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'The Crooked Billet', a hotel at Nairne

c. 1910, Photograph, B 61495

People outside a hotel once called 'The Crooked Billet' at Nairne; it was once a branch of a bank, possibly the Bank of Scotland, and was located at the back of what is now the Millers' Arms Hotel. The name was changed in 1860 when C. Barnett became the licencee, according to Bob Hoad's 'Hotels and publicans in South Australia' (1986). 'The Crooked Billet' was established by James Shakes and then the licence was held from 1854-1856 by Alexander Hume. Charles Barnett transferred his licence, prior to 24th March 1860, to a new hotel that was built next door, and known as 'The Millers' Arms'. Barnett, who had previously been the landlord of the 'Wheatsheaf', Thebarton, died in 1861 in an accident. [information provided by a researcher].

Farm Building

1931, Photograph, B 6033

Farm building on the "The Valleys" homestead, a property about 3 miles north of Nairne. It is thought to have been used as a post office. After his arrival in South Australia in 1839 from Leith in Scotland, Matthew Smillie purchased 4000 acres of undulating land north of Mount Barker. He named it after his wife's maiden name Nairne.

Mounted soldiers riding along the main street of Nairne, South Australia

c. 1910, Photograph, PRG 280/1/13/226

A platoon of mounted soldiers riding past the Millers'Arms Hotel stables on the main street of Nairne in South Australia.

"The Valleys" Homestead

1931, Photograph, B 6031

"The Valleys" homestead, 3 miles north of Nairne built by pioneer Matthew Smillie in 1931, looking east. After his arrival in South Australia in 1839 from Leith in Scotland, Matthew Smillie purchased 4000 acres of undulating land north of Mount Barker. He named it after his wife's maiden name Nairne." The Valleys" homestead consists of several stone buildings set in a valley.

"The Valleys" Homestead

1931, Photograph, B 6032

"The Valleys" homestead, 3 miles north of Nairne, founded by the Smillie family. Looking West. After his arrival in South Australia in 1839 from Leith in Scotland, Matthew Smillie purchased 4000 acres of undulating land north of Mount Barker. He named it after his wife's maiden name Nairne.

Sweet, Samuel White, c. 1872, Photograph, B 7800

Nairne township between 1872 and 1886. Nairne was founded by Scottish sheep farmer Matthew Smillie in 1839 and was named after his wife's maiden name. The first school was opened in 1851 with 33 students enrolled. The teacher was John Forsyth. By 1876 the school had 112 students enrolled. This photograph shows the school children lined up outside the school. The teacher is standing at the back of the students and is wearing a top hat.

Brickworks near Nairne

c. 1935, Photograph, B 47911

Brick stacks at J.S. Watts' Brickwork yards.

Brickworks near Nairne

c. 1935, Photograph, B 47912

Brick display at Watts' Brickworks yard.

General Hoad and staff

1908, Photograph, B 49141

Easter encampment at Nairne with General Hoad and two other commanding officers on horseback. Please note : No copying. For copies apply to the S.A.Museum.

Floor of the quarry at J.S. Watts brick business

c. 1923, Photograph, B 54483

NAIRNE: Floor of the quarry at J.S. Watts brick business showing clay pits after heavy rain. Standing on the truck lines from the left are J.H. Watts and possibly Queenie, Dave, Cyril and Joe.

J.S. Watts, brickmakers, Commer truck

1983, Photograph, B 54484

NAIRNE: J.S. Watts, brickmakers, Commer truck.

Soldiers at the camp cookhouse in Nairne, South Australia

1914, Photograph, PRG 280/1/13/252

Soldiers gathered at the cookhouse at a military camp held in Nairne, South Australia; they are standing amongst camp ovens, pots and pans watching a small boy blowing the bugle.

Soldiers at the camp cookhouse in Nairne, South Australia

1914, Photograph, PRG 280/1/13/256

Soldiers gathered together at the cookhouse on an army camp in Nairne, South Australia; they are standing amongst camp ovens and pans watching a small boy blow the bugle.

Brick display at Watt's brickworks yard

c. 1935, Photograph, B 78546

Display of bricks at the premises of J.S. Watts & Sons, brick manufacturers, Nairne.

Views of Nairne

1860, Photograph, B 9413/1-3

Panorama of Nairne in three parts.

Nairne

Sweet, Samuel White, c. 1872, Photograph, B 7800/1

Nairne township : key to the photograph.

Nairne

c. 1890, Photograph, B 10987/1

Nairne : key to photograph B10987.

Nairne

c. 1890, Photograph, B 10987

Nairne. before 1900. An explanatory sheet has been provided to show the various buildings. They include: Smith's home. Tom Hair's home (previously the Methodist Manse). Tom Hair's stables. Semmen's home. Nurse Thomas's first hospital (previously JW King's bootshop). Nurse Thomas's home (after marriage). Alf Chapman's home. Police station and cells. Post Office. Steven's home (amongst trees). Wesleyan Chapel. Jackson's butchers shop. Miss Ellis's thatched cottage. Beehive Hotel. Bayfield's home (previously Frank Price's home and sawpit). Hawthorne's paddock. Tom Ward's home