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Colin James Ellis, World War II photograph album, Darwin.

Ellis, Colin James, 1941, Photograph, PRG 1498/2/1-192

Comprising a World War II photograph album of 49 pages created by Private Colin James Ellis 'S21513', during his service in Darwin, in the 27th Infantry Battalion (South Australian Scottish Regiment) 20/11/1941-18/8/1943. The album consists of 49 composite pages, each page with an average of 4 individual photographs, which document Ellis' war service in Darwin and surrounding regions whilst serving in the 7MD Field Postal Unit. Included are images of everyday life in service, servicemen and military scenes in Darwin and Larrakeeyah (Northern Territory), Japanese Air Raid scenes during and after the attacks, damage caused by air raids including sunken ships and burned out buildings, Adelaide River headquarters, general landscape and leisure scenes, scenes of men and women off-duty. There is a section of pages at the end which illustrate Army troupes marching though Wagga Wagga (New South Wales) Labour Day 7/10/1943. Much of the photograph album is captioned. See CONTENTS and NOTE for more information and details.

Arrival of Vickers Vimy and crew at Darwin and Adelaide

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1919, Photograph, PRG 18/9/2/1A-7B

Small album featuring photographs of the arrival of the Vickers Vimy and crew at Fannie Bay airstrip in Port Darwin, and at Northfield Aerodrome, Adelaide, with officials and spectators gathered to view the event. See below for details.

Ross and Keith Smith memorial, Darwin

Andrew, Marjorie, c. 1945, Photograph, PRG 1708/3/44

View of the Ross and Keith Smith memorial obelisk located in Fannie Bay, Port Darwin. The monument was unveiled in 1923 and the plaque on the front reads: 'Erected by the Commonwealth of Australia to commemmorate the landing at Port Darwin of the first aerial flight from England, 10th December 1919'. Original photograph: black and white print, 9.1 x 6.6 cm.

Darwin wharf

Andrew, Marjorie, c. 1945, Photograph, PRG 1708/3/46

View of the Darwin wharf built over the sunken ship M.V. 'Neptuna'. A sign next to the jetty reads 'Submarine pipelines. Do not drag anchor'. The 'Neptuna' was anchored at Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin Harbour when the Japanese attacked on 19 February 1942. The ship, which was carrying explosives, was hit by the Japanese bombing raid and exploded, turning on its side. Forty five men on board the ship were killed. Part of the wreckage remains in Darwin Harbour. Original photograph: black and white print, 6.4 x 9 cm.

Hotel Darwin

Nicholas, R. P., 1945, Photograph, PRG 1435/4/173

View of Hotel Darwin, an extensive two storey brick building with verandahs along the length. One of a number of photographs of Darwin (PRG 1435/4/166 - PRG 1435/4/174).

Marjorie Andrew and friends at Mica Beach, Darwin

Andrew, Marjorie, c. 1946, Photograph, PRG 1708/3/48

From left: Thelma Bux, Aileen McKay, Mary E. Clark, Marjorie Andrew, Vera Harvey, posing in swim wear on Mica Beach, near Darwin. Caption: 'Mica Beach - Darwin, M.A.M. 1946'. Original photograph: black and white print, 6.2 x 8.9 cm.

Shepherdson College, Elcho Island Choir in Darwin

Shepherdson, Harold, c. 1971, Photograph, PRG 933/23/127

Shepherdson College, Elcho Island Choir in Darwin for the Eisteddfod, standing in front of the Darwin Uniting Church. Each year the choir performed with a different dress.

Harold Shepherdson at the Darwin Methodist Mission house

Shepherdson, Harold, 1927, Photograph, PRG 933/13/23

"Just after arrival in Darwin 1927, in the mission house garden". Harold Shepherdson at the Darwin Methodist Mission house.

Aeroplane at Darwin aerodrome

Shepherdson, Harold, c. 1930, Photograph, PRG 933/13/57

"Think 'plane from England landed at the Darwin aerodrome about early 1930". A large crowd gathered to see an aeroplane from England which had landed at the Darwin aerodrome, early 1930.

Old Mission House, Darwin

Shepherdson, Harold, 1927, Photograph, PRG 933/13/91

"The old Mission House Darwin 1927". The Methodist mission house was relocated to Rapid Creek, Darwin.

Chinese Festival, Darwin

1922, Photograph, B 23015

Chinese children gathered for New Year Festival.

Horseracing, Darwin

1915, Photograph, B 23017

Grandstand at the Race Track.

Horseracing, Darwin

1915, Photograph, B 23018

Grandstand at the Racetrack.

Cyclone, Darwin

1897, Photograph, B 24242/9

Views showing damage of cyclone, Esplanade looking south-west, Palmerston - no copying without permission of the Donor.

Paddy Cahill

c. 1890, Photograph, B 53799

DARWIN: Paddy Cahill, a buffalo shooter with the Aboriginal men who helped him.

Aboriginal dwelling on Lameroo Beach

c. 1890, Photograph, B 53807

DARWIN: Aboriginal dwellings on Lameroo Beach, Port Darwin.

House at Darwin

Nicholas, R. P., 1945, Photograph, PRG 1435/4/166

Photograph of a corrugated iron house with wide shutters and an iron tank in front. One of a number of photographs of Darwin (PRG 1435/4/166 - PRG 1435/4/174).

Harbour at Darwin

Nicholas, R. P., 1945, Photograph, PRG 1435/4/168

View of a jetty and the harbour at Darwin. One of a number of photographs of Darwin (PRG 1435/4/166 - PRG 1435/4/174).

Shipping, Port Darwin, ships 'Golden fleece', 'Himalaya', and barque 'Antipodes'

c. 1872, Photograph, PRG 1373/34/47

Shipping in Port Darwin about 1872, with the ships 'Golden Fleece' and 'Himalaya' and the barque 'Antipodes'. ['Antipodes' wooden 3 masted barque, 494 tons. ON64363, 125.0 x 30.0 x 19.0. Built 1854 at Lekkerkerk, Holland and named 'Almonde' as 661 of 1868 Rotterdam. Renamed 1869. Owners: John and David Spence, of Hokitika and Melbourne, reg. Melbourne. Condemned as a constructive total loss at Port Adelaide during 1876. Photograph depicts Antipodes with supplies for the Adelaide-Darwin telegraph line.]