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World War 1 and 2 era fundraising button badges
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
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 era fundraising button badges
22 World War 1 era badges, and two World War 2 era badges, (also known as campaign buttons or 'tinnies') donated by a member to the South Australian branch of the RSL. Most badges were designed and created to be purchased 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, Wattle Day and Violet Day, as well as badges designed for charity groups including the Red Cross, the Cheer-Up Society and the R.S.A. (Returned Soldiers' Association, which later became the R.S.L.). See below for details.
George Woodroffe Goyder
George Woodroffe Goyder joined the South Australian Department of Lands, eventually becoming surveyor-general. He laid down on a map the line of demarcation between that portion of the country where rainfall has extended, and that where drought prevails. The map published in 1866 showed his rainfall line of travel with a wing sweeping east from the Murray to the Victorian border and another from Spencer Gulf far to the west. This line separated lands suitable for agriculture and lands suitable for grazing. Later he surveyed the Northern Territory for a site for the capital. He was known as the most efficient public servant in the colony
Richard John Loveday
Richard John Loveday. Note on the back of the photograph says "In the article on Port Pirie which appeared in yesterday's Advertiser, Lance Corporal Loveday, who compiled a valuable map in 1853 is spoken of as having belonged to the Royal Marines. He was a member of the detachment of sappers and miners, an altogether different branch of the service, who occupied cottages on the bank of the Torrens near the City Bridge which were demolished not long ago". (no date given) Loveday's map showed a plan of the County of Stanley and part of the County of Burra. This area is in the Mid North of the State of South Australia.
R.T. Maurice's expedition party
Expedition party featuring five gentlemen and a dog. Standing : 'Karraminya', 'Nunjena', 'Napparinya'. Sitting : William Richard Murray and Richard Thelwell Maurice. Murray and Maurice partook of an exploratory expedition to Central Australia in 1902 from Fowler's Bay to Wyndham on Cambridge Gulf, relying on Aboriginal guides to map springs and waterholes throughout north-western South Australia. They left an anthropological and exploratory record of the event.
Unveiling the John McDouall Stuart statue
STUART STATUE: A.J. McLachlan performing the unveiling ceremony for the John McDouall Stuart statue erected in Victoria Square, Adelaide under the auspices of the South Australian Caledonian Society on June 4 1904; a large map at the side shows Stuart's route across Australia, a flag on the map marks the spot where he sighted the Indian Ocean.
Gum tree at Ashford
Large gum tree on the Everard estate 'Ashford' near Farnham Road, Ashford. A ladder is standing against the huge bole of the tree trunk and two buildings on the Everard estate can be seen in front. See B 9682/A for image of map showing location of tree and inscription attached to it.
Events in the State Library of South Australia 5
One of five volumes showing staff, events, exhibitions and activities at the State Library of South Australia from 1960-1985. This volume covers the years 1960 to July 1985.
Certificate of authenticity
A certificate of authenticity presented by NASA to the State Government of South Australia, confirming that the Library's '1851 Tallis map of South Australia was flown in space aboard the United States Space Shuttle 'Discovery', which was launched ... July 26, 2005 ... [and returned] on August 9, 2005...'. The certificate provides details of the STS-114 flight on which Andy Thomas was the mission specialist, is signed by Thomas, and carries a mission sticker. The full text of the certificate reads: "Certificate of Authenticity STS-114 - Presented to the State Government of South Australia. This 1851 Tallis Map of South Australia was flown in space aboard the United States Space Shuttle Discovery, which was launched at 10:39 a.m. EDT., July 26, 2005, from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida. During the mission, Discovery traveled to the International Space Station and remained docked to the Station for 7 days, 21 hours and 9 minutes. At 8:11 a.m. EDT, August 9, 2005, after 220 Earth orbits, Discovery landed at Edwards Air force Base, California. Maximum Altitude 222 miles Maximum Speed 17,500 mph Duration 13 days, 21 hours, 32 minutes Distance traveled 5,796,419 miles [signed Andy Thomas] Andrew S.W. Thomas, Ph.D. Mission Specialist, STS-1114."
Photographs and papers relating to Peter Jackson's war service
A collection of memorabilia relating to Peter Jackson's war service in the RAAF, comprising mainly photographs, but also including articles relating to the war. Digital copies.
Export
Records relating to export comprising the book '10 years of Holden export 1954-1964', papers relating to export awards, the introduction of export credits for the world car and new engine, exports to various nations including New Zealand, and export credits.
Cowell and Franklin Harbour, Eyre Peninsula
Records of the Reverend Arthur M. Trengove comprising lantern slides and glass plate negatives, mainly of church buildings of the Eyre Peninsula region, with a focus on Cowell and the Methodist church, manse and scenery. There are also photographs of Maylands Methodist Church and Orroroo Methodist Church. Also includes some images of the Franklin Harbour hotel in Cowell, other buildings in the Eyre Peninsula and coastal jetty scenes, and some portraits of missionaries serving in the Eyre Peninsula circuit. Some images have legible (minimal) captions but most are without captions. See CONTENTS for more information and details of images.
Photographs of Mount Chambers Gorge.
Comprising a selection of photographs of the geology of Mount Chambers Gorge (Moorowie Mine) region, Flinders Ranges. The items were created towards making a map as part of a Bachelor of Science Honours degree, with the Geology Department University of Adelaide. See CONTENTS for more details and information.
SAGASCO photographs : Metropolitan and country sites
Photographs of SAGASCO sites and premises in metropolitan and country areas (Thebarton, Henley, Christies Beach, Plympton Park, Wayville, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Mount Gambier). Photos 16-17, Proof sheets for publicity event at Port Lincoln showroom (Lincoln Studios), and 1975 colour photos of Mount Gambier SAGASCO facility (74-77), Flagstaff Hill steel main (86-128) & suburban Gas Energy Saving Centres (129-140), Kapunda gas depot buildings (144-147) and street locations with mains, Gawler gas depot building, list of street main locations and street map (148-149), Strathalbyn works, map & details(150-152) have not been digitised. Photograph 154 of the Port Adelaide Gasworks after completion in 1866 is shown in the SAGASCO 1986 history (page 1) as part of the Bowden site buildings ca.1895. This is a copy made for SAGASCO ca.1986 from B 21542 (date given as ca.1900).
Harris-Intertype five-color Electrostatic printer
Photograph of a large machine with a man kneeling alongside. Caption reads 'Harris-Intertype Five-Color Electrostatic Printer. (Experimental Model.)'. Alternate caption written by Alwin Clements reads 'This is a photograph of the U.S. Army Signal Corps Electrographic mobile 5 colour army map making machine based on inventions made at Finsbury D.S.L. labs. Subsequently 5 units[?] used in Vietnam war. Rate of production 250 maps 24 x 36 inches per hour'.
Flower Day 1962
Collection of photographs relating to Flower Day 1962.
Badges relating to political issues
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.
![Part of South Australia to the eastward of the Gulf of St. Vincent; from Lat. 33 degrees to 35 degrees 40 minutes S [cartographic material] /
John Arrowsmith](https://slsa-collections.s3.amazonaws.com/b6/ca/8ed2-7e08-5378-9b83-233c63333f26.jpg)
Part of South Australia to the eastward of the Gulf of St. Vincent; from Lat. 33 degrees to 35 degrees 40 minutes S [cartographic material] / John Arrowsmith
Shows South Australia from Latitude 33 to 35 degrees 40 minutes South and Longitude 138 to 141 degrees. Compiled by John Arrowsmith from documents in the Survey Office, Adelaide. Includes river systems, mountain ranges and notes on natural features, also special surveys outlined (with legend). Part coloured lithograph, published in London by Arrowsmith.
Newspaper cuttings
Assorted newspaper cuttings, including large headlines and feature articles relating to the first England-Australia flight in 1919, and the death of Ross Smith in 1922.
Anlaby Homestead
Rolled-up maps and a portrait inside Anlaby homestead.
Aborigines, Cooper's Creek
Four Aboriginal people crossing Cooper's Creek by boat.
Panoramic view of Hackney
Panoramic view of Hackney looking south from St. Peter's College. From a hand drawn map on the back of the photograph we can see that the camera was facing south towards Payneham Road. The Adelaide Hills can be seen in the background. The College grounds can be seen in the foreground.
Primitive Methodist Church
Old Primitive Methodist Church, near Hartley, photographed in 1941 when it was used as a barn. A rough map has been drawn on the back of the photograph showing the location which is on the corner of roads leading to Woodchester to Callington, and Mount Barker to Wellington. The small old building has a pitched roof and a small porch. Hartley is a ghost town located along the Bremer River on the Strathalbyn to Callington Road. The Methodist Church was built in 1856. The settlement once had a post office, school and creamery.
Frenchman's Rock, Hog Bay
Protective structure over the memorial rock at Frenchman's Bay, Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island. The rock was inscribed by the crew of Nicolas Baudin's ship Le Geographe in 1803. He stopped at this spot to collect fresh water and meat. The crew stayed for three weeks mapping the island and collecting flora and fauna specimens.
Foundation Stone Ceremony
The Mayor, Mr. C.L. Spehr laying the foundation stone of the Electric Light power house at Mt. Gambier, on the 6th March, 1924. The location is at the east side of Ferrers Street, between Sturt and Commercial Streets, map 125, section 1103, allotment uncertain. Next door is D.J. Papworth's Wool Skin and Produce Store. Reproduced in the Chronicle, March 22nd, 1924.
Residence of Samuel T. Webb at Mount Gambier
House of Samuel T. Webb, Gray St., Mt. Gambier. This single storey brick house has a bay window and front verandah and is surrounded by a picket fence. The house is set apart from neighbouring houses by grassy fields. [On back of photograph] 'Residence of Samuel T. Webb's House, Gray St. Mt. Gambier. Two storey Methodist Parsonage, next to left of John Watson's House, next to W. Watson's, George Webb's house about 1868.' (Another hand) 'Map 125, sectn. 1101, Allots. 52, 53, & 54'.
National Bank, Mount Gambier
[General Description] National Bank of Australasia building, Mt. Gambier. The section on the left with the ivy on its wall was the original, built in the early 1860s. See B 3076. The more ornate right side was added on later. See BRG 347/1846-1854 for a series of photos of this building being demolished on 20th February, 1963, and also of the construction of its replacement. [On back of photograph] 'N. B. A/Asia / Mt. Gambier / 1st building at corner Wm. Gray, Mgr / 2nd on right hand side A.W McGregor Mgr.' (Another hand) 'Map 125, Sect. 1100, Allot. 58'.
Crouch's Store, Mount Gambier
[General description] This faded photograph shows the plain two storey building which was the premises of one of Mount Gambier's oldest stores. [On back of photograph] 'Crouch's Store Commercial St., Mt. Gambier / (later a convent) / Before 1920' (Another hand) 'Map 125, Sect. 1103, Allot. 47/48'.
Frew Park, Mount Gambier
[General Description] Ladies are riding bicycles around the park track, possibly taking part in a race. On the other side of the railings a small crowd looks on. Children are sitting on the grass in the foreground. [On back of photograph] 'Frew Park, Mount Gambier / In the eighteen nineties.' (Another hand) 'Map 125, Sect. 1102, Allots 219 to 238 (approx) / The Park is bounded by Penola Road, North Terrace and Mitchell Street on three sides; the fourth side I think includes allotments 219 and 238 H.W.M. 1/1/27'.