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S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 [B 6912] • Photograph

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912

Photographic composite entitled 'S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59' comprising 122 portraits, one of which is lost, leaving a blank oval frame. The mosaic was compiled in 1908 by Mora Studio, Rundle Street, Adelaide. The individual photographs were collected in 1906 and 1907 by stock agent Henry Howard 'Harry' Birt, who had been a drover and stockman in the pastoral regions of Australia from 1858 until 1880. He is depicted at B 6912/I5. The mosaic was given to the South Australian Branch of the Royal Geographical Society of Australasia in 1915 and subsequently transferred to the State Library of South Australia (then Public Library) in 1939.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912

Photographic composite entitled 'S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59' comprising 122 portraits, one of which is lost, leaving a blank oval frame. The mosaic was compiled in 1908 by Mora Studio, Rundle Street, Adelaide. The individual photographs were collected in 1906 and 1907 by stock agent Henry Howard 'Harry' Birt, who had been a drover and stockman in the pastoral regions of Australia from 1858 until 1880. He is depicted at B 6912/I5. The mosaic was given to the South Australian Branch of the Royal Geographical Society of Australasia in 1915 and subsequently transferred to the State Library of South Australia (then Public Library) in 1939.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Alexander Drysdale Tassie

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/A1

Alexander Drysdale Tassie, 1832-1873, arrived in South Australia in March 1853 on board the ship the "Osprey". Storekeeper, merchant, pastoralist, Port Augusta.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Alexander Drysdale Tassie — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Alexander Drysdale Tassie

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/A1

Alexander Drysdale Tassie, 1832-1873, arrived in South Australia in March 1853 on board the ship the "Osprey". Storekeeper, merchant, pastoralist, Port Augusta.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : George Henry Dean

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/A2

George Henry Dean, 1859-1953, born at Adelaide, South Australia, to Esther Dean, nee Gardner, and William Dean. Stock and station agent, soldier.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : George Henry Dean — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : George Henry Dean

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/A2

George Henry Dean, 1859-1953, born at Adelaide, South Australia, to Esther Dean, nee Gardner, and William Dean. Stock and station agent, soldier.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : James Craigie

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/A3

James Craigie, 1849-1912, born at Craigie Plains, South Australia to Margaret Craigie, nee Walker, and John Craigie. Drover, stockman, station manager, grazier, principally in Queensland.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : James Craigie — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : James Craigie

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/A3

James Craigie, 1849-1912, born at Craigie Plains, South Australia to Margaret Craigie, nee Walker, and John Craigie. Drover, stockman, station manager, grazier, principally in Queensland.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Herbert James

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/A4

Herbert James, 1836-1893, arrived in South Australia in 1851 on board the ship the "Harpley". Worker, Blanchewater station; accountant, Unley.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Herbert James — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Herbert James

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/A4

Herbert James, 1836-1893, arrived in South Australia in 1851 on board the ship the "Harpley". Worker, Blanchewater station; accountant, Unley.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : John William Tyler

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/A5

John William Tyler, 1820-1909, arrived in South Australia in February 1859 on board the ship the "Ballarat". Station manager, pastoralist; Princess Royal station.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : John William Tyler — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : John William Tyler

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/A5

John William Tyler, 1820-1909, arrived in South Australia in February 1859 on board the ship the "Ballarat". Station manager, pastoralist; Princess Royal station.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Nathaniel Edmund Phillipson

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/A6

Nathaniel Edmund Phillipson, 1844-1898, arrived in South Australia in November 1846 on board the ship the "Lady Bruce". Managing director, Beltana Pastoral Company.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Nathaniel Edmund Phillipson — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Nathaniel Edmund Phillipson

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/A6

Nathaniel Edmund Phillipson, 1844-1898, arrived in South Australia in November 1846 on board the ship the "Lady Bruce". Managing director, Beltana Pastoral Company.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Albertus Lemmers Ricardo Hayward

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/A7

Albertus Lemmers Ricardo Hayward, 1829-1890, sheep farmer, Myall Creek station, South Australia; merchant, Port Augusta; agent, Adelaide.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Albertus Lemmers Ricardo Hayward — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Albertus Lemmers Ricardo Hayward

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/A7

Albertus Lemmers Ricardo Hayward, 1829-1890, sheep farmer, Myall Creek station, South Australia; merchant, Port Augusta; agent, Adelaide.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : John Watherston

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/A8

John Watherston, 1833?-1893, arrived in South Australia in June 1839 on board the ship the "Hooghly". Station manager, Leigh Creek and Finniss Springs stations; boarding-house keeper, Port Lincoln.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : John Watherston — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : John Watherston

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/A8

John Watherston, 1833?-1893, arrived in South Australia in June 1839 on board the ship the "Hooghly". Station manager, Leigh Creek and Finniss Springs stations; boarding-house keeper, Port Lincoln.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Walter Davis Kingsmill

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/A9

Walter Davis Kingsmill, 1820?-1884, arrived in South Australia in January 1848 on board the ship the "Success". Pastoralist, Prospect Hill, Mount Brown station.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Walter Davis Kingsmill — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Walter Davis Kingsmill

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/A9

Walter Davis Kingsmill, 1820?-1884, arrived in South Australia in January 1848 on board the ship the "Success". Pastoralist, Prospect Hill, Mount Brown station.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Bedford Hack

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/B1

Bedford Hack, 1835-1912, arrived in South Australia in February 1837 on board the ship the "Isabella". Pastoralist, Manuwaukaninna station, Lake Hope; public servant, Islington.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Bedford Hack — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Bedford Hack

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/B1

Bedford Hack, 1835-1912, arrived in South Australia in February 1837 on board the ship the "Isabella". Pastoralist, Manuwaukaninna station, Lake Hope; public servant, Islington.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Daniel William Field Hatten

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/B2

Daniel William Field Hatten, 1843-1923, arrived in South Australia in 1848 on board the ship the "Royal Archer". Stockman, pastoralist, stock inspector (primarily NSW).

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Daniel William Field Hatten — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Daniel William Field Hatten

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/B2

Daniel William Field Hatten, 1843-1923, arrived in South Australia in 1848 on board the ship the "Royal Archer". Stockman, pastoralist, stock inspector (primarily NSW).

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Alfred Hallett

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/B3

Alfred Hallett, 1814-1877, arrived in South Australia in October 1838 on board the ship the "Africaine". Farmer, mine manager, pastoralist, Reynella, Callington.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Alfred Hallett — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Alfred Hallett

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/B3

Alfred Hallett, 1814-1877, arrived in South Australia in October 1838 on board the ship the "Africaine". Farmer, mine manager, pastoralist, Reynella, Callington.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Thomas Goode

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/B4

Thomas Goode, 1835-1926, arrived in South Australia in February 1858 on board the ship the "Hope". Manager, Canowie station.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Thomas Goode — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Thomas Goode

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/B4

Thomas Goode, 1835-1926, arrived in South Australia in February 1858 on board the ship the "Hope". Manager, Canowie station.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Louis Müller

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/B5

Louis Müller, 1835-1891, arrived in South Australia in September 1846 on board the ship the "Pauline". Stockman, explorer, publican, Maid and Magpie Hotel, Stepney.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Louis Müller — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Louis Müller

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/B5

Louis Müller, 1835-1891, arrived in South Australia in September 1846 on board the ship the "Pauline". Stockman, explorer, publican, Maid and Magpie Hotel, Stepney.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : John Colbert Langley

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/B6

John Colbert Langley, 1836?-1903, arrived in South Australia in September 1847 on board the ship the "Mariner". Associated with Wilpena, Winnowie and Beltana stations.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : John Colbert Langley — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : John Colbert Langley

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/B6

John Colbert Langley, 1836?-1903, arrived in South Australia in September 1847 on board the ship the "Mariner". Associated with Wilpena, Winnowie and Beltana stations.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : William John Darmody

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/B7

William John Darmody, 1837?-1914, arrived in South Australia in December 1840 on board the ship the "Birman". Farmer, Greenhills; manager, Moolooloo station; publican, Parachilna.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : William John Darmody — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : William John Darmody

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/B7

William John Darmody, 1837?-1914, arrived in South Australia in December 1840 on board the ship the "Birman". Farmer, Greenhills; manager, Moolooloo station; publican, Parachilna.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : James Warland

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/B8

James Warland, 1834?-1910, arrived in South Australia in November 1839 on board the ship the "Singapore". Carter, station hand, gold miner, publican; Echunga, Aroona station, Donkey Gully.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : James Warland — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : James Warland

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/B8

James Warland, 1834?-1910, arrived in South Australia in November 1839 on board the ship the "Singapore". Carter, station hand, gold miner, publican; Echunga, Aroona station, Donkey Gully.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : William Escott Escott

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/B9

William Escott Escott, 1845-1915, arrived in South Australia in October 1849 on board the ship the "Cheapside". Sheep farmer, 'Koonoona', Black Springs.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : William Escott Escott — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : William Escott Escott

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/B9

William Escott Escott, 1845-1915, arrived in South Australia in October 1849 on board the ship the "Cheapside". Sheep farmer, 'Koonoona', Black Springs.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Forester Benjamin Andrews

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/C1

Forester Benjamin Andrews, 1842-1920, born at Adelaide, South Australia to Emily Annette Andrews, nee Bray, and Edward William Andrews. Pastoralist, storekeeper, public servant; Beltana station, Mount Deception run, Adelaide.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Forester Benjamin Andrews — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Forester Benjamin Andrews

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/C1

Forester Benjamin Andrews, 1842-1920, born at Adelaide, South Australia to Emily Annette Andrews, nee Bray, and Edward William Andrews. Pastoralist, storekeeper, public servant; Beltana station, Mount Deception run, Adelaide.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-60 : John Bristow Hughes

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/C2

John Bristow Hughes, 1817-1881, pastoralist, Bundaleer station; Member of Parliament, South Australia; pastoralist, Victoria.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-60 : John Bristow Hughes — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-60 : John Bristow Hughes

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/C2

John Bristow Hughes, 1817-1881, pastoralist, Bundaleer station; Member of Parliament, South Australia; pastoralist, Victoria.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Alfred Norman Barker

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/C3

Alfred Norman Barker, 1812-1880, arrived in South Australia in August 1836 on board the ship the "Rapid". Publican, Burra; sheep farmer, Baldina.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Alfred Norman Barker — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Alfred Norman Barker

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/C3

Alfred Norman Barker, 1812-1880, arrived in South Australia in August 1836 on board the ship the "Rapid". Publican, Burra; sheep farmer, Baldina.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : John Chambers

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/C4

John Chambers, 1815-1889, arrived in South Australia in February 1837 on board the ship the "John Renwick". Pastoralist, explorer.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : John Chambers — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : John Chambers

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/C4

John Chambers, 1815-1889, arrived in South Australia in February 1837 on board the ship the "John Renwick". Pastoralist, explorer.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : James Chambers

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/C5

James Chambers, 1811-1862, arrived in South Australia in January 1837 on board the ship the "Coromandel". Pastoralist, explorer.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : James Chambers — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : James Chambers

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/C5

James Chambers, 1811-1862, arrived in South Australia in January 1837 on board the ship the "Coromandel". Pastoralist, explorer.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : John McDouall Stuart

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/C6

John McDouall Stuart, 1815-1866, arrived in South Australia in January 1839 on board the ship the "Indus". Explorer.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : John McDouall Stuart — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : John McDouall Stuart

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/C6

John McDouall Stuart, 1815-1866, arrived in South Australia in January 1839 on board the ship the "Indus". Explorer.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : John McKinlay

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/C7

John McKinlay, 1819-1872, arrived in South Australia in c. 1840 overland from New South Wales. Pastoralist, explorer.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : John McKinlay — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : John McKinlay

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/C7

John McKinlay, 1819-1872, arrived in South Australia in c. 1840 overland from New South Wales. Pastoralist, explorer.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Francis William Thring

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/C8

Francis William Thring, 1837-1908, arrived in South Australia in November 1849 on board the ship the "Duke of Wellington". Explorer, station manager, stock and estate agent; Angaston, Parkside.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Francis William Thring — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Francis William Thring

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/C8

Francis William Thring, 1837-1908, arrived in South Australia in November 1849 on board the ship the "Duke of Wellington". Explorer, station manager, stock and estate agent; Angaston, Parkside.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : John McTaggart

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/C9

John McTaggart, 1838-1907, arrived in South Australia in November 1852 on board the ship the "Bengal Merchant". Pastoralist, Wooltana station.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : John McTaggart — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : John McTaggart

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/C9

John McTaggart, 1838-1907, arrived in South Australia in November 1852 on board the ship the "Bengal Merchant". Pastoralist, Wooltana station.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Herbert Bristow Hughes

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/C10

Herbert Bristow Hughes, 1820-1892, arrived in South Australia in May 1843 on board the ship the Davidsons. Pastoralist, Booyoolie station; landowner.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Herbert Bristow Hughes — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : Herbert Bristow Hughes

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/C10

Herbert Bristow Hughes, 1820-1892, arrived in South Australia in May 1843 on board the ship the Davidsons. Pastoralist, Booyoolie station; landowner.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : John Maslin

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/C11

John Maslin, 1826-1908, arrived in South Australia in February 1850 on board the ship the "Agincourt". Pastoralist; Saltia, Bundaleer, Warrakimbo stations.

S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : John Maslin — S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59 : John Maslin

Mora Studio, 1908, Photograph, B 6912/C11

John Maslin, 1826-1908, arrived in South Australia in February 1850 on board the ship the "Agincourt". Pastoralist; Saltia, Bundaleer, Warrakimbo stations.

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Summary

Photographic composite entitled 'S.A. Northern Pioneers 1850-59' comprising 122 portraits, one of which is lost, leaving a blank oval frame. The mosaic was compiled in 1908 by Mora Studio, Rundle Street, Adelaide. The individual photographs were collected in 1906 and 1907 by stock agent Henry Howard 'Harry' Birt, who had been a drover and stockman in the pastoral regions of Australia from 1858 until 1880. He is depicted at B 6912/I5. The mosaic was given to the South Australian Branch of the Royal Geographical Society of Australasia in 1915 and subsequently transferred to the State Library of South Australia (then Public Library) in 1939.

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Physical description

Photographic composite; 146 cm x 98 cm

Dates / Publication details

1908

Designer

Mora Studio

Collections

Part of South Australia’s Old Colonists and Settlers Photographic Mosaics Collection
Part of Portrait Collection
Part of Photographic Mosaic Collection

Subject

Birt, Henry Howard, 1844-1932
Pioneers -- South Australia

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General notes

A variation of this mosaic is held at B 8502. It includes eight portraits not present in B 6912.

At some stage in its history this mosaic was cut into four quarters. In 2011 Artlab Australia conservators removed the photographs and original support paper from backing cardboard and reassembled the mosaic using acid-free materials.

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