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Sir Samuel Davenport
Head and shoulders portrait of Sir Samuel Davenport in seven eighths view. A farmer and landowner, he was a successful breeder of horses and cattle and was a keen promoter of South Australian agriculture with interests in cultivation of olives, silk and tobacco. He had a brief career as a Member of the Legislative Council, then was involved in many aspects of public life including representing the colony at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851 and others in Philadelphia (1876), Sydney (1879), Melbourne (1880), Colonial and Indian (1886) culminating in the International Exhibition in Melbourne in 1888. He was knighted in 1884 and in 1886 appointed K.C.M.G.
George Davidson
[General description] Portrait of Reverend George Davidson, seated. He arrived in South Australia in 1898 to take up his appointment as minister in the Flinders Street Presbyterian Church. His ministry lasted 30 years until 1928. He served three times as Moderator of South Australia, later as Moderator General of the Australian Presbyterian Church.
Edward George Day
[General description] Head and shoulders portrait of the Reverend Edward George Day, Minister of the Jerusalem Church of Adelaide
Benjamin Edward Deland
[General description] Upper body portrait of Benjamin Edward Deland. He is grey haired and wears his hair short with a full, clipped beard. [On back of photograph] 'Benjamin Edward Deland (of Gawler) / architect and contractor / Mayor of Gawler / Photo talen in or about 1895'.
W.A. Dempsey
[General description] Head and shoulders portrait of W.A. Dempsey in seven eighths view. He was a well-known Adelaide auctioneer in the firm of Dempsey, Wilkinson and Sandland in Jamestown and Adelaide.
Clarence Michael Dennis
[General description] This is a head and shoulders portrait of the poet Clarence Michael James Dennis, signed 'C.J. Dennis' and dated June 10th, 1927. The poet looks directly at the camera through round, wire-rimmed spectacles. He is wearing a collar, tie and jacket and a fedora hat.
Agnes and Samuel Dodson
Ambrotype portrait of Agnes Kerr Dodson, nee Clark, and Samuel Dodson. They married in 1859. Agnes is wearing a bonnet and holding a parasol. In a brown leather case with a gilt metal frame. Samuel was a miller at Encounter Bay and died on 27 December 1867. Agnes married William Nicholls in 1874.
Bloomfield Douglas
[General description] Upper body portrait of Bloomfield Douglas in three quarter view. He was a naval officer, harbourmaster, public servant and administrator. He served as government resident for the Northern Territory 1870-72.
Henry Douglas
Sir John William Downer
[General description] Portrait of Sir John Downer and Lady Downer, taken in a garden setting. Sir John is seated whilst Lady Downer is standing, wearing a white dress and hat and carrying a parasol. They are accompanied by a small terrier dog. [On front of photograph] 'Christmas greetings from Una and John Downer'Sir John William Downer with Lady Downer.
Sir Winston Joseph Dugan
[General description] A head and upper body portrait of Sir Winston, Governor of South Australia from 1934-1939. Sitting upright he faces the camera with elan, wearing ceremonial uniform with brass buttons, epaulettes and sword. He was a highly decorated soldier and later a very popular governor, appointed C.M.G. in 1918, later promoted Knight of the Order of St John (1935) and then G.C.M.G. in 1944. He was raised to the peerage in January 1949. [On back of photograph] 'Major-General Sir Winston Joseph Dugan / Governor of South Australia 1934- / Photograph taken in 1934 / Reproduced in the 'Chronicle' for September 6, 1934'.
Portrait of Catherine Duncan
Black and white photograph of a miniature made in Bath, ca.1836, of Mrs Catherine Duncan (nee Bowie), who was the first wife of Dr Handasyde Duncan.
Portrait of Handasyde Duncan
Black and white photograph of a miniature made in 1835 of Handasyde Duncan, M.D., Glasgow. According to his daughter, Miss A.J. Duncan, 'Dr Duncan's hair was fair and his eyes were blue'.
James Duncan
Head and shoulders portrait of James Duncan. He wears a dark jacket and waistcoat, a high collar and bow tie. He has the beard with long sideburns and no moustache popular at the time. [On back of photograph] 'This is not the James Duncan (of the firm of Duncan and Fraser) submitted to his son in October 1933 / Of Orange Grove, Sturt / No connection with Duncan and Fraser / vide T.M. / Miss Duncan, granddaughter / Northumberland / Tasmania' [duplicate copy at PRG 1631/45/24a].
Sir Walter Gordon Duncan
[General description] Upper body portrait of Sir Walter Gordon Duncan, pastoralist and conservative politician, knighted in 1939.
Francis Stacker Dutton
[General Description] Head and shoulder portrait of Francis Stacker Dutton, the subject facing left. He is wearing a stand up collar and striped tie and has greying side whiskers and a moustache. He served as Premier of South Australia twice for short periods in 1863 and again in 1865. At the time of his death he was serving as agent-general in London for South Australia. He was credited with the discovery of copper at Kapunda in 1843 and was made a Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in 1872.
John Edwards
Opalotype portrait of John Edwards.
Mrs John Edwards
Portrait of Mrs John Edwards. The photograph has been tinted/highlight in places.
Alexander Lang Elder
[General description] Studio portrait of Alexander Lang Elder, seated and leaning against a plinth on which his top hat rests. He came to Adelaide in 1839 on his father's ship the Minerva with a cargo of mixed goods, setting up business as a commission agent. He was very successful in various business ventures, later became a member of Upper House.
Sir Thomas Elder
[General description] Head and upper body portrait of Sir Thomas Elder in seven eighths view. He is wearing the insignia for the 'Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George' (G.C.M.G.) which he recieved in 1887. He was a successful pastoralist and businessman who built up a large fortune which enabled him to provide support for several exploring expeditions and philanthropic causes. In 1874 he gave 20,000 pounds towards the establishment of the Adelaide University and later endowed the School of Music and the Medical School. These donations led to his honours, KCMG in 1878 and GCMG in 1887. He left generous legacies to many public institutions and charities in his will. He was also a Member of the Legislative Council in 1863-69 and 1871-78.
Thomas English
[General description] Upper body portrait of Thomas English in seven eighths view. He was a leading colonial architect, Mayor of Adelaide (1862-3) and Member of Parliament (Legislative Council).
John R. Ewens
[General description] Upper body portrait of Police Sergeant John R. Ewens. He has short hair and mutton chop whiskers. In 1852 he was one of James Chambers' mail riders on the Coorong, later became a member of the South Australian Police Force from 1853. He was associated with the Adelaide- Melbourne telegraph line and with Major Warburton's explorations.
Police Troopers
The two subjects of this tintype portrait have been posed sitting on chairs facing each other, the stripes on their uniform trousers making an interesting effect. They are Police Troopers S. A. Clindening, stationed at Meningie on the left, and W. V. Ewens stationed at Mount Gambier, 1879-1882, on the right.
Rev. Samuel Fairey
[General description] Head and shoulders portrait of the Reverend Samuel Fairey in seven eigths view.
George Henry Farr
[General description] Portrait of George Henry Farr wearing an academic gown, seated and resting his hand on an open book placed on a small table. He was an Anglican minister, Saint Peter's School principal and University of Adelaide Vice- Chancellor [On back of photograph] 'Archdeacon George Henry Farr / Copied from photo in posession of Mrs. N.R.P. Hector of Hyde Park'.
James Farrell
[General description] Oval shaped portrait of Reverend James Farrell showing his head and shoulders in seven eighths view. He is wearing a chin-strap beard popular at the time and a bow tie. At the bottom of the photograph is the following: 'Copied by S.Solomon 1884 Adelaide' [On backof photograph] 'Reverend James Farrell / Dean of Adelaide / 1854 or 1855'.
Lady Edith Fergusson
PORTRAIT: Lady Edith Fergusson.
Sir James Fergusson
This is a full length portrait of Sir James Fergusson, seated at a table reading a book. He sports well trimmed mutton chop whiskers and is attired in day dress which consists of a short jacket and light coloured trousers. A cane and spats complete his outfit. He was the ninth Governor of South Australia from 16 February,1869 - 18th April,1873.
Sir James Fergusson
[General description] This is a head and shoulders portrait of Sir James Fergusson who is wearing his jacket buttoned up and a wing collar. He has dark hair and mutton-chop whiskers. He was Governor of South Australia, from February 1869 until February 1872 when he was appointed Governor of New Zealand. He was an enthusiastic supporter of the Overland Telegraph.
Sir James Fergusson
[General description] Head and shoulders portrait of Sir James Fergusson in seven eighths view. He has trimmed mutton chop whiskers and a neat moustache and wears a high necked military jacket with brass buttons and medals. He served as Governor of South Australia from 1868-1873.