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Sturt Street
Sturt Street, south side, 28 February 1964, Sturt Street frontage is 12 yards and O'Brien Street frontage is 30 yards. Right side of the building abuts O'Brien Street. The brick rendered villa has a large bay window on the O"Brien Street side. The side of the house is directly on O'Brien Street.
Sturt Street, Adelaide
[General description] This stone and brick two storey terrace incorporates a disused corner shop which has large windows and verandah. An advertisement for Bushell's Blue Label tea is painted on the end wall. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 559 / Sturt Street, south side / April 28th 1939 / The two storey buildings were demolished in 1939 / For view of the building erected on the site see B 9556 / The right side of the two storied building abuts Meyers Street / Frontage of the two storied premises is 16.5 yards / The left side of the single storey building on the left is 28 yards east of Meyers Street' (Another hand) 'For view of building erected on site behind fence (in 1944) on extreme left of this photograph see B 12820'.
Waterside Workers' Strike
[General description] The large crowd of the unionist watersiders lining the barricades around the Port Adelaide Police Station just before they entered the office adjoining these premises to register under the Transport Workers' Act. It was estimated that throughout the day about 1,460 unionists and 600 volunteers signed their names and received certificates. The photograph on the right is of the queue filing Into the bureau. (This description is from caption attached to this image in the 'Register', 2nd October, 1928) [On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in the 'Register', October 1st, 1928 / Waterside workers' strike, Port Adelaide / Waterside workers near Port Adelaide Police Station / October 1st, 1928'.
St.John's Street, East Side
[General description] The Rectory, built in 1883 is a large stone two storey Victorian house with a symmetrical front and a wide verandah at ground level and a smaller one with balcony on the upper floor. Both are heavily decorated with iron lace. The verandah roofs are painted in broad stripes. The group of children at the front fence are probably those of Reverend F.S. Poole, incumbent at St. John's from 1874-1895. [On back of photograph] 'St.John's Street, east side / St.John's Church Rectory / c. 1886 / The far side of the house is 53 yards south of Halifax Street'.
Gilles Street
Gilles Street, north side, 7th January 1966, right side of site is 48 yards west of East Terrace and frontage is 32 yards. This large single storey house has creepers growing up the brick verandah posts. The house is shaded by mature street trees
Gilles Street
Gilles Street, north side, 7th January 1966, right side of site is 48 yards west of East Terrace and frontage is 32 yards. This large single storey house has creepers growing up the brick verandah posts and chimney stack. The house is shaded by mature street trees
Gilles Street, Adelaide
[General description] Private houses, the nearest one being two storey with ornate balconies, are next door to Claude Brown's Shell service station. Note the large utility pole with its prop. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 590 / North east corner of Gilles Street and Hutt Streets / July 6th 1928 / Petrol service station erected in 1927 on vacant site / Hutt Street frontage: 17 yards / Gilles Street frontage: 20.5 yards / For view of this service station taken in 1952 see B 12469'.
Gilles Street, Adelaide
[General description] A few cars are parked on the street which features a dense avenue of plane trees, obscuring buildings. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 593 / Gilles Street, north side / February 15th 1954 / Right side of brick building with large windows is 18 yards west of Cardwell Street and frontage is 45.5 yards'
Symonds Place
Symonds Place, east side, 23rd February 1961, right side of shed is 40 yards north of Gilles Street and frontage is 8 yards. For building subsequently on this site see B 14590. When this photograph was taken in 1961 the building was "For Sale".
Gilbert Street, Adelaide
Gilbert Street, Adelaide, north side, on May 28th, 1925, showing a two storey building which has been a shop. It has large advertisements for Viceroy Tea and Arab Flour on its side wall, and is soon to be demolished. For a view of its replacement, see B 3451. The near side of the shop is 44 yards west of Tapley Street.
Russell Street, Adelaide
[General description] The view along Russell Street shows the three storey high stone wall of the factory building. A man is pedalling up the street on a tricycle with a large carrying compartment in front. Burford and Sons manufactured soap, candles, starch, blue, black lead, soda crystals, blacking, Brunswick black and lubricating oils. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 611 and 556 / Russell Street, east side / Remains of Burford's factory. (Burned out about 7 years previously) / Nov. 24,1926. / Near side of high wall is 50.5 yards north of Gilbert Street'.
Gilbert Street
[General description] The Bell Inn is a two storey stone building with a corner entrance and a wide double storey front verandah which features a large advertisement for Penfolds Port. Mrs Jean A. Peterson was the licensee from 7th May- 6th November 1932 so this photograph was probably taken then. This hotel, now known as the Gilbert, is still in operation in 2012. See B 3915 for a photo before addition of verandah and short history of the hotel. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 611 / Gilbert St., north side / corner of Russell St. / June 25th 1928 / The balcony of the Bell Inn was erected in 1927. For photo. taken prior to its erection see B 3915. / Hotel measurements: Gilbert Street frontage 14 yards / Russell Street frontage 17.5 yards'.
Little Gilbert Street
Little Gilbert Street, Mohammedan Mosque was built in 1888 to cater for the large Islamic community living in Adelaide at the time. Thomas Elder introduced 100 camels and 31 Afghan camel handlers to aid in the exploration of inland Australia and the building of the Overland Telegraph Line. This is the oldest surviving Mosque in Australia. The pool provided a place to wash prior to praying and the tessallated pavement is laid in the porch which is enclosed with numerous columns. The mosque is enclosed in a flower filled garden. In the photograph five Islamic men can be seen near the pool.
Little Gilbert Street
Little Gilbert Street, Mohammedan Mosque which was built in 1888 to cater for the large Islamic community living in Adelaide at the time. Thomas Elder introduced 100 camels and 31 Afghan camel handlers to aid in the exploration of inland Australia and the building of the Overland Telegraph Line. This is the oldest surviving Mosque in Australia. The pool provided a place to wash prior to praying and the tessallated pavement is laid in the porch which is enclosed with numerous columns. The mosque is enclosed in a flower filled garden. In the photograph an Islamic man can be seen putting his shoes back on after praying in the mosque.
Gilbert Street, Adelaide
[General description] Power lines and a large stobie pole are prominent in this view of a stone villa style house which appears to be divided into three dwellings. It has a front verandah and a white picket fence and its roof is rusty. A utility truck is parked in the street, probably belonging to workmen inside the building. See B 15019 for another view. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 619 / Gilbert Street, north side / 26th July 1963 / Left side of building abuts Little Sturt Street / Gilbert Street frontage of building is 20 yards'
Gilbert Street, Adelaide
[General description] Power lines and a large stobie pole are prominent in this view of a stone villa style house which appears to be divided into three dwellings. It has a front verandah and a white picket fence and its roof is rusty. A Holden Taxi Cab is parked out front. See B 15018 for another view. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 619 / Gilbert Street, north side / 26th July 1963 / Left side of building abuts Little Sturt Street / Gilbert Street frontage of building is 20 yards'
Gilbert Street, Adelaide
[General description] This rectangular building with large windows is the premises of Consolidated Pneumatic Tool Company Pty. Ltd. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 632 / Gilbert Street, south side / December 8th 1960 / Left side of the building is 14 yards west of Herman Street / Frontage is 11 yards / For a view taken in 1958, see B 14008'.
Gilbert Street
[General description] The new premises for Motors Limited is a single storey brick building with a rendered facade and a large central door. It has a strong Art Deco look. There are small cottages on either side of the new building. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 636 / Gilbert Street, south side / 7th April, 1939 / Centre building erected in 1938 on a vacant site / The right side of building in centre is 22 yards east of O'Halloran Street; frontage: 24 yards' (Another hand) ' For view of cottages on this site in 1929, see B 5157 / Cottages were demolished in 1929 / For a view of this building taken in 1952 see B 12443'.
Gilbert Street, Adelaide
[General description] This modern long single story brick building features a gable on each end, bearing large signs advertising its business. It is a sevice station and provides spare parts for Dodge Brothers motor vehicles and Graham Brothers trucks. [On back of photograph] 'Acres 637 and 636 / Gilbert Street, south side / 20 May 1928 / Waymouth Service Co. premises (Dodge spare parts and service station) erected in 1927. For view of structures formerly on the site see B 4117 / Site of new building: Left side is 16-1/2 yards west of Tapley Street / Frontage: 54 yards / the cottages in the distance are on acre 636' (Another hand) 'For view of this building in 1952, see B 12446'.
Gilles Street
Gilles Street, south side, March 1938. The left side of the lane shown on the right of photograph, is 26 yards west of George Street. The far side of the last cottage on left with palm tree is 32 yards east of George Street. The large building adjoining the latter cottages is Gilles Street Public School. Note on back of photograph says "row of houses suggested for demolition to make way for a playground for children attending the Gilles Street School".
Gilles Street, Adelaide
[General description] This is a classic Californian Bungalow style house of the period featuring a wide half timbered gable across its enclosed front verandah. It has its name, "Dunnottar" on its fascia board above the entrance. Note the large monkey puzzle tree on the left. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 657 / Gilles Street, south side / 20 May 1928 / House in centre was erected on a vacant site in 1927. Right side is 5 yards east of Power Street (opposite) frontage: 12 yards.' (Another hand) 'For view of iron building on extreme right after alterations made in c. 1953, see B12938'
Gilles Street corner
[General description] Large house on the corner of East Terrace and Gilles Street. Possibly the home of T.N. Hardy Vinegrower. The rambling two storey house has arches covering a verandah on the ground floor and balconies on the first floor facing the parklands. Creeping vines cover much of the house. [On back of photograph] Acre 661. South corner of East Terrace and Gilles Street. About 1896. Telegraph pole on the extreme right is 47-1/2 yards west of East Terrace. Far side of gable on left is 31 yards south of Gilles Street.
South Terrace corner, Adelaide
[General description] This Victorian mansion is seen from its South Terrace frontage. It has a smaller side balcony on addition to its large decorative front one. A section has been taken out of the wall at the side of the building, possibly to put in a gate. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 662 / South Terrace, corner of East Terrace. / Sep. 6, 1926 / Left side of house is 42 yards west of East Terrace.' (Another hand) 'For East terrace frontage see B 3762'.
Hutt Street, Adelaide
[General description] This large two storey house, probably once the residence of wealthy family is now the premises of the Totally and Permanently Disabled Soldiers Memorial Club. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 669 / West corner of Hutt Street and South Terrace / 14 March 1955 / This building is set in approximately 8 yards from Hutt Street / Frontage is 19 yards to South Terrace on the left / The property extends 65 yards along Hutt Street.'
South Terrace
South Terrace east, west corner of Louisa Street, showing "Metuenda", a private residence. Frontage: 19 1/2 yards. The large two storey double winged house has a recessed front door and overhead balcony. Across the roofs of all three parts of the house stands a balustraded parapet. The house stands on a prominent site on the corner of Louisa Street and South Terrace. The owner was Friedrich Christian Wilhelm Bruggemann who arrived in Port Adelaide from Bremen, Germany in 1856. He was aged twenty and his occupation was a saddler. The house was for some time used as a hospital or 'Patients' Home'.
South Terrace, Adelaide
[General description] This large two storey house has a wrought iron decorated balcony and front fence. Known as Torrens House it became the premises for the Mothers and Babies Health Association's mothercraft hospital and training school in 1939. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 672 / South Terrace east / 7th April 1939 / The single storey addition on the right at the rear was made in 1938 / Compare with B 7443 / Left side of the two storey house is 51 1/2 yards east of Charlotte Street / Frontage: 12 yards / For a view of this building after alterations completed on October 6th, 1950 see B12500'.
South Terrace
South Terrace, north side, 25th October 1963. Left side of the building is 71 yards east of Hanson Street. Frontage: 13 yards. This sandstone villa has a large window on the left, a porch with a window at the front door and a bullnose verandah along the other half of the front.
Hanson Street, West Side
[General Description] Green Dragon Hotel on the corner of South Terrace and Hanson Street, now Pulteney Street. A large hoarding advertises Lion Flour, Blaca Collars Shirts and Pyjamas, Viceroy Tea, Soap "Safeguard baby's priceless down and that schoolgirl complexion." The Wondergraph Theatre is advertising a performance of "The Necessary Evil" with Ben Lyon and Viola Dana on Saturday November 28th. [On back of photograph] Acre 677 Hanson Street, West side Nov. 27th 1925. The hoarding and all the little premises next to it, with the exception of the one marked "Farrier and Smith", were demolished in 1926 and a petrol service station was erected on the site. On the left is South Terrace, on extreme right is Delhi Street.
South Terrace, Adelaide
[General description] This two storey Victorian building in the centre has recently been altered in the style of the nineteen-twenties, by adding a large wooden verandah with gables. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 691 / South Terrace, May 26, 1927 / For photo. of two storey building (Y.M.C.A. Hostel) prior to alterations effected in 1926 see B 3172.'
South Terrace
South Terrace, north side, 21 November 1957, left side of house is 39 yards east of Willcox Street and frontage is 18.5 yards. The large house features twin gables at either end of the front verandah. A picket fence and hedge surround the property