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Frances and John Buick

1848, Photograph, B 18200

Mr. & Mrs. John Buick of American River, Kangaroo Island. According to a researcher, John Buick arrived into S.A. in January 1846 from Bahia in Brazil. He married Frances Ann Filmer in April 1848 - she had arrived in 1838. According to another researcher, John Buick was born 16 May 1823 in Dun, Montrose, Angus, Scotland. He was a seaman and shipwright who arrived in Australia on the 'Malcolm' as a crew member in January 1844. His wife was known by her second name, Ann. The couple settled on American River, Kangaroo Island and had 16 children. Buick built a ship called the 'Kangaroo' and then took up farming.

John and Frances Anne Buick

c. 1904, Photograph, B 16222

John Buick arrived in Port Adelaide onboard the "Malcolm" in 1844. He lived for 58 continuous years on Kangaroo Island with his wife Frances Anne Ladd Buick, nee Filmer, who arrived in South Australia onboard "Lloyds" in 1838. They built a brush house, later a wooden structure and then a brick house for their family of 16 children. As a shipwright John Buick was commissioned to build a cutter of 36 tons which was named "Kangaroo".

John Wrathall Bull

c. 1880, Photograph, B 984

John Wrathall Bull, pioneer and author of the book "Early Experiences of Colonial Life in South Australia". He claimed to have invented the "Stripper" farm implement which is attributed to John Ridley.

Lady Bundey

Hammer & Co., c. 1900, Photograph, B 15674

Lady Bundey - Ellen Wardlaw Bundey, nee Milne. Lady Bundey was the second daughter of Sir William and Lady (Eliza) Milne. Lady Eliza Milne (1818-1912) was married to Sir William Milne (1822-1895) Eliza and her family arrived in South Australia onboard the "Palmyra" and settled near Nairne. William Milne was a member of both Upper and Lower Houses as well as a wine and spirits dealer. He was President and member of several committees. Eliza and William had four sons and five daughters and lived at "Sunnyside" at Glen Osmond. Lady Ellen Wardlaw Bundey (nee Milne) was married to Sir William Henry Bundey and they had one daughter Ellen (Nell)

Lady Bundey and daughter

Hammer & Co., c. 1890, Photograph, B 15673

Lady Bundey and daughter Nell. Lady Bundey was the second daughter of Sir William and Lady (Eliza) Milne. Lady Eliza Milne (1818-1912) was married to Sir William Milne (1822-1895) Eliza and her family arrived in South Australia onboard the "Palmyra" and settled near Nairne. William Milne was a member of both Upper and Lower Houses as well as a wine and spirits dealer. He was President and member of several committees. Eliza and William had four sons and five daughters and lived at "Sunnyside" at Glen Osmond. Lady Ellen Wardlaw Bundey (nee Milne) was married to Sir William Henry Bundey and they had one daughter Ellen (Nell)

Sir William Henry Bundey

Government Photolithographer (S.A.), c. 1905, Photograph, B 430

Sir William Henry Bundey.

William Bundey

Hammer & Co., c. 1884, Photograph, B 6985

William Bundey - Mayor of Adelaide from 1883-1886. He was born in Hampshire and emigrated to South Australia arriving in 1848. His funeral cortege was over 80 vehicles long showing his popularity. He left behind the best legacy - a good example.

William Bundey

Solomon, S., c. 1884, Photograph, B 6228

William Bundey - Mayor of Adelaide from 1883-86. He was born at Beaulieu in Hampshire and emigrated to South Australia in 1848. He was a builder and carpenter and followed the gold rush to Victoria. During the time he was connected to the City Cuncil the Town Hall was erected. He had three terms of office as Mayor of Adelaide. He was a prominent member of the Wesleyan Church and a strong supporter of the Temperance Movement. He suffered a fatal hear attack at a wedding in North Adelaide.

Sir William Henry Bundey

Hammer & Co., c. 1880, Photograph, B 11219

Sir William Henry Bundey - Judge of the Supreme Court of South Australia; Commodore of the S.A. Yacht Squadron 1873-1884. He was admitted to the bar in 1865 after being mainly self taught. In 1871 he was elected to the South Australian House of Assembly for Onkaparinga, and later a judge of the Supreme Court of South Australia

Sir William Henry Bundey

c. 1884, Artwork, B 41296

Caricature of 'The Lord Chief Adulator of South Australia', believed to be a representation of Sir William Henry Bundey.

H. P. Burden

Duryea, Townsend, c. 1864, Photograph, B 3200

[General description] H. P. Burden who was Secretary of the Advertiser Newspaper. [On back of photograph [no information].

Thomas Burgoyne

Duryea, Townsend, c. 1870, Photograph, B 2398

Thomas Burgoyne.

Thomas Burgoyne

Francis Brothers, c. 1920, Photograph, B 11218

Thomas Burgoyne was a builder and politician in the early days of the colony of South Australia. He was born in Wales and arrived in South Australia on board the "Royal Sovereign". He had a thriving business in Port Augusta as an architect, surveyor and builder who employed hundreds of workers. He built many of the first buildings in Port Augusta. He was a member of the South Australian House of Assembly from 1884-1915. He had a reputation as being logical, a sound and persuasive debater with a great faith in the future of South Australia

Thomas Burgoyne

c. 1910, Photograph, B 45301

Thomas Burgoyne.

Robert Burns

Duryea, Townsend, 1891, Photograph, B 16240

Robert Burns - staff member of the Register newspaper. The Register was originally known as the South Australian Gazette and Colonial Register and later the South Australian Register was South Australia's first newspaper. It was first published in London in June 1936 and moved to Adelaide in 1837

Leonard Samuel Burton

Marchant, P. J., c. 1870, Photograph, B 11216

Leonard Samuel Burton (1824-1895) - He was appointed head-master of St. Georges School, Gawler in 1853. The school was also called the Gawler Model School and later named the Gawler Primary School. He resided in Gawler for forty two years after this appointment. He was Mayor of Gawler and also involved with Freemasons, Gawler Chess Club, Gawler Comedy Club, Gawler Cricket Club and many more organisations. He was a local government councillor, local government head, school teacher and school principal. His characteristics included conscientiousness, unflagging energy and unselfishness. He died in a train accident in 1895.

Dr Richard Francis Burton

Duryea, Townsend, c. 1870, Photograph, B 11125

Dr Richard Francis Burton of Marion in volunteer uniform (Infantry Officer of the 1870's probably Captain).Dr Richard Francis Burton was a surgeon in London and moved with his family to South Australia in 1852. He built a home "Bexley" in the Adelaide suburb of Sturt. The doctor also provided subsidised medical aid to the poor of the Marion district. He served as Major in both the local and Adelaide regiments of the South Australian Volunteer Military Force, and was chairman of the District Council of Brighton from 1867-1873

Cornelius Butcher

c. 1870, Photograph, B 18852

Messrs. C. Butcher, G. Gibson - standing: G. Hayes, T. Hayes, S. Fletcher.

Elsa Birch Butler

c. 1920, Photograph, B 52783

Elsa Birch Butler, wife of the pioneer aviator Captain Harry Butler.

Elsa Birch Butler

1922, Photograph, B 52784

Elsa Birch Butler, wife of pioneer aviator Captain Harry Butler.

Captain Harry Butler

1919, Photograph, B 20184

Captain Harry Butler, 23 August 1919 on Unley Oval.

Captain Harry Butler

c. 1920, Photograph, B 52778

Captain Harry Butler.

Captain Harry Butler

c. 1920, Photograph, B 52779

Captain Harry Butler.

Captain and Mrs. Harry Butler

c. 1920, Photograph, B 52780

Captain and Mrs Harry Butler on their wedding day.

Captain and Mrs Harry Butler w

1922, Photograph, B 52782

Captain and Mrs Harry Butler with Fred Richards, and a small girl, identity unknown.

Sir Richard Butler

Fruhling Studio, c. 1900, Photograph, B 10798

Sir Richard Butler was Premier of South Australia in 1905. He was also a farmer, sheep grazier, local governmment councillor and a Member of the Lower House.

Sir Richard Butler

c. 1900, Photograph, B 9588

Sir Richard Butler.

Sir Thomas and Lady Buxton

1895, Photograph, B 1445

[On front of photograph] 'Supplement to The Advertiser, Adelaide, Monday October 28th, 1895.' [General description] This montage includes photographs of Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton (South Australian Governor 1895-1899), Lady Victoria Buxton, their family home 'Warlies' (Essex, U.K.) and the family Coat of Arms.

Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton

Elliott & Fry, c. 1895, Photograph, B 6970

Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton, philanthropist and Governor of South Australia from 1895. He was known for his unassuming friendliness and gentle courtesy. Unlike his predecessors he regularly visited and chatted with prisoners, destitute refugees, and members of the Home for Incurables. He travelled to meet with Aboriginals and tried to educate white people about their land tenure and other customs. With his family he opened up government House to people of all walks of life.

Lady Victoria Buxton

Hammer & Co., 1895, Photograph, B 11116

Lady Victoria Buxton was a British philanthropist principally known as her work with the Mother's Union and Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA). In 1895 she accompanied her husband to South Australia upon his appointment as Governor-General. She continued her philanthropic activity by sponsoring reading circles and supporting missionary work. She returned to England in 1898 when her health deterioratedand did not return to Australia

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