Contemporary Life collection albums [B 7798] • Photograph

The Governor General opening Flower Day

The Governor General opening Flower Day

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/1

View of the official party at the opening of Flower Day by the Governor General, Viscount de L'Isle, at the Adelaide Festival of Arts.

The Governor General being farewelled

The Governor General being farewelled

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/2

The Governor General, Viscount de L'Isle, being farewelled at Adelaide Airport, 23 March 1962, after his visit for the Festival of Arts.

Opening of the John Martin's art exhibition

Opening of the John Martin's art exhibition

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/3

Prime Minister,Robert Menzies, opening the art exhibition at the John Martin's Art Gallery, during the Adelaide Festival of Arts. Other members of the official party can also be seen.

Rehearsal for 'Noah's flood'

Rehearsal for 'Noah's flood'

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/4

Cast members rehearsing for 'Noah's flood' as part of the Adelaide Festival of Arts.

Rehearsal for 'Noah's flood'

Rehearsal for 'Noah's flood'

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/5

Cast members rehearsing for 'Noah's flood' in the Kent Town Methodist Church as part of the Adelaide Festival of Arts.

Rehearsal for 'Noah's flood'

Rehearsal for 'Noah's flood'

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/6

Cast members rehearsing for 'Noah's flood' in the Kent Town Methodist Church as part of the Adelaide Festival of Arts.

The Governor General arriving at St Peter's Cathedral

The Governor General arriving at St Peter's Cathedral

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/7

The Governor General, Viscount de L'Isle, and his wife, being greeted by the Anglican Bishop of Adelaide, Rt Rev. Dr T.T. Reed, at St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide, 18 March 1962.

Flower display on King William Road

Flower display on King William Road

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/8

A large flower arrangement in a trough on the side of King William Street, as part of the Adelaide Festival of Arts.

Wine display

Wine display

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/9

An unidentified woman and man in front of a 'Festival Wines' display prepared by the Wine and Brandy Producers' Association. [The people in the photo are believed to be Mrs Evelyn Jolly and her son Derek Jolly.]

Attendees at a Government House garden party

Attendees at a Government House garden party

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/10

Dr J. Forbes (M.H.R.), Mrs Forbes and Mr and Mrs T. Brookman held at the garden party at Government House during the Adelaide Festival of Arts.

S.A. Symphony Orchestra rehearsal

S.A. Symphony Orchestra rehearsal

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/11

The visiting conductor, Charles Mackerras, rehearses the S.A. Symphony Orchestra for the opera 'Ariadne auf Naxos' at the ABC studios. Part of the Adelaide Festival of Arts.

S.A. Symphony Orchestra rehearsal

S.A. Symphony Orchestra rehearsal

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/12

The visiting conductor, Charles Mackerras, rehearses the S.A. Symphony Orchestra for the opera 'Ariadne auf Naxos' at the ABC studios. Part of the Adelaide Festival of Arts.

Robert Menzies and R. Campbell

Robert Menzies and R. Campbell

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/13

The Prime Minister, Robert Menzies, with the Director of the National Gallery of South Australia, Mr R. Campbell, looking at a painting lent by Mr Menzies for the exhibition. Taken 17 March 1962.

Crowd at the Festival Fair

Crowd at the Festival Fair

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/14

View of the crowd at the Festival Fair at Elder Park. Compere Digby Wolfe is on stage. 17 March 1962.

Reception line at Government House garden party

Reception line at Government House garden party

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/15

View of attendees waiting to neet the governor, Sir Edric M. Bastyan, and Prime Minister, Robert Menzies, at a garden party held at Government House during the Adelaide festival of Arts.

Governor General after Flower Day opening

Governor General after Flower Day opening

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/16

The Governor General, Viscount de L'Isle, makes an inspection of the floral display in Victoria Square after the opening of Flower Day. Part of the Adelaide Festival of Arts, 21 March 1962.

London Philharmonic Orchestra at airport

London Philharmonic Orchestra at airport

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/17

Members of the London Philharmonic Orchestra pictured on arrival at Adelaide airport for the Adelaide Festival of Arts.

Official party at the opening of the Festival

Official party at the opening of the Festival

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/18

Members of the official party at the opening of the Adelaide Festival of Arts, (from left) Lady Bastyan, Mrs Glover (Lady Mayoress), Viscount de L'Isle (Governor General), Charles Glover (Lord Mayor) and Lady de L'Isle.

Dress rehearsal for Festival play

Dress rehearsal for Festival play

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/19

Dress rehearsal in the Willard Hall for the play 'The lady's not for burning' showing Leonore Guerin and Tom Georgeson. Produced for the Adelaide Festival of Arts.

Winning display in the Kindergarten Union section

Winning display in the Kindergarten Union section

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/20

View of the winning entry in the Kindergarten Union section of the Victoria Square competition for Flower Day, featuring dolls and flowers. Part of the Adelaide Festival of Arts events.

Temporary facilities for Festival Fair

Temporary facilities for Festival Fair

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/21

Temporary sheds erected in Elder Park for the Festival Fair (part of the Adelaide Festival of Arts).

Setting up for 'Son et Lumiere'

Setting up for 'Son et Lumiere'

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/22

Workmen setting up the 'Son et Lumiere' display (Jack and the beanstalk) on Public Library land as part of the Adelaide Festival of Arts program. Principal Librarian, Mr C. Brideson, and Chairman of the Sub-Committee for 'Son et Lumiere', Mr W. Nicholls, look on.

Setting up for 'Son et Lumiere'

Setting up for 'Son et Lumiere'

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/23

Equipment set up for the 'Son et Lumiere' display (Jack and the beanstalk) on Public Library land as part of the Adelaide Festival of Arts program.

Set up for 'Son et Lumiere'

Set up for 'Son et Lumiere'

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/24

Equipment set up for the 'Son et Lumiere' display (Jack and the beanstalk) on Public Library land as part of the Adelaide Festival of Arts program.

Harold Lang

Harold Lang

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/25

Harold Lang, who opened the Libraries Board exhibition (part of the Adelaide Festival of Arts) holding a rare Shakespeare quarto.

Set up for 'Son et Lumiere'

Set up for 'Son et Lumiere'

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/26

Equipment set up for the 'Son et Lumiere' display (Jack and the beanstalk) on Public Library land as part of the Adelaide Festival of Arts program.

Set up for 'Son et Lumiere'

Set up for 'Son et Lumiere'

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/27

Equipment set up for the 'Son et Lumiere' display (Jack and the beanstalk) on Public Library land as part of the Adelaide Festival of Arts program.

Set up for 'Son et Lumiere'

Set up for 'Son et Lumiere'

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/28

Equipment set up for the 'Son et Lumiere' display (Jack and the beanstalk) on Public Library land as part of the Adelaide Festival of Arts program.

Set up for 'Son et Lumiere'

Set up for 'Son et Lumiere'

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/29

View of the Public Library building decorated for 'Son et Lumiere' display (Jack and the beanstalk) exhibition set up as part of the Adelaide Festival of Arts program.

Group examining Shakespeare's first folio

Group examining Shakespeare's first folio

c. 1950, Photograph, B 7798/30

A group examining Shakespeare's first folio at the Public Library; (from left) Greville Hallam, Ralph Ruskin, Nicholas Ameer, Harold Lang and H.C. Brideson.