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Sir William Sowden giving a speech on Wattle Day

c. 1918, Photograph, PRG 280/1/40/275

Sir William Sowden giving a speech at a Wattle Day function in Adelaide.

Wattle Day flower sellers in Adelaide

c. 1918, Photograph, PRG 280/1/40/276

Three women raising funds during World War I by selling sprigs of wattle on Wattle Day in Adelaide; names not known.

A tower building at Gepps Cross abattoirs

c. 1914, Photograph, PRG 280/1/40/277

A tall tower building at Gepps Cross abattoirs in South Australia.

Construction work at Gepps Cross abattoirs

c. 1914, Photograph, PRG 280/1/40/278

Building construction in progress at Gepps Cross abattoirs.

Part of Gepps Cross abattoirs, South Australia

c. 1914, Photograph, PRG 280/1/40/279

Distant view of some of the buildings at Gepps Cross abattoirs in South Australia.

Sydney University women's hockey team

1912, Photograph, PRG 280/1/40/281

Members of the Sydney University women's hockey team, playing in the intervarsity tournament held in Adelaide. Back row L-R: H.M Braye, M. Erhard, V.T. Perry, M.F. Windeyer, M.A. Sherwin, M.E. Armstrong, D. Glsagow, K.M.I. English. Front row L-R: R. Lewers, M. Barrington, A.L. Edwards. The partial photograph on the left shows some of the women playing on the Melbourne University team, who won the tournament.

Melbourne University's women's hockey team, Adelaide

1912, Photograph, PRG 280/1/40/282

Members of the Melbourne University's women's hockey team in Adelaide, which won the tournament against Sydney and Adelaide Universities; names not known.

University of Adelaide women hockey players

1912, Photograph, PRG 280/1/40/283

Members of the University of Adelaide women's hockey team, which played in a tournament with teams from Sydney and Melbourne University. Back row L-R: W.M. Fairweather, M.M. Kimber, R.M. Miller, E.D. Proud. E.G. Richards, unknown, unknown, E.R. Gault. Front row L-R: H.B.M. Walter (vice capt.), E.B. Crump (capt.), M.F. Proud.

Children in a physical education display

c. 1923, Photograph, PRG 280/1/40/284

Distant view of children demonstrating physical education exercises in a recreation area near Adelaide.

A champion greyhound

c. 1923, Photograph, PRG 280/1/40/285

A champion greyhound described as the 'winner of the Birkalla stakes' in South Australia.

Men at the greyhound racing

c. 1923, Photograph, PRG 280/1/40/286

A crowd of men attending greyhound racing held near Adelaide in South Australia.

A champion greyhound

c. 1923, Photograph, PRG 280/1/40/288

A champion greyhound described as being the winner of the Metropolitan Stakes in South Australia.

Aboriginal Mother and child

c. 1920, Photograph, PRG 280/1/40/289

A young Aboriginal woman carrying her child on her back in South Australia; name not known.

Horseman chasing a steer

1923, Photograph, PRG 280/1/40/290

A horseman chasing and rounding up a steer during an event held at Jubilee Oval, Adelaide, possibly at an agricultural exhibition.

Premises of W. D. & H. O. Wills in Adelaide

1923, Photograph, PRG 280/1/40/291

The premises of W. D. & H. O. Wills, tobacco merchants at 83-91 Waymouth Street, Adelaide located between W. Laycock's Marble Works and the S.A. Farmers' Co-operative Union Ltd. showrooms.

Stock-yards at Gepps Cross abattoirs

c. 1920, Photograph, PRG 280/1/40/292

An aerial view of the stock-yards at Gepps Cross abattoirs near Adelaide, South Australia.

Five women waiting to play bowls

1923, Photograph, PRG 280/1/40/293

Five women waiting to play bowls on a green in Adelaide; names not known.

A boat decorated for a regatta

1923, Photograph, PRG 280/1/40/295

A rowing boat decorated with fabric, flags, flowers, Chinese lanterns, and with passengers holding parasols over the side, floating on the river during a Henley on Torrens regatta held in Adelaide.

New premises for the Gepps Cross Abattoirs

1923, Photograph, PRG 280/1/40/296

The new premises for the Gepps Cross Metropolitan Abattoirs - see same image under ref B 38002/23.

A woman playing bowls in Adelaide

1923, Photograph, PRG 280/1/40/297

A woman playing bowls in Adelaide; name not known.

Followers watching golf

1923, Photograph, PRG 280/1/40/298

Distant view of followers watching a game of golf at links near Woodville, South Australia.

Dedication of a military cemetery area

1923, Photograph, PRG 280/1/40/299

A crowd of spectators attending the dedication ceremony held at West Terrace cemetery, Adelaide for the memorials to World War I servicemen.

Spectators watching golf

1923, Photograph, PRG 280/1/40/300

A small crowd of spectators watching a golf match at Seaton links, South Australia.

Dedication of A.I.F. memorials

1923, Photograph, PRG 280/1/40/301

The dedication ceremony for soldiers of the Australian Imperial Force who lost their lives during World War I held at West Terrace cemetery, Adelaide; a large crowd watch the central dais where army officers and civilians stand by two lines of memorial tablets set into the ground.