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Mr Kruger and the British Lion

Chinner, J. H., 1900, Artwork, B 68156

Pen and ink drawing depicting a caricature of a man chased by a lion wielding a British flag. The artwork is overlayed with watercolour, which is also applied as a wash in areas. Inscribed by the artist, 'Mr. Kruger and the British Lion. To Kenneth, Pt Victor 27.9.00'. Signed in initials diagram of JHC, bottom left corner.

Messenger Press: Views of Adelaide, its commercial and public buildings

Messenger Press, c. 1974, Photograph, B 71876/1-168

A collection of photographs and colour photocopies of commercial premises, buildings and streets in and around the City of Adelaide (in two volumes), including artists' impressions and designs for redevelopment. Includes some designs for the Remm Group Myer Centre development, with artist's impressions of the interior. The album comprises photographs collected by Messenger Press, many of which have been published in the various suburban editions of the paper. To view apartment buildings and domestic architecture in Adelaide see album B 71883. A brochure.

Dust Storm

Oats, Sydney, 1968, Photograph, B 71910

Dust storm approaching Elizabeth Downs.

Dust storm

Oats, Sydney, 1968, Photograph, B 71911

Dust storm approaching Elizabeth Downs in February 1968.

Dust storm

Oats, Sydney, 1968, Photograph, B 71912

Dust storm approaching Elizabeth Downs in February 1968.

Dust storm

Oats, Sydney, 1968, Photograph, B 71913

Dust storm approaching Elizabeth Downs in February 1968.

Dust storm

Oats, Sydney, 1968, Photograph, B 71914

Dust storm approaching Elizabeth Downs in February 1968.

Nellie Stewart

Talma Studio, c. 1906, Photograph, B 72420/1-4

Nellie Stewart portraits. On the back of the postcards is correspondence of Miss Violet Williams. It is possible the other correspondent is actress is Nellie Stewart.

Portrait photographs taken of Harold Cazneaux

c. 1904, Photograph, B 72259/1-6

Portrait photographs taken of famous photographer Harold Cazneaux at various stages of his adult life. See 'contents' for details of items.

Sidney Kidman

S. Kidman and Co Ltd, 1919, Photograph, BRG 57/5

Portrait of Sidney Kidman, bearing the inscription 'Sincerely yours Sidney Kidman 1919'. Photo by Falk, 184-186 Pitt Street, Sydney.

Paddle steamer Adelaide in Echuca area

c. 1890, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/12

The 'Adelaide' iron paddle steamer, Echuca area.

Adelaide being converted from round to square paddle boxes

c. 1895, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/17

The 'Adelaide' being converted from round to square paddle boxes.

Adelaide above Echuca Bridge

1937, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/23

The 'Adelaide' paddle steamer above Echuca Bridge, 1937, being refitted.

Paddle steamer 'Adelaide'

1960, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/25

The 'Adelaide' paddle steamer on her way from Paringa back to Echuca, with decorative bunting.

Paddle steamer 'Adelaide' at Moama

1953, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/26

The 'Adelaide' at Moama, 1953.

Agnes

c. 1885, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/39

The 'Agnes'.

Alert

c. 1909, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/51

The 'Alert' towing.

Alert at Echuca

c. 1907, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/53

The 'Alert' towing a loaded barge past Echuca wharf.

Alert at Echuca Wharf

c. 1900, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/56

The 'Alert' at Echuca wharf (P.S. Clyde nearest to wharf).

Australien tied up for the season

c. 1920, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/140

The 'Australien' tied up for the season.

Australien

c. 1910, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/143

The 'Australien' towing two barges.

Australien on the Upper River Murray

c. 1900, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/154

The 'Australien' on the banks of the upper River Murray, with children and passengers.

P.S. Australien

c. 1937, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/156

The 'Australien' returning from Yarrawonga, 1937, carrying car as cargo with family group on upper deck. According to a researcher, the people are Captain King and family with their Hudson car. Daughter Thelma is reported to have grown up onboard the 'Australien' but never learnt to swim. The 'Australien's last major work was building the weirs on the Murray in the 1930s. She held the record - 10 days - for the fastest run up and back on the Darling river. She sank near the weir on Lake Mulwala, Yarrawonga in around 1962.