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A formal lounge room

Phillips, Keith P., c. 1937, Photograph, PRG 1712/8/10

An interior view of a formal lounge room. There is an upright piano, a grandfather clock, two chairs, a fireplace, a large floor rug and a mezzanine floor running along the exterior wall.

Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix Awards

Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix Office, 1984, Realia, BRG 269/16

Includes both objects and certificates. See below for details.

Tent at Brighton beach

c. 1921, Photograph, B 76719

Written on neegative envelope: 'Index no. 96, Subject: Neighbour's tent, Brighton'. Portrait of a man sitting at Brighton beach next to a large, white tent.

262 South Terrace

Flynn, John W., 1959, Photograph, B 76778

Assorted views of 262 South Terrace during the different stages of development of the Deaf Society Building and grounds.

Written on negative envelope: '274. Mithcam Camp, April 1921'. Group portrait of nine young men in military uniform at Mitcham Camp. One of the men is holding a large broom. There are tents in the background. Photograph taken at the trainee camp held at Mitcham Camp in April 1921.

Navy ship at a wharf

1921, Photograph, B 76737

Written on negative envelope: '267. Sermon - Brighton Camp, Xmas 1921'. View of a large ship at a wharf, flying an Australian flag, possibly a ship from the Royal Australian Navy. Spectators are gathered on the wharf to view the ship.

Miscellaneous badges

Brannigan, Molly, c. 1975, Realia, PRG 1491/26/1-42

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.

Badges relating to political issues

Brannigan, Molly, c. 1970, Realia, PRG 1491/25/51-100

A collection of circular tin plate badges with pin attachment on back, relating to Australian political issues from the 1970s to the 2000s collected by Molly Brannigan. Topics include: Australian Labor Party, Vietnam Moratorium Campaign (VMC), peace movement and an end to war, anti-nuclear and uranium mining protests, nuclear disarmament, Friends of the Earth, May Day peace marches, Socialist workers, Aboriginal land rights and reconciliation, against ANZUS and US bases in Australia, independence for various countries, Australian Independence Movement of the mid 1970s, and miscellaneous political badges. See below for details.

Badges relating to political issues

Brannigan, Molly, c. 1970, Realia, PRG 1491/25/1-50

A collection of circular tin plate badges with pin attachment on back, relating to Australian political issues from the 1970s to the 2000s collected by Molly Brannigan. Topics include: Australian Labor Party, Vietnam Moratorium Campaign (VMC), peace movement and an end to war, anti-nuclear and uranium mining protests, nuclear disarmament, Friends of the Earth, May Day peace marches, Socialist workers, Aboriginal land rights and reconciliation, against ANZUS and US bases in Australia, independence for various countries, Australian Independence Movement of the mid 1970s, and miscellaneous political badges. See below for details.

World War 1 and 2 era fundraising button badges

Returned Services League of Australia. South Australian Branch, c. 1916, Realia, SRG 435/19/51-75

World War One era badges (also known as buttons or 'tinnies') collected by the R.S.L. Most badges were designed and created to be puchased as a fundraising interest, in order to raise money for various factions of the Red Cross. Included are badges created for occasions such as Australia Day, Violet Day, Army Nurses Day, and French Day, and for charity groups including the Red Cross, the Cheer-Up Society, the R.S.A. Building Fund (Returned Soldiers' Association, which later became the R.S.L.), the Wattle Day League, Soldiers' Home, Children's Patriotic League, Nursing Society, and the Y.M.C.A., as well as official peace badges marking the end of the war and various miscellaneous badges including a Christian Endeavour convention, fundraising carnivals and memorial gardens. Also includes some button badges from the inter-war years, 1919-1938, and from the Second World War, and other metal badges from WW1 and WW2. See below for details.

World War 1 and 2 era fundraising button badges

Returned Services League of Australia. South Australian Branch, c. 1916, Realia, SRG 435/19/26-50

World War One era badges (also known as buttons or 'tinnies') collected by the R.S.L. Most badges were designed and created to be puchased as a fundraising interest, in order to raise money for various factions of the Red Cross. Included are badges created for occasions such as Australia Day, Violet Day, Army Nurses Day, and French Day, and for charity groups including the Red Cross, the Cheer-Up Society, the R.S.A. Building Fund (Returned Soldiers' Association, which later became the R.S.L.), the Wattle Day League, Soldiers' Home, Children's Patriotic League, Nursing Society, and the Y.M.C.A., as well as official peace badges marking the end of the war and various miscellaneous badges including a Christian Endeavour convention, fundraising carnivals and memorial gardens. Also includes some button badges from the inter-war years, 1919-1938, and from the Second World War, and other metal badges from WW1 and WW2. See below for details.

World War 1 and 2 era fundraising button badges

Returned Services League of Australia. South Australian Branch, c. 1916, Realia, SRG 435/19/1-25

World War One era badges (also known as buttons or 'tinnies') collected by the R.S.L. Most badges were designed and created to be puchased as a fundraising interest, in order to raise money for various factions of the Red Cross. Included are badges created for occasions such as Australia Day, Violet Day, Army Nurses Day, and French Day, and for charity groups including the Red Cross, the Cheer-Up Society, the R.S.A. Building Fund (Returned Soldiers' Association, which later became the R.S.L.), the Wattle Day League, Soldiers' Home, Children's Patriotic League, Nursing Society, and the Y.M.C.A., as well as official peace badges marking the end of the war and various miscellaneous badges including a Christian Endeavour convention, fundraising carnivals and memorial gardens. Also includes some button badges from the inter-war years, 1919-1938, and from the Second World War, and other metal badges from WW1 and WW2. See below for details.

World War 1 and 2 era fundraising button badges

Returned Services League of Australia. South Australian Branch, c. 1916, Realia, SRG 435/19/76-100

World War One era badges (also known as buttons or 'tinnies') collected by the R.S.L. Most badges were designed and created to be puchased as a fundraising interest, in order to raise money for various factions of the Red Cross. Included are badges created for occasions such as Australia Day, Violet Day, Army Nurses Day, and French Day, and for charity groups including the Red Cross, the Cheer-Up Society, the R.S.A. Building Fund (Returned Soldiers' Association, which later became the R.S.L.), the Wattle Day League, Soldiers' Home, Children's Patriotic League, Nursing Society, and the Y.M.C.A., as well as official peace badges marking the end of the war and various miscellaneous badges including a Christian Endeavour convention, fundraising carnivals and memorial gardens. Also includes some button badges from the inter-war years, 1919-1938, and from the Second World War, and other metal badges from WW1 and WW2. See below for details.

Holden HX Limited Edition Coupe sales brochure

GM Holden Ltd, 1976, Manuscript, BRG 213/42/4/8

Product brochure advertising the HX Limited Edition [LE] Coupe manufactured by General Motors-Holden's Limited. Comprises images, features, specifications, and safety features. Part of the 'People Trust Holden' sales campaign.

Photographs of Cyril Richard Cole

Cole (Family), c. 1915, Photograph, PRG 1710/8

Photographs collected by Cyril Richard Cole, relating to his war service during the First World War, and as Commander of the 1st Australian Forestry Company, Royal Australian Engineers, during the Second World War, along with photographs relating to his work in the Forestry industry including a Forestry Conference held in Western Australia in 1949, and holiday photographs. See below for details.

'Hans the Boatman' handbill

Hausmann (Family), 1915, Poster, PRG 384/7/10

Handbill for the Mabel Hardinge Dramatic Company production of 'Hans the Boatman' at the Port Town Hall. 'The Mabel Hardinge Dramatic Company always draws a large house at Port Adelaide and when Hans the Boatman was staged on Wednesday evening in the local town hall it was no exception to the rule. Every part of the house was packed, and the musical three-act comedy was thoroughly appreciated by all. The play was carried out under the personal supervision of Miss M. Hardinge, who as an actreas is a distinct favorite at the chief seaport. She played the part of Thomas Jefferson Thursby (Jeffle) and acquitted herself admirably. She rendered several vocal items, and at the conclusion of each received unbounded, applause.' [Daily Herald 29 September 1910]

May Day march, Adelaide

Scott, Jenny, 2018, Photograph, B 76839

Adelaide May Day marchers arriving at Light Square after marching from Victoria Square via King William and Currie Streets. A large banner that read's 'Unionists say: No Nuclear Waste Dump!' is being displayed so that it can be seen by passing motorists on Currie Street.

Acts from the 1992 Festival of Arts

1992, Photograph, B 76882

Sixteen photographs of performers and acts who participated in the 1992 Festival of Arts and the first WOMAD.

Photographs of Second World War active service in the Middle East

Good, Harold, 1940, Photograph, PRG 1737/2

A collection of photographs, which belonged to Harold Good, of his active service during World War Two in the Middle East, including Jerusalem, Gaza, Syria and in Alamein. Most photographs are captioned. Selected images have been digitised. See below for details.