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The 'Knight of the Thistle' moored in an unidentified port
The iron ship 'Knight of the Thistle', 1489 tons, moored in an unidentified port [possibly the former 'Don Diego'] [possible also known as 'Hoppet'] [iron ship 1489 tons, ON78782, 232.6 x 37.9 x 22.7. Built 1878 (4) T Royden and Son, Liverpool; Greenshields, Cowie and Co., registered Liverpool c.1897 sold foreign and renamed 'Hoppet' and later 'Novo' under the flag of Norway. In 1914 put into the River Plate, damaged and was condemned. During wartime shortages she was recommissioned and renamed 'Don Diego' and was broken up in 1928 when under the flag of Uruguay].
The 'Port Errol' anchored in an unidentified harbour
The steel ship 'Port Errol', 1935 tons, anchored in an unidentified harbour [Note from Ron Parsons - 'This vessel not owned by Crawford and Rowat] [steel ship, 1935 tons, ON104594, 264.3 x 39.0 x 23.5. Built 1894 (11) Russsell and Co., Port Glasgow. Owners: CA Banck, registered Glasgow. Destroyed by fire in January 1895. While built for Crawford and Rowat never sailed for them as scuttled when took fire while loading for her maiden voyage. She was raised and repaired and became in succession the 'Svea' Swedish flag; 'Oregon' registered Bremen, 'Fritz Smith', Norwegian flag and finally 'Ekelund'].
The 'Loudon Hill' in an unidentified port
The four masted iron barque 'Loudon Hill', 2139 tons, in an unidentified port [later known as 'Gullmarn' a Danish vessel] [iron 4 mast barque, 2139 tons. ON93384. 283.4 x 40.4 x 24.5. Built 1887 (5) Russell and Co., Port Glasgow. Owners: J Dickson and Co. Registered Glasgow, later EF and W Roberts, registered Liverpool. c.1910 became the Norwegian 'Erbrin' then during WW1 sold to Sweden and renamed 'Magda' c.1919/1920 renamed 'Gullmarn' under Danish flag]. The ship is seen here under a Norwegian flag between 1910-1915.
Decorated house
Photograph of double-fronted cottage with iron roof with garlands and flags in front stretching to the side fence line. There are also flags flying above the unsealed street in front of the house. Copy made from negative from lantern slide.
March past Adelaide Town Hall
Members of the Cheer Up Society in a march past along King William Street. There are at least two American flags hanging from the buildings. [On back of photograph] 'Cheer Up Society Inc / March past the Adelaide Town Hall / led by Mr Dudley Mathews O.B.E Committee man / flag bearer. / Left Mrs J.J.Hughes M.B.E. leading / right Mrs J.Morison M/B.E. leading'. [Photograph by Rainsford Studio, 356 King William Street, Adelaide, photne C 1507.].
Holiday crowds at Granite Island, South Australia
Holiday crowds sitting under canvas shelters and holding umbrellas for protection from the sun near rocks on Granite Island, South Australia; a line of small flags is flying from a flag-pole at the top of a hill behind them.
Patriotic occasion in a South Australian country area
A small crowd standing around a military band playing during a patriotic function in a South Australian country area, possibly at Gulnare; a large union jack flag is being held up and the children carry small flags.
Armistice Day ceremony at Unley
Armistice Day ceremony in the Soldiers' Memorial Garden, on Saturday 11 November 1922. The Union Jack was lowered to half mast, Trumpeter-Sergeant A.T.H. Neale sounded the Last Post, followed by two minutes of silence, the raising of the flag and The Reveille. The Mayor of Unley, Mr. H.C. Richards M.P., was in charge of the proceedings. A wreath of white roses made by the chief gardener was hung on the flag mast.
The dredge 'Posidonia' at Port Broughton, South Australia
The dredge 'Posidonia' assembled and erected at Port Broughton for retrieving deposits of flag weed from the sea bed in Spencer's Gulf for processing into marine fibre.
Album of views of people and places around Kapunda
Views of people and places around Kapunda. This collection of photographs depicting residents and other scenes in the Kapunda district was taken from glass plate negatives purchased by the Library in 1993. No identification came with the images.
Reading of the Transfer Proclamation
Photograph of 'Mr Justice Mitchell reading the proclamation of transfer of the Northern Territory to Commonwealth [Government] at the Residency, Jany 2nd 1911. After reading proclamation, Mrs Mitchell hoisted the Commonwealth flag under union Jack (flag in picture is shown folded up and put on water tap at the flagstaff). Mr Justice Mitchell then delivered a patriotic address. At the close the visitors were invited to partake of refreshments at the Residency. About 500 attended of all colours. Mrs Mitchell is shown standin at the right of the judge'.[From back of photograph.]
March against the Vietnam War
Crowd of people in Victoria Square for the march against the Vietnam War, 31 July 1971. National Liberation Front flags and Red flags can be seen.
The 'Port Errol' in an unidentified harbour
The steel ship 'Port Errol', 1935 tons, in an unidentified harbour [Note from Ron Parsons - 'This vessel not owned by Crawford and Rowat] [steel ship, 1935 tons, ON104594, 264.3 x 39.0 x 23.5. Built 1894 (11) Russsell and Co., Port Glasgow. Owners: CA Banck, registered Glasgow. Destroyed by fire in January 1895. While built for Crawford and Rowat never sailed for them as scuttled when took fire while loading for her maiden voyage. She was raised and repaired and became in succession the 'Svea' Swedish flag; 'Oregon' registered Bremen, 'Fritz Smith', Norwegian flag and finally 'Ekelund'].
Anti-Vietnam War demonstration
Group of anti-Vietnam War protestors burning papers and holding a sign, which reads, "Support the N.L.F" (National Liberation Front). Many people are holding flags and a mock United States of America flag is on fire.
The 'Knight of the Thistle' in an unidentified harbour
The iron ship 'Knight of the Thisle', 1428 tons, in an unidentified harbour [possibly the former 'Don Diego'] [possible also known as 'Hoppet'] [iron ship 1489 tons, ON78782, 232.6 x 37.9 x 22.7. Built 1878 (4) T Royden and Son, Liverpool; Greenshields, Cowie and Co., registered Liverpool c.1897 sold foreign and renamed 'Hoppet' and later 'Novo' under the flag of Norway. In 1914 put into the River Plate, damaged and was condemned. During wartime shortages she was recommissioned and renamed 'Don Diego' and was broken up in 1928 when under the flag of Uruguay].
Diaries of Y.B. Hutchinson
'General Blanco' wooden barque
Figurehead, 'General Blanco' wooden barque [this elderly wooden ship of 900 odd tons, under the Hawaiian flag (at the time a 'flag of convenience' - or 'no questions asked') came to grief in 1856 off the Troubridge Shoals. For the full story see 'Shipwrecks in SA, Book 1' Parsons, 1981/4. This illustration shows her figurehead on the balcony of the Exchange Hotel, Port Adelaide]
Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation photo album
Photograph album of the aircraft and production factories of the Australian aircraft manufacturer Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) during the World War II era.
Flower Day 1964
Collection of photographs relating to Flower Day, 1964.
Flower Day 1968
Collection of photographs relating to Flower Day 1968.
Flower Day 1964 and nativity scene
Photographs of a nativity scene and Flower Day 1964 displays.
Meeting in an unidentified hall
A group of men attending a meeting in an unidentified hall (possibly Victoria Hall). There is a group on the stage which is decorated with flags; other flags are along the sides of the hall. Suggestions include a Y.M.C.A meeting or a Defence Forces Committee meeting.
Gjoa on the Northwest Passage expedition
Lantern slide of an illustration titled 'Nordvest Passagen' (Northwest Passage) of of the yacht-like vessel 'Gjoa', with its Captain Roald Amundsen, Norwegian polar explorer, on board with his expedition participants. The ship has all sails unfurled, and is flying the flag of Norway and a flag with the name 'Gjoa'. The ship was built in 1872. Amundsen led the first expedition to sail through the Northwest Passage between the Atlantic and Pacific, from 1903 to 1906. The members of the crew were: Anton Lund, Helmer Hanssen, Godfred Hansen, Roald Amundsen, Peder Ristvedt, Hendrik Lindstrom and Gustav Juel Wiik.
Trainee camp, Mitcham Camp
Written on negative envelope: '293. Mitcham Camp, April 1921'. Tents at the trainee camp held at Mitcham Camp in April 1921. In the centre of the camp is a flag pole flying the Australian flag.
Miscellaneous badges
Collection of miscellaneous circular tin button badges, as well as small metal and enamel badges and lapel pins with pin attachments on reverse, belonging to Molly Brannigan, including badges collected on holidays and conferences in Australia and other countries, schools, and community groups and societies. See below for details.
May Day march, Adelaide
Adelaide May Day marchers carrying Transport Worker's Union flags proceeding north along King William Street from Victoria Square. Wearing a black coat Russell Wortley MLC is carrying a TWU flag near the centre right of the photograph.
Photographs collected and taken by Dorothy Pyatt OAM
Photographs collected and taken by Dorothy Pyatt OAM in South Australia and Northern Territory
League of the Empire stall
A group of women, girls and one man pose for a photograph in front of a League of the Empire stall covered in Union Jack flags and two flags likely to be those of France and Belgium. A Red Cross shield is also on the tent. Believed to be taken in Balaklava in 1917.
Picnic, Belair
Members of 5KA staff at a picnic, Alf Potter holds the flag.
Clare Girl Guide Co., Clare
Members of Clare Girl Guide Company. There were no other Guides in Australia at this time, company attached to Buckingham Palace: standing l-r Merv Taylor, Doss Bowley, Lil Pink, Alice McDougal, Rita French: sitting l-r: Gwen Raymond, Miss Harriet Penelope Catt (Lt.) Janet Craig, Mrs Stacy (Capt), Ada Scott. The girls standing at the rear are using semaphore flags to spell out "BP", the name that the founder, Robert Baden-Powell, is known by.