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Triple-Set tram

c. 1930, Photograph, B 37390

Passengers alighting from a 'triple-Set' tram in Victoria Square, Adelaide, after travelling from Glenelg.

House

c. 1900, Photograph, B 41600

New house, possibly at Helmsdale (now Warradale or Glenelg East).

House

c. 1900, Photograph, B 41610

New house, possibly at East Terrace, Helmsdale (now Glenelg East or Warradale).

House

1910, Photograph, B 41615

Suburban house in Adelaide, exact location not known, possibly belonging to Mr. Penna at Penzance St, Glenelg.

House

c. 1900, Photograph, B 41621

Suburban house in Adelaide, exact location not known, but possibly Penzance Street, Glenelg. House is named 'Franhym'.

South Australian Pioneers

Krischock, Henry, 1906, Photograph, B 45044

Five South Australian Pioneers who have seen each of the seventy birthdays of the State. Taken at the banquet given by the Mayor of Glenelg (Mr H.W. Varley) on Commemoration Day (Proclamation Day) in December 1906, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the State.

Aeroplane

c. 1920, Photograph, B 50454

A Sopwith Dove aircraft operated at Glenelg late 1919 to early 1920 by Aerial Transport Co of South Australia Ltd.

Bickford's Saddlery, 20 Hindley Street

Tims, E. G., c. 1873, Photograph, B 17391

Bickford's Saddlery was established by Humphrey Harding Bickford following his arrival in South Australia aboard the 'Gratitude' on the 15th August 1848,(see Register 16.8.1848). Humphrey (39) was killed in a riding accident near the Cross Keys on the 30 October 1864, (see Register 31 October 1864). After this his wife Sarah ran the saddlery until 1879. Sarah (74) died at Glenelg on the 7th April 1901, (see Register 8 April 1901). Both were buried in West Terrace Cemetery. For another view, see B 21602.

King William Street

c. 1881, Photograph, B 7917

King William Street, west side. The left side of Lorraine's premises is on the southern boundary of Acre 202. FJ Lorraine was a working jeweller, watch and clock maker and was an engraver. There were also premises at Jetty Road Glenelg.

King William Street, Adelaide

c. 1927, Photograph, B 3978

[General description] This view shows city buildings and traffic with the North Terrace intersection in the distance. King William street is busy with pedestrians, electric trams and buses. In the left foreground is the Number 29 Adelaide-Glenelg Railways Bus, a double decker with an open top, its passengers enjoying the sunshine. One of the buildings is in process of remodelling. See B 4715 for the result. [On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in the 'Observer', Feb. 19, 1927 / Acres 16,47 / King William Street, looking north from Rundle Street. / Feb. 1927'.

King William Street, Adelaide

c. 1876, Photograph, B 1128

King William Street, Adelaide, Glenelg and Suburban Railway Company. The train is stationary outside the Courts buildings on the south western corner of Victoria Square.

King William Street

c. 1914, Photograph, B 43574

King William Street, Glenelg Train.

King William Street, Adelaide

Government Photolithographer (S.A.), 1914, Photograph, B 59

King William Street, Adelaide, looking south from Gouger Street. Taken 31st May 1914, the last day on which the Glenelg train came up King William Street. (See Register, 2nd June, 1914, p. 13 h.).

King William Street, Adelaide

Gabriel, Francis, c. 1911, Photograph, B 2186

King William Street, Adelaide, taken from the Supreme Court building in January 1911. Ladies in long Edwardian dresses and big hats promenade in the street. The Glenelg train is just visible in the street below. The near side of Harry Lyon's Wallpaper depot [extreme right] is 72 yards south of Angas Street.

King William Street, Adelaide

c. 1905, Photograph, B 4469

[General description] Billowing smoke, the Glenelg train is slowing down for a crowd of people waiting to board in King William Street. Braun's Luncheon and Supper Rooms must have done a brisk trade here. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 409, 452 / King William Street looking south from Gouger Street / *1905-13 / 1905-09'.

King William Street, Adelaide

Gabriel, Francis, c. 1911, Photograph, B 2185

King William Street, Adelaide, looking south from the Supreme Court building, in January, 1911. The Glenelg train is waiting for passengers. The large building with a dome is the newly completed King's Theatre. Lyons' Wallpaper Depot [extreme left] is 72 yards south of Angas Street.

King William Street, Adelaide

c. 1908, Photograph, B 4464

[General description] Railway staff pose with the Glenelg train Number 62 which has halted in the middle of King William Street, smoke billowing from its stack. The locomotive is facing the carriages. Note the ornate lamp on the right. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 452 / King William Street, south, looking north from a point opposite Carrington Street 1908-14' (Another hand) '*1908-09 / Electric tramway started 1909. No sign of wires in this photograph'.

King William Street

c. 1926, Photograph, B 45653

King William Street with the Glenelg train just past the Carrington Street entrance, with the old Kings Theatre on the corner.

Gilbert Street, Adelaide

State Library of South Australia, c. 1927, Photograph, B 4174

[General description] Transport of the past and the future is represented in front of the new premises of Motors Limited, dealers in Rolls Royce, Hudson and Essex cars. Parked at the kerbsides are a horse and cart, a bicycle and a shiny Rolls Royce (registered to Mrs. K. Tennant of Glenelg in July 1925, registration number 47172). [On back of photograph] 'Acre 609 / Gilbert Street, north side / May 26, 1927 / The near portion of Motors Ltd. (taking in six windows) was erected in 1926 on a vacant allotment. / Site of new portion: Near side is 31 yards east of Norman Street . Frontage is 35 yards.' (Another hand) 'Compare with B 13207.'

Adelaide View

c. 1902, Photograph, B 3599/1-5

Views of Adelaide, taken from the Post Office Tower.

Adelaide Battery of Artillery

1877, Photograph, B 292

Adelaide Battery of Artillery, taken on the old Parade Ground, on the site of the South Australiam Museum. The building on the right is the old Ordnance Store, and that on the left the Police Barracks. Colonel L.B. Matthews (on horse) commanded the Battery. The officers from L -R are Lieut J.L.R. Fiveash, Capt. W.D. Claxton, and Lieut. B. Solomon. The battery wore the imposing blue Garibaldi jackets with scarlet facing and stripes. The guns are six-pounders. The Battery practised at Glenelg and fired from the south side of the jetty into the sea at a target placed on Oyster Point. Other members of the Battery included Sgt. C. Wells, Sgt. Charles White of Fulham, Cpl. Thomas Barnett, Gunner Frederick W. Botting of the Lands Office is the tall figure on the extreme right of the picture, Gunner Daniel Lawrence and Gunner J. N. Perry.

South Terrace Railway Station near Peacock Road

State Library of South Australia, 1929, Photograph, B 5162

South Terrace Railway Station near Peacock Road. May 4, 1929. Taken a few weeks after the running of the last train to Glenelg on this line. It was demolished in 1929. Near side is 93 1/2 yards south of South Terrace. Frontage 44 1/2 yards. The station building is long and single storey and is flanked by a picket fence.

H.M.S. Nelson

c. 1882, Photograph, B 12404

H.M.S. Nelson at Sydney. James Elphinstone Erskine was its Commander. HMS Nelson visited South Australia during the 1880s. She was the flagship of the British Naval Force based at Sydney. Before Federation in 1901 five of the six separate colonies maintained their own naval forces for defence. The colonial navies were supported by the ships of the Royal Navy's Australian Station which was established in 1859. In 1901 the Commonwealth Naval Forces was created