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An etching of the proposed site of Adelaide
An etching after Colonel William Light's drawing of the proposed site of the town of Adelaide, South Australia.
Temporary accommodation erected near the site chosen for the city of Adelaide
Temporary accommodation erected near the site chosen for the city of Adelaide: reproduction of a sketch by Colonel William Light.
William Thomas Frost and Elizabeth (Annie) Anna Frost
Digital copy of a black and white photograph of William Thomas Frost and his wife Elizabeth (Annie) Anna Frost (nee Leeder) in the house gardens of their farm, 'Park Hill', at Manoora SA, on their 50th Wedding Anniversary. William and Annie were the parents of Ernest Arthur Frost.
William Jenkin
Photograph of William Jenkin, taken by Temple of Light Studio, photographer and James R. Dobson & Co., photographer.
Light Horse camp at Kapunda
This photo appeared in 'The Chronicle', Saturday 28 May 1914, page 31, under the general heading 'Light horsement under training : the camp at Kapunda'. The photo is captioned 'Group of officers at Headquarters'. It is believed the following individuals in the middle row are: Major B.S. Connor (2nd from left); Major W. De Passey (4th from left); Colonel Hancock (5th from left); Lieutenant L.A. Lewis (third from right) and Captain Rev. G.W. Kendrew (on right).
Light Memorial, Rapid Bay
Light Memorial, Rapid Bay. In the 1920's a large rock was found at Rapid Bay inscribed with 'W L 1836'. The original stone is now held by the History Trust, with a replica located on the Rapid Bay foreshore.
Colonel Light's cottage
[General description] Part of Colonel Light's cottage, Thebarton, viewed over a paling fence.
Colonel Light's cottage
[General description] Part of Colonel Light's cottage, Thebarton.
Colonel Light's cottage
[General description] Part of Colonel Light's cottage, Thebarton.
Colonel Light's cottage
Colonel Light's cottage, Thebarton.
Light Statue
Statue of Colonel Light, King William Street, Victoria Square, April 23rd 1938. The statue was moved to Montifiore Hill in North Adelaide in May,1938. See B 7694.
Light Statue
Statue of Colonel Light, King William Street, Victoria Square. The statue was moved to Montefiore Hill in May 1938.
Light Statue
Statue of Colonel Light, King William Street, Victoria Square.
Colonel Light Statue
Unveiling of Colonel Light Statue, King William Street, 27th November 1906.
Colonel Light statue, Montefiore Hill
MONTEFIORE HILL: Panoramic view of the city of Adelaide as seen from Montefiore Hill lookout near the Colonel Light statue.
Col. Light Memorial
Unveiling of Col. Light Memorial, Adelaide.
The 'Eastern Light' in an unidentified port
The wooden barque 'Eastern Light', 1218 tons, in an unidentified port [wooden ship 1245 tons (when sold foreign became a barque of 1218 tons) ON59226, 190.1 x 38.1 x 24.0. Built 1869 New Brunswick. Owners George T Soley of Liverpool. Registered St. John, New Brunswick. Later T Williams and Co. Registered Liverpool. c.1891 to Norwegian owners without change of name].
First memorial to Colonel Light, Adelaide, South Australia
The first memorial to Colonel Light seen here without its spire; a new memorial was erected in 1905.
Unveiling the Colonel Light statue, Victoria Square, Adelaide
Crowds assembled in Victoria Square, Adelaide for the unveiling of the Colonel Light statue on November 27th, 1906.
Colonel Light's house at Thebarton, near Adelaide
The premises of Colonel Light's house at Thebarton, near Adelaide.
The Colonel Light Monument, Adelaide, South Australia
The original neo-Gothic monument built in memory of Colonel William Light, Light Square, Adelaide, South Australia; this structure was demolished in 1905.
Crowds attending a ceremony at the Colonel Light statue, Adelaide
Crowds of spectators attending a ceremony held at the base of a flower decorated Colonel Light statue when it was standing in Victoria Square, Adelaide; the memorial statue to Captain Sturt can be seen far right.
Louis William Saler and family
Half-plate glass negative portrait of Trooper Louis William Saler in World War One military uniform, holding a cane in one hand, with his wife, Elsie Lily Saler (seated), who is wearing a long dress with a jacket and hat with floral decorations, and their daughter Violet, aged approximately 9 years, wearing a knee-length dress with lace cuffs and collar, knee-high socks and ribbons in her hair. They are posed in front of a woodland path background. Written on original paper envelope: 'Mrs Saler. Owen 2761'. Written on glass plate: '11 Cabs, Mrs Saley'.
![Plan of the city of Adelaide, in South Australia [cartographic material] :
with the acre allotments numbered, and a reference to the names of the original purchasers /
surveyed and drawn by Colonel Light](https://slsa-collections.s3.amazonaws.com/26/4d/64b4-0f20-502b-9e5f-b1e7f6e7d999.jpg)
Plan of the city of Adelaide, in South Australia [cartographic material] : with the acre allotments numbered, and a reference to the names of the original purchasers / surveyed and drawn by Colonel Light
Plan of the city of Adelaide reduced from the original plan of the Surveyor General, Wm. Light in 1837. Shows town acre numbers, includes North and South Adelaide. Details include Government House, Barracks, Hospital, Cemetery and Market, trees, river and parklands.
Colonel Light Statue
View of the Colonel Light Statue at Montefiore Hill, looking towards Adelaide City.
Moorooroo Station
A photograph of an etching of Moorooroo Station owned by William Jacob who, at the age of 21, joined Colonel William Light's expedition to survey Adelaide. William bought land on the junction of the North and South Para rivers in 1839. By this time he was joined by his brother John and sister Ann. He continued surveying, leaving John looking for other pursuits and Ann in charge of the homestead. The building on the left dates from around 1842 when William married Mary Bagot. The original etching remains in the possession of the family.
Port Wallaroo from the jetty
Lithographic print of a panoramic view of Port Wallaroo from the Jetty, with the smelting works in the background. A note on the back by O. Pryor reads: 'View of Wallaroo Jetty and Smelting works. Erection of smelters began early in 1861. Ten furnaces completed about September of that year. Fires list in November 1861. Wood fuel used at first, mixed with coal a little later. Architects: G. and E. Hamilton, Adelaide. Contractors: Tiver and Co. Superintendent: Capt. Lysson Jones, formerly of Burra and Kapunda. Stack - 110 feet high, 24 feet square at base, 12 feet square at summit. See the "Observer" for articles on furnaces, jetty & stack (Jan. 25, 1862), opening ceremony and lighting new furnaces (Nov. 16, 1861, Suppl. 4c), new jetty (Nov. 30, 1861, 2b), and arrival of crane and donkey engine for jetty (Dec. 14, 1861, 7g).
William Henry Shephard
William Henry Shephard [1812-1848] about the time of his marriage [duplicate copy at PRG 1631/45/67a]. He was an early colonist of South Australia who died of tuberculosis at age of 36. His Adelaide Tavern had a theatre upstairs which was capable of holding 400 people. The reception for Colonel Light was held there on 6 June, 1838 with 250 invited guests.
William de Passey and family
William de Passey, a member of the Light Horse headquarters staff 1913-1918, photographed with his wife and family in the garden of their home in Kent Street, Adelaide. At this time he held the rank of Major and was the Camp Commandant at Mitcham Camp, South Australia during the 1st World War. Behind: Edwyna ('Queenie') May de Passey (nee Read) and Lieutenant Roy de Passey 3rd Tunnelling Coy. In front: Major William de Passey, his wife Louisa Amelia Augusta (nee Wegener), with the daughter of Roy and Edwyna, Una Erica, (later Summerville).
William Thomas Frost with dray load of wheat, Park Hill, Manoora
Digital copy of a black and white photograph of William Thomas Frost with his team of five draft horses, pulling a dray loaded with wheat bags. Produce from his farm 'Park Hill' at Manoora, SA.