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Launching of Fire Queen, Port Adelaide
Photograph of a crowd watching the Fire Brigade boat, the Fire Queen, as it was suspended by a crane on the dock while being launched on 8 June 1926 at Port Adelaide. Pierce's Wharf Hotel is in view in the background.
Port Adelaide
[General description] This view shows the Customs House on Commercial Road, Port Adelaide, the third Customs building on this site. It was built in 1877-79 in the Victorian Italianate style, next to the earlier Institute building (1874-76). Originally the two buildings were separated by a laneway but they were later joined together. Note the large covered dray at the kerbside, which according to a researcher may be a railway wagon that went on railway lines from the old Port Dock Station in St. Vincent Street around to the wharf area. [On back of photograph] 'Commercial Road, Port Adelaide / 1916-26'.
Port Adelaide Uniting Church, Port Adelaide
Exterior of Port Adelaide Uniting Church at 169 Commercial Road, Port Adelaide.
Commercial Road, Port Adelaide
Taken from an elevated position, this photograph shows Port Adelaide buildings on both sides of the unsealed road, where the railway tracks leading from Port Adelaide to the wharves are plainly visible. On the right a group of men lounge in front of the corner turret of the Customs House. On the left are shops and W.H. Harvey's Commercial Hotel. Further down the road is Crooks & Brooker, ironmongers and general furnishers. A dray carrying bales, some horse drawn carts and a man pushing a hand barrow are seen in the street which has a cobblestone crossing for pedestrians. [On back of photograph] 'Commercial Road, Port Adelaide, looking south from the river. / Nov. 1911.' [Duplicate of B 3536.]
Champion Fours 1939, Port Adelaide Rowing Club
Digital copy of a photograph of the Port Adelaide Rowing Club, 1939-1940 season, winners of the Tub Slides at the Opening Regatta on 28 October 1939, Port Adelaide Regatta on 18 November 1939, Tailem Bend on 2 December 1939, and Champion Fours on 16 December 1939. Back: Mr. R.A. Francis (Coach). Middle row: Fred Wormleighton (Bow), Haydn Phillips (2), Jack Lock (3), Ron Bruton (Stroke). Front: Charlie Davis (Cox). They rowed in the boat WR Lock, a Tub Four built by Harold Lounder of Adelaide and launched on Opening Day 1939. The boat had an outstanding run of success from the time it was launched and crewed by Bruton, Lock, Phillips, Wormleighton and Davis. They were never beaten as a crew. [Adapted from the Port Adelaide Rowing Club website, History page, accessed 6/2/2015].
Port Adelaide
[General description] Taken from an elevated position, this photograph shows Port Adelaide buildings on both sides of the unsealed road, where the railway tracks are plainly visible. On the right a group of men lounge in front of the corner turret of the Customs House. On the left are shops and W.H.Harvey's Commercial Hotel. Further down the road is Crooks & Brooker, ironmongers and general furnishers. A dray carrying bales, some horse drawn carts and a man pushing a hand barrow are seen in the street which has a cobblestone crossing for pedestrians. [On back of photograph] 'Commercial Road, Port Adelaide, looking south from the river. / Nov. 1911.' [Duplicate of B 4396.]
Port Adelaide Regatta Junior Eights champions 1905
Digital copy of a photograph of the Port Adelaide Rowing Club Junior Eights in their boat, winners of the Port Adelaide Regatta, held on 2 January 1905. Left to right: F.W.G. Warren, R.H. Moss, F.R. Peterson, G.A. Lawton, W.G. Wigg, E.C.T. Schoff, J.E. Osborne, C.W. Oswald, and J.H. Clouston.
Walk of Awareness barbecue and gathering in front of Harts Mill, Port Adelaide
Walk of Awareness barbecue and gathering in front of Harts Mill, Port Adelaide. The walk commemorated the Stolen Generations on the anniversay of the National Apology.
Walk of Awareness gathering in front of Harts Mill, Port Adelaide
Walk of Awareness gathering in front of Harts Mill, Port Adelaide. The walk commemorated the Stolen Generations on the anniversay of the National Apology.
Port Adelaide
[General description] Shipping of all kinds is seen in this panoramic view over the Port River and wharves. In the centre a large steamer is moored at the Howard Smith Company wharf. Jonas' Prince's Hotel (established 1851) is the two storey building in the foreground. Robert Jonas is the last licensee of this hotel which lost its licence in the Temperance Party's 1909 push to restrict the number of licensed premises in Port Adelaide. It was one of fifteen hotels whose licenses expired on 25 March 1909 and were not renewed. See B 5654 for an earlier view of this hotel. [On back of photograph] 'Port Adelaide / 1909-11' (Another hand) 'Adjoins 4350'.
Prince's Wharf, Port Adelaide
Prince's Wharf, near North Parade, Port Adelaide, showing the Adelaide Milling Co. buildings. According to a researcher, the small three mast schooner in the middle of the photo is the "Coringle", a member of the South Australian ketch fleet. Coringle was built in Sydney in 1909 and worked in SA until 1965, when she was sold to a Darwin buyer. She was broken up in 1971.
Port Adelaide footballers
PORT ADELAIDE: "Lemon Time" for the Port Adelaide Football Club, final match, 1910.
Port Adelaide New Year's Day Regatta
Digital copy of a photograph of crews of Fours lined up ready to begin a race, at a Port Adelaide New Year's Day Regatta. Ships of spectators can be seen in the background.
Port Adelaide Rowing Club Forrester Fours
Digital copy of a photograph of the Port Adelaide Rowing Club winners of the Forrester Fours, Port River, in the boat 'Wirrilla' which was launched in 1909, on 21 November 1928. Left to right: George Salkeld (Cox), Alf. Hallett (Stroke), J. Deacon (3), Jack Hartley (2), and Bill Salkeld (Bow).
Port Adelaide Rowing Club's 141st Annual Dinner
Mayor of Port Adelaide Gary Johanson and Wayne Severin at the Port Adelaide Rowing Club's 141st Annual Dinner which was held at 'British Hotel', Nelson Street, Port Adelaide.
Port Adelaide Rowing Club's 141st Annual Dinner
The Port Adelaide Masters Group at the Port Adelaide Rowing Club's 141st Annual Dinner which was held at 'British Hotel', Nelson Street, Port Adelaide.
Labor Member for Port Adelaide, Susan Close, presenting a cheque to the Port Adelaide Rowing Club.
Labor Member for Port Adelaide, Susan Close, presenting a cheque to the Port Adelaide Rowing Club for a donation of five thousand dollars. Left to right: Matthew Nielsen, Susan Close, John Janonis, President Mike Nielsen and Matthew Pickett.
Port Adelaide Caledonian Society band on the Jervois Bridge
Port Adelaide Caledonian Society band on the Jervois Bridge. The band is leading a group of boys on bikes. Band members include Pipe Major Fred Adam (Snr), Drummer Aileen Lockyer, Drum Major Ron Hannaford, Piper Jim Clinton (Jnr), Piper John McManus, Drummer Ian Johnson, Piper Fred Adam (Jnr), Piper John Duncanson, Drummer June Duncanson.
Train on the opening Mary McKillop bridge, Port Adelaide
A Genesee & Wyoming train crossing the Mary McKillop Bridge at Port Adelaide, located next to the Tom 'Diver' Derrick Bridge. These opening bridges were completed in 2008.
Train on the opening Mary McKillop bridge, Port Adelaide
A Genesee & Wyoming train crossing the Mary McKillop Bridge at Port Adelaide, located next to the Tom 'Diver' Derrick Bridge. These opening bridges were completed in 2008.
Port Adelaide Uniting Church, Commercial Road
Port Adelaide Uniting Church, Commercial Road. The church's sign has the message, 'Gay & Trans kids welcome here'.
Architectural drawing for St. Pauls Church, Port Adelaide, for Church of England.
Architectural drawing for St. Pauls Church, Port Adelaide, for Church of England. Architect: English & Soward.
McLaren Wharf, Port Adelaide
[General description] The pier at Port Adelaide taken from the water, showing the piles supporting it, and a galvanised iron shed. The Exchange Hotel (licensee George H. Read) is seen in the background. See B 5636 and B 5640 for views of this hotel. [On back of photograph] 'Port Adelaide / McLaren Wharf / Feb 1913'.
McLaren Wharf, Port Adelaide
[General description] McLaren Wharf, viewed from an elevated position, showing shipping, goods sheds and the activity of the wharf. A large steamship is seen in the top left of the photograph. On the right is G.H. Read's Exchange Hotel displaying a banner advertising Port Adelaide Sailing Club's yacht race on Saturday afternoon. In the foreground a barrel laden cart passes a two men "double dinking"on a bicycle. [On back of photograph] 'Port Adelaide / looking east from Commercial Road Feb 1913'.
Port Adelaide
[General description] The main focus of this street scene is the Ozone Theatre which was designed by architects Bruce, Wooldridge, and Harral and built in 1913 in the Art Nouveau style, featuring a corner tower. Business premises of J. Brook & Son, Drapers and W & T Rhodes, Ironmongers are on the right of the theatre. On the left is the Golden Grain Bakery. A horse drawn dray loaded with bags is in the foreground and a large public telephone box is seen on the right. [On back of photograph] St.Vincent Street, Port Adelaide / April 28, 1919'.
Wharf Hotel, Port Adelaide
Wharf Hotel, Port Adelaide while Mrs Mildred Adele Pierce, wife of Thomas Pierce, was the proprietor (1927-30). A pony and trap and a car are parked outside the hotel situated on the corner of McLaren Parade and Todd Street in Port Adelaide.
Customs House, Port Adelaide
Customs House, Port Adelaide was constructed in 1878 following demolition of the timber customs house which stood on the same spot since 1840. The two storey building was designed in the Victorian Italianate style and constructed from Dry Creek bluestone with Sydney white freestone dressings. It featured a 70 foot high observation tower
Port Adelaide Council Chamber
Interior of Port Adelaide Council Chamber.
St. Paul's Church, Port Adelaide
The clergy of St Paul's church At rear: Rev. R.A.Bryant, Rev. L.T.Maund, Rev E.H.Bleby (curates). Seated: Rev. Canon. F.W. Samwell, rector of Port Adelaide.
Port Adelaide Institute
PORT ADELAIDE: The shorthand and bookkeeping room at the Port Adelaide Institute.