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Sir Samuel Way conducting a foundation stone ceremony

1914, Photograph, PRG 280/1/20/126

Sir Samuel Way, Lieutenant Governor and Chief Justice of South Australia conducting a foundation stone ceremony for the new Prospect Masonic Hall on April 4th, 1914.

Horse jumping event at Prospect

1919, Photograph, PRG 280/1/9/303

A ladies horse jumping event held at Prospect on Australia Day, 1919.

Second hand store on Prospect Road

Messenger Press, 1996, Photograph, B 74000/5

View of the shop front of the 'second and third hand goods' store, with a deli beside it.

Prospect carnival procession

Smith, W. S., 1916, Photograph, PRG 733/78

Twenty five "ladies riding astride" participanting in a procession to the Prospect Oval for a carnival in aid of the Australian Soldiers Repatriation Fund. The Register newspaper of 20 November 1916 reported "Punctually at 2 o'clock a long procession moved away from the North Road, along Lefevre terrace, Brougham place, O'Connell street and the Prospect road to the Prospect Oval. ... Then followed a cavalcade of 25 ladies riding astride and collection on route."

Prospect carnival procession

Smith, W. S., 1916, Photograph, PRG 733/79

Twenty five "ladies riding astride" participanting in a procession to the Prospect Oval for a carnival in aid of the Australian Soldiers Repatriation Fund. They are gathered in front of a tram. The Register newspaper of 20 November 1916 reported "Punctually at 2 o'clock a long procession moved away from the North Road, along Lefevre terrace, Brougham place, O'Connell street and the Prospect road to the Prospect Oval. ... Then followed a cavalcade of 25 ladies riding astride and collection on route."

Prospect carnival procession

Smith, W. S., 1916, Photograph, PRG 733/83

Five "ladies riding astride" participanting in a procession to the Prospect Oval for a carnival in aid of the Australian Soldiers Repatriation Fund. They are gathered in front of a tram. The Register newspaper of 20 November 1916 reported "Punctually at 2 o'clock a long procession moved away from the North Road, along Lefevre terrace, Brougham place, O'Connell street and the Prospect road to the Prospect Oval.... Then followed a cavalcade of 25 ladies riding astride and collecting on route."

Southern Cross Homes, Alpha Rd, Prospect

John S. Chappel Pty Ltd, 1973, Photograph, BRG 346/28/COMBEANDBARTLETT/3/1

External photograph of flats along roadway at Southern Cross Homes, Alpha Rd, Prospect. Designed by architects Combe & Bartlett.

Southern Cross Homes, Alpha Rd, Prospect

John S. Chappel Pty Ltd, 1973, Photograph, BRG 346/28/COMBEANDBARTLETT/3/2

External photograph of flats at Southern Cross Homes, Alpha Rd, Prospect. Designed by architects Combe & Bartlett.

Graham's Castle, Prospect

1865, Photograph, B 1042

Graham's Castle (Prospect House), Prospect. It had a reputation of being a "haunted house". Its builder was J.B. Graham who set up business in Adelaide and did so well he was one of the lucky few who were in a position to invest in the original Burra mine, from which he made a fortune. For controversy see the "Register", February 14, 1922 page 4c, and March 14, 1922, 4e. Further information also appears in March 15, 16, 20 and 26, 1922, pages 8g, 4c, 9d and 9b. See also B 1224.

Wedding guests at St Cuthberts Church, Prospect

1951, Photograph, B 57830

COSTUME: Three women attending the wedding of Gwenda Murdoch to John (Jack) Lewis St Cuthberts Church, Prospect, 4 April 1951. Left to right: Betty Madeline Murdoch nee Slade, May Eichner nee Ramsay and Marion Beth Murdoch nee Poole.

Wedding party at St Cuthberts' Church, Prospect

1951, Photograph, B 57832

COSTUME: Wedding party at marriage of John William (Jack) Lewis and Gwendoline May Murdoch at St Cuthberts' Church Prospect, 4 April 1951. The bridesmaids are Daphne Murdoch (left) and Joy Murdoch the groomsman on the right is David Mayfield.

Stobie pole at Prospect

Moore, Patricia, 2006, Photograph, B 70041

A decorated stobie pole in Braund Road, Prospect, near the Prospect Primary School. In 1924, South Australian James Stobie invented the steel and concrete 'stobie pole' to carry electricity and telephone lines. Stobie poles solved the problems of the State's lack of suitable timber, and the need for a reliable supply of poles for the expansion of electricity into the countryside. In most other Australian states wooden telegraph poles are used.

Stobie pole at Prospect

Moore, Patricia, 2006, Photograph, B 70042

A decorated stobie pole in Braund Road, Prospect, near the Prospect Primary School. In 1924, South Australian James Stobie invented the steel and concrete 'stobie pole' to carry electricity and telephone lines. Stobie poles solved the problems of the State's lack of suitable timber, and the need for a reliable supply of poles for the expansion of electricity into the countryside. In most other Australian states wooden telegraph poles are used.

Poster for the Gospel Tent Mission, Prospect

Brooker, William Charles, c. 1920, Photograph, PRG 1316/2/32

Chickens stand beside a poster promoting the Church of Christ Prospect Gospel Tent Mission, to be presented by W.C. Brooker in June.

A baby show at Prospect, South Australia

1923, Photograph, PRG 280/1/37/340

A group of women photographed holding their babies at a baby show held at Prospect, near Adelaide, South Australia; names not known.

Bowling club committee, Prospect, South Australia

c. 1923, Photograph, PRG 280/1/37/362

The eleven members of the Prospect bowling club committee photographed in a garden; names not known.

Methodists at Prospect, South Australia

c. 1914, Photograph, PRG 280/1/10/446

A group of South Australian Methodists assembled at Prospect Wesleyan School.

Unveiling ceremony for the Prospect Roll of Honour

1918, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/444

Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia attending the unveiling ceremony for the Roll of Honour listing those who served during World War I from the District of Prospect, near Adelaide, South Australia; the Governor stands with his back to an audience as he reads the names.

Foundation stone ceremony for Prospect Masonic Hall

1914, Photograph, PRG 280/1/20/124

Sir Samuel Way, Lieutenant Governor and Chief Justice of South Australia attending a foundation stone ceremony for the new Masonic Hall at Prospect, South Australia held on April 4th, 1914; other Masons wearing regalia stand on the building site where flags fly and women wait in the background.

Foundation stone ceremony at Prospect, South Australia

1914, Photograph, PRG 280/1/14/41

Sir Samuel Way conducting the foundation stone ceremony for the Masonic Hall at Prospect, South Australia; Sir Samuel stands on the centre of a platform with Freemasons wearing regalia standing either side.

Prospect Oval

1923, Photograph, PRG 280/1/34/305

The entrance gates at Prospect Oval, South Australia.

House on Rose Avenue, Prospect

Messenger Press, c. 1998, Photograph, B 73998/6

A small stone fronted cottage at 2 Rose Street, Propect.

Prospect carnival

Smith, W. S., 1916, Photograph, PRG 733/77

Participants on a wagon owned by W.D. McArthur, Carrier of Prospect,in a procession to the Prospect Oval for a carnival in aid of the Australian Soldiers Repatriation Fund.

Plan of the township of Prospect Hill [cartographic material] / compiled by Thomas Evans

c. 1880, Archival map/chart, C 198

Shows subdivision of part of Section 352 in the Hundred of Yatala. Includes street names, lot numbers and measurements. Inset shows location of Prospect Hill in relation to North Adelaide. Drawn by Thomas Evans, Licenced Surveyor, Gresham Chambers for C.W. Priest. Ink on tracing paper with some lots shown in red.