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Centenary Pioneer Memorial

1971, Photograph, B 31106

Unveiling of the centenary Pioneer Memorial by Mrs Robertson, the daughter of Captain Dale, the founder of Port Broughton.

Horse Drawn Tram

c. 1900, Photograph, B 44973

Horse drawn tramcar used on the Port Broughton to Mandoora line.

Port Broughton

c. 1870, Photograph, B 48469

Street scene, Port Broughton.

Port Broughton Esplanade

1927, Photograph, B 48927

Port Broughton esplanade on a public holiday.

Port Elliot

Gall, Ernest, c. 1900, Photograph, B 1627

The sea tumbles in between the rocks on the seashore at Port Elliot.

Breakwater, Port Elliot

Gall, Ernest, 1889, Photograph, B 1626

The wharf and breakwater at Port Elliot, showing the old Government warehouse erected in 1853.

[General description] A panoramic view across Horseshoe Bay with sand dunes in the foreground. A small jetty can be seen on the opposite side of the bay to the right of the rocky cliffs, and township buildings appear on the skyline. [On back of postcard] 'Port Elliot, from Commodore Point / Before 1927'.

Landing stage, Port Elliot

1933, Photograph, B 8692

Landing stage, Port Elliot, later used for bathing purposes. The distinctive boulders forming the cliff behind the jetty complete the scene.

The Strand, Port Elliot

1933, Photograph, B 8693

The Strand, Port Elliot. A researcher has identified the buildings as (from left) Amerta, originally Ulymah (demolished), Halcyon, Arcadia (two storey) now Backpackers.

Golf Club House, Port Elliot

1934, Photograph, B 8955

Golf Club house, Port Elliot was officially opened July 11, 1934. The four room house built by voluntary was situated on Commodore Point overlooking Horseshoe Bay. The opening ceremony was performed by the club's president Mrs JW Trigg.

Port Elliot

c. 1914, Photograph, B 12903

Foreshore and Jetty, Port Elliot showing a shelter hut, convenience and a windmill positioned on the beach. Paths zig zag the cliff and the obelisk can be seen on the cliff top. The limestone obelisk was erected in 1852. It flew a blue flag which could be seen 15 nautical miles out to sea and guided ships to the jetty

Port Elliot

1910, Photograph, B 12904

Foreshore and Jetty, Port Elliot showing two fishing shacks on the beach

The Strand, Port Elliot

Hutchinson, Orlando Bingham, c. 1882, Photograph, B 13530

The Strand, Port Elliot before the railway gates were put up. The Council Chamber is the small building on the left of the photograph. The Chamber incorporated the Town Hall from 1860 and was extended in 1878 and 1907. Joseph Croucher was the licensee of the Railway Hotel from 1882 to 1885 and from 1890 and 1895.

The Strand, Port Elliot

c. 1900, Photograph, B 13534

The Strand at Port Elliot. The Institute and Library was erected in 1880. The Council Chamber at 38 The Strand was completed in 1879

Railway Gates, Port Elliot

c. 1910, Photograph, B 14813

The first railway gates at Port Elliot and an early steam train crossing The Strand. A crowd of onlookers are watching the train

Waterport Road, Port Elliot

c. 1900, Photograph, B 14949

Waterport Road at Port Elliot showing James Shaw Harding's home of Duxford cottage which was built in 1859-60. James and his wife Eliza arrived in 1853 on the "Mary Greene" from Duxford Cambridgeshire with their two children. This house with later additions included a new shop and dwelling house. Their daughter who was only one year old when they arrived in South Australia ran the shop until 1899. The remains of the blacksmith shop with fine bluestone and timber slab wall and bluestone stables still stand.