Views of Kapunda and District • Photograph • State Library of South Australia

Views of Kapunda and District : Main Street

Warner, C., c. 1900, Photograph, B 19675/1

Main Street of Kapunda. The Lord Palmerstone Hotel can be seen on the left of the photograph. Further down the same side of the street can be seen the North Kapunda Hotel.

Views of Kapunda and District : Institute

Warner, C., c. 1900, Photograph, B 19675/2

Kapunda Institute in Hill Street. The foundation stone was laid by Premier John Hart on 12 October 1870 and the building was constructed in several stages. The first stage, comprising basement and ground floor meeting rooms was completed in 1871. The main hall was completed in 1874 and additions, including the second floor, were made between 1919 and 1929.

Views of Kapunda and District : Post Office

Warner, C., c. 1900, Photograph, B 19675/3

Kapunda Post Office.

Views of Kapunda and District : Dutton Park

Warner, C., c. 1900, Photograph, B 19675/4

Entrance to Dutton Park. F.H. Dutton donated 500 pounds for the acquisition of a recreation ground in 1875. The area was named Dutton Park. Further donations of 100 pounds each were received from F.H. Dutton in 1882 and 1885 and, on his death, Dutton Park received 500 pounds from his estate. The Dutton family's financial support contined, H.H. Dutton assisting the financing of a new pavilion in 1904 and new main gates, which opened in 1906, and were wider than the previous gateway.

Views of Kapunda and District : Council Chamber

Warner, C., c. 1900, Photograph, B 19675/5

Kapunda Town Council Chamber on Clare Road. The Town Corporation moved into the new council chambers in 1876.

Views of Kapunda and District : Prince of Wales Hotel

Warner, C., c. 1900, Photograph, B 19675/6

Prince of Wales Hotel on the corner of Kapunda Street and Burra Road also known as Mildred Street. It was first licensed in 1858 by R. Rowett. J. Bell & Co. (wheat buyers) can be seen on the right.

Views of Kapunda and District : Clare Road

Warner, C., c. 1900, Photograph, B 19675/7

A view down Clare Road.

Views of Kapunda and District : Crossing

Warner, C., c. 1900, Photograph, B 19675/8

A crossing near Mr Benhams.

Views of Kapunda and District : Hospital

Warner, C., c. 1900, Photograph, B 19675/9

J. Frost designed the hospital and it was built by Messrs. March and Jaffrey. The Foundation stone was laid with Masonic Honours on 9th January 1877 by Mr H.T. Morris, representing Mr F.H. Dutton, the first donor of 2,500 pounds towards the new hospital. In September 1877, the property was duly invested in the hands of Trustees, and the hospital opened on 1st November 1877. In 1880 the land and houses adjoining the hospital were purchased. In 1885 a verandah was erected. In 1891 an iron stable shed was erected. Nurses can be seen on the verandah.

Views of Kapunda and District : River Light

Warner, C., c. 1900, Photograph, B 19675/10

View of the River Light near the Railway Bridge.

Views of Kapunda and District : Road to Tanunda

Warner, C., c. 1900, Photograph, B 19675/11

A scene of cows and a man standing by a fence on the road to Tanunda.

Views of Kapunda and District : Lower Dam

Warner, C., c. 1900, Photograph, B 19675/12

A view of Lower Dam. It was in this area that the first settlement of the town began.

Views of Kapunda and District : Crossing

Warner, C., c. 1900, Photograph, B 19675/13

A view of a crossing near D. James Esq.

Views of Kapunda and District : River Light

Warner, C., c. 1900, Photograph, B 19675/14

A view of the River Light.

Views of Kapunda and District : McCarthy's Lake

Warner, C., c. 1900, Photograph, B 19675/15

A view of McCarthy's Lake.

Views of Kapunda and District : Lower Dam

Warner, C., c. 1900, Photograph, B 19675/16

A view of Lower Dam. It was in this area that the first settlement of the town began.

Views of Kapunda and District : Hazel's Creek

Warner, C., c. 1900, Photograph, B 19675/17

A view of Hazel's Creek.

Views of Kapunda and District : Back of Railway Station

Warner, C., c. 1900, Photograph, B 19675/18

A view at the back of the railway station.

Views of Kapunda and District : Upper Dam

Warner, C., c. 1900, Photograph, B 19675/19

A view near the foot bridge Upper Dam.

Views of Kapunda and District : Christ Church

Warner, C., c. 1900, Photograph, B 19675/20

Christ Church Anglican Church was designed by Edmund Wright. The foundation stone of the church was laid in April 1856 by Dr Blood and the building was completed in 1857. The clock and bell were made in London and installed in 1866. Stone for the church was donated by Charles Bagot and came from the Dutton Hill quarries at the mine.