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Milbrook Hotel
Milbrook Hotel - demolished and covered by the Millbrook Reservoir. In 1908 the proprietors were JF Fitzgerald and Albert William Seppelt. The reservoir was built from 1914 to 1918 during World War I to control water flows in the Upper River Torrens and to provide gravity fed water to Adelaide's eastern suburbs. Before its inundation the town of Millbrook was a thriving community situated on a creek of the same name. The majority of the inhabitants were gardeners, poultry farmers, woodcarvers. Gold, copper and lead were to be found in the area.
Brougham Place, North Adelaide
[General description] North west corner of Brougham Place and O'Connell Street, March 22nd 1958. Later the site of the Hotel Australia and subsequent redevelopment as luxury town houses. The residence was built by Dr. Jay, who subsequently sold it to Dr. John Corbin (1878-1930), who extended the house during this time. Dr. Corbin, a doctor who trained at St. Bartholomew's Hospital in London, married Margaret Watt Ogilvie of Toorak, Victoria, in 1908 and had three children whilst living in North Adelaide. He served as a surgeon in World War I, as an officer in the Australian Army Medical Corps. He sailed from Melbourne ion 5 December 1914 aboard the HMAT 'Kyarra' and returned to work at the Military Hospital at Keswick. An article in the Observer from 15 June 1929 details the debut of Miss Betty Corbin held at the house, with information about the house and the guests. For a view of building erected on the site in 1960 see B 14427.
Crew of HMS Psyche
Members of the crew of HMS Psyche, from a postcard sent by 'Will' to Miss Hetty Parker of Peterhead: "Dear Hetty, This is a Photo of all the laymen of the ship, it might come in [useful] for the Album if nothing else, Will."
The 'Nivelle' under tow after launching, 20 April 1898
The four masted steel barque 'Nivelle', 2430 tons, under tow after launching. She was built for Archibald Russell a coal merchant and John Hardie, shipowner. Six weeks later her sister ship 'Hougomont' was launched from the same yard. Both vessels were named after battles in the Napoleonic war. (information supplied by a researcher) [steel 4 mast barque, 2430 tons, ON106074, 292.4 x 43.2 x 24.2. Built 1897 Scott and Co. Greenock. Owners: J Hardie and Co., registered Glasgow. Wrecked on Point Grande near Antofagasta in Chile on June 30, 1906, after a 45 day passage from Newcastle, NSW].
Mrs Alexandrina Seager
Portrait of 'Mrs Alexandrina Seager of Adelaide, founder of the Cheer-up Society Inc, October 1914 - 1919 World War I' [from back of photograph]. Mrs Seager is wearing the white dress and veil which constituted the uniform for the CUH volunteers, and has signed the front of the card 'with love A. Seager' in the bottom right hand corner.
Said Halim Pasa, the grand vizier of Turkey
Studio view of Said Halim Pasa the grand vizier (chief minister) of Turkey as a young man.
On board the battle cruiser H.M.S. New Zealand
World War I naval engagements displayed on board the battle cruiser H.M.S. New Zealand; they include: Heligoland, August 1914; Dogger Bank, January 1915; Jutland, May 1916.
Port Adelaide Australian Rules Football player, Harold Oliver
A Port Adelaide Australian Rules Football player standing with his arms folded. A researcher has suggested that this is Harold Oliver (full name, William Harold Oliver), born on 12 August 1891 to James Oliver and Sarah (nee Mill) at Waukaringa, SA. Harold Oliver grew up in the South Australian Riverland, and after moving to Adelaide, played in the Western Suburban Association before making his league debut with the Port Adelaide Magpies in 1910. Oliver was renowned for his high marking, as well as his speed, exceptional ball handling skills and versatility. During World War I, Oliver returned to Berri to maintain his farm, before returning to league football in 1919, serving as club captain during the 1921 season and leading the club to victory in the SAFL premiership. Oliver played a total of 117 games with Port Adelaide from 1910 to 1922, kicking 89 goals. He retired in 1922 to his farm in Berri. Oliver married Myrtle Blanche Downer in 1913, and had three children: Beryl Ivy Oliver (b.1914), James Harold Oliver (b.1917), and Joyce Mary Oliver (b.1923). Oliver died in Adelaide on 15 November 1958. [Information from Australian Football website, Players page for Harold Oliver].
Lieutenant John McIntosh arriving in Longreach
Lieutenant John McIntosh standing amidst a crown of admirers after landing in Longreach, 13 August 1920, 11 days after arriving in Darwin, completing the 208 day flight from England to Australia in which he participated with Lieutenant Raymond Parer. Their aircraft, a single-engine de Havilland D.H.9 biplane, G-EAQM, can be seen in the background.
Unidentified soldier
Half-plate glass negative portrait of an unidentified Australian soldier in pre World War One military uniform including slouch hat and a bandolier. Written across top of glass plate: '4557 Luies 3 Cabs'.
Photographs relating to Betty Fisher and Dawson family history
Photographs relating to Betty Fisher and Dawson family history, including: photocopies of a wedding photo of Betty to David Fisher; Betty's father John Oliver Dawson; Betty's brother John Dawson; and miscellaneous locations and families and friends. See below for details. Selected images have been digitised.
Richard Sanders Rogers
[General description] Head and shoulders portrait of Richard Sanders Rogers M.A., M.D. in three quarters view. He was a distinguished physician, specialising in mental health and using hypnosis, was an army medical officer in the South African War and from 1914-19 with the rank of lieutenant-colonel he directed Keswick Base Hospital. He was also an orchid enthusiast, becoming a world authority on Australian orchids.
The 'Sobraon' at West Circular Quay, Sydney
The composite ship 'Sobraon', 2131 tons, at West Circular Quay, Sydney [composite ship, 2131 tons, ON54680. 272.0 x 40.0 x 27.0. Built 1866 (4) Hall, Russell and Co., Aberdeen. Owners: Lowther, Maxton and Co., registered London. c.1870 Devitt and Moore: 1892 NSW Government; 1911 Federal Government for Naval Training ship and renamed 'HMAS Tingira'. Sold out of the service in 1928, it was reported she was to be broken up, but in 1934 she was reported to be in use as a 'rest home for out of work boys'. In 1937 sold for conversion to a museum but the buyer went bankrupt and the vessel passed to Mr. W Ford, Berry's Bay, North Sydney and was finally demolished in WW2. There seems to be no foundation for the story that the vessel was laid down as a auxiliary steamer for the Black Ball Line. Even before she was purchased by Devitt and Moore whenever she loaded on the Australian berth she was under charter to that firm. Her first owners were in the China tea trade. claimed to have been the largest composite ship built. The ship was named after a decisive battle in the Sutlij war of 1846. Accommodation was for 90 first and 40 second class passengers. Her first trip to Australia was in 1866 when she made the trip to Sydney in 75 days. For a description of a passage made in 1882 see SB Vol. XVII (New Series) Jan. 1954 page 4 et seq.] [Tingira = native term for The Open Sea. While under this name was employed as a training ship for boy entries to RAN and was moored usually in Rose Bay, Sydney. 1914-1928].
The 'Sobraon' moored at Gravesend, U.K.
The composite ship 'Sobraon', 2131 tons, moored at Gravesend, U.K. [composite ship, 2131 tons, ON54680. 272.0 x 40.0 x 27.0. Built 1866 (4) Hall, Russell and Co., Aberdeen. Owners: Lowther, Maxton and Co., registered London. c.1870 Devitt and Moore: 1892 NSW Government; 1911 Federal Government for Naval Training ship and renamed 'HMAS Tingira'. Sold out of the service in 1928, it was reported she was to be broken up, but in 1934 she was reported to be in use as a 'rest home for out of work boys'. In 1937 sold for conversion to a museum but the buyer went bankrupt and the vessel passed to Mr. W Ford, Berry's Bay, North Sydney and was finally demolished in WW2. There seems to be no foundation for the story that the vessel was laid down as a auxiliary steamer for the Black Ball Line. Even before she was purchased by Devitt and Moore whenever she loaded on the Australian berth she was under charter to that firm. Her first owners were in the China tea trade. claimed to have been the largest composite ship built. The ship was named after a decisive battle in the Sutlij war of 1846. Accommodation was for 90 first and 40 second class passengers. Her first trip to Australia was in 1866 when she made the trip to Sydney in 75 days. For a description of a passage made in 1882 see SB Vol. XVII (New Series) Jan. 1954 page 4 et seq.] [Tingira = native term for The Open Sea. While under this name was employed as a training ship for boy entries to RAN and was moored usually in Rose Bay, Sydney. 1914-1928].
The 'Sobraon' moored at Gravesend, U.K.
The composite ship 'Sobraon', 2131 tons, on the River Thames [composite ship, 2131 tons, ON54680. 272.0 x 40.0 x 27.0. Built 1866 (4) Hall, Russell and Co., Aberdeen. Owners: Lowther, Maxton and Co., registered London. c.1870 Devitt and Moore: 1892 NSW Government; 1911 Federal Government for Naval Training ship and renamed 'HMAS Tingira'. Sold out of the service in 1928, it was reported she was to be broken up, but in 1934 she was reported to be in use as a 'rest home for out of work boys'. In 1937 sold for conversion to a museum but the buyer went bankrupt and the vessel passed to Mr. W Ford, Berry's Bay, North Sydney and was finally demolished in WW2. There seems to be no foundation for the story that the vessel was laid down as a auxiliary steamer for the Black Ball Line. Even before she was purchased by Devitt and Moore whenever she loaded on the Australian berth she was under charter to that firm. Her first owners were in the China tea trade. claimed to have been the largest composite ship built. The ship was named after a decisive battle in the Sutlij war of 1846. Accommodation was for 90 first and 40 second class passengers. Her first trip to Australia was in 1866 when she made the trip to Sydney in 75 days. For a description of a passage made in 1882 see SB Vol. XVII (New Series) Jan. 1954 page 4 et seq.] [Tingira = native term for The Open Sea. While under this name was employed as a training ship for boy entries to RAN and was moored usually in Rose Bay, Sydney. 1914-1928] In the book 'Fast sailing ships 1775-1875' this photograph is captioned "Sobraon is seen in the River Thames off Gravesend.
The 'Forteviot' docked in an unidentified port
The four masted steel barque 'Forteviot', 3145 tons, docked in an unidentified port [steel 4 mast barque, 3145 tons, ON97884, 317.3 x 46.0 x 25.2. Built 1891 (8) WH Potter and Sons, Liverpool. Owners: Steel Sailing Ship Forteviot Ltd. (Macvicar, Marshall and Co.) registered Liverpool c.1911 renamed 'Werner Vinnen'. Captured at sea in September 1914 and condemned as a war prize and renamed 'Yawry'. Renamed 'Bellands' in 1916. Sold in 1922 to Norwegians and renamed 'Yavry (?) and broken up in 1925. This change is quoted by Lubbock however it is not shown in Lloyds] [steel auxiliary screw 5 mast schooner, 1859 gross, 1548 net tons. 261.5 x 44.4 x 19.2. Built 1922 Fred Krupp AG Kiel. Owners: FA Vinnen and Co., registered Bremen].
The 'Forteviot' under sail
The four masted steel barque 'Forteviot', 3145 tons, under sail [steel 4 mast barque, 3145 tons, ON97884, 317.3 x 46.0 x 25.2. Built 1891 (8) WH Potter and Sons, Liverpool. Owners: Steel Sailing Ship Forteviot Ltd. (Macvicar, Marshall and Co.) registered Liverpool c.1911 renamed 'Werner Vinnen'. Captured at sea in September 1914 and condemned as a war prize and renamed 'Yawry'. Renamed 'Bellands' in 1916. Sold in 1922 to Norwegians and renamed 'Yavry (?) and broken up in 1925. This change is quoted by Lubbock however it is not shown in Lloyds] [steel auxiliary screw 5 mast schooner, 1859 gross, 1548 net tons. 261.5 x 44.4 x 19.2. Built 1922 Fred Krupp AG Kiel. Owners: FA Vinnen and Co., registered Bremen].
The 'Sobraon' moored at Gravesend, U.K.
The composite ship 'Sobraon', 2131 tons, moored at Gravesend, U.K. This is the largest composite ship built. It has iron frames and lower masts. The lower yards of made of steel [composite ship, 2131 tons, ON54680. 272.0 x 40.0 x 27.0. Built 1866 (4) Hall, Russell and Co., Aberdeen [per Ron Parsons, however a researcher advises that it was built by the neighbouring yard of Alexander Hall & Co., Aberdeen]. Owners: Lowther, Maxton and Co., registered London. c.1870 Devitt and Moore: 1892 NSW Government; 1911 Federal Government for Naval Training ship and renamed 'HMAS Tingira'. Sold out of the service in 1928, it was reported she was to be broken up, but in 1934 she was reported to be in use as a 'rest home for out of work boys'. In 1937 sold for conversion to a museum but the buyer went bankrupt and the vessel passed to Mr. W Ford, Berry's Bay, North Sydney and was finally demolished in WW2. There seems to be no foundation for the story that the vessel was laid down as a auxiliary steamer for the Black Ball Line. Even before she was purchased by Devitt and Moore whenever she loaded on the Australian berth she was under charter to that firm. Her first owners were in the China tea trade. claimed to have been the largest composite ship built. The ship was named after a decisive battle in the Sutlij war of 1846. Accommodation was for 90 first and 40 second class passengers. Her first trip to Australia was in 1866 when she made the trip to Sydney in 75 days. For a description of a passage made in 1882 see SB Vol. XVII (New Series) Jan. 1954 page 4 et seq.] [Tingira = native term for The Open Sea. While under this name was employed as a training ship for boy entries to RAN and was moored usually in Rose Bay, Sydney. 1914-1928].