Mayall's Photographic Studio, c. 1856, Photograph, B 11165
Rear Admiral Sir John Hindmarsh was a naval officer and the first Governor of South Australia. He arrived in South Australia on board the "Buffalo" in 1836. Hindmarsh wanted the colony to be settled at Port Lincoln. Colonel Light chose the site of Adelaide, named for Queen Adelaide, King William IV's wife. Hindmarsh was governor for little over a year, an unfortunate episode in an otherwise distinguished career. His position was anomalous from the start.