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Sir Thomas Elder
Sir Thomas Elder Scottish-Australian pastoralist, businessman, philanthropist, politician and public figure. He migrated to South Australia and home was Birksgate at Glen Osmond. He held a pastoral area larger than Scotland. In 1866 introduced camels to South Australia which help to develop the north of the state. He held interests in Moonta and Wallaroo Copper Mines. He encouraged and financially supported exploration, sport, the Art Gallery of SA, University of Adelaide. He funded the professorships of mathematics, natural philosphy, physics, music, anatomy and histology. He never married and was knighted in 1878.
H.L. Hancock
H.L. Hancock, mine officer at Moonta Mines.
Thomas Jones
Thomas Jones of Moonta.
Thomas Jones
Thomas Jones of Moonta.
Robert Stuckey
Robert Stuckey, grocer, land agent and mining director. He was a successful shopkeeper in Rundle Street and lived at Montefiore Hill. He was a director of several mines including Moonta, Burra, Wallaroo. In a partnership with Mr Peter Prankerd and John Bentham Neales set up the sub-division of New Melrose. Also had a part share in Mannum Station and worked on Umberatana which was 90 miles north of Blinman and east of Lake Eyre. He left a will containing 80,000 pounds.
Hon. John Verran
This is an oval shaped portrait of the Hon. John Verran. Mounted in a cardboard frame, it shows his head and upper body in seven eighths view. He has a neat grey moustache and goatee style beard and wears matching jacket and waistcoat. [On back of photograph] 'Born at Gwennap, Cornwall, England, in 1856. He was a working miner at Moonta when elected to the House of Assembly for Wallaroo in June 1901. Seven years later he was chosen leader of the Parliamentary party. Premier and Commissioner of Public Works from June 1910 to 1912. Leader of the Opposition; Chairman of the Standing Railway Committee for three years, and was a member of the House of Assembly until the election of 1918 when, following the split with the Labour Party on the conscription issue he stood as a Nationalist and lost his seat. Elected Senator for South Australia by the State Parliament 30th August 1927 to fill the vacancy.'
John Verran M.P.
Caricature of John Verran, M.P., Moonta Mines by Oswald Pryor. For further information on original see People's Weekly: 15 February 1902; 29 July 1908; 17 February 1912; 26 July 1913.
Gavin David Young
Gavin David Young, Director of Wallaroo Moonta Companies.
Recruiting Train
[General description] The locomotive of this train has been decorated with flags and sports a British coat-of-arms and Union Jack on its front. Recruiting drives like this came about as the Australian Army did not conscript. Here is part of a newspaper article at the time: 'The Recruiting Train: Mr. Vaughan (Premier of South Australia) said arrangements had been completed for the running of the special recruiting train over the northern and western lines on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday next, and he anticipated that it would prove a great incentive to recruiting. About 12 prominent speakers would travel with the train, together with the Military Camp Band. The secretary of the State War Council (Mr. Victor Ryan) had visited the 19 local committees concerned, and he reported that they were taking up the matter enthusiastically, and big meetings were expected. Tradesmen agreed to close their premises while the meetings were being held. The flour and chaff mills and the wheat agents had promised to suspend operations so as to give the employees an opportunity of attending the meetings. Evening meetings would be held at Port Pirie and Laura on Tuesday, and at Wallaroo and Moonta on Wednesday, and day meetings as follows: Tuesday: Owen, Balaklava, Brinkworth, Georgetown, Gladstone. Wednesday: Crystal Brook, Gulnare, Snowtown, Bute, Kadina. Thursday: Wallaroo Mines, Paskeville, Port Wakefield, Hamley Bridge, Gawler. Where possible provision would be made for the enlistment and medical examination of recruits at the meetings.' This extract is from the following article: 'AUSTRALIA'S NEW ARMY. (1916, March 24). The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889-1931), p. 7.9 [On back of photograph] 'Special recruiting train which ran over the north and north western lines / March 28-30, 1916.
Political cartoon
Political cartoon: satirical drawing of a statue to G.W. Goyder, presumed to be by 'Pasquin' [ie E.R. Mitford], commenting on Goyder's methodology as Surveyor-General. The words 'Advertiser Express' are on the columns of the plinth, with a poem on the central panel: 'Nursery Rhymes for the Land Office. Ride a cock horse, the K.W. Street Cross - to see Valuator get on a fine Horse - his thumbs and his fingers he puts to his nose - and values by vagueness wherever he goes. - Ride a Cock Horse to Tipara Cross - to see little G. on a Moonta Horse - survey a Hill for a Mallee Tree - and make claims inconspicuous for J.T. - Ride a Cock Horse to Land Office Cross - to see Surveyor on a wooden horse - and H.B.T.S. with his Capital Key - Two bigger Rogues you never see'.
Farming
A farm near Moonta.
Farming
A farm near Moonta.
Wheatcarting on the Road
Wheatcarting on the road between Maitland and Moonta.
Goat Cart
Cart harnessed to a goat in Moonta. A boy and a girl present.
Y.M.C.A., Gawler Place
Y.M.C.A. Hall, Gawler Place. The organ was supplied by James Broad & Son and is currently located in All Saint's Anglican Church, Moonta.
Grote Street, Adelaide
Grote Street, Adelaide, north side, on the 25th September, 1899, showing the Church of Christ Sunday School. Frontage: 18 yards. The right side of the School is 7 yards west of Moonta Street.
Grote Street, Adelaide
Grote Street, Adelaide, south side, east corner of Moonta Street, on 28th March, 1924. A row of terrace houses, one of which has a shop front, displays a To Let sign. The frontage of the houses is 28 yards. For photos taken on July 5th, 1924, after occupation of premises by Madge Motors Ltd., see B 2257 and B 2656.
Madge Motors and Breakdown Servcie Limited, Grote Street
Madge Motor's and Breakdown Service,Grote Street, south side, corner of Moonta Street, 5 July 1924. Frontage of building is 28 yards. Cars of the era are parked out the front and at the side of Madge Motors and Breakdown Service Limited. There is also a petrol bowser and a stunted Morton Bay fig tree on the footpath. Possibly a tram line runs in front of the building. For a photograph taken on March 28th 1924 before the appearance of Madge's advertisements see B 2206. For a photograph taken in 1925 after the conversion of these buildings into a garage see B 2656.
Madge Motor's, Grote Street, Adelaide
Madge Motors and Breakdown Service, Grote Street, Adelaide, south side, on the corner of Moonta Street. This photo was taken on the 9th April, 1925. There is an early petrol bowser in front of the garage, and a stunted Moreton Bay fig tree on the corner. The frontage of the building is 28 yards.For views of these buildings prior to their conversion into a garage, see B 2206 and B 2257. Compare with B 13808 taken in 1956.
Hubbard Motors Ltd., Grote Street
Hubbard Motors Ltd., Grote Street, south side, 27 December 1956. Includes advertising for Matchless Motor Cycles and Hub Ray Cycles. Right side of Hubbards building abuts west side of Moonta Street, frontage is 28 yards. Building previously occupied by Madge Motors. According to a family member, Hubbard Motors was established in 1927 by Arthur Hubbard, Thomas Hubbard and Charles "Les" Bray. Compare with B 2656 taken in 1925. According to the advertising on the building Hubbards also dealt with television sets, radiograms, washers and refrigerators
Electrical Connection and Parking Station, corner Grote Street and Moonta Street
Premises of 'Electrical Connection' and Market Parking Station, 93-99 Grote Street, south side, 1986. Frontage of building is 25 metres.
Grote Street
Grote Street, south side, 1927, the near side of the building on the left is 21.5 yards west of Pitt Street. The near side of three storey building towards the centre right (Vardon's) abuts Moonta Street.
Grote Street
Grote Street, south side, 1927, the right side of building in the centre is 57.5 yards east of Moonta Street, frontage of British Motors and E.T. Fisher & Co premises is 24 yards. For view of the premises before alterations see B 1796.
Sven Kallins, Grote Street
Premises of Sven Kallins, Grote Street, South Side, 21 April 1972. Chrysler Utility RVX 828 parked in front. The right side of Kallins is 28 1/3 yards east of Moonta Street and Grote Street frontage is 13 and 19 yards.
Empire Theatre, Grote Street
The Empire Theatre, Grote Street, south side, 1952. Right side is 8.5 yards east of Moonta Street, frontage is 17 yards. For a view of this building after conversion to portion of the Peoplestores Ltd. building see B 12989. The alterations were made before 1954 (probably in 1953) The theatre was used between 1909 and 1952 and was designed to show moving pictures as well as theatrical performances.The theatre remained in operation until 1952. It was designed by architect A Barnham Black. On the opening night on April 10, 1909, Vaudeville acts along with moving pictures were featured
Grote Street
Grote Street, South side, 6th November 1979, Grote Street frontage is 26 yards, Private road frontage is 34 1/3 yards, west side of private roadway is 50 yards east of Moonta Street.
Grote Street
Grote Street, south side, 6th November 1979, Grote Street frontage is 26 yards, Private road is 34 1/3 yards and the west side of the private roadway is 50 yards east of Moonta street.
Grote Street
Grote Street, south side, shop frontage is 18 metres and the right side is 88 metres east of Moonta Street.
Gouger Street, Adelaide
[General description] This recently remodelled building has a cement rendered facade. One of the shops on the ground floor is to let, the other is (possibly) occupied by a Draper with a sign in its window advertising 'Bargains for all" [On back of photograph] 'Acre 382 / Gouger Street, north side / 18 February 1938 / The two storey building was altered and a shop next door west to it was demolished before a photograph could be obtained / Right side of cement finished building in centre abuts Moonta Street / Frontages: Gouger Street is 14.5 yards / Moona Street frontage (including single storey section at rear) is 27 yards' (Another hand) 'For view of structure with verandah on left after some alterations see view B 12968 taken in 1954'.
Gouger Street
Gouger Street, north side, 15 March 1954, frontage is 10.5 yards. Right side of Gouger Cafe and Fish Shop is 14.25 yards west of Moonta Street. For a portion of this building prior to alterations see B 7387. The Royal visit occurred in Adelaide at the time of this photograph - hence the Union Jacks and bunting fluttering in the streets.