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Football team from Mount Gambier High School

Arthur Studio (Mount Gambier, S.A.), 1950, Photograph, BRG 347/6581

Photograph of the football team from Mount Gambier High School taken in 1950.

Aerial photograph of the Blue Lake at Mount Gambier taken in 1944

Arthur Studio (Mount Gambier, S.A.), 1944, Photograph, BRG 347/6732

Photograph of the Blue Lake at Mount Gambier taken from the air in 1944. Two aeroplanes also flying are visible in the photograph. A researcher suggests that this is the Valley and Browns lakes.

Paddy - The Next Best Thing

Arthur Studio (Mount Gambier, S.A.), 1940, Photograph, BRG 347/6738

Photograph of five actors possibly from the Mount Gambier Players taken in the studio in Mount Gambier in 1940. The play in which they were performing was called "Paddy - the Next Best Thing".

Choral Society

Arthur Studio (Mount Gambier, S.A.), 1955, Photograph, BRG 347/6755

Members of the Choral Society taken in the studio in Mount Gambier in 1955. Back Row L-R: L. Watson, John Holland, C. Marks, L. Mudge, Mac Lovell, Bruce Goodes, J. Tremelling, Joe Pederick, Charlie McDonald. Middle Row: L-R unknown, Nola Gillies, Mary Lucas (nee Holland), Phillipa Nicholls, M. Dundon, Elsie Goodes, Audrey McPherson, Dawn Rowley. Front Row: L-R Amy Collins, Doreen Main, Lenore Roberts (nee Kentish), ... Wilson, Frank Roberts (conductor), Joan Aitkman (nee Lewis), Lynette Collins (nee Hocking), Kath Moody, Bertha McDonald.

Fabric Shop in Mount Gambier in 1957

Arthur Studio (Mount Gambier, S.A.), 1957, Photograph, BRG 347/6809

Photograph of the inside of the fabric shop in Mount Gambier in 1957. Rolls of materials, reels of Coats cottons, and Butterick Patterns are for sale in this shop.

Mount Gambier City Status Celebrations

Arthur Studio (Mount Gambier, S.A.), 1955, Photograph, BRG 347/6835

Photograph of the celebrations in front of the Town Hall to mark Mount Gambier gaining city status on 17th January 1955. The official party is on the dais, there are Australian flags draped in the windows and doorways and the Scottish Regiment of the Royal Australian Army is parading in front of the Town Hall. An Act of Parliament in 1953 changed the population qualification for a country city from 20,000 to 10,000.

Hustlers Store in Mount Gambier

Arthur Studio (Mount Gambier, S.A.), 1950, Photograph, BRG 347/6846

Photograph of a street scene in Mount Gambier in 1950 showing Hustlers Store flanked by Harry Taylors Menswear and the Sun Insurance Agency.

St. Andrews Church Organ

Arthur Studio (Mount Gambier, S.A.), 1958, Photograph, BRG 347/6861

Photograph of the massive organ inside St Andrews Church Mount Gambier. The photograph was taken on 16th March 1958.

Football players from Mount Gambier High School

Arthur Studio (Mount Gambier, S.A.), 1947, Photograph, BRG 347/6584

Photograph of a football team from Mount Gambier High School.

North Gambier Football Team

Arthur Studio (Mount Gambier, S.A.), 1949, Photograph, BRG 347/6694

Photograph of members and officials of the North (Mount) Gambier Football teams in 1949.

Cows in paddock at Mount Gambier

c. 1910, Photograph, PRG 246/27/24

Black and white photograph of a herd of cows in a paddock, with a shelter belt of pine tree in the background and what is believed to be the summit of Mount Gambier.

c. 1863, Photograph, B 3076

[On back of photograph] 'Mt. Gambier about 1863' [General Description] A general view of the township. In the left foreground there is a building site with partially laid foundations and stone blocks piled up. The main town buildings are in the mid ground: The two storey building on the left (behind the single storey one with the shingle roof), houses the Post and Telegraph Offices. In the centre is the National Bank of Australasia, and on the right is the Mount Gambier Hotel. Note the hand hewn post and rails fences and the sheep hurdles stacked in the centre. Paddocks with gum trees and a view of the Mount are in the background.

Frew Park, Mount Gambier

c. 1890, Photograph, B 3382

[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'.

Mount Gambier

c. 1927, Photograph, B 4366

[General description] Panoramic view across Mount Gambier taken on a misty day. [On back of photograph] 'Mount Gambier, from Hospital Hill / before 1907'.

Aerial view of Mount Gambier

c. 1928, Photograph, B 4994

[General description] Panoramic aerial view of Mount Gambier showing the layout of the streets and town buildings. Lakes and the patchwork of farm paddocks can be seen in the distance. [On back of photograph] 'Aerial view of Mount Gambier looking south with the Blue and Valley Lakes in the background / Reproduced in the 'Observer', February 18, 1928'. A researcher has provided the following information: 'This photograph must have been taken from a hot air balloon, as there are buildings missing, for example the "Old Goal", which was opened in 1866 and still remains today (2019). The"Old Hospital" at the rim of the Valley Lake crater isn't in the photo. It was built in 1869 and demolished in 1971. While the the description says "reproduced in the Observer February 1928, the photo was taken many years before that.'

Mount Gambier Fire Brigade

1895, Photograph, B 13454

Mount Gambier Volunteer Fire Brigade (members and equipment) formed and organised by Mr. G. Ehret in 1882. Mr. Ehret 7th from left. At this time there were two fire brigades in Mount Gambier. The other being the Mount Gambier Council Fire Brigade. The firemen are standing infront of a hand hauled fire cart and reel. They can be seen outside the Flour Mill

Mount Gambier Fire Brigade

1895, Photograph, B 13455

Mount Gambier Volunteer Fire Brigade (members and equipment). At this time there were two fire brigades in Mount Gambier. The other being the Mount Gambier Council Fire Brigade. The firemen are hauling a fire cart and reel. They can be seen outside the Flour Mill

Mount Gambier Fire Officers

c. 1895, Photograph, B 13456

Mount Gambier Volunteer Fire Brigade Officers. At this time there were two fire brigades in Mount Gambier. The other being the Mount Gambier Council Fire Brigade. Six members can be seen in this photograph

Train explosion, Mount Gambier

1914, Photograph, B 15766

Locomotive boiler explosion at Mount Gambier railway yards, 2 February 1914. The driver and fireman escaped with their lives and a large hole was blown in the carriage shed

Mount Gambier Hospital Staff

1890, Photograph, B 15841

Mount Gambier Hospital Staff : Standing: Sister Lizzie Moody; Alex V. Benson (Dispenser); Nurse McKenzie. Sitting: Nurse Foast; Dr. John Johnson; Sister Renfrey. Mount Gambier Hospital was constructed on the slopes of the Lakes area on the south side of Lake Terrace, West. It was a substantial stone building complex and served the district for many years. It was demolished in 1971 and part of the dolomite was used to complete additions to the vestry of the Anglican Christ Church