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Robert Fotheringham
Robert Fotheringham, possibly one of the five Fotheringham brothers who sailed from Dundee to South Australia. Brother James arrived in 1838 and started a family brewing business. Robert arrived in 1855 and joined the company. The brothers later expanded the Gawler Brewery to another site at Kapunda. Later the factory produced cordials. Robert, along with his brothers were leading members of the St Andrews Presbyterian Church in Gawler. According to a researcher, the brothers' parents were David Fotheringham and Agnes Beveridge, married at Tillyochie in 1814. They lived in Cambus, Clackmananshire Scotland. David was a master Whiskey distiller and had commercial interests in shipping.
Colonel Frank Makin
Colonel Makin, son of John William Makin Esq of Albion Place, Salford, Lancashire is standing in a three quarter view and is wearing a heavily braided full dress uniform, which includes a cocked hat. He was associated with the first Volunteer Military Force, Adelaide Rifles, and Gawler Company. He was Hon. Aide-de-camp to Sir William Robertson and the Earl of Kintore. [On back of photograph] 'Col. Frank Makin'.
Gardener's Cottage
View of gardener's cottage from Government House. Notes on the back of the artwork states " May 1935. Reproduction by Kodak Co. Ltd. Kingsway WC2 (London) Probably made in 1839 from an original sketch in pencil on the back of which is written 'View taken from Old Government House of the Gardener's cottage and a bridge across the River Torrens by Mrs MacLeod. (This lady is referred to several times in A 622) The figures in the foreground are those of four of Governor Gawler's children. Presented by Miss LC Gawler Poulden". The sketch shows a small thatched cottage among trees and rows of fencing separating the children playing. Two older boys are playing with sticks watched by two little girls wearing bonnets.
Locomotive built by Perry
Locomotive built by Perry Engineering Co for the Tasmanian railways. Samuel Perry (1865-1930) a Shropshire engineer moved his Adelaide workshop to Mile End in 1912 and from 1915-1927 also owned a plant at Gawler which produced locomotives and rolling stock. His nephew Frank Tennyson Perry joined the foundry business in 1903. Frank Perry was appointed manager and oversaw the manufacture of locomotive and rolling stock until 1928 when the Gawler works closed and production was concentrated at Mile End.
North Terrace, Adelaide
North Terrace, corner of Gawler Place, Adelaide. This is the old South Australian Company's premises. See B 9505 for the new premises, Gawler Chambers, built in 1913-14. Also the site of Madam Marval's school in the late eighteen seventies. Photographed on the same day as B 2475.
S.A. Company's Offices
[On back of photograph] 'Acre 19 / North Terrace east, corner of Gawler Place (Site of Gawler Chambers) / Probably 1900-09' South Australian Company's second town office, pt. Town Acre 19, North Terrace / 1842-1913' (Another hand) 'Showing first olive trees grown in South Australia / The building was erected for the S.A. School Society and the trees planted 1839-40'.
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.
Fisher Place, Adelaide
Fisher Place, lane off Gawler Place, Adelaide, between North Terrace and Rundle Street, looking west. The view was taken from a point 89 yards east of Gawler Place and shows G & R Wills' overway.
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.
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
[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.
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.
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'.
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] Three Rundle Street buildings, all recently enlarged and upgraded, reflecting the confidence of the times. On the right is the Allan's and on the left is the Birks building. In the centre is the Young's Shoes building which was designed by architects J.A. Kethel, Rutt and Lawson in the style of Dutch Expressionism with its glazed dark brown brickwork, rounded façade and gabled roof line. Pedestrians stroll along the footpath past shopfronts and cars are parked at the kerb. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 81 / Rundle Street, south side / 1927 / (Reproduced in the Chronicle, Dec. 10, 1927) / On the extreme left is Gawler Place. The far side of the dark brick, bay fronted building in the centre is 8 yards and the near side 14 1/2 yards west of Gawler Place. This building was completed in 1926. For photo taken before enlargement see B 1221 and B 2244'.
Featherstone Place
Featherstone Place, south side, 21st December 1932. Near side of the barred windowed structure was 43 yards west of Gawler Place; its frontage: 3 1/2 yards. Demolished in 1933. Featherstone Place was south of Rundle Street near the junction with Gawler Place.
Rundle Street
Soldiers of the First South Australian Expeditionary Force marching along Rundle Street near Gawler Place on 21 September 1914. Crowds of people have taken advantage of all the high windows and flags adorn the buildings. The photograph has been taken from Rundle Street looking towards Gawler Place.
Oriental Hotel, Adelaide
Oriental Hotel, Rundle Street, Adelaide, at the south east corner of Gawler Place on14th February 1923. The extreme right is 32 1/2 yards south of Rundle Street. The extreme left is 15 1/2 yards east of Gawler Place. To view the three extra storeys were erected in 1925, see B 3266 and B 3426.
Rundle Street
Rundle Street, south side, 1864/67. The buildings seen in the photograph are situated east of Gawler Place. Verandahs stretch out from the shops and businesses over the footpath. Gas lamps are situated on the intersection of Rundle Street and Gawler Place. Horses and carts are hitched to posts further down muddy Rundle Street.
Oriental Hotel
Oriental Hotel Rundle Street south side corner of Gawler Place, 20 March 1964. Rundle Street frontage 15-1/2 yards, Gawler Place frontage - 33 yards. This five storey former hotel has the first two floors built of stone and the upper three floors of painted rendered brick. It displays imitation stone coursing and leafy scroll pattern on panels between the upper windows. A parapet conceals the roof. It has a cantilevered verandah above the ground floor and a second balcony on the second floor which feature cast iron lacework to the balustrades. The Oriental Hotel stood on this site from 1915-1966. Previously the hotel had been known by various other names including Suffolk Inn, Saracen's Head and Hamburg