos 1-12): getting to Vietnam; Section 2 (photos 13-86): the Hospital at IALSG; Section 3 (photos 87-100): 'Back Beach'; Section 4 (photos 101-117): 'Radar Hill'; Section 5 (photos 118-150): 'Baria' (district capital); Section 6 (photos 151- 171):military machinery; Section 7 (photos 172-201): Vung Tau; Section 8 (photos 202-223): R & R in Singapore.
Photographs collected by Maynard Cole
A collection of photos collected by Maynard Cole, mostly relating to his World War I service, but also including photos of family and friends. Images 1-83 were housed in an album; the remainder (84-88) were loose.
Drawings of the Overland Telegraph
Six pencil sketches by William Fisher, of Overland Telegraph stations and related scenes, dated 1875.
Sweet Collection folders, volume 6
Volume 6 in a collection of photographs by Captain Samuel Sweet, arranged in six folders. Each photograph in Folders 1-5 and some in Folder 6 have separate records in the catalogue and have been previously digitised. By searching on Collection: Sweet Collection, these records can be drawn together. Additional photographs in Folder 6 can be viewed by taking the browse album link attached to the record B 72483/6.
Photos from Cooke Plains Hall
A collection of photographs of early residents of Cooke Plains, including the Cooke Brothers and MacFarlanes, the 1972 Cooke Plains Hall Jubilee group photographs (with captions), and creation of the roller as a Jubilee project in 1986. Also includes a handwritten map identifying the locations and names of landholders and buildings in the area, plus several cuttings of 'Pastoral Pioneers'. One photograph shows the early Henders Steam Tractor in use. The Hall building has recently (2010) been sold.
Adult education : Colleges of Advanced Education
Ann Darwin (Director) and Carol Lawrence (Head of Community Projects) discussing plans for changes to the Salisbury Education Centre. 2nd September 1987.
South Australian views
Collection of views from around South Australia, taken by an unknown photographer (some are by Sweet). Some are duplicated in the collection under other numbers. See 'contents' for details of items.
Pioneer Battalions memorial, Adelaide
Pioneer Battalions memorial. "In memory of all members who served in the 2/1st Australian Pioneer Battalion, 2/2nd Australian Pioneer Battalion, 2/3rd Australian Pioneer Battalion, 2/4th Australian Pioneer Battalion, during World War 2 1940 - 1945. Battle Honours: Middle East, Palestine, Tobruk, Syria, El Alamein, Java, New Guinea, Kokoda, Milne Bay, Lae, Finschhafen, Nadzab, Shaggy Ridge, Morotai, Tarakan, Balikpapan, Labuan, Darwin. The memorial which was unveiled by Brigadier J.G. McKinna C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O., L.V.O., ED. on 31 May 1998 is on the Pathway of Honour which runs along the northern boundary of Government House, 12 July 2012.
Maitland Post Office
View of the front facade of the Maitland Post Office. This consists of a 'Post & Telegraph Office' on a street corner, conjoined to a matching building by a smaller annexe (residence) and with a fenced backyard. The roofs of the two main buildings are of corrugated iron and there is a stobie pole on the street corner with 8 crossbars (indicating that it is on the Overland Telegraph line to Darwin). An unusual style of street light stands corner side of the separately housed entrance to the Office.
Adelaide Festival of Arts projects
The series consists of photographs, negatives, transparencies and documents relating to proposals, and projects undertaken by Ostoja-Kotkowski, for the Adelaide Festival of Arts. They include sound and image productions, floats, chromasonic towers, festival decorations, and exhibitions. It includes 'Genesis' designed in 1962 which was Ostoja's first attempt to present photographic images synchronised with sound. The 1968 Sound and Image production used a laser beam for the first time. 'Time Riders' was produced for the 1970 festival. Ostoja combined dreamtime legends with poetry by Judith Wright, Roland Robinson, Kenneth Slessor and Max Harris. The script was by Tony Morphett and the music by Richard Meale, Peter Sculthorpe and John Antill. 1964 float for the parade; Sound and Image production. 1966 street decorations; exhibition of photography by Members of Image 8; Sound and Image production. 1968 Sound and Image production. 1970 Chromasonic tower; Sound and Image production of Time Riders; street decorations;. 1980 Laser kinetic exhibition 'Futuresight'. 1982 Laser concert. 1990 'Brush with stage' participant in exhibition. 1994 'Inscape 94' exhibition.
Certificate of service on Overland Telegraph Line
Certificate of service of the engagement of Alfred Giles on R.G. Burton's section of the Adelaide to Port Darwin Telegraph Line as officer-in-charge of stock from September 1871 to the line's completion. Signed by Burton and Charles Todd in 1872 on a printed certificate form.
Miscellaneous views
Miscellaneous views, mostly relating to exploration, Aboriginal people and members of the Royal Geographical Society. See separate records for SRG 67/19/12 and SRG 67/19/34 to see digital images. See 'Contents' in 'More info' for details of all the items in the series.
Benjamin Watson Shearer
Studio portrait of a young Benjamin Shearer.
The 'Kelat' in an unidentified harbour
The iron ship 'Kelat', 1894 tons, in an unidentified harbour [see 'Hovding'] [iron ship, 1894 tons, ON84103, 261.0 x 41.0 x 23.5. Built 1881 (3) Richardson, Duck and Co. Stockton on Tees, Owners: Ed. Bates and Sons, registered Liverpool. Sold in 1904 and renamed 'Hovding' by Norwegian owners. Dismasted off the coast of NSW c.1914 and not considered worth repairing. Acquired by McIlwraith, McEacharn and Co., and converted into a coal hulk and subsequently stationed at Albany WA. In WW2 was taken over by RAN for use as a storeship and was converted at Fremantle in 1941, then towed to Darwin by the tug 'Uco' in November 1941. Bombed and sunk by the Japanese during the air raid of 19 February 1942. Hull subsquently salvaged by Japanese scrap merchants and cut up and taken to Japan].