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Torrens carnival

Kaines, Jack A. P., 1918, Photograph, PRG 1638/1/41

View of the crowd, watching the swimming, at the carnival on the banks of the Torrens in aid of Trench Comfort's Fund.

Torrens Lake

Walker, Ken, c. 1970, Photograph, B 77172

View of the Torrens Lake, looking west, from Elder Park.

'River'

Brooker, William Charles, c. 1910, Photograph, PRG 1316/12/255

Photograph of what is presumed to be the River Torrens showing the surrounding vegetation along the banks. There are black swans on the river and buildings visible between the trees on the side of the river. Copy made from negative from lantern slide.

'River'

Brooker, William Charles, c. 1910, Photograph, PRG 1316/12/236

Photograph of what is presumed to be the River Torrens showing the surrounding vegetation along the banks. There is a road and there are buildings visible between the trees on the right side of the river. Copy made from negative from lantern slide.

River

Brooker, William Charles, c. 1910, Photograph, PRG 1316/12/286

Photograph of what is presumed to be the River Torrens showing the surrounding vegetation along the banks. There are buildings visible between the trees on the right side of the river.

Der Kamerad : Wochenschrift der Kriegsgefangenen auf Torrens Island, S. Australien

1915, Manuscript, D 7738(L)

A weekly, handwritten and illustrated newspaper issued by Germans interned on Torrens Island during World War I. It was edited by Walter Emde. Torrens Island is located at the mouth of Adelaide's Port River, in South Australia. Over 350 'enemy aliens' were interned at the Torrens Island Concentration Camp which opened on 9 October 1914 and closed on 17 August 1915. Internees were mainly of German or Austro-Hungarian background, including some who were naturalised British citizens. In South Australia, a relatively high percentage of migrants were of German background, and so the 'enemy alien' concept had a significant effect. Not all were held as internees in camps; some were required to report to local police on a regular basis. Consists of three items: No.1 (12 June 1915), No.2 (19 June 1915) and No.3 (26 June 1915).

River Torrens gardens

Krischock, Harry, 1937, Photograph, B 9909

Gardens, south side of Torrens, between City Bridge and the University Suspension Bridge. July 1937. Rock lined alcoves contain benches which overlook the river. Newly planted trees dot the grassy banks. St Peters Cathedral can be seen in the background.

Torrens outlet

Gilbert, Mark, 2007, Photograph, B 70338

View looking east to the Seaview Road bridge over the River Torrens outlet from the beach at Henley Beach South.

River Torrens footpath

c. 1938, Photograph, PRG 287/1/5/26

Ornamental gardens, stone work, steps and lamp posts on the banks of the River Torrens near the University of Adelaide. St Peter's Cathedral spires can be seen in the distance. The caption reads, 'Torrens Lake' (sic).

Rowing on River Torrens - Adelaide

c. 1936, Photograph, PRG 287/1/12/12

People rowing a small boat near a steep, tree-lined bank on the River Torrens, Adelaide. Caption reads, 'Torrens Lake [sic]'. Exact location not identified.

River Torrens, Adelaide

Phillips, Keith P., c. 1959, Photograph, PRG 1712/3/14

"Autumn on the Torrens and the Adelaide City Bridge". Two 'Popeye' tourist boats and a Police row boat are tied up on the opposite bank.

River outlet, Henley Beach

1962, Photograph, B 15346

River Torrens Outlet from the bridge on Seaview Road at South Henley August 1,1962

Torrens Railway Bridge

Glover, H., 1856, Photograph, B 11901

Sketch of Port Railway Bridge over River Torrens. Notes on the back of the photograph say " Railway Bridge over Torrens 1856 with companion old drawings the portrayal of the bridge appears to be remarkably accurate. Rolling stock appears also to be fairly accurate, but loco is not quite in proportion. Loco is either Nos. 1,2, or 3. Adelaide bound train crossing the Torrens Bridge. 1856. Note engine crew equipped with oil-skins and sou'-westers. The first and last carriages are third class and are open at the sides (originally these carriages were not roofed). The other carriages are first and second class.The remainder of the train is made up of goods wagons. The bridge was constructed of Western Australian timber, supported on stone abutments. From a sketch by H Glover."

Torrens Gorge Weir

Sweet, Samuel White, c. 1872, Photograph, B 9195

[General description] Torrens Gorge Weir, was built from stone in 1857. It spans the river at a narrow point in the Gorge.

River Torrens at Paradise

c. 1920, Photograph, PRG 287/1/1/5

A view of the River Torrens at Paradise showing two people standing on a suspension footbridge. The river is meandering around a rocky shoal.

'Ford' on River Torrens at Paradise

c. 1939, Photograph, PRG 287/1/7/75

A river crossing, or ford, on the River Torrens at Paradise in the north eastern suburbs of Adelaide. The water level is high, and rushes and other vegetation are visible along the edges. stobie (electrical) poles can be seen in the background. See also PRG 287/1/8/1.

River Torrens - looking upstream at Paradise

c. 1939, Photograph, PRG 287/1/8/16

The River Torrens looking upstream at Paradise. A suspension footbridge straddles the river. A group of children is playing in the shallows.

'Gorge Picnic Ground - Jan. 1. 1959 - Road Bridge of [River] Torrens'

1959, Photograph, PRG 287/1/20/130

Road Bridge over the River Torrens at the Gorge Picnic Ground on New Years Day 1959. People are crossing the river bed beyond the bridge. The water level is visible in foreground.

River Torrens south bank

State Library of South Australia, 1934, Photograph, B 6618

Boat-Houses etc. on the south bank of the Torrens, east of the City Bridge : March 21, 1934. The Torrens Rowing Club Boat House is about 40 yards east of the City Bridge. It was erected in 1932-33. Compare with B 6221.

The Torrens, South bank

Gazard, John, c. 1900, Photograph, B 8810

[General description] Coxed four rowing on Torrens Lake. The clubhouse, boatshed and onlookers can be seen on the river bank. [On back of photograph] 'Looking south from the northern bank, from a point east of the Morphett Street Bridge / Presented by the family of the late Mr. J. Gazard'.

Torrens Lake, from the South

Stump & Co., c. 1890, Photograph, B 12576

Torrens Lake, from the South side. The club rooms of the Norwood Boating Club can be seen on the opposite bank of the River Torrens. The club was formed for the encouragement and practice of amateur rowing among persons of all classes. Following a time of low enthusiasm and floods, membership numbers fell but by 1892 it was one of the strongest clubs on the lake. The club combined with the Commercial Rowing Club and became known as the Mercantile Rowing club

Torrens Lake

c. 1904, Photograph, B 16393/47

Boating on Torrens Lake [also at B 77156/129]. Soon after the River Torrens was dammed by a wooden weir the first rowing club was formed in 1867. Recreational rowing in small boats also became a regular pastime. This photograph is of the scene looking east towards the Adelaide Hills.