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Shipping at Birkenhead wharves, South Australia
Ships berthed at the Birkenhead wharves on the Port River at Port Adelaide, South Australia.
Tugboats towing a damaged ship into Port Adelaide
Two tugboats, the 'Euro' and 'Eagle' towing a damaged 4-masted ship along the Port river back to Port Adelaide, South Australia.
The 'Mallsgate' at Port Adelaide
The iron barque 'Mallsgate', 1073 tons, in an unidentified port [iron barque, 1073 gross tons. ON63889, 215.3 x 34.1 x 21.0. Built 1877 (5) R Williamson and Son, Harrington. Owners: John Sprott, registered Workington, later Fisher and Sprott. Wrecked on Middleton Reef, off the coast of Australia, 21 July 1889. Thought to have been designed by Captain James sprott, longtime master of the vessel and brother of the first owners, however this is quoted by Lubbock without supporting references. He also makes a series of other statements such as that the vessel was built regardless of cost; was the finest iron barque rigged ship built; carried little cargo, all apparently unsupported. She was wrecked when laden with coal and bound from Newcastle, NSW to San Francisco. 'Last of the Windjammers' Vol. 11 gives a lengthy report on the escape and open boat voyage of the crew].
The 'Pekina' in the New Dock, Port Adelaide
The wooden ship 'Pekina', 770 tons, at Port Augusta [wooden ship 770 tons, ON52717, 177.0 x 30.6 x 18.4. Built 1865 (4) Smith, Aberdeen. Owners: Devitt and Moore, registered London. Sold 1880 to Norwegian owners].
The 'Robert Duncan' at Port Adelaide
The four masted steel barque 'Robert Duncan', 2166 tons. A fine example of a steel four masted barque--a large carrier yet capable of making good passages [steel 4 mast barque, 2166 tons, ON98300, 279.7 x 42.1 x 24.5. Built 1891 (1) R Duncan and Co. Ltd. Port Glasgow. Owners: Leitch and Muir, registered Greenock. Renamed 'William R Lewis' c.1910 and owned by AP Rolph, registered Greenock. Converted into a barge at Victoria, British Columbia mid 1920s. Reportedly shelled by the enemy in WW1 and left to sink but kept afloat and towed into Bantry Bay. Wool cargo said to have prevented her sinking].
The 'Ladstock' in Port Adelaide
The iron barque 'Ladstock', 857 tons, in an unidentified port [iron barque, 857 tons. ON74554. 201.0 x 32.2 x 19.5. Built 1876 (9) Whitehaven SB Co. Whitehaven. Owners: T Connell (of Whitehaven) said to be 'overlooker' for Lowden at that place - Lowden did not own the ship at first), later W Lowden and Co., registered Liverpool and later a subsidiary of Lowden and Co. 'Strathclyde Shipping Co. Ltd.'].
The 'Panmure' in Port Adelaide
The iron ship 'Panmure', 1602 tons, in an unidentified port [iron ship, 1581 tons, ON73387, 245.6 x 38.4 x 23.3 metres. Built 1875 (6) A Stephen and Sons, Dundee. Owners: D Bruce, registered Dundee. Wrecked August 4, 1891] [''Vasco Da Gama' = formerly 'Panmure' q.v. incident in 1891 apparently only a stranding. Owners: CM Matzen, registered Hamburg].
The 'East Croft' at Port Adelaide under Norwegian flag
The iron barque 'East Croft', 1312 tons, in an unidentified port. James Taylor Rimmer was Master of this ship from its launch in July, 1875 until he retired in 1895. It's official number was 63885 and was built by Harland & Wolff in Belfast, Northern Ireland for John Gambles, High Harrington, Workington, Cumberland, England. There were many voyages made to Australia (Melbourne). Believed to have continued to sail under the British flag until 1897 (D. Connack as Master and Trinder, Anderson & Co., as subsequent owners) when it was transferred to Norwegian ownership. [Additional information provided by I. Wilson.] [iron ship, c.1902 became 3 mast barque. 1367 tons. ON63885. 228.0 x 35 5 x 22.3. Built 1875 (6) Harland and Wolff. Belfast. Owners John Gambles registered Workington, later G Graham. Sold in 1902 to Norwegian owner Sigurd Haslum, without change of name. It was transferred to Italian ownership in 1910 where it was broken up]. According to a researcher, the barque was named after the house of owner John Gambles at High Harrington.
The 'Deveron' moored at Port Adelaide
The iron ship 'Deveron', 1323 tons, moored in an unidentified port [iron 3 mast ship, 1323 tons ON72400, 231.3 x 36.2 x 22.0. Built 1875 (11) R. Steele and Co. Greenock. Owners J. Russell registered Greenock].
Players contest the ball during a football game in Adelaide
Close view of North Adelaide and Port Adelaide players in a ruck contest during a football game in Adelaide. Possibly the Grand Final held at Adelaide Oval on the 9th of September 1905, won by North 6 goals 8 (44 points) to Port 1 goal 6 (12 points).
North Adelaide and Port Adelaide Football players after the ball during a game in Adelaide
Football players, closely watched by a umpire, after the ball during a game in Adelaide, South Australia; a large crowd of spectators can be seen in the background. Possibly the Grand Final held at Adelaide Oval on the 9th of September 1905, won by North 6 goals 8 (44 points) to Port 1 goal 6 (12 points).
Explosives magazine building at Port Adelaide
The old explosives magazine building at Angas Inlet in the Port River, Port Adelaide.
Shipping at Birkenhead, South Australia
Ships berthed at the Birkenhead wharves on the Port River at Port Adelaide, South Australia.
Shipping at Birkenhead wharves, South Australia
Ships berthed at the Birkenhead wharves on the Port River at Port Adelaide, South Australia.
The tug-boat 'Yulta'
The tug-boat 'Yulta' sailing along the Port River, Port Adelaide carrying an appreciative crowd on deck in celebration of the Yacht Club opening.
A Port Adelaide football player
A Port Adelaide football player, Clifford Keal. Cliff Keal played from 1920 to 1929, including the 1921 and 1928 premierships. He captained Port in 1924 and 1925.
Tugboats towing a damaged ship into Port Adelaide
Two tugboats, the 'Euro' and 'Eagle' towing a damaged 4-masted ship along the Port river back to Port Adelaide, South Australia.
Construction of a wooden wharf
Close view of the structural supports of Number 1 Quay on the Port River at Port Adelaide, South Australia.
A young swimming champion
A 13 year old swimming champion named Stan Medwell, winner of the 'Swim through the Port' race held at Port Adelaide, South Australia.
Eight Hour Day procession
Horse drawn wagon carrying the South Australian Drivers' Association banner in front of the Adelaide High School, Grote Street, Adelaide, prior to taking part in the Eight Hour Day procession. The wagon also carries a sign proclaiming "No peace until we get eight hours'.
Tugs and other vessels built at Port Adelaide
Photo album compiled by Spencer Howland, believed to contain a complete photographic record of all the tugs and other vessels built at Adelaide Ship Construction, Port Adelaide between 1957 and 1973. Photos were taken of the vessels on slips, dry docks or when launched. Also included is Spencer Howland's original handwritten list for his numbered album photos showing their destinations or type, together with a typed transcript of the original list by Max Howland. Most of the photos were taken by Spencer Howland. Individual images may be viewed online by doing a number search on B 70981.
Aerial photographs of the city of Port Adelaide Enfield : Gepps Cross
Aerial views of Gepps Cross, in the city of Port Adelaide Enfield, South Australia, including views of the Adelaide Super Drome and State Hockey Centre, shopping centres, warehouses and car parks.
Harrold Brothers Premises
Harrold Brothers premises, Todd Street, near the corner of St.Vincent's Street, Port Adelaide. The Harrold Brothers founded the Adelaide Line, later known as the Harrold Line, which carried passengers and cargo between London and Adelaide and around the Australian coast.
Byron's carriage, Port Lincoln
Lord Byron's carriage, Port Lincoln [duplicate copy at PRG 458/1/1/107]. The carriage belonged to Lord Byron as the side panels bore the Byron arms and family motto. It belonged to Lady Charlotte Bacon and her family sold it by auction. It is possible that Lord Byron gave it to Lady Charlotte before his death and she consequently brought it to Adelaide. Lady Charlotte and Lord Byron were close friends and it is said that the verses "To Ianthe" were attributed to her.
Post Office at Port Pirie
[General description] Telegraph and Post Office in Ellen Street at Port Pirie. The wooden building has a raised front verandah. Next to the Post Office is Brown and Wood Importers of Grocery, drapery, ironmongery and agricultural implements. This is a branch of a retail department store from Waymouth Street in Adelaide. The footpath and road look muddy. [On back of photograph] no information given.
Dunn's Mill, Port Pirie
Dunn's Mill, Port Pirie. (Sweet Adelaide 398) was established in 1877 as one of Dunn's eleven flour mills. The mill is in the background surrounded by sacks of flour and grain waiting for transportation by ship and train.
Waterside Workers' Strike
[General description] A group of men, some carrying guns and wearing white armbands have just disembarked from a train and are posing for the phoptographer. Others are still in process of leaving the train. The Citizen's Defence Brigade was assembled as a response to the Waterside workers' strike. [On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in the "Register". October 1st, 1928 / Waterside workers' strike, Port Adelaide / Members of the Citizens' Defence Brigade disembarking at Draper Station near Fort Largs before going into camp / September 29, 1928'.
Port Augusta
Wool store, Port Augusta.
Adelaide to Melbourne : Mount Gambier
Ninth photograph of 148 in an album. Trip to Melbourne via Ocean Road and return via Ballarat - Naracoorte, March 8th - 22nd 1936. 'Dingley Dell' Port McDonnell. Adam Lindsay Gordon's Home.
Friends of Port Stanvac display
Michael Cove and an unidentified woman stand beside a display promoting the Friends of Port Stanvac.