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Stanley Nicholl
Stanley Nicholl sitting reading a book titled 'Portrait of Canterbury Cathedral'. He is wearing a St. Peter's College blazer and sitting beside a tapestry that has an exhibit entry for the Royal Show in the frame.
Lounge room interior
Interior view of lounge room where Stanley Nicholl was photographed. Objects in the room include a fire place, a mantle clock, a bolt action rifle, a pair of dueling pistols, a Anchor Motor Spirit box, a tapestry, and a built in bookcase holding an incomplete set of the New Age Encyclopaedia, the Holy Bible in three volumes, Walkabout Vol. 16, Webster's New International Dictionary, Manual of Psychology, and Australia 1950 : The Advertiser Year Book.
Lounge room interior
Interior view of lounge room where Stanley Nicholl was photographed. Objects in the room include a chair, a fire place, a workman's bag, a mantle clock, a bolt action rifle, a pair of dueling pistols, a tapestry, and a built in bookcase.
Monument on the site of the first survey of Adelaide
View of the monument situated on the north-west corner of North and West Terraces marking the starting point for Colonel William Light's survey of Adelaide. The plaque reads: 'Hereabouts in January 1837, the survey of the City of Adelaide was begun. Here, also in 1837, were erected the first public offices - Land and Survey - of the Province of South Australia. Adjoining these offices, which were built of wood, were the dwellings of James Hurtle Fisher, the first Resident Commissioner, and William Light, first Surveyor General. The buildings were destroyed by fire on January 22nd 1839. Erected by the City Council 1928'. Also includes a close-up of the plaque.
Holden VH SS Commodore brochure
Colour sales leaflet on the VH SS 5-litre V8 Commodore, 'Chariots of fire', featuring images, brief information, features and engine specifications. The vehicle was only available in two colours; cool white or fiery red, with blackout treatment.
Papers of Sir John Cockburn
Papers relating to Sir John Cockburn, former Premier of South Australia, comprising monographs "The records of the Cockburn family" by Sir Robert Cockburn c.1913 and "The house of Cockburn of that ilk and cadets therof" by Thomas H. Cockburn-Hood c.1888 and John Cockburn's "Roll of the National Australian Convention which met in Sydney, 2nd March 1891" with a full page newspaper clipping of the event, and similarly for the 2nd Convention in 1897. Also includes a letter from young 'J.A. Cockburn' to his mother, family trees, a copy of 'Gray's Elegy' and a scrapbook of newspaper clippings related to John Cockburn. Other items include commissions, appointments, a birth certificate and extracts of an entry in a register of marriages, a testimonial, a certificate from the South Australian Medical Board, a personal invitation to the opening of the establishment of Parliament in Canberra and documentation pertaining to his knighthood and a photograph taken of him in later life in London.
World War 1 era fundraising button badges
22 World War 1 era badges, and two World War 2 era badges, (also known as campaign buttons or 'tinnies') donated by a member to the South Australian branch of the RSL. Most badges were designed and created to be purchased as a fundraising interest, in order to raise money for various factions of the Red Cross. Included are badges created for occasions such as Australia Day, Wattle Day and Violet Day, as well as badges designed for charity groups including the Red Cross, the Cheer-Up Society and the R.S.A. (Returned Soldiers' Association, which later became the R.S.L.). See below for details.
May Day march, Adelaide
As the Adelaide May Day marchers move onto King William Street, Adelaide, from Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga, May Day Collective member Allison Murchie leads the way.
May Day march, Adelaide
Adelaide May Day marchers proceeding north along King William Street from Victoria Square.
May Day march, Adelaide
Being led by Carolyn 'Max' Adlam, Industrial Officer of the United Firefighters Union of SA, carrying a union flag, Adelaide May Day marchers proceed north along King William Street from Victoria Square.
May Day march, Adelaide
Adelaide May Day marchers led by unionists holding a 'Change the Rules' banner move onto King William Street, Adelaide, from Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga.
Northern Power Station, Port Augusta
Views, mostly interior, of the Northern Power Station, Port Augusta, showing equipment, structures, and rooms. Photographs taken after the closure of the station in 2016.
Playford B Power Station, Port Augusta
Views, mostly interior, of the Playford B Power Station, Port Augusta, showing equipment, structures, and rooms. Photographs taken after the closure of the station in 2016.
Hydrant attachment
Showing closed view of hose cabinet.
Hydrant attachment
Showing open view of hose cabinet.
DHC-2 Beaver aircraft VH-AAJ
DHC-2 Beaver aircraft VH-AAJ of S.A. Country Fire Services at Parafield, South Australia.
Building redevelopment
Rebuilding Blocks G and H: view from within Block G - the Charles Street foyer looking towards Charles Street from back of elevator. Second floor - outside sales moved to new location and the building handed over to builder 23 january 1963. Fire door on right leads to Ladies Lounge.
Charles Moore's sale
Large crowds on North Terrace for the sale of fire damaged stock from the Charles Moore store.
Rebuilding work Blocks H and G
Photo showing John Martin's rebuilding work on Blocks H and G. Taken from the roof of Block K looking south showing end section of Block D. Ladies lounge (second floor) and men's toilets are in the course of being demolished. Also showing northern end of lift tower where fire isolated stairs were constructed. The photo is dated 18 March 1963.
Display of historical items from John Martin's archives
Display of photographs and documents titled 'Historical features from our store archives 1866-1966.' Included in the display are photographs of the extension work on the building and of the fire in the store in 1901. The display is part of the store's centenary celebrations.
Sale of Charles Moore stock
Large crowds outside John Martin's store, Rundle Street, prior to the sale of fire damaged stock from the Charles Moore store. A number of cars are travelling along the street and the rear of a trolley bus en route to Port Adelaide is just in view.
South Australia Police Jumping Team
Colour photograph of a mounted policeman jumping a grey horse through a fire jump. Another rider is following behind. The performance is part of the John Martin's 'Centenary Fireworks Fiesta', held on 24 May 1967 at the Wayville Showgrounds.
Sale of Charles Moore stock
Large crowds outside John Martin's store, Rundle Street, prior to the sale of fire damaged stock from the Charles Moore store. A number of cars are travelling along the street.
Recruiting window
A 'recruiting window' for the A.I.F. in John Martin's Rundle Street store featuring a large military fist holding a smoking red swastika branding iron, about to brand a group of people. It caused a great deal of interest at the time and a number of people contacted the watchman thinking the window was on fire owing to the artificial smoke created. [From scrapbook 24].
John Mellor's expedition photographs
Photographs of expeditions and excursions to River Murray, Eyre Peninsula, Islands of Bass Strait, Capricorn Islands and outback locations.
Firing mechanism assembly
G.6 tank attack gun
Copy photograph of 6 pounder semi-automatic quick firing Tank Attack Gun, 1943
Firing pin
Cradle showing firing and mechanism
