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Photographs of W.A. Robjohns
The series comprises 15 albums housing 1,973 photographs, most of which were taken by photographer W.A. Robjohns ca.1920-1966. Album covers were numbered and labelled by Robjohns. The sequence is incomplete, however, as only volumes 1-9, 12-14, 15, 20 and 23 have been donated. Robjohns' brief descriptions of content on the covers and spines are incomplete. For further descriptions of place names and subjects contained in each album, SEE details below. The albums contain small black and white prints, mostly undated, with captions by W.R. Robjohns. Also sepia and postcard prints, and a few hand-tinted prints. A small number of images were taken by other photographers, several of whom have been identified by Robjohns. Images depict Adelaide suburbs, city scenes and country towns, with an emphasis on rural landscapes, parks and reserves, rivers, reservoirs, streets, houses, churches, businesses and shop fronts, and public celebrations and processions. Also included are images of the Robjohns family on picnics and holiday outings, and their homes, cars and pets. A number of photos were duplicated or enlarged by Robjohns and appear in more than one album.
North Terrace East
[General description] Buildings on the southern side of North Terrace just west of Gawler Place. One of the buildings houses the Offices of the South Australian Company. A sign on the front states Guests Toilet Salon run by Mr. F.M. Berry. The offices appear to look like private homes. Tall buildings can be seen in the background. [On back of photograph] Acre 19. North Terrace east. Offices of the South Australian Company. West corner of Gawler Place 1909-11. Probably 1909. See B 7787/9. The high building on the left is on the west side of Gawler Place. Extreme right of photograph is about 35 yards west of Gawler Place. Erected 1839-40 for S.A. School Society.
Rundle Street
[General description] Buildings near the corner of Rundle Street and Gawler Place. Horse drawn vehicles are parked along side cars and pedestrians are strolling along the footpaths. [On back of photograph] Acres 81,82,83. Rundle Street, south side, 1926. Near side of Harris Scarfe's (on left) on the left is 22 yards east of Francis Street. Extreme right is 30 yards west of Gawler Place. Allans' building (on right) was erected in 1925. For view of building formerly on the site see B1221. Pharmacy Building (on west corner of Gawler Place) was erected in 1925.For view of premises formerly on the site see B 2244. Oriental Hotel (on east corner of Gawler Place) was raised from two to five stories in 1925. For photo. of old building see B 1203. Reproduced in Observer, Feb. 13, 1926.
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.
Grenfell Street, looking west near Chesser Street
Grenfell Street, left side of Grasby's is 24 yards west of Chesser Street. Staerkner and Fischer is on the east corner of Gawler Place. Buildings seen include: JW Grasby and Company who are wholesale grocers, importers and merchants. Nearby stands A and WD Thomas who are bakers and grocers. The business was established in 1846. For a view of A & WD Thomas' site in 1957 see B 13897. At number 18 is the small doorway to W Lucas tailor and outfitter. Felstead and Company is the importers of British, American, continental merchandise. Guardian Fire and Life Insurance, Royal Exchange Assurance, Thames and Mersey Marine Insurance all share the four storey building next door. A shop selling pianos and organs follows and then Staerkner and Fischer stands on the corner of Gawler Place. The buildings can be seen continuing along the south side of Grenfell Street as it crosees King William Street into Currie Street. The intersection of Gawler Place and Grenfell Street is busy with pedestrians. A fire hydrant, hitching post, horses and carriages all make up this scene in Grenfell Street in 1901.
Pirie Street
Pirie Street, north side, 25th May 1956, Gawler Place frontage of building is 36 yards. Right side of dark stone building abuts west side of Gawler Place. Frontage of building on Gawler Place is 36 yards. Shops to be seen include WD Godfrey Watchmaker and Jeweller, N Christiansen Tailor, Worthleys Tailor. A lady stands on the corner selling lapel badges for charity
Flinders Street, Adelaide
Flinders Street, Adelaide, north side, west of Gawler Place. This photo was taken in July 1918 prior to demolition of buildings from Gawler Place up to and including "Motors Ltd." The left side of "Motors Ltd." is 60 yards west of Gawler Place. (For premises of "Motors Ltd." erected on this site see B 1755).
Album of photographs of Central Adelaide
Photographs and postcards of buildings and locations in Central Adelaide. Also includes postcard of Adelaide from Windy Point, postcard of aerial view of Adelaide and postcard of Adelaide skyline from Memorial Drive tennis courts.
Photos from BP House, Adelaide
Three photographs taken shortly after the engineers from the P.M.G. Department moved into BP House on the corner of Flinders Street and Gawler Place, Adelaide, after the completion of stage 2.
Rundle Street, north side
Rundle Street between Gawler Place and Stephens Place on the north side. At number 62 stands Rinders cafe serving confectionery and cool drinks. Marshalls Music Warehouse is the three storey building on the west of Gawler Place. A winter sale is taking place next door in Bermingham and Company. Travelling west stands Charles Birks seller of millinery, corsets, dresses, ribbons and materials. Marshalls stands on the corner of Stephens Place. They have a sale of umbrellas and sunshades. The footpaths look wet from a recent shower.
Photograph album of the Ive and Bagot families
Photograph album thought to have been compiled by Eileen Dubois Ive (later Mrs John Frederick Bagot) daughter of Charles William Ive and Agnes Dubois. The album contains photographs of many family members and friends, at 'Acton', Woodville and other places, showing fund raising and commemoration days during and after the first World War, such as Cheer Up Society work and marches, events such as Repatriation Day, French Red Cross Day and the opening of the Soldiers' War Memorial on North Terrace. Eileen married John Frederick Bagot in 1915 before his departure to France with the 13th Light Horse brigade and this album includes a number of photographs presumably taken by John Bagot, of fellow officers, places in Egypt, France and Palestine, and of the Camel Corps. The album contains five additional loose photographs, six postcards and one newspaper cutting regarding the sale of Stradbroke, the Magill home of Mr C. L. J. Dubois (maternal grandfather of Eileen Ive) and these have been placed at the end of the album. The postcards and newspaper clipping have not been digitised.
Rundle Street
[General description] Shops on the northern side of Rundle Street between Stephens Place and Gawler Place. Five of these shop fronts comprise Charles Birks and Company. The three storey building also houses Crook and Bookers Iron Mongers and at the other end of the building is situated S. Marshall and Sons. Next door to this is D. Bernard and Company's Framing Depot. Gas lights can be seen attached to telegraph poles. A penny farthing bicycle is parked at the kerb and a horse drawn tram is making its way along Rundle Street. A lady is pushing a pram along the pavement and some ladies have umbrellas to give shade from the sun. Many people are going about their business. [On back of photograph] Acre 44. Rundle Street, North side. Between Stephens Place and Gawler Place. About 1898.
Prints from glass plate negatives of South Australian scenes
Prints from glass plate negatives of photographs of scenes of country South Australia and Adelaide, taken in the first decade of the 20th century. See 'Contents' for more details about the photographs. Some locations, exact dates and the photographers' names are unknown - see 'More info' section for information. Do a NUMBER search on PRG 1377/78/1-231 to see digitised images of this collection.
Architectural elevation drawing of building for the South Australian School Society
Elevation drawing of the public school being erected for the South Australian School Society on the north west corner of Gawler Place and North Terrace, Adelaide (Acre 19) . Ink notation under drawing: 'Received in London June 3 1840'. Ink and watercolour on paper, ink notation. Scale 1 inch to 10 feet.
Rundle Street, Adelaide
Rundle Street, Adelaide, north side. In the foreground well dressed ladies are standing outside of Balfours cafe. Marshall's Music Warehouse is on the west side of Gawler Place. Businesses from Marshall's are: Liliputian Bazaar; B Grummet, Chemist; G.N. & W.H. Birks, Stationery and Fancy Goods; Beaumont's Fancy Bazaar; R.A. Matters, Ironmongers and Balfours Cafe. The extreme right of the photo is 42 yards east of the intersection of Gawler Place. On the extreme left is Stephens Place.
Para Roy
Mrs. T. Phillips placing a garland on 'Para Roy' after winning the Hambletonian Cup, Gawler. E.H. Murdoch was the owner-breeder of the the horse, and R. Fryar was the Reinsman. The silks of the jockeys and the garland have been colour tinted.
Lister House on North Terrace
Lister House, erected on a vacant site in 1928-9, North Terrace east, 16 February 1930. Right side is 28 1/2 yards east of Gawler Place; frontage: 11 yards. Lister House has seven storeys and holds a prominent position near the corner of Gawler Place on North Terrace. Lister House is being reserved for the exclusive use of the medical and dental profession. Named after Lord Lister, the discoverer of antiseptic surgery.
North Terrace
North Terrace east looking east across Gawler Place, 13 July 1929. Near side of Lister House is 18 1/2 yards east of Gawler Place.
North Terrace
North Terrace, east, 27 June 1957. Right side of the two storied buildings abuts the east side of Gawler Place; frontage: 28 1/4 yards. The structures between the points marked with "x" were demolished in 1959 and Gawler Place was widened. For views of these buildings in 1959 see B 14251 and B 14252
North Terrace, Adelaide
[General description] Parked cars and city buildings on North Terrace with the two buildings on the right in course of demolition. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 20 / North Terrace / 14 August 1959 / Right side of the white two storey building on the right abuts Gawler Place, its frontage is 9 yards / Frontages of centre building is 9 yards / Frontage of building on the left is 11 2/3 yards / The two buildings on the right were demolished in 1959 and Gawler Place was widened / For another view see B 14252 / For a view of these buildings in 1957 see B 13866 / Complete frontage of all three two storey buildings is 29 1/3 yards'
North Terrace, Adelaide
[General description] Parked cars and city buildings on North Terrace, the focus being on the three two storey buildings in the centre. Progress is pushing out these older elegant townhouses with two buildings on the right in course of demolition. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 20 / North Terrace / 14 August 1959 / Right side of the white two storey building on the right abuts Gawler Place, its frontage is 9 yards / Frontages of centre building is 9 yards / Frontage of building on the left is 11 2/3 yards / The two buildings on the right were demolished in 1959 and Gawler Place was widened / For another view see B 14252 / For a view of these buildings in 1957 see B 13866 / Complete frontage of all three two storey buildings is 29 1/3 yards'
Prudential Building, North Terrace
Prudential Building on SE corner of North Terrace and Gawler place intersection. North Terrace frontage is 17 1/3 yards and Gawler Place frontage is 16 yards.
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] The York Theatre, built in 1921 and demolished in 1960s when Gawler Place was widened (see BRG 304/1/6)The film playing at this time is 'Cry Tough', released in 1959 and starring John Saxon and Linda Cristal. On the right is the Oriental Hotel, on the left is Birks Chemist and Archer and Holland, Opticians. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 43 / Rundle Street, north side / September 28th 1960 / Left side of York Theatre abuts east side of Gawler Place / For view taken in 1921, see B 826'
Rundle Street
Rundle Street, north side. The York Theatre can be seen in the course of demolition. The theatre stood on the corner of Rundle Street and Gawler Place and could seat 1,722. The side walls of the auditorium had painted landscapes representing Australian scenery. The theatre was demolished when Gawler Place was widened
Rundle Street
S. Marshall and Sons at 52 Rundle Street, north side, corner of Gawler Place. A group of men are leaning on a lamp post next to this newly completed building; compare with B 2490. Charles J. Bock's Pharmacy occupies Number 50. The right side of Stone's premises is 14 yards west of Gawler Place.Taken about the same time as several other photos for the South Australian Company (B2468, 2488, 2476).
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] Pedestrians stroll past Charles Birks' Department Store. In the background a policeman is on point duty at the intersection. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 44 / North west corner of Rundle Street and Gawler Place / October 22nd 1930 / Shop fronts installed in the Gawler Place frontage of Birks' in 1930 / See B 5919'.
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] A policeman on traffic duty is seen on the extreme left of this view of the eastern side of Charles Birks building. Shoppers are crossing Gawler Place. [On back of photograph] 'Rundle Street, north side, May 9th 1960 / Right side of Birks building abuts west side of Gawler Place (as at 9 May 1960) / For building subsequently on this site see B 14542'
Rundle Street, Adelaide
Rundle Street, Adelaide, south side, on 27th February 1923. Birks' stands on the west corner of Gawler Place. The far side of the four storey building on right is 42 1/2 yards west of Gawler Place. Allans' building increased from two to five stories in 1925. See B3266 & B3602. G.J. Young's premises were enlarged in 1926. See B4308.
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] The prosperity of the nineteen twenties has transformed Rundle Street. On the extreme left, Birks Chemists has recently added extra stories, as has C.J.Young's Shoe store (with the rounded facade). Allans Music store (in the centre) is the next to expand its premises. People walk on the footpath and a horse and cart pass by. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 81 / Rundle Street, south side / June 14, 1926. / The five storey building in the centre (Allans) was erected in 1925. For view of premises formerly on the site see B 1221. Near side of Allans is 30 yards west of Gawler Place. On extreme left is Gawler Place.'
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] City buildings in Rundle Street, showing part of the road and people walking on the footpath under the buildings' verandahs. On the right is Allan's Pianos. In the centre, with the bay windows, is Young's Shoes and on the corner of Gawler place, on the left, is Birk's Chemists. Cars of the era are parked at the kerb. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 81 / Rundle Street, south side / Sep. 6,1926 / The bayed building on the east side of Allan's was completed in 1926. Compare with B 1221 and B 2244. / Site of new building: Near side is 14 1/2 yards west of Gawler Place. Frontage: 6 1/2 yards'.