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Henley Beach Hotel
Henley Beach Hotel, built in 1879 by T.A. Stewart. The hotel, with its large verandahs, overlooks sand dunes and the sea. This photo was taken during W. McNamee's proprietorship from 1891-98.
Esplanade, Henley Beach
[General description] Henley Beach seafront showing the beach and houses on the Esplanade. In the centre of the view is the Cafe Duval Tearooms. Bathing sheds can be seen on the right. A large stone Victorian house with gables overlooks the scene. [On back of photograph] 'Henley Beach / 1926'.
Mill, Hindmarsh
Thomas Magarey's Mill and cottage, between Manton and Roberts Streets Hindmarsh, facing the River Torrens. The Mill was demolished about 1903, it incorporated some of John Ridley's Mill machinery. Thomas Magarey [1825-1902] was a businessman and Churches of Christ founder in South Australia. In 1845 he settled at Noarlunga and managed a flour mill. In 1850 he bought John Ridley's flour mill at Hindmarsh. He was a successful businessman and built a large house at Enfield which boasted a Turkish bath and telescope to study the stars. He was founding shareholder of the Bank of Adelaide, part owner of "The Register", founding member of the Adelaide Club and member of both Lower and Upper Houses. The photograph shows the mill with its rounded iron roof, a house and a tall brick chimney.
Mill, Hindmarsh
Magarey's Mill, Hindmarsh just before demolition. The Mill was demolished about 1903, it incorporated some of John Ridley's Mill machinery. Thomas Magarey [1825-1902] was a businessman and Churches of Christ founder in South Australia. In 1845 he settled at Noarlunga and managed a flour mill. In 1850 he bought John Ridley's flour mill at Hindmarsh. He was a successful businessman and built a large house at Enfield which boasted a Turkish bath and telescope to study the stars. He was founding shareholder of the Bank of Adelaide, part owner of "The Register", founding member of the Adelaide Club and member of both Lower and Upper Houses. The photograph shows the Torrens Road three storey mill with its delapidated out houses. The chimney is still standing. For site see B 7420.
Mill, Hindmarsh
Magarey's Mill, Hindmarsh just before demolition. The Mill was demolished about 1903, it incorporated some of John Ridley's Mill machinery. Thomas Magarey [1825-1902] was a businessman and Churches of Christ founder in South Australia. In 1845 he settled at Noarlunga and managed a flour mill. In 1850 he bought John Ridley's flour mill at Hindmarsh. He was a successful businessman and built a large house at Enfield which boasted a Turkish bath and telescope to study the stars. He was founding shareholder of the Bank of Adelaide, part owner of "The Register", founding member of the Adelaide Club and member of both Lower and Upper Houses. The photograph shows the three storey mill with its delapidated out houses. The chimney is still standing.
"Nangawooka"
"Nangawooka", home of Fred and Jane Taylor.
Esplanade at Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island
[General description] A pair of large utility poles dominate this view of the Esplanade at Penneshaw which shows a row of shops and houses, the sea being glimpsed in the distance. On the right is J.M. Grimshaws corner shop. [On back of photograph] 'Kangaroo Island / The frontage at Penneshaw, overlooking Hog Bay / 1933 / Presented by H.O. Sexton'.
Jetty, Hog Bay
Building a 'screw pile' jetty at Hog Bay; the piles were steel and put into place by having a large screwed shoe at the base and using a capstan head turned by a steam winch. J.T. Tail on lower landing, second from left Bert Lashmar, Ray Stevenson standng at the Donkey Boiler winch.
Houghton
Large crowd possibly going off on an excursion in the horsedrawn coaches and wagons from the township.
Houghton
Children pulling a handcart and onlookers in the main street of the township. The large building in the centre right of the photograph is the Congregational (now Uniting) Church [also at B 31090].
Kadina High School
[General description] This smart new single storey stone building has large windows with decorative mullion tops and a gabled and tiled roof. An arched door connects two wings of the building. [On back of photograph] 'Kadina High School / erected as a Soldiers' Memorial for 1914-18 War / Reproduced in the Chronicle for August 18, 1932'.
Post Office, Kadina
[General description] This two storey corner building has two street fronts, in mirror image, with a crenullated enclosed verandah on the first floor corner with a wide verandah at street level, partly enclosed. A large utility pole stands in the centre of the view. [On back of photograph] 'Kadina Post Office / corner Digby Street and Graves Street / 1932 / Reproduced in the Chronicle for August 18, 1932'.
Church, Kadina
[General description] This limestone large building with an Art Deco influence was opened in November1920. Mr. J. E Grigg was the contractor. There is a smaller building at the rear, possibly the church hall. [On back of photograph] 'Church of Christ, Kadina / 1932 / Reproduced in the Chronicle for August 18, 1932'.
Kangaroo Island
Fauna Board members by a large memorial stone.
Yaccas, Kangaroo Island
Man standing next to large Yacca plant at Flinders Chase.
Gardens, Kapunda
[General description] The Soldiers' Memorial Gardens are formally laid out with gravel paths and exotic plants, with some eucalypts appearing in the background. The plants with large pointed leaves in the foreground are probably sunflowers. [On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in the Chronicle, Oct. 16, 1926 / Kapunda / 1926' (Another hand) 'Soldiers' Memorial Gardens'.
Kapunda
[General description] Township buildings and gardens can be seen on either side along the Clare Road. Telegraph poles run along the road, from S. Wright , Fruiterer's corner. On the left is H.J. Skull's General Store which displays a large advertisement for Viceroy tea on the side of the building. [On back of photograph] 'Clare Road, Kapunda / Before 1927'.
Kapunda
[General description] Township buildings line Kapunda's main street which is decorated with bunting for the 'Back to Kapunda' Carnival, 17-24 September, 1927. Note the large utility pole on the right. [On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in the "Chronicle", Sep. 17, 1927 / Main Street, Kapunda, / 1927'.
Kapunda Copper Mine
Printed reproduction from a magazine. Mine workings at Kapunda showing men at work, others having a break. The newly installed horse whim can be seen in the background. The mine is in a clearing amongst large gum trees. [On back of photograph] 'Kapunda Copper Mine / March 1845 / from a lithograph by George French Angas (Plate 31 of his 'South Australia Illustrated' / Cutting from the 'Geographical Magazine' for April 1936 / Presented by Miss L.L. Ayers'.
Kapunda
[General description] This newly renovated two storey building was acquired for theSavings Bank of S.A. in 1909. It was previously the premises of the E.,S.,& A. Bank. Abutting the building is E. Thomas, Tobacconist with advertisements in its windows for American Eagle Twist and Yankee Doodle Plug tobacco. A large telegraph pole stands in front of the building.
Kensington
Makeshift footbridge over the creek, large residence in the background.
Prince Alfred College
Opening of Prince Alfred College in 1869. The foundation stone was laid for the main building in 1869 by HRH Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh. The first students commenced at the college in 1869. The photograph shows a large tent that has been erected as part of the celebrations. Men and women mingle on the area in front of the school building.
Station home Killalpaninna Miss
Station home Killapaninna Mission Station - large group of workers, residents and children gathered around a small campfire. The Lutheran church pioneered this Bethesda Mission on the Birdsville Track near Lake Killalpaninna. The mission was later extended to an outstation on the shore of Lake Kopperamanna. Lake Killalpaninna is about 40 kms south of Coopers Creek. The missions fell into decline and were closed by the government in 1915
Wheat stacks, Kimba
One of the large Wheat Stacks.
Opening of the Kingscote Jetty
A large crowd attend the opening of a new jetty at Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, on 28 November 1910, by the Governor of South Australia, Sir Day Hort Bosanquet.
Lake Bonney
Men catching large Murray Cod in Lake Bonney.
Lameroo
A large gathering of visitors in the town centre.
Post Office, Laura
The Post Office at Laura showing a single storey sandstone building which is also an agency for the Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia. A girl on a large tricycle is outside the Post Office shaded by the verandah.
Public School, Laura
[General description] Large trees dominate this view of the Public School, Laura
Lowan Homestead
[On back of photograph] 'Homestead at Lowan, Kalangadoo. Built by W.A. Crouch in 1869 and opened 1870. Purchased by McGregor and Son in 1904 and resold to the Government 1925-6.' [General Description] Partially obscured by a large Norfolk Island pine tree is a handsome two storey brick residence. It was built by William Allen Crouch who came to Australia in 1845 and, having studied architecture in England, designed many of Mount Gambier's early buildings. The verandah railings feature ornate iron lace and the gable ends have an carved wooden trim topped with a filial. See W.A. Crouch's portrait at B 27050.