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Shipping at Wallaroo

1914, Photograph, B 55172

WALLAROO: Shipping at Wallaroo.

Wallaroo beach and jetty

c. 1930, Photograph, B 55830

WALLAROO: A view of a beach, thought to be Wallaroo, showing the jetty.

Miners and captains at Wallaroo Mines

c. 1885, Photograph, B 56075

WALLAROO MINES: A group view of miners and captains at Wallaroo mines.

The Cresco factory at Wallaroo

c. 1925, Photograph, B 59645

WALLAROO: The Cresco factory at Wallaroo.

Public school, Wallaroo

Mountford, Charles P., c. 1937, Photograph, PRG 1218/34/712A

Streetfront view of the public school at Wallaroo.

Public school, Wallaroo

Mountford, Charles P., c. 1937, Photograph, PRG 1218/34/712B

Streetfront view of the Public school at Wallaroo.

Smelting chimney, Wallaroo

Mountford, Charles P., 1937, Photograph, PRG 1218/34/715A

View of a chimney at the smelters in Wallaroo, jetty is in the background. Known as 'Hughes Chimney Stack' the chimney was erected in 1861 and named after Sir Walter Watson Hughes, upon whose Moonta pastoral lease copper was discovered. Hughes was also co-founder of the University of Adelaide.

Smelting chimney, Wallaroo

Mountford, Charles P., 1937, Photograph, PRG 1218/34/715B

Close up view of a chimney at the smelters in Wallaroo, known as 'Hughes Chimney Stack' showing the inscription 'W.W.H 1861'. The chimney was erected in 1861 and named after Sir Walter Watson Hughes, upon whose Moonta pastoral lease copper was discovered. Hughes was also co-founder of the University of Adelaide.

Canis Minor ship at Wallaroo

Pritchard, Hal, 1976, Photograph, PRG 1561/4/F41/3

Canis Minor ship docked at the Wallaroo jetty, 23 March 1976. This ship was registered in Monrovia, Liberia.

Triton ship at Wallaroo

Pritchard, Hal, 1976, Photograph, PRG 1561/4/F41/1

Triton ship docked at the Wallaroo jetty, 23 March 1976.

Wallaroo Institute

Giles, Stephen, 2014, Photograph, B 69282/771

Part of a collection of photographs taken over time of various places and events in South Australia by Stephen Giles, this features the Institute building at Wallaroo.

Mine ruins at Wallaroo

Giles, Stephen, 2014, Photograph, B 69282/772

Part of a collection of photographs taken over time of various places and events in South Australia by Stephen Giles, this features an old stone tower which forms part of the mine ruins at Wallaroo.

Wallaroo jetty during wheat season

Letherby, c. 1907, Photograph, D 8781/28

View of the Wallaroo jetty with a number of sailing ships moored alongside, and rail trucks loaded with sacks of wheat in the foreground. Two women are walking towards the camera, watched by a group of men. Postcard produced as part of 'Letherby's "Wallaroo" Series'.

Wallaroo and Moonta Mining and Smelting Company

c. 1900, Photograph, PRG 327/24/37

Half-plate glass negative of two locomotives near a Wallaroo and Moonta Mining and Smelting Company bulding, Wallaroo. The locomotive on the left built by Dübs & Co of Glasgow in 1878 was originally Locomotive No.1 on the Glenelg & South Coast Tramway. The locomotive on the right, saddle tank locomotive No.12, was built by Hudswell, Clarke and Company Limited of Leeds, England.

Welcome home gathering, Wallaroo

Chandler & Co, c. 1918, Photograph, PRG 1700/27

A Welcome Home gathering at Stirling Street, Wallaroo, for a serviceman. A group of people including men, women, and children, and standing in front of a stone house.

Wallaroo panorama

c. 2010, Photograph, B 78537

View of Wallaroo and the mine, consisting of 6 photographs put together to create a panorama of the town.

Wallaroo Jetty

c. 1923, Photograph, B 1186

Wallaroo Jetty, showing bags of wheat ready to be loaded onto waiting vessels. Published in the "Observer", January 20, 1923.

Wallaroo Soldiers Memorial Arch

1924, Photograph, B 2309

Wallaroo Soldiers Memorial Arch.

Wallaroo Jetty

1923, Photograph, B 1185

Wallaroo Jetty, showing bags of wheat ready to be loaded onto waiting vessels. Published in the "Observer", January 20, 1923.

Wallaroo Boat Harbour

c. 1927, Photograph, B 4424

[General description] This atmospheric view shows several small one masted boats moored on limpid water. The wharf and warehouses form a backdrop, outlined against the sky. [On front of photograph] 'Wallaroo Boat Harbour from old jetty'.

Wallaroo Smelting Works

c. 1910, Photograph, B 4460

[General description] This view was taken looking back to the shore from the jetty. The smelting works is an extensive complex of buildings with numerous chimneys. The smelters began operation in 1861 and were closed in 1923. The largest chimney stack on the extreme right is Hughes' Stack which still stands today (2012). [On front of photograph] 'Wallaroo Smelting Works from old jetty / 1910-1919'.

Wallaroo Smelting Works

c. 1910, Photograph, B 4461

[General description] This view was taken looking back to the shore, probably from the jetty, to take in part of the smelting works. Various buildings and structures are scattered amongst the smoking chimney stacks. In the centre the distant Presbyterian Church is partially obscured by smoke. The smelters began operation in 1861 and were closed in 1923. [On front of photograph] 'Section Wallaroo Smelting Works / 1910-1919'.

Skyways, 1938, Photograph, B 7521

Aerial view of Wallaroo showing two wharves for shipping.

Wallaroo Jetty

c. 1870, Photograph, B 7904

Wallaroo Jetty with a ship moored awaiting its cargo. Rail cars can be seen filled with barrels and bales ready for loading.

Wallaroo Jetty

1878, Photograph, B 7905

Old Wallaroo Jetty showing six ships reading for loading. Carts on rails are running along the jetty towards the four of the moored ships.

Roman Catholic Church

c. 1932, Photograph, B 8147

[General description] View of the Roman Catholic Church, Wallaroo, silhouetted against the sky. This church was consecrated on the 15th December, 1867 by the Very Reverend J. Smth, V.G. who afterwards preached a sermon. (See South Australian Register, Saturday 14 December 1867, page 1).

Public School, Wallaroo

c. 1932, Photograph, B 8149

[General description] The Public School, Wallaroo, built in 1877, is a long building with front facing gabled ends, featuring triple arched windows. The roof features decorative ventilators. Children were schooled in various private schools before this time.

Wallaroo

c. 1932, Photograph, B 8151/1

[General description] Panoramic view of Wallaroo showing limestone town buildings including a church with the smelting works and bay in the distance.

Fire Brigade Station, Wallaroo

c. 1932, Photograph, B 8152

[General description] This fire station was established by the South Australian Fire Brigade on 20 December 1897. The building is in the Federation style featuring red bricks and decorative carved wood verandah supports. A white picket fence runs along the front of the station. [On back of photograph] 'Wallaroo / Fire Brigade Station / 1932 / Reproduced in the Chronicle for August 25, 1932'.

Main Street, Wallaroo

1933, Photograph, B 8739

Main Street, Wallaroo is a port town and part of South Australia's Copper Triangle. This photograph depicts a prosperous country town with the main street full of parked cars and people gathering to chat in front of the various shops and businesses. The road leads to the sea which can be seen in the distance.

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