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Sketch of Encounter Bay [cartographic material] / by B.T. Finniss Esq. RE April 1838. By order of W. Light Esq. Surveyor General; drawn by F.R. Nixon, 1838

1838, Archival map/chart, C 799

Sketch of Encounter Bay showing area from Cape Rosetta to the Murray River, showing rivers and trees, and numbered sections. The soundings in the harbour from Captain Crozier R.N. on H.M. Brig. 'Victor'. Includes brief notes on natural features and water hazards.

The maritime portion of South Australia [cartographic material] : from Captn. Flinders & from more recent surveys made by the Survr. Genl. of the Colonies / by John Arrowsmith

Arrowsmith, John, Archival map/chart, C 934

Map of the South Australian coast from Fowler's Bay in the west to the Victorian border in the east with notes on vegetation and topography. Relief shown by hachures and bathymetric soundings. From Captain Flinders and more recent surveys made by the Surveyor General of the Colonies. Gives soundings, place names, notes on natural features and comments such as 'natives seen' near Coffin Bay, and 'met Le Geographe coming from the S.E.' in Encounter Bay near the mouth of the Murray'.

Views of South Australia

Sweet, Samuel White, c. 1878, Photograph, B 72082/1-109

Album of views by Capt. Sweet of South Australia including Adelaide, North Adelaide, Glenelg, Port Adelaide, Norton Summit, Clarendon, Farina and the Botanic Gardens. See 'contents' for more details.

Paintings by Julia Coleridge Farr

Farr (Family), c. 1906, Artwork, PRG 572/14/43/1-32

Watercolour paintings done by Julia Clinton Farr. Items 1- appear to have been done during her travels in New Zealnd (undated); the remainder are Australian. See 'contents' for details of items.

People associated with the City of Adelaide

Messenger Press, c. 1988, Photograph, B 71859

'City People B': a collection of photographs of people associated with the City of Adelaide whose surnames start with 'B'. In addition to the photographs it also includes a number of photocopied pages with additional photos and the captions which were used with the images. A selection have been digitised and may be viewed online (do an ARCHIVAL NUMBER search on B 71859); the rest may requested and viewed in the Reading Room.

A new map of South Australia [cartographic material]

Arrowsmith, John, Archival map/chart, C 929

Map of the lower part of South Australia from Fowlers Bay in the west to Discovery Bay in the east, with notes on vegetation and topography and comments such as 'natives seen' near Coffin Bay, and 'met Le Geographe coming from the S.E.' in Encounter Bay near the mouth of the Murray. This map is based on the surveys of Matthew Flinders and Col. William Light. Relief shown by hachures and bathymetric soundings.

John Mellor's expedition photographs

White (Family), c. 1906, Photograph, PRG 335/128/1-107

Photographs of expeditions and excursions to River Murray, Eyre Peninsula, Islands of Bass Strait, Capricorn Islands and outback locations.

Paintings by George Gawler and J.M. Skipper

Gawler (Family), 1839, Artwork, PRG 50/34

Nine watercolour sketches, variously attributed to George Gawler and J.M.Skipper. They include Government House, Hack's Farm, Port Lincoln, Lake Alexandrina and the Murray River. Individual records can be viewed by doing a NUMBER search on PRG 50/34.

'View from the top of Port Lincoln, looking down the Bay'

Gawler (Family), n.d., Artwork, PRG 50/34/5

'View from the top of Port Lincoln (proper), looking down the Bay'. Includes a key to the principal landmarks: 1.Boston Island; 2.Rack(?) at the entrance of the Harbour; 3.Grantham Island; 4.Henford(?) Hill. The painting is looking across a large body of water with small bays and headlands on wither side, and islands in the middle ground. Two samll sailing vessels and a row boat are visible.

Group of five Victorian pilots

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1917, Photograph, PRG 18/4/8

Group portrait of five pilots at an army camp, all from Victoria, Australia. Written on back: '5 of our Pilots. Left to right - Lt Cole, Capt Ellis, Lt Bailleau, Capt Murray-Jones MC, Lt Coates. All Victorians. March 1917'.

Bolt family

1954, Photograph, PRG 1741/2/33

Walter and Grace Bolt (nee Johns) and family on their Golden Wedding anniversary. Back row L-R: Ethel Johns, Selma Bolt, Murray Bolt, Nancy Retallack, Grace Bolt, Phoebe Bolt, Amy Kav, Richard Bolt.

Unveiling of the Sir Ross Smith memorial, Cresswell Gardens

Smith, Keith Macpherson, Sir, 1927, Photograph, PRG 18/13/11

Sir Keith Smith and crowds gathered at the unveiling of Sir Ross Smith's memorial commemorating the first successful flight by aeroplane from England - Australia at Creswell Gardens, Adelaide, South Australia. Front row: Sir George Murrary (in top hat), Sir Keith Smith, Miss Murray, Lady Bonython, Lady Smith, and Sergeant Shiers. Behind Sir George is Mr James Gosse, Mr and Mrs Barr Smith, and Mrs J Gosse. 10 December 1927.

Bridge widening and construction

Jackman, Frank Downer, c. 1950, Photograph, B 77272/1-2

Views of a bridge being widened and constructed, possibly Stephen Terrace, St. Peters.

Iron Monarch and Iron Knob

c. 1947, Photograph, B 77273/1-26

Views of the BHP township, and mines and quarries, at Iron Knob and Iron Monarch, near Whyalla.

View across the Torrens Lake

Care, c. 1920, Photograph, B 77403

View across the Torrens River, looking towards the George Murray Building, the Cloisters and the Lady Symon Building in the University of Adelaide grounds. The photograph was taken before the construction of Victoria Drive, and shows gardens extending from the river bank to the University fence. Annotations on the back suggest it was taken either as part of a course or for a competition: 'Intermediate Grade / ?.A. Care(?) / 12 Esplanade / Somerton Glenelg / Section: Landscape / Title: Lake Torrens, Adelaide'.

Department of Lands employees

c. 1950, Photograph, B 77567

Group portrait, thought to be employees of the Lands Department, Government of South Australia. Back row: M. Johnson, B.E. Bill, R.W. Godsen, H. Rooney, J. Veal, I. Dubois, R.L. Trebilcock, I. Williams, B.T. Giles, R.W. Booker, B. Taylor, B. Headland, E. Dolling, L. Austin, R. Cave, J. DeVaney, K. Smith, L. Brugioni. Second row: L. Kelly, J. Kennealy, E. Russell, D. Redpath, J. Kiley, I Stuart, W. Brewer, T. O'Connell, R. Brittain, F. Ainsworth, W. Attenborough, J. Meehan, G.B. Young, W. LeLacheur, R.E. Tynan, O.R.J.M.D. Copley, A. Daw, K. Tilbrook, R. Hammond. Third Row: T. Murray, M. Skitch, P. Simmons, L.G. Barnes, L. Williams, D. Gapp, L. Tomlinson, J. Pritchard, W. Marchant, L. James, R. Gregory, L. Moroney, J. Green, C.L. Parker, K. Irwin, W.F. Paynter, M. Butler, M. Whittle, J. Pengelley, A. Macklin, L. Oakley, B. Kelly, D. Mathias. Fourth row: J.W. Gilchrist, R. Eyre, J. Llewelyn (no relation), D.H. Harrison, I. Lawson, D.V. O'Dea, H. Penhall, A.H. Peters, A.C. Gordon, J. Wells, L.D. Dierks, D. Walker, W. Lipp, T.G. Stevens, R. Wittwer. Front row: C. Burton, L. Bailey, T. Roberts, M. Cain, B. Kiley, P. Horgan, P. Entwhistle, A.C.T. O'Shaughnessy, A.T. Roberts, G.E. Pleuckhahn, D. Tynan, S. Beare, B Haulson, D. Baker, W. Pretty.

Soldier's Memorial on King William Street corner

Reusch, Johannes Arthur, c. 1950, Photograph, B 78131

View of the Soldier's Memorial on the corner of King William Street and North Terrace. A sign for Penfolds Wines can be seen on one of the buildings.

King William Street

Reusch, Johannes Arthur, c. 1950, Photograph, B 78132

View of King William Street looking south from North Terrace.

St. Peter's Cathedral

Reusch, Johannes Arthur, c. 1950, Photograph, B 78133

View of St. Peter's Cathedral, with a rotunda and park land in the foreground.

Aerial view of Nuriootpa, S.A.

Reusch, Johannes Arthur, c. 1950, Photograph, B 78134

Aerial view of Nuriootpa showing a swimming pool, houses and vineyards.

Seppeltsfield Winery, Nuriootpa, S.A.

Reusch, Johannes Arthur, c. 1950, Photograph, B 78135

View of Seppeltsfield Winery with palm trees and buildings lining the road, and vineyards in the background.

Grape processing, Nuriootpa, S.A.

Reusch, Johannes Arthur, c. 1950, Photograph, B 78136

Two men shovel grapes into equipment used for processing.

Grape picking near Nuriootpa, S.A.

Reusch, Johannes Arthur, c. 1950, Photograph, B 78137

Men picking grapes and carrying them in bags in Nuriootpa, S.A.

Grape carting, Barossa Valley, S.A.

Reusch, Johannes Arthur, c. 1950, Photograph, B 78138

Man carting grapes with four horses in the Barossa Valley, S.A.

Trial Hill Road, Barossa Valley, S.A.

Reusch, Johannes Arthur, c. 1950, Photograph, B 78139

View of Trial Hill Road in the Barossa Valley, S.A.

Main street, Angaston, S.A.

Reusch, Johannes Arthur, c. 1950, Photograph, B 78140

Two women ride horses on the main street in Angaston , S.A.

Gardens, Main Street, Tanunda, S.A.

Reusch, Johannes Arthur, c. 1950, Photograph, B 78141

View of statues and the garden in the main street of Tanunda, S.A.

Journal of James C. Hawker

Hawker, James C., 1841, Manuscript, PRG 209/2

Journal by J.C. Hawker of an expedition made to the River Murray 'against the natives in order to recover sheep. (and) to protect another overland party.'

Norman family photographs

Norman (Family), c. 1853, Photograph, PRG 422/3/801-921

Photographs collected by the Norman family. A listing has been made by number (1-921) and by alphabetical order, attached to this record (see attached special list for details). A further 30 original photographs of Echuca, Maloga, Aboriginal people, and the Norman and Magarey families (some have captions on backs) have been added to this series and continue the numbering sequence to 951.

Stop Think Consider

Gelzinis, Glenys, 2020, Photograph, B 78535/79

As Covid 19 restrictions begin lifting, some recreational activities are allowed again. A sign at the Sugars Beach boat ramp near the Murray Mouth asks 'Do you need to be here'?

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