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Robert Chirgwin

Karlhuber Photographic, 1999, Photograph, B 72636/59

Robert Chirgwin, new CEO of Ngapartji Multimedia Centre. Photo by Karlhuber Photographic, Darwin. (Back of photo stamped 26 May 1999). This photo is part of the Messenger Press Collection, filed under 'surnames starting with C'.

Photographs of Effie Reid and family

Reid, Effie, c. 1908, Photograph, PRG 1675/1/1-23

Photographs of Effie Reid, her older brother Eric, and their family, at various ages. See below for details.

Cyril Stanley South

c. 1942, Photograph, PRG 1664/10/3

Shirtless Cyril Stanley South during World War II, when he served with the RAAF, possibly in Darwin.

[Engraved woodblock of flying fish, bat and penguins]

Landacre, Paul, c. 1959, Artwork, B 74405/1

An engraved wood block featuring an illustration by Paul Landacre, the print from which was used in Douglas Dunstan's 1963 edition of 'On the Origin of Species' on page 139. The artwork comprises a composition of a winged fish, a bat with wings outstretched, and three penguins. The block has been cut in the left hand (right on print) lower corner and another piece of wood block with an image of a smaller penguin has been tacked to the main block to fill the space. This additional part has been produced in red ink, instead of black, in the print.

[Engraved woodblock of dinosaurs]

Landacre, Paul, c. 1959, Artwork, B 74405/2

An engraved wood block featuring an illustration by Paul Landacre, the print from which was used in Douglas Dunstan's 1963 edition of 'On the Origin of Species' on page 291. The artwork comprises a composition of dinosaurs, including two Pterodactyl, a Woolly Mammoth, and a Stegosaurus.

[Engraved woodblock of grasshopper and moths]

Landacre, Paul, c. 1959, Artwork, B 74405/3

An engraved wood block featuring an illustration by Paul Landacre, the print from which was used in Douglas Dunstan's 1963 edition of 'On the Origin of Species' on page 33. The artwork comprises a composition of a grasshopper and moths.

Examining a solar car at the World Solar Challenge 2003, Adelaide

2003, Photograph, B 74359

Colour photograph showing a group of interested members of the public examining a solar car with the cover removed. Taken in Victoria Square, Adelaide, during the World Solar Challenge event in 2003. The cars travelled from Darwin to Adelaide.

Group with a solar car at the World Solar Challenge 2003, Adelaide

2003, Photograph, B 74360

Colour photograph of a group of people with a solar car at the World Solar Challenge in Victoria Square, Adelaide. Some of the people may be race participants or event staff. The cars travelled from Darwin to Adelaide.

Group with a solar car at the World Solar Challenge 2003, Adelaide

2003, Photograph, B 74361

Colour photograph of a group of people with a solar car at the World Solar Challenge in Victoria Square, Adelaide. Some of the people may be race participants or event staff. The cars travelled from Darwin to Adelaide.

No. 1 Air Crew Trainees' Hardening Course, Royal Australian Air Force

Boase, Frank, 1944, Photograph, SRG 435/2/636

Group portrait of the Royal Australian Air Force No. 1 Crew Trainee's Hardeing Course, taken in Adelaide on 11 July 1944. The trainees have the rank of Aircraftman 2nd class. Back row: A.C.IIs. Jolly, Barrie, Morris, Bond, Ardill, Schultz, L.E., Ditter, Mitchell. Fourth row: A.C.IIs. Custance, Barr, Fax, Jarman, Jene, Jenkinson, Schultz, W.M., Thompson, Frost. Third row: A.C.IIs. Dart, O'Callaghan, Billing, Flavell, Rowe, Heritage, Dyster, Sketheway, Dunn, Player. Second row: A.C.IIs. Ryan, Sandery, Darwin, Higginson, Sgt. Warburton (Instructor), F/O. Errington (Chief Instructor), Sgt. Silver (Instructor), A.C.IIs. Humphreys, Balfour, Krollig, O'Leary (M.M.). Front row: 'A.C.IIs. McConachie, Lovell, Williams, Watson, Pearce, Woon, Raggatt, Cuddihy, Jones.

Frank Turner Sellick

c. 1915, Photograph, B 74896

Half-plate glass negative portrait of an Australian soldier in World War One uniform, including slouch hat, standing with his hands behind his back. Written on original paper envelope: 'Mr[?] Sellick. Football Club. Copy. 3329'. The soldier may be a 'Mr Sellick' or was possibly a member of Sellick Football Club. The soldier pictured is the same as photograph as B 74897 which has 'Stuart [Sturt] Football Club' written on the envelope. The soldier pictured may be Frank Turner Sellick who played for Sturt Football Club from 1914, number 178.

Frank Turner Sellick

c. 1915, Photograph, B 74897

Half-plate glass negative portrait of an Australian soldier, thought to be Frank Turner Sellick, in World War One uniform, including a slouch hat, standing with his hands behind his back. At the top is what appears to be the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom, featuring a shield surrounded by lion and unicorn. Written on original paper envelope: 'Copy. Stuart Football Club. 3325'. Frank Turner Sellick played for Sturt Football Club from 1914, number 178. See also B 74896 for a closer view of the same image.

Papers of William Henry Gray

Gray, W. H., 1793, Manuscript, PRG 1690

Records comprising: certificates of baptism and apprenticeship for William Henry Gray and apprenticeship certificate for his father Thomas Gray (1793-1822); personal and business correspondence including letters regarding the purchase of land in South Australia in 1835, letters from his sister Elizabeth and uncle Joseph, and friends and acquaintances in South Australia including Thomas Young Cotter, Richard Fydell Lindsay and F.S.C. Driffield (1834-1897); copies of W.H. Gray's obituary including reminiscences of the early days settling in Adelaide in 1837; newspaper cuttings relating to Gray and Scammell family history; and miscellaneous papers including family history notes, letter from the widow of Frank Gray, and origin of street names in the suburb of Gray in Palmerston, Northern Territory. See below for details.

Freight Link FQ02/FQ01 locomotives

Pearson, Neil, 2004, Photograph, B 75486

View of the Freight Link FQ02 and FQ01 locomotives hauling the first goods train to Darwin, taken from the Parafield Railway Station. The locomotives are in indigenous colours with the Aboriginal names 'Purna' and 'Kurra Kurraka'. The artwork of FQ02 was designed by Ruth Dawson, and the artwork of FQ01 was designed by Gullawun Lee.

Diary of Thomas Chappell

Chappell, Thomas Francis Lester, 1917, Manuscript, D 8719(L)

Diary kept by Private Thomas Chappell while serving in the Middle East. The diary details the trip from Australia to Port Suez, his initial training in the desert, and subsequent activities under combat conditions. [The original diary is a small indexed volume, 13.2 x 8.8 x 0.9 cm.]

Papers and photographs related to Donald Campbell's 1963 land speed record attempt, Lake Eyre

Campbell, Donald, 1963, Mixed material, PRG 1711

Papers and photographs relating to the unsuccessful 1963 attempt on the World Land Speed Record by Donald Campbell in the Bluebird-Proteus CN7, at Lake Eyre in South Australia. Includes a letter written by Campbell to 'Bill', a typescript document written by a group of State authorities outlining rules for visitors, and a newspaper clipping showing the location on Lake Eyre. Also contains a number of black and white photographs of Donald Campbell, his support crew, and the Bluebird at Lake Eyre and Muloorina Station.

River with wooded shoreline

Gee, Lionel C. E., 1905, Photograph, PRG 326/4/56L/1

A calm scene of either sea or river reflections taken from on board the 'Venture' while sailing along the coast west of Darwin. 1905.

Crew and passengers from the 'Venture'

Gee, Lionel C. E., 1905, Photograph, PRG 326/4/84/1

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 280/1/5/421.]

Australian Highland Pipe Band Postcard

1951, Photograph, B 76366

Australian Highland Pipe Band postcard from their 1951 tour of the United Kingdom. The Drum-Major was William Darwin, and the Pipe-Major was Hugh Frazer. Known South Australian members of the band include Piper Lindsay Hood, Piper Ron Ross, Drummer Jimmy Weatherley, and Drummer David Blunden.

Guinea Airways Ltd Electra 'Koranga'

Phillips, Keith P., 1938, Photograph, PRG 1712/5/2

Guinea Airways Ltd L-14-H Lockheed Super Electra VH-ABI 'Koranga'.

Photos from a trip to the Northern Territory

Burnard, Donald Frank, 1969, Photograph, PRG 1724/15/39-50

Selected photographs taken during a trip from Darwin to Adelaide, featuring P.M.G. Department infrastructure in the Northern Territory. Other photos from the trip may be requested through the reference desk.

Items commemorating the first England-Australia aerial flight

Furlong, John S. B., c. 1920, Mixed material, PRG 1701/3/1-2

Items commemorating the first England to Australia aerial flight in 1919 by the crew of the Vickers Vimy G-EAOU aircraft, Captain Ross Smith, pilot, and his co-pilot and brother Lieutenant Keith Smith, and mechanics Sergeants Walter Henry Shiers, and James Mallett Bennett.

Letter addressed to philanthropist Louisa Da Costa concerning her investments in Adelaide

Spence, Alfred, 1881, Manuscript, D 8872(L)

A letter from Louisa Da Costa's Adelaide solicitor, Alfred Spence of 12 Currie Street, dated 8 December 1881, addressed to Miss Da Costa in London 'Per RMS Rohilla via Brindisi'. The letter is handwritten in ink over two pages, with the third page left blank, and the address panel on the outer side franked with two South Australia postage stamps and with two 'Registered' hand stamps and circular arrival stamp 'London JA 18 1882'. Endorsed in Louisa Da Costa's hand 'date 8 December 1881, received 18 January 82' and 'answered 6 February 1882'. In the letter, Adelaide solicitor Alfred Spence updates Louisa on various property, banking and financial matters. The letter shows how closely involved Louisa continued to be with the affairs of her many investments in South Australia, which had been established through purchasing property with her brother during their time in Adelaide, decades earlier. Among other matters, the letter discusses a release of property to Sir John Morphett; another to James Munro; and the propspect of reveiving compensation from the Central Road Board for two acres taken from one of Louisa's land sections at Glenelg.

World Solar Challenge promotional items

GM Holden Ltd, 1987, Realia, BRG 213/88/9

Ephemera associated with Australian World Solar Challenge events comprising a sun hat, embroidered cloth patch, access pass, key ring and various sized stickers, some of which where displayed on the body of the GM Sunraycer solar car.

Adam Bay and entrance of the Adelaide River [cartographic material] / traced by John W. Ogilvie Bennett

1864, Archival map/chart, C 20

Shows North Australia and Van Diemen Gulf; Point Charles, Point Andrew, Point Ayres, Point Hart and Point Glyde; North Palmerston and the proposed site of South Palmerston; navigation channel and natural features. Navigation annotations (soundings examined and compared with Commander Hutchinson's original plan). Ink and watercolour on linen.

Map of South Australia, showing the line of telegraph across the continent to the Northern Territory [cartographic material] / signed Alfred Everard Lucy

1871, Archival map/chart, C 17

Shows telegraph line from Port Augusta to Port Darwin - part completed, part in progress; Lake Torrens and Peake Station; James, Devenport, Stuart's and Strangways Ranges; Arthur's Hill, Mount Denison and Sturt's Plain; Roper and Adelaide Rivers; Point Patterson. Ink.

Diagram of rural surveys of Adelaide River [cartographic material] / tracing from diagrams in office Jno. W. Ogilvie Bennett

1865, Archival map/chart, C 21

Shows Sections 1-143, surveyors' names, detailed information on soils and vegetation; other natural features, remarks on individual sections from field book. Tracing of original manuscript, ink and watercolour on linen.

Plan of Overland Telegraph from Port Darwin to Port Augusta (Sheet 1) [cartographic material] / compiled by Alexander Ringwood

1873, Archival map/chart, C 93

Compiled and drawn in the Office of the Post Master General and Superintendent of Telegraphs in 1873, this map shows the boundaries of Hundreds and Counties of the northern most section of the telegraph and includes natural features of the country from surveys and explorations made by the Surveyor General, telegraph construction parties and others. There are manuscript additions showing the route of McMinn's exploring party, signed by Jno.H.P. in 1877.

Plan shewing the Adelaide and Port Darwin telegraph line [cartographic material] / drawn by J. Brooks, F.C. Ward and W. M. Hardy

South Australia. Surveyor-General's Office, 1872, Archival map/chart, C 1090

Map of the Northern Territory and northern South Australia showing the Overland Telegraph Line route, with sections marked A-E and contract sections. Shows the area from Port Augusta to Palmerston. Details include named natural features (mountain ranges, lakes, rivers, creeks, springs), railway lines and stations.

Father Christmas with children in Alice Springs

1938, Photograph, BRG 121/1/1487

A man dressed as Father Christmas is surrounded by a large crowd of children, and some adults, in Alice Springs. Father Christmas has travelled from the Magic Cave in John Martin's department store in Adelaide.

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