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New Victoria [Port Essington]
An engraving from the 'Atlas Picturesque', plate 120' from a drawing by Louis LeBreton, lithographed by Sabatier, and printed by Lemercier of Paris. The drawing shows a number of buildings and people. Some buildings are on stilts and some are thatched. A large flag is flying from the main building. The European people are armed with sticks while the Tiwi people stand in groups watching. A pandanus tree is in the foreground. Port Essington was a settlement on the Cobourg Penninsula, Northern Territory, settled by British Soldiers in 1838. The engraving bears the inscription 'Voyage au Pole Sud et Dans L'Oceanie' and it seems likely the originally drawing was done on the return voyage of the French ship 'Astrolobe'.
Rear Admiral Sir John Hindmarsh First Governor of South Australia
Portrait of Rear Admiral Sir John Hindmarsh, First Governor of South Australia. This has been mounted in the centre of a board, with an anchor and flag motif (centre top), and a biographical timeline for Hindmarsh on either side of the portrait.
Captain Thomas Lipson
Watercolour portrait of Captain Thomas Lipson, first collector of customs, naval officer and harbor master of South Australia. This has been mounted in the centre of a board, with an anchor and flag motif (centre top), and a biographical timeline for Lipson on either side of the portrait.
Embarkation of the Governor at Robe Town
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'.
Soldiers Memorial
[General description] The Australian flag flies above the Soldier's Memorial Arch, built in the art deco style. Two guns have been mounted on top of it. [On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in the "Observer", Nov. 26, 1927' (Another hand) 'Port Wakefield and District Soldier's Memorial / Unveiled Sunday September 18th by Major W. F.J. McCann DSO, MC'.
Rendelsham school band
Members of the Rendelsham School Fife Band all carrying their instruments; crossed flags in the background.
Renmark's First Train
[General description] Renmark's first train steams under a decorative archway, past a crowd of onlookers, whilst people lean out of the windows of its carriages. Flags of various nations are displayed on the right. [On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in the Observer, Feb. 12, 1927 / Renmark / Jan. 1927 / (Taken on the occasion of the opening of the Renmark-Paringa railway bridge across the Murray)'.
Renmark Railway Station
[General description] People are crowded around the railway station whilst flags of various nationalities fly overhead. [On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in the Chronicle, Jan. 29, 1927 / Renmark Railway Station / Jan. 1927 / (Taken on the occasion of the Opening of the Renmark-Paringa railway across the Renmark-Paringa bridge).'
Paringa Renmark Railway
[General description] Renmark's first train is standing ready to steam under the temporary arch which is decorated with flags, foliage and sheaves of wheat. It will break through a web of tape or ribbon to mark the opening of the line. There is a crowd of onlookers, some standing on the tracks. [On back of photograph] 'Opening of Paringa Renmark / Railway Line / Jan. 31, 1927'.
Enlarged Renmark Hotel
The enlarged Renmark Hotel opened by the Premier on January 10, 1936. The balcony on the three storey federation art deco style building is crowded with people marking the occasion of the opening of the hotel. The Australian flag is flying from the Hotel Renmark on this sunny day in January.
Jetty at Semaphore
[General description] Looking from the foreshore at Semaphore along the length of the jetty. The jetty has a dog leg bend at the end and a tug and steamers can be seen in the gulf. A band stand and a flag pole are positioned on the foreshore near the beginning of the jetty. [On back of photograph] Semaphore, probably in the eighteen eighties. According to a researcher the picture must be from after 1889 as the rotunda which was located south of the jetty was not constructed until that year. This information comes from Chronology of Semaphore.
Semaphore
Semaphore signalling station was established in 1856 for officers to record details of all vessels in Gulf St Vincent. It was also used to record information on water depth, tides and cargo loading. The Time Ball Tower was erected in 1875 next to the Signal Station. The very tall flag pole was erected by the publican of the White Horse Cellars Hotel at Port Adelaide so that he could alert his hotel of the approach of ships in the area thus earning the name of Semaphore for the district.
Coronation picnic, Tarcoola
26 June 1902 "At the invitation of Mr. E.L. Grundy, manager of the Government Battery, a large number of townspeople assembled on Thursday morning to celebrate Coronation Day." Of the four men standing between the two flags second from right is Mr. Edward Grundy and to his right Mr. Lionel Gee, (Officer in Charge).
Flinders Tablet, Encounter Bay
Unveiling of the Flinders Tablet at the Bluff, Encounter Bay, Victor Harbor on April 8, 1902. Simpson Newland (Acting President of the Royal Geographical Society, SA Branch) is reading the address. The memorial is draped in the Union Jack flag and reads "In commemoration of the meeting near this Bluff between HMS "Investigator" - Matthew Flinders who explored the coast of South Australia and MF "Le Georaphe" - Nicolas Baudin, April 8, 1802. On board the "Investigator" was John Franklin the Arctic Discoverer. These English and French explorers held friendly conference and Flinders named the place of meeting "Encounter Bay". Tablet unveiled by His Excellency Lord Tennyson, April 8, 1902".
Flinders Tablet, Encounter Bay
Unveiling of the Flinders Tablet at the Bluff, Encounter Bay, Victor Harbor on April 8, 1902. Simpson Newland (Acting President of the Royal Geographical Society, SA Branch) is reading the address. The memorial is draped in the Union Jack flag and reads "In commemoration of the meeting near this Bluff between HMS "Investigator" - Matthew Flinders who explored the coast of South Australia and MF "Le Georaphe" - Nicolas Baudin, April 8, 1802. On board the "Investigator" was John Franklin the Arctic Discoverer. These English and French explorers held friendly conference and Flinders named the place of meeting "Encounter Bay". Tablet unveiled by His Excellency Lord Tennyson, April 8, 1902". In the foreground from left to right are: Charles Tucker MP, CE Owen Smyth, Simpson Newland, TS Reed, Lord and Lady Tennyson, and Lord Richard Nevill (private secretary to the Governor).
McCoy Street, Waikerie
McCoy Street, Waikerie, showing the Soldiers Memorial Institute (which was extended in 1928 by the hall at the rear of the institute). This photograph was taken from Peake Terrace, towards McCoy Street and shows th hotel on the right oppoisite the hall. The streets are decorated for Education Week. An article in the 'The Murray Pioneer and Australian River Record' on 6th September 1929, states that 'McCoy Street, the main street of Waikerie has been beflagged for Education Week - over 4000 flags and about 400 electric light globes being used in the decorations."
Wallaroo
Wallaroo showing the Cornucopia Hotel. The proprietor at this time was Mrs Elizabeth D Bryden. This hotel in Owen Terrace existed since 1862. This two storey hotel is located in the heart of Wallaroo. The flag on the hotel is at half-mast. The store of JC Hissey is also shown.
Dr John Benson
Portrait of Dr. John Benson who was a beloved physician in the Kensington area between the 1860's and 1870's. A drinking fountain, known as the Benson Memorial Drinking Fountain, was erected on the corner of High Street and Portrush Road (Kensington Terrace) in 1879 to his memory. He offered widespread charity and kindliness of heart which made him a favourite with all classes of the local community. His death was marked by shuttered shops and flags at half mast
Dr John Benson
Dr. John Benson was a beloved physician in the Kensington area between the 1860's and 1870's. A drinking fountain, known as the Benson Memorial Drinking Fountain, was erected on the corner of High Street and Portrush Road (Kensington Terrace) in 1879 to his memory. He offered widespread charity and kindliness of heart which made him a favourite with all classes of the local community. His death was marked by shuttered shops and flags at half mast
Chapman James Clare
Captain Chapman James Clare, KCMG, Naval Commander of H.M.C.S. Protector during its Boxer Rebellion service in China. He suggested that the Coastwatchers organisation be established in 1919. These coastwatchers played an important role during World War II. In 1901 he was one of seven judges of designs for a new Federal Australian flag
John McDouall Stuart
John McDouall Stuart holding the British flag. The background represents the shore of the Indian Ocean, as sketched by Mr. Stuart on the spot, on 25th July 1862.
Funeral of Sir Ross Smith
[General description] Two men in uniform march alongside the flower laden bier on its way past the Children's Hospital. Sir Ross' flying goggles and gloves are displayed on his flag draped coffin. [On front of photograph] 'The body passing the Children's Hospital / Reproduced in the "Observer", June 24, 1922 / Funeral of Sir Ross Smith / June 15, 1922'.
Recruiting Train
[General description] The locomotive of this train has been decorated with flags and sports a British coat-of-arms and Union Jack on its front. Recruiting drives like this came about as the Australian Army did not conscript. Here is part of a newspaper article at the time: 'The Recruiting Train: Mr. Vaughan (Premier of South Australia) said arrangements had been completed for the running of the special recruiting train over the northern and western lines on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday next, and he anticipated that it would prove a great incentive to recruiting. About 12 prominent speakers would travel with the train, together with the Military Camp Band. The secretary of the State War Council (Mr. Victor Ryan) had visited the 19 local committees concerned, and he reported that they were taking up the matter enthusiastically, and big meetings were expected. Tradesmen agreed to close their premises while the meetings were being held. The flour and chaff mills and the wheat agents had promised to suspend operations so as to give the employees an opportunity of attending the meetings. Evening meetings would be held at Port Pirie and Laura on Tuesday, and at Wallaroo and Moonta on Wednesday, and day meetings as follows: Tuesday: Owen, Balaklava, Brinkworth, Georgetown, Gladstone. Wednesday: Crystal Brook, Gulnare, Snowtown, Bute, Kadina. Thursday: Wallaroo Mines, Paskeville, Port Wakefield, Hamley Bridge, Gawler. Where possible provision would be made for the enlistment and medical examination of recruits at the meetings.' This extract is from the following article: 'AUSTRALIA'S NEW ARMY. (1916, March 24). The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889-1931), p. 7.9 [On back of photograph] 'Special recruiting train which ran over the north and north western lines / March 28-30, 1916.
Sir Alexander Hore Ruthven
[General description] A group of dignitaries is seated on the Town Hall stage at Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven's swearing in. He is addressing the assembly, standing behind a small table on which his ceremonial helmet stands. Lady Zara Hore-Ruthven is seated on the right and on the left is the Lieutenant Governor Sir George Murray. Behind the group a pair of Union flags are displayed, one on each side of the Town Hall organ. [On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in 'Observer', May 19, 1928 / Ceremony of swearing in Governor Sir Alexander Hore Ruthven / May 1928'.
Duke of York Royal Visit April 30 - May 6, 1927
Arrival of the Duke of York, King William Street, just south of Grenfell Street. Crowds of people line the route and have taken advantage of the nearby windows. Flags and bunting are strung across King William Street. The Royal couple have travelled from Victoria to Adelaide by train. The Royal Party have a Police Escort, Military Escort provided by 23rd Light Horse. The route is lined by Returned Servicemen, Citizen Forces, Boy Scouts and school children.
Battalion Regimental Colour
48th Battalion Regimental was raised in Egypt in 1916 by splitting the 16th Battalion. It comprised of South Australians and Western Australians and due to a large number of members of the same Prospect family - the Leanes it was known as the Joan of Arc Battalion (Made of All Leanes - Maid of Orleans) The flag (Colours) lists ten campaigns.
Ladies Boating Club
Members of the Ladies boating club. There are eleven women in the photograph, sitting on the bank of the River Torrens with a row boat. Two Union Jack flags have been placed behind them.
Group of Customs Officials
[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.'
Duke of Edinburgh Visit
Arch erected in front of entrance to Government House for Duke of Edinburgh's visit in 1867. The tall arch has been decorated with flags and a large coat of arms. The two guards on horseback beneath are dwarfed by the structure
United Labor Party
Members of the United Labor Party meeting together around small tables in a flag decorated room; those present include Thomas Price, E.L. Batchelor, and F.W. Coneybeer.