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South Australian politicians at various events
A collection of photographs of people and events associated with South Australian politicians. In addition to the photographs, it also includes a number of photocopied pages with additional photos and the captions which were used with the images (items 68-79), and a 35mm slide of an unidentified man (item 80). A selection have been digitised and may be viewed online (do an ARCHIVAL NUMBER search on B 71858); the rest may requested and viewed in the Reading Room.
First World War memories of the Harris family
A collection of First World War pins, badges, medals, silk embroidered postcards, photograph and cards arranged in a picture frame painted gold, measuring 32.5 x 32.5 cm. Items relate to the war service of Lance-Corporal Leslie James Henry Harris, Service No. 77, 43rd Battalion, and in memory of his younger brother Lance-Corporal Horace Harris, Service No. 5352, 27th Battalion, who was killed in action in France on 20 September 1917. Sons of William Harris and May Ann (nee Walker). See below for details.
Members of the B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Research Expedition
GENERAL: Men of the B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Research Expedition, 1929-31, grouped around a Union Jack flag, cheering and holding their hats in the air. According to a researcher, this is at Proclamation Rock or Island. BANZ or BANZARE was at Proclamation Rock or Island on Monday 13th January, 1930. From Eric Douglas's log "...8am In clear water now about 1/4 mile off this rock which appears about 700 ft high. 9am A party left in the motor boat (ten of them) their main job being to hoist the flag. At 12 noon we saw them on top of this rock and observed the flag was hoisted. Stu and I spent the morning working on our machine (aeroplane)...The party returned at 3pm with specimens of rock, penguins, birds etc".
Reconciliation Rally
Reconciliation Rally smoking ceremony between the Adelaide Festival Theatre and the Railway Station building, Adelaide 27 May 2007. The first flag in the ceremony was the Aboriginal flag (centre flag pole).
Reconciliation Rally
Reconciliation Rally flag raising ceremony between the Adelaide Festival Theatre and the Railway Station building, Adelaide 27 May 2007. The three flags are the Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags. People are looking down from the plaza and bridge linking the two areas.
St. Augustine's Ladies' Auxilliary, 18th Battery, Unley.
Large group photograph of the members of the St. Augustine's Ladies' Auxilliary, 18th Battery, affiliated with the Unley Church. Embroidered auxilliary flag seen held in the centre of the first row. According to a researcher, this would be a support group for the 18th Field Artillery Battery of the 6th Brigade of the 2nd Division of the AIF in world war one (The Division is the diamond on the flag). The flag would almost certainly be for the unit.
The 'Glenafton' docked in an unidentified port
The steel barque 'Glenafton', 1166 tons, docked in an unidentified port. [See 'Ba', and the Norwegian 'Deka'] [steel barque, 1166 tons. ON89089. 231.3 x 35.7 x 20.3. Built 1884 (12) W Hamilton and Co. Port Glasgow. Owners: Dundee Shipowners Co. Ltd. (WC Taylor and Co. managers) registered Dundee. c.1908 sold Norway and renamed 'Deka' c.1914 renamed 'Ba' under Norwegian flag, and later under the flag of Uruguay (various sources say this vessel became renamed as 'Justicia' under Bolivian flag but I am unable to confirm - RHP)]. According to a Dutch researcher, "The photo is taken in the harbour of Delftshaven, part of Rotterdam. The Glenafton lies alongside the Voorhaven quay. The windmill in the background is the 'Waakzaamheid'." Another researcher says that, "the ship lay moored to the Achterhaven".
Hoffmann photographs, box 12, sports and town buildings.
Part of a collection of glass plate negatives which have been transferred from the National Trust of South Australia, Victor Harbor Branch. The images comprise businesses and buildings in the Victor Harbor township, memorials and the bowling green. Includes a football team and other townspeople. The negatives were originally from Charles Hoffmann [assumed to be Hoffmann Photographics, Victor Harbor].
Views in South Australia : collection of black and white photograph negatives
Negatives containing views of South Australian countryside, landscapes, and seascapes, including Port Lincoln, Adelaide, and the Murray River. Includes buildings, people playing sport, boats, the ocean, and various scenes.
Views of South Australia
Various locations in South Australia including the Royal Visit to Adelaide of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in 1954, the Port Pirie smelting works, Marchant's Garden in Gawler, the 1956 flooding of the Murray River in Morgan and Mannum, and various locations along the Transcontinental Railway line.
World War 1 and 2 era fundraising button badges
World War One era badges (also known as buttons or 'tinnies') collected by the R.S.L. Most badges were designed and created to be puchased 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, Violet Day, Army Nurses Day, and French Day, and for charity groups including the Red Cross, the Cheer-Up Society, the R.S.A. Building Fund (Returned Soldiers' Association, which later became the R.S.L.), the Wattle Day League, Soldiers' Home, Children's Patriotic League, Nursing Society, and the Y.M.C.A., as well as official peace badges marking the end of the war and various miscellaneous badges including a Christian Endeavour convention, fundraising carnivals and memorial gardens. Also includes some button badges from the inter-war years, 1919-1938, and from the Second World War, and other metal badges from WW1 and WW2. See below for details.
World War 1 and 2 era fundraising button badges
World War One era badges (also known as buttons or 'tinnies') collected by the R.S.L. Most badges were designed and created to be puchased 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, Violet Day, Army Nurses Day, and French Day, and for charity groups including the Red Cross, the Cheer-Up Society, the R.S.A. Building Fund (Returned Soldiers' Association, which later became the R.S.L.), the Wattle Day League, Soldiers' Home, Children's Patriotic League, Nursing Society, and the Y.M.C.A., as well as official peace badges marking the end of the war and various miscellaneous badges including a Christian Endeavour convention, fundraising carnivals and memorial gardens. Also includes some button badges from the inter-war years, 1919-1938, and from the Second World War, and other metal badges from WW1 and WW2. See below for details.
Roxby Downs and Woomera
32 negatives of a protest at Roxby Downs and a colour photograph of the CANE office.
Darwin
Proclamation Ceremony of the transfer of the Northern Territory to the Commonwealth of Australia - 2nd January 1911, Mr Mitchell in black. According to a researcher, there is a copy of this photograph on the front verandah of Government House in Darwin. Notes from the back of the photograph say "At the Proclamation ceremony on January 2nd, 1911 at the Residency, Port Darwin. Mr Justice Mitchell read proclamation. Mrs Mitchell hoisted Commonwealth flag under the Union Jack to the accompaniment of "God Save the King". Mr Justice Mitchell gave a patriotic address after which refreshments were served to the public at the Residency. About 500 of whites, Aborigines and Asiatics attended and the function was a great success. The photo is taken during the address. Mrs Mitchell stands on the immediate right of the Judge. The two robed figures in audience are Messrs Kelly and RED Mallam. Mrs N Holtz stands at the right of Mrs Mitchell".
General Store, Naracoorte
McFayden & Peake's general store, Naracoorte which also sells wines and spirits. A flag flys outside the store and is possibly the Irish flag. The store also sells goldpans.
Centenary re-enactments at Port Lincoln and Happy Valley
Record of the re-enactments staged as part of the Port Lincoln Centenary celebrations.
John Hill of the 'Buffalo'
John Hill of H. M. S. Buffalo who hoisted the flag at Glenelg on December 28, 1836. He is shown wearing a sailor's uniform, complete with a straw hat, with the name of his ship printed on the hat band. He has his arm resting on the flag and is holding a smaller pennant in the other hand.
Regatta on the Torrens River
Regatta on the Torrens : 17 December 1910. The photograph is captioned "Henley-on-Torrens" 17.12.10. It shows spectators on a crowded riverbank watching a race as a coxed four crosses the finishing line. The event is being held outside the Adelaide Rowing Club. Several school boys wearing straw boater are standing near the flag pole which denotes the finishing line. The official boat is the "Reliance". Flags and pennants fly from the club rooms. This event was the first Henley-on-Torrens and was the brainchild of Adelaide Rowing Club man Doswell. Adelaide City Council were convinced to sponsor the event which provided a carnival atmosphere complete with drinks. food and side shows.
Wudinna Scout troop
Wudinna Scout troop poses in front of the Area School. Back L-R Barry Kammermann (with Scout flag), Bill Heath, Robert Bailey, Joe Olsen, Barry Wilkins, Philip Bailey, Grant Dunning (Scout leader and Methodist Minister) Brian Farrant, Lyall Farrant, Daryl Edmonds (with Australian flag); Middle L-R Graeme Thomas, Robert Heath, Mick Byrne, Ross Shepherdson, Des Scholz, Fred Hier, Colin Simpson, Pat DuBois, Alvin Scholz; Front L-R Wayne Campbell, Lyell Edmonds, Auburn Cummings, David Schache, Henry Alsop, Ivan Chilman, Des Peck, John Kammermann.
Rex Searle with Confederate flag Rex Searle with the Confederate flag
King William Street, Adelaide
King William Street with the Union Jack flag flying from flag poles down the centre of the street during a Royal visit. The building in full sun on the corner of Hindley Street is the Colonial Mutual Life Building.
Mr Kruger and the British Lion
Pen and ink drawing depicting a caricature of a man chased by a lion wielding a British flag. The artwork is overlayed with watercolour, which is also applied as a wash in areas. Inscribed by the artist, 'Mr. Kruger and the British Lion. To Kenneth, Pt Victor 27.9.00'. Signed in initials diagram of JHC, bottom left corner.
Messenger Press: Views of Adelaide, its commercial and public buildings
A collection of photographs and colour photocopies of commercial premises, buildings and streets in and around the City of Adelaide (in two volumes), including artists' impressions and designs for redevelopment. Includes some designs for the Remm Group Myer Centre development, with artist's impressions of the interior. The album comprises photographs collected by Messenger Press, many of which have been published in the various suburban editions of the paper. To view apartment buildings and domestic architecture in Adelaide see album B 71883. A brochure.
Views around South Australia : Oz Moot 2011
Photographs taken of activities relating to the Oz Moot, held at the Woodhouse Scout Campsite, South Australia, between 30 December 2010 and 11 January 2011.
Wide view of Goolwa town from the River Murray
A wide view of Goolwa town, taken from the River Murray, showing wide roads, and few buildings. The photo is taken from the flag platform of the signal mast at Goolwa Wharf. The flag platform was 55 feet above ground level. Buildings visible include the Australasian and Corio Hotels, the Post Office and former Railway stables. [Information provided by A.D. Presgrave].
The 'Darra' anchored in an unidentified port
The composite ship, 'Darra', 999 tons, anchored in an unidentified port [composite ship, 999 tons. ON52729. 190.0 x 33.5 x 21.0. Built 1865 (6) A. Hall and Co. Aberdeen. Owners Anderson, Anderson and Co. Registered London. By the end of the 1870's the vessel had been rigged down to a barque. In 1885 acquired by Trinder, Anderson and Co. (not connected with Anderson, Anderson and Co) registered Aberdeen. Throughout her life associated with the Australian trade. Under the Orient flag the Darra was more familiar with the eastern coast of Australia, while under the Trinder Anderson flag she was more prone to visit the western shores. The vessel was hulked in New Zealand, having been sold to Australian owners in 1888, and the Westport Coal Company in 1899, and very likely hulked about the same time, if not earlier].
The 'Fitzjames' under sail
The steel ship 'Fitzjames', 1951 tons, under sail [steel ship 1851gross tons. ON115795. 267.1 x 40.1 x 23.6. Built 1902 (4) W Hamilton and Co. Port Glasgow. W Montgomery, registered London. Sold in 1909 to F Laiesz and renamed 'Pinnas'. Abandoned in a sinking condition in the South Atlantic 25 April 1929. While under the British flag made some visits to Australia but was better known under the Flying 'P' house flag of Laiesz in the South American nitrate trades. See 'The Last of the Windjammers' Vol. 11. Square Riggers - final Epoch - Hurst'].
The 'Kylemore' at Bristol
The steel barque 'Kylemore', 1245 tons, in an unidentified port [steel barque, 1245 tons, ON81381, 226.2 x 36.4 x 22.1. Built 1880 (7) J Reid and Co. Port Glasgow. Owners: Nicholson and McGill, registered Liverpool: c.1910 to Norwegian owners without change of name, thence to Danish owners, again without change of name. c.1925 renamed 'Suzanne' under the Danish flag. About 1930 passed to French control but remaining under the Danish flag. About 1934 purchased by Gustav Erikson, and reverted to the name 'Kylemore' and broken up in 1936].
The 'Kylemore' moored in he shipyard at Uusikaupunki, Finland.
The steel barque 'Kylemore', 1245 tons, in the shipyard at Uusikaupunki, Finland owned by Gustaf Erikson. [steel barque, 1245 tons, ON81381, 226.2 x 36.4 x 22.1. Built 1880 (7) J Reid and Co. Port Glasgow. Owners: Nicholson and McGill, registered Liverpool: c.1910 to Norwegian owners without change of name, thence to Danish owners, again without change of name. c.1925 renamed 'Suzanne' under the Danish flag. About 1930 passed to French control but remaining under the Danish flag. About 1934 purchased by Gustav Erikson, and reverted to the name 'Kylemore' and broken up in 1936].
The 'Kylemore' in an unidentified port
The steel barque 'Kylemore', 1245 tons, in an unidentified port [steel barque, 1245 tons, ON81381, 226.2 x 36.4 x 22.1. Built 1880 (7) J Reid and Co. Port Glasgow. Owners: Nicholson and McGill, registered Liverpool: c.1910 to Norwegian owners without change of name, thence to Danish owners, again without change of name. c.1925 renamed 'Suzanne' under the Danish flag. About 1930 passed to French control but remaining under the Danish flag. About 1934 purchased by Gustav Erikson, and reverted to the name 'Kylemore' and broken up in 1936]. The ship has Danish World War I neutrality marks on its side, which would have been after it was sold to the Danish owner Firma J. J. Larsen, Fåborg, on 31 July 1916.