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George Gawler
[General description] Paper silhouette portrait of Colonel George Gawler, comprising a black ink silhouette on light coloured paper in an oval frame. The artwork is inscribed 'George Gawler, June 14th 1805'. [On back of photograph] 'Presented by Miss Lydia C. Gawler-Poulder'.
George Strickland Kingston
[General description] Old colonist, politician, architect and much more, Sir George Kingston is depicted standing in three quarter view wearing a frock coat. He carries a cane and his top hat. [General description] This is a photograph of an portrait of [On back of photograph] 'Sir George Strickland Kingston / n.d.'
Dr. Horatio Thomas Whittell
Photographic portrait of Dr. Horatio Thomas Whittell, which has been hand tinted.
William R. Wigley
Portrait of 'The late Mr W.R. Wigley, S.M.' by T.C. Dalwood.
Mr and Mrs William Isbister
Two miniature portraits by Alice Hambidge of Mr and Mrs William Isbister, parents of William James Isbister, K.C.
Sir James Hurtle Fisher
Lithographic portrait of Sir James Hurtle Fisher, made by J. Jackson in at 77 Rundle Street.
Mr Hallett
Photograph of an oil portrait of Mr Hallett by artist Ivor Hele. This image complements the preparatory sketch done by Hele (see B 70789).
Sir James Hardy
[General description] Informal portrait of Sir James Hardy, sportsman, wine maker and businessman, at the bow of a yacht under sail. [Annotation on back of photograph by Sir James] 'Sir James Hardy O.B.E. / Photo taken aboard his yacht "Nerida" / Sydney Harbour in the 1990s / Photographer unknown. (Note the S.A. shirt)'.
Sir James Hardy
[General description] Informal portrait of Sir James Hardy, sportsman, wine maker and businessman, with a glass of wine. [Annotation on back of photograph by Sir James] 'Sir James Hardy O.B.E. / Photo taken at the Aust. National / Maritime Museum, Sydney in the / 1990s by Tony Carr & Associates / AM AEWC 2055L'.'
Pastor Jacob Abbott
[On front of photograph] 'Born 1813 / Came out John Renwick 1836 / Pastor Abbott / Dec. 5, 1813' [General description] 'Head and shoulders portrait of Pastor Jacob Abbott who wears a beard with long mutton chop whiskers joining under the chin, with no moustache. With his wife and three children he arrived at Holdfast Bay in the ship John Renwick on February 10th,1837, a few weeks after the landing of Governor Hindmarsh from the Buffalo. A well loved and respected man he had a long career as a preacher, first with the Methodists, later the Christion Churches, travelling all around Adelaide and country regions. He was associated with many religious and philanthropic institutions including the Y.M.C.A., and the Royal Institute for the Blind.
Abraham Abrahams
[General description] In this three-quarter length portrait Abraham Abrahams looks at the photographer over his steel-rimmed glasses. He wears a long double breasted coat, gloves and carries an umbrella. Bald on top, he has fluffy sideburns and mutton chop whiskers. A practicing Jew, he emigrated from Kent to South Australia becoming an Importer, Insurance Company manager, patron of the arts and philanthropist, being closely involved in the founding of the R.S.P.C.A. His sight started to fail in his senior years and he lived at the York Hotel for twenty years, a well-known and respected citizen. [On back of photograph] The photographer has an elaborate logo featuring a rising sun with the legend 'James R. Dobson $ Co / Temple of Light / Rundle Street / Adelaide /S.A. (A hand written note) 'Abraham Abrahams / A man of Kent / Born in Sheerness 7th August 1813'.
Arthur Richman Addison
[General description] Full length portrait of Arthur Richman Addison, bank manager, flour miller, district councillor and later M.P. who served on the Legislative Council from 1888-1915.
Queen Adelaide
Lithographed portrait of Queen Adelaide, from the painting by Agustus Grahl. Engraved by S.W. Reynolds, engraver to Their Majesties. Caption reads 'Adelaide, Queen of Great Britain, Ireland & Hanover. From the original Picture in the possession of her Majesty'. Adelaide, Queen Consort of King William IV of England. She was born at Meiningen, Germany in 1792 and was named Princess Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen, Duchess in Saxony. She married William in July 1818 when she 25 and he was 52. William had 10 illegitimate children. None of Adelaide's children survived infancy. Adelaide became Queen Consort when William acceded the throne but it was short lived as he died in 1837. Adelaide is remember for her charity and piety. She improved William's behaviour, he drank less and became more tactful.
Queen Adelaide
Portrait of Queen Adelaide.
Queen Adelaide
Portrait of Queen Adelaide.
Queen Adelaide
Portrait of Adelaide, 'Her Majesty, the Queen Dowager'.
George Aldridge
Daguerreotype portrait of George Aldridge who came to South Australia in 1847. A well known South Australian publican he was associated with the Majestic, Prince of Wales and Prince Alfred Hotels. In 1854 he was appointed a Lieutenant in the South Australian Volunteers. He married Sarah Jane Brown on 4 September 1856. George and Sarah were the grand parents of composer and pianist Percy Grainger.
Mahomet Allum
Mahomet Allum Testimonial and portrait.
Charles Buxton Anderson
[General description] Upper body portrait of Charles Buxton Anderson. Looking confidently at the camera his face stands out against the plain dark background and his dark jacket. [On back of photograph] 'Charles Buxton Anderson / Railways Commissioner' [Newspaper article attached to back of photograph] 'Mr. Charles Buxton Anderson, M. Inst. C.E., M.I.E., Australia (SA) / Railways Commissioner, is a son of the late Mr. John Anderson of Adelaide. He was born on August 19, 1879, at North Adelaide and was educated at the Glenelg College School and the School of Mines. In November of 1898 he joined the Engineeering Department of the South Australian Public Service, and was successively draughsman, surveyor, resident engineer for Railways, superintendent of Railways, acting chief engineer, and general superintendent of railways. He was appointed railways Commissioner in 1930 in succession to Mr. W.A. Webb and his management of this big public undertaking has been conspicuously successful'.
George Fife Angas
Memorial portrait of George Fife Angas He was a founder of South Australia and philanthropist, who died at Lindsay House on May 15th 1879, at the age of 90 years.
George Fife Angas
[On back of photograph] 'Portrait of George Fife Angas / First chairman of the South Australian Company'.
George Fife Angas
[General description] Head and shoulders portrait of George Fife Angas in three quarter view. He was a wealthy merchant, banker and (later) philanthropist who made a great contribution to the establishment of the colony of South Australia. He invested in the South Australian Company and in 1836 sent the Duke of York, Lady Mary Pelham and the John Pirie out to South Australia where a settlement was formed on Kangaroo Island. He arrived in South Australia in 1851, aquiring Lindsay Park at Angaston where he made substantial improvements to the property and lived out the rest of his life.
John Howard Angas
[General description] Head and shoulders portrait of John Howard Angas in three quarter view. His hair is grey and he wears a full beard. The second son of George Fife Angas, he was a pastoralist, politician and philanthropist. [On back of photograph] 'John Howard Angas / Presented by Mrs. J. Hall Angus'.
John Hall Angus
[General description] This is a signed portrait of Reverend John Hall Angus. It shows his head and upper body, and he is looking slightly to the left. He was Minister at the Port Adelaide Presbyterian Church.
Edward Alfred Anstley
[General description] This head and upper body portrait of Edward Anstey is in 3/4 view and mounted within an oval frame. He has a moustache and is wearing a starched collar with a tie. He was a builder and Councillor, Labour and Liberal politician, contributing much to public life. [On back of photograph] 'Edward Alfred Anstey'.
Will Ashton
An moodily lit head and shoulders portrait of Will Ashton, artist, Art Gallery Director and arts administrator. He was appointed O.B.E. in 1941 and knighted in 1960. His painting 'Boulevard Montparnasse, Paris' was sold for 150 guineas to the National Gallery of South Australia. He won the Wynne prize for landscape three times.
Thomas Atkinson
[General description] A letter of appreciation to Thomas Atkinson Esq. J.P. from the Willunga, Aldinga, McLaren Vale and Noarlunga Agricultural and Horticultural Society, expressing thanks for his service as President of the Society. Dated July 6th, 1898, it features an oval shaped portrait of Mr. Atkinson, a pioneer of the district who was a Councillor, Magistrate and Member of Parliament from 1878-1887. He was an architect and builder who built the Bush Inn at Willunga.
William Patrick Auld
[General description] A head and shoulders portrait of William Patrick Auld, explorer, vigneron and wine merchant. He accompanied John McDouall Stuart on the expedition which crossed the continent in 1861-62 and in 1864 was part of Boyle Finnis' Northern Territory expedition. The Aulds were instrumental in the push for legislation to prevent the entry into South Australia of Phylloxera vastatrix, the insect pest which had caused great damage to vines in Victoria.
John Bailey
Opalotype portrait of John Bailey, pioneer settler of Gum Creek.
Mrs Baker
[General description] Portrait of Mrs. Baker, full length, seated. She is one of Mount Gambier's original settlers.