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Mowbray W. Morris

Adelaide Photographic Co., c. 1865, Photograph, B 8765

[General description] Full length portrait of a dapper Mowbray W. Morris wearing a military style uniform. He was a journalist, contributing to the Register's 'Geoffrey Crabthorne' column in the 1870s. He penned a popular poem 'A Voice from the Bush' which was published anonymously in the column in 1871. Later he became a London magazine editor.

Sarah Moule

c. 1899, Photograph, B 9879

[General description] Upper body portrait of Miss Sarah Moule wearing a dark pintuck fronted dress with a high starched collar and brooch. Born in England and brought up in the U.S.A. she spent approximately twenty years working for the State Children's Department, being highly regarded as having 'great ability and administrative powers'. She worked with Miss Kate Cox for some time. [On back of photograph] 'Miss Sarah Moule / Appointed Inspectress of Licensed Foster Mothers and lying-in homes on January 1, 1899'.

Arthur Leopold Albert Muller

c. 1930, Photograph, B 9503

[General description] Head and shoulders portrait of Arthur Leopold Albert Muller in three quarter view. [On back of photograph] 'Arthur Leopold Albert Muller / Manager of S.A. Company / 1930-1936'.

A. M. Mundy

c. 1928, Photograph, B 4630

[General description] Portrait in an oval frame of A. M. Mundy, Vice President first board of Trustees.

Albert and Laura Munn

c. 1896, Photograph, B 40249

Opalotype portrait of Albert and Laura Munn, with their daughter Ivy Munn.

Alexander Borthwick Murray

Hammer & Co., c. 1885, Photograph, B 11289

[General description] Head and shoulders portrait in three quarter view of Alexander Borthwick Murray. He emigrated from Scotland, arriving at Holdfast Bay in the 'Lady Lillford' in 1839. Being an experienced sheepman he eventually became a prominent pastoralist, mainly breeding fine Merino sheep. He was a long-term parliamentarian serving in the Houses of Assembly and Legislative Council from 1862 through to 1888 when he retired to his home 'Murray Park' at Magill.

Rebecca Murray and David Murray

Tear, Adolphus, c. 1905, Photograph, B 11272

[General description] Portrait of Rebecca Maria Murray, nee Godfrey, and her husband David Murray. Mr Murray is standing and resting his hand on the back of his seated wife's chair. With his brother William he started a retail drapery store in King William Street, which became the wholesale drapery D & W Murray, later the prominent Adelaide firm of Goode, Durrant & Murray. He was an MP in both houses and an avid art collector.

David Murray M.L.C.

Adcock, Thomas, c. 1883, Photograph, B 50610

Opalotype portrait of David Murray M.L.C., with details emphasised with black and white overpainting.

George John Robert Murray

Hammer & Co., c. 1920, Photograph, B 4973

[General description] Head and shoulders portrait of Sir George Robert Murray, wearing a wing collar and tie and a dark jacket. He was Chief Justice and Lieutenant-Governor of South Australia after 1917 when he was appointed K.C.M.G. [On back of photograph] 'G. R. Murray / South Australia'.

Sir Anthony Musgrave

Duryea, T., c. 1875, Photograph, B 5979

[General description] Head and shoulders portrait of Sir Anthony Musgrave in three quarter view. He wears a double breasted jacket and a striped cravat and sports long side whiskers with trimmed moustache. In March 1873 he became Governor of South Australia, his term lasting until January 1877. He was made KCMG in 1875.

Sir Anthony Musgrave

c. 1880, Photograph, B 8252

[General description] Head and shoulders portrait of Sir Anthony Musgrave, Governor of South Australia, 1873 to 1877. He wears mutton chop whiskers and a striped cravat.

Jeanie Lucinda Musgrave

c. 1865, Photograph, B 8769

[General description] Full length portrait of Lady Jeanie Lucinda Musgrave (nee Field), American born second wife of Sir Anthony Musgrave, Governor of South Australia 1873-77. [On back of photograph] 'To Lady Ayers with the kind regards of Jeanie Lucinda Musgrave' (Another hand) 'Presented by Miss L.L. Ayers'.

Henry Darnley Naylor

State Library of South Australia, c. 1925, Photograph, B 3986

[General description] Head and shoulders portrait of Professor Naylor in profile. His face is lit in contrast to the dark background. He was a classical scholar, proficient in five languages and an outstanding teacher who had a powerful influence on his students. He was the founder and enthusiastic South Australian advocate of the League of Nations Union, working hard to improve international relations before the outbreak of World War 11. [On back of photograph] 'Professor H. Darnley Naylor (Original in the posession of the General Secretary' (Another hand) 'Public Library, S.A.'

Simpson Newland

c. 1895, Photograph, B 3689

[General description] Head and shoulders portrait of Simpson Newland, seen in three quarter view, showing an elderly man with grey hair, beard and moustache. He was born in Staffordshire, England and migrated with his family to Encounter Bay in 1839. He was a pastoralist, conservationist, author and politician who from 1881-87 sat in the House of Assembly as a member for Encounter Bay. He was treasurer in the Downer ministry from June 1885 to June 1886.

Watts Newland

Smith, W. S., 1903, Photograph, B 11955

[General description] Group portrait of (left to right) of octogenarian pioneers Messrs. Watts Newland, James Kelly and Henry Field taken at the residence of Mr. Henry Kelly at Burlington Street, Walkerville. The article in the Observer has brief biographical details of the men. [On back of photograph] 'Watts Newland with James Kelly and Henry Field / 1903 / See Adelaide Observer of September 26, 1903 p.23'

John Newman

Duryea, Townsend, c. 1870, Photograph, B 5848

[General description] Portrait of John Newman of the Port Adelaide shipping agency John Newman & Sons, seated and leaning one elbow on a gilded table. He wears a three piece suit and rests his top hat on his knee.

John Newman

Australian Photographic Co., c. 1870, Photograph, B 8763

[General description] Full front head and shoulders portrait ofJohn Newman of the Port Adelaide shipping agency John Newman & Sons. He wears a chin strap beard.

George Nott

Taylor, James, c. 1865, Photograph, B 5958

[General description] This is a head and shoulders portrait of Doctor George Nott. His curly hair has been smoothed down and he wears a trimmed beard. Originally a physician and surgeon Doctor Nott became interested in writing. He went on to become the first editor of the Bunyip newspaper and a popular prominent citizen belonging to many local organizations including Gawler Institute and the Humbug Society. He was Mayor of Gawler in 1865. He wrote 'The rise and Progress of Gawler', Gawlers first published history. [On back of photograph] 'Dr George Nott of Gawler / See Loyau's 'Gawler Handbook" p. 174'.

James O'Connell

c. 1890, Photograph, B 11253

[General description] Head and shoulders portrait of James O'Connell in three quarter view. He migrated to South Australia in 1878 and was a Medical practitioner in Adelaide, Member of the Adelaide Hospital Board and the Council of the State Children's Department. A compassionate and energetic man he was involved in the Catholic Church's institutions which cared for orphans, the sick and unfortunate. He was drowned in a boating accident at Goolwa.

Daniel O'Leary

Adcock, Thomas, c. 1895, Photograph, B 5561

[General description] This is a head and shoulders portrait of Daniel O'Leary who appears to be near 80 years of age. He has a neatly trimmed full beard and is wearing a single breasted jacket. According to a researcher, this may be the Daniel O'Leary who arrived on board the 'Lysander' in 1839 and who was born in Cork Ireland in 1815 and died in Clare, South Australia in 1905.

James Vincent O'Loghlin

Hammer & Co., c. 1920, Photograph, B 4997

[General description] Head and shoulders portrait of the Labor Senator. The background is very dark so only his face and shirt collar are lit. [On back of photograph] 'Senator James Vincent O'Loghlin'.

Garrett O'Moore

Duryea, Townsend, c. 1876, Photograph, B 5078

[General description] This studio portrait shows a bearded Garrett O'Moore, seated. He is wearing a dress uniform complete with sabre, striped trousers and a large pair of spurs. [On back of photograph] 'Garrett O'Moore / c. 1876'.

John O'Reily

Gazard, John, c. 1900, Photograph, B 3912

[General description] This is a full length portrait of John Reily, Archbishop of Adelaide. He has a beard and wears steel rimmed glasses. He is wearing a lace surplice over his cassock with a bishop's cape and pectoral cross. He is holding a book (probably a bible). [On back of photograph] 'Most Rev. John O'Reily, D.D. Born in Kilkenny (Ireland) 1846. Ordained priest in 1869. Consecrated Bishop of Port Augusta 1888. Appointed Archbishop of Adelaide, January 5th, 1895. Died July 6th 1915.'

Mr T.K. Pater

Dalwood, Thomas Caleb, 1892, Artwork, B 505

Portrait of Mr T.K. Pater, Police Magistrate of Adelaide.

William Paxton

Schultze, Eduard, c. 1870, Photograph, B 8768

[General description] Full length portrait of William Paxton, standing next to an ornate table and chair. He was a South Australian colonist who arrived in 1840 aboard the Lalla Rookh, and was a pharmacist for a period, later a miller. Ultimately he became one of the investors in the Burra copper mines and returned to England in July 1855, a wealthy man.

Caleb Peacock

Temple of Light Studio, c. 1878, Photograph, B 8767

[General description] Full length portrait of Caleb Peacock, seated, wearing his robes during his term as a very popular Mayor of Adelaide from 1875-77. He was elected to the South Australian House of Assembly seat of North Adelaide in 1878. He spent much of his later years managing the family tannery and wool scouring business at Bowden.

Archibald Henry Peake

c. 1910, Photograph, B 3694

[General description] Head and shoulders portrait of Archibald Henry Peake, seen in three quarter view, showing a robust middle aged man, greying at the temples and wearing a thick moustache. He is wearing a flower in his buttonhole. He was Liberal Premier of South Australia between June 1909 and April 1920. Remembered as one of South Australia's most able Premiers, his greatest achievement was the locking of the Murray River in co-operation with New South Wales, Victorian and the Federal Government. He also heavily influenced the division of the state's politics into a two Party system.

Robert Archibald Peake

Moores Studio, c. 1936, Photograph, B 7019

[General description] Upper body portrait of Robert Archibald Peake, public servant, in seven eighths view. [On back of photograph] 'Robert Archibald Peake / Parents: Archibald Henry Peake / Annnie Peake nee Thomas / Schools: Naracoorte Public / Mount Barker Public/Hahndorf College / A.S. & B.T. Academy, Flinders Lane (Wm. Hogg, Principal) / Other night studies: Commerce Class, University of Adelaide (Mr. R.N. Finlayson, Lecturer) / Cabinet Making, School of Mines (Mr. Lykke, Instructor) / Fruit Culture (Mr G. Quinn, Horticultural Expert) / Entered Government Service on July 1st, 1907 / Appointed Acting Public Trustee 29-11-1934 / Public Trustee 8-8-1935'.

Dr Robert Peel

Johnstone, O'Shannessy & Co., c. 1875, Photograph, B 3392

[General description] This studio portrait depicts Dr Robert Peel, prominent Adelaide physician, who is seated and resting one arm upon a gilt table.

W.T. Penrose

Hammer & Co., c. 1880, Photograph, B 3782

[General description] In this head and shoulders portrait the Reverend W.T. Penrose looks slightly past the photographer. He is wearing glasses and a spade beard and moustache. Born in 1850 in West Cornwall, he arrived in South Australia in 1886. He was President of the Bible Christian Conference and Pastor of the Snowtown circuit, Crystal Brook and Port Adelaide. [On back of photograph] 'Rev. W.T. Penrose / (Pastor), B.C. Minister / South Australia'.

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