Centenary re-enactments at Port Lincoln and Happy Valley [B 8982/1-23] • Photograph


Centenary re-enactments at Port Lincoln and Happy Valley
Watering party from 'Investigator' landing at head of Proper Bay


Centenary re-enactments at Port Lincoln and Happy Valley
Captain Flinders and Midshipman John Franklin coming ashore


Centenary re-enactments at Port Lincoln and Happy Valley
Watering party commences to bail water from pit


Centenary re-enactments at Port Lincoln and Happy Valley
Kegs filled and ready for transfer to boats


Centenary re-enactments at Port Lincoln and Happy Valley
Watering party about to shoulder kegs


Centenary re-enactments at Port Lincoln and Happy Valley
Watering party returning to boats with kegs


Centenary re-enactments at Port Lincoln and Happy Valley
The Mayor (R.F. Poole) and Town Clerk (L.E. Mudge) reading the historical account of the first landing of settlers


Centenary re-enactments at Port Lincoln and Happy Valley
Party from 'Abeona', first to land - Captain Hawson's son


Centenary re-enactments at Port Lincoln and Happy Valley
Party from 'Abeona' - second to land, Captain Hawson


Centenary re-enactments at Port Lincoln and Happy Valley
Landing party from 'Abeona'


Centenary re-enactments at Port Lincoln and Happy Valley
The last to land from 'Abeona'


Centenary re-enactments at Port Lincoln and Happy Valley
Episode 1-1 (at Happy Valley, 4 March 1939) The party discovers a fresh water spring


Centenary re-enactments at Port Lincoln and Happy Valley
Episode 1-2 (at Happy Valley, 4 March 1939) The party has ascended the cliffs and surveys the surrounding country


Centenary re-enactments at Port Lincoln and Happy Valley
Episode 1-3 (at Happy Valley, 4 March 1939) The first party gathers together on the hillside


Centenary re-enactments at Port Lincoln and Happy Valley
Episode 1- 4 (at Happy Valley, 4 March 1939) Flag hoisted on hillside, cheers called, and national anthem sung. 'Abeona' replies with a salute


Centenary re-enactments at Port Lincoln and Happy Valley
Episode 1 -5 (at Happy Valley, 4 March 1939) Flag hoisted on hillside, cheers called, and national anthem sung. 'Abeona' suplies with a salute


Centenary re-enactments at Port Lincoln and Happy Valley
Episode 2 -1 (at Happy Valley, 4 March 1939) Settlers, including fresh arrivals, approach the scene of the swearing in of the first magistrate


Centenary re-enactments at Port Lincoln and Happy Valley
Episode 2 -2 (at Happy Valley, 4 March 1939) Matthew Smith addresses the assembled colonists at the swearing in ceremony


Centenary re-enactments at Port Lincoln and Happy Valley
Episode 2 -3 (at Happy Valley, 4 March 1939) The first Magistrate (Capt. W.F. Porter) taking the oath of office


Centenary re-enactments at Port Lincoln and Happy Valley
Episode 2 -4 (at Happy Valley, 4 March 1939) The assembled colonists watching the swearing in of two special constables


Centenary re-enactments at Port Lincoln and Happy Valley
Episode 2 -5 (at Happy Valley, 4 March, 1939) The colonists respond for cheers for the Queen and Governor Gawler, etc.


Centenary re-enactments at Port Lincoln and Happy Valley
Episode 2 -6 (at Happy Valley, 4 March 1939) Colonists discussing events of the day after the swearing in ceremonies


Centenary re-enactments at Port Lincoln and Happy Valley
Episode 2 -7 (at Happy Valley, 4 March 1939) Some of the costumes worn. Mrs. R. Tod (Mrs T.E. Ashton), Jessie Tod (Miss Jessie McFarland), Mrs. W.F. Porter (Mrs. N.W. Wright).