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Women wading in a creek

c. 1902, Photograph, B 75462/214

A photo from an album believed to have been compiled by Effie Ferguson, showing the Ferguson sisters wading in a creek.

Swimming at Victor Harbor

c. 1910, Photograph, B 75462/228

A photo from an album believed to have been compiled by Effie Ferguson, showing five young women on a pontoon in the baths at Victor Harbor. Some of the women are the Ferguson sisters.

Alexander Scott Murray Memorial, Wirrabara

Piper, Andrew, 2016, Photograph, B 77075

View of a large, stone, plinth memorial for Alexander Scott Murray with engraving: 'This monument was erected by the friends of the late Alexander Scott Murray who died at Wirrabara August 1880 aged 34 years'. The memorial was unveiled on Wednesday 8 February 1882.

Prince Alfred College

1882, Photograph, B 32602

Prince Alfred College. Names (unknown order): Joyce, Smith; Walker; King; Blunt; Chapman; Upton; Grayson; Cotton; Barnes; Glover; Cleland; Upton; Rossiter; Boucoult; Alf Harden; Moore; Peterson; Packham; Meddlin; Rodin?; Ferguson; Farr; Cleland; Wodham; Coombe; ? ; Chapple (sic); Shoobridge; Drew; Ward; Lescher.

Milang Regatta Committee

1912, Photograph, B 18032

Milang Regatta Committee : Back Row, l-r: A.Mulcany; A.Ross; F.Kruse; H.Higgins. Front Row, l-r: A.Ferguson; D.Crews; W.P.Dunk; M.O'Shaughessy; A.Hughes.

Christ Church, Mount Gambier

c. 1869, Photograph, B 9867

[General description] This church, designed by local architect William Thomas Gore was built of dolomite and features a roof with many gables and an imposing bell tower. The foundation stone for this church was laid on February 21, 1865. Stained glass windows by Melbourne firm Ferguson & Urie were installed in 1867. [On back of photograph] 'Christ Church, Church of England Mt. Gambier / c. 1869'.

Oulnina Station

c. 1902, Photograph, B 21304

In the yard at Oulnina Station Sarah Tezacker approaches a domestic cat while her mother, Mary nee Ferguson, and brother, Leonard John Tezacker, look on.

Embarkation of the Governor at Robe Town

Tolmer, Alexander, 1869, Artwork, B 10457

Lithographic panorama featuring Robe, in a composite of 5 parts, created by E. Whitehead & Co., Melbourne, from original sketches by A. Tolmer. Housed in book form, it is titled 'Robe Town - embarkation of His Excellency Sir James Ferguson, Bart, &c., June 12 1869. Drawn by A. Tolmer'.

Karratta House, Robe

c. 1869, Photograph, B 9869

[General description] Front of Karratta House, Robe. It is a substantial stone mansion which was built by pastoralist Henry Jones in 1860, looking out over Lake Butler (in the foreground). It was subsequently renovated and used as a holiday house by Sir James Ferguson, Governor of South Australia in the 1870s. It appears to be undergoing work in this photograph as one end section and a verandah have been demolished. Later was owned and again renovated (c. 1900) by Henry Dutton of Anlaby.

Weetulta

c. 1930, Photograph, B 29316

A 1928 Model one and a half ton truck owned by Graham Brothers. According to a researcher, the brand of the truck is Graham Brothers. Graham Brothers trucks were built from the early 1920s through to 1928, using Dodge machinery. By 1929 the trucks were badged with the Dodge emblem. It is possible the truck was owned by J.R. Ferguson, as inscribed on the vehicle.

Anna Villa, Weetulta

1908, Photograph, B 30948

Anna Villa, residence of the Ferguson family.

William Creek Hotel

1963, Photograph, B 50099

William Creek Hotel, when landlord was Gordon Ferguson.

William Bickford

Hammer & Co., c. 1900, Photograph, B 11344

Portrait of William Bickford, Junior; son of William Bickford ; senior partner of A.M. Bickford and Sons. He was born in South Australia in 1841. He was the second generation of the Bickford family who were manufacturing chemists. They produced drugs, cordials and soft drinks. William Bickford junior married Margaret Jane Ferguson and they had seven children. Their first home was at Fairfield in Somerton and he was elected to Brighton Council and twice held the position of Mayor. He was president of the Adelaide Chamber of Commerce 1894-95. He and his brother Harry produced fine merino wool at their property Burnside Station near Naracoorte

Captain John Lindsay

Schourup, P., c. 1868, Photograph, B 11166

Captain John Lindsay was born in Scotland in 1818. He was captain of the schooner "Gem", the brig "Europa", "Francis Cadell", "The Packet" and the snag boat "Grappler". He was also appointed to the command of his Excellency Sir James Ferguson's yacht "Edith". Later until the time of his death he was in charge of the South Australian Government steamer "Governor Musgrave". Captain John Lindsay is believed to have built "Captain's Cottage" circa 1860 at Goolwa.

Locomotive Band

Stump & Co., 1889, Photograph, B 9481

Locomotive Band, winners of a band contest held in the Jubilee Exhibition Building, 11 November 1889. Back row, left to right: A. Taplin, 3rd cornet; J. Whiteford, 2nd trombone; C. Waldie, bombardon ; E. Klaus, 1st baritone; J.S. Hill, 1st horn; J. Stanyer, solo euphonium; J. Clarke, 1st cornet; J.E. Short, bombardon. Centre row: T. Roberts Esq., President ; T. Williams, 2nd Baritone; W. Kelly, 2nd cornet; Mr. J. Craig, conductor; S. Graves, solo horn; F. Ferguson, cornet; C. Phillips, 2nd horn and secretary. Front row: E. Cairne, bombardon; C. Sandereach, solo cornet; W. Hooper, 3rd horn; H. Donavon, solo Trombone.

Group of Customs Officials

Mora Studio, c. 1885, Photograph, B 10312

[General description] Two flags have been hung on a wall to provide a backdrop for this group photograph of Customs Officials, all in uniform with brass buttons and braid. [On back of photograph' 'Group of Customs Officials. Back row: Fred L. Le Leu; E.W. Bartleet; Edwards Burns; S.T. Everett; Daniel Nelson; Joseph Traynor; William Gammell. Second row: Edward Squire; Charles Stephens; Thomas S. Gillman; Arthur Creswell Threlfall; William Cate; M.J. Conlon. Front row: William Henry Bayly; Bramhall Magraith; James Crocker Ferguson. Identified by Mr. A.H. Skinner, Customs Dept.'

Barley Roller

c. 1936, Photograph, B 32207

Barley roller attached to Massey Ferguson 175.

5th South Australian Imperial Bushmen

c. 1901, Photograph, B 49571

Officers of the 5th South Australian Imperial Bushmen. Back row L-R: Lieut. Preistly, Lieut. Morris, Lieut. Tolmer, Lieut Ferguson, Lieut. Cudmore. Middle row L-R: Lieut. Richman, Lieut. O'Sullivan, Lieut. Carter, Lieut. Ayliff, Lieut. Edmunds, Lieut. Muir, Lieut. Fotheringham. Front row L-R: Lieut. Shearer, Capt. Hipwell, Major Scriven, Capt. Watt, Lieut. Miell.

River Torrens

c. 1888, Photograph, B 8082

Looking towards Montefiore Hill, North Adelaide from the south side of Torrens Lake. Part of the bandstand can be seen on the right of the photograph. The stand at Adelaide Oval can also be seen. In the foreground the premises of R Ferguson sanitary plumber, gasfitter and iron worker can be seen.

Fullarton

Praite, R., 1984, Photograph, B 44220

Intersection of Ferguson Avenue and Fullarton Road, 30 September 1984.

Fullarton

Praite, R., 1984, Photograph, B 44223

Commonwealth Bank corner of Ferguson Avenue and Fullarton Road, 30 September 1984.

Glen Osmond

Praite, R., 1984, Photograph, B 43610

A view of Ferguson Avenue, 21 April 1984.

Glen Osmond

Praite, R., 1984, Photograph, B 43611

A view of Ferguson Avenue, 21 April 1984.

Australian Rules football team

1934, Photograph, B 63520

GENERAL: Members of a Australian Rules football team in South Australia. Back row, right to left: L.C. Venning; G.A. Crawford; Jack Mitchell; Frank Ferguson; Jake Venning; Harold Zucker; Vic Mitchell; Rex Freeman; Alex Rex; Sid Arnold; Arthur R. Bagshaw; Norm Tank; Albert Bannear. Front row: Cliff Schwartz; Jack Schlimer; Laurie Bagshaw; A. Graham; Len Mitchell; Howard Venning; Norm Giles; Max Bray. Sitting: Jim Parr; Leo Dungey; Harold Schwartz.