The Arthur Studio : SUMMARY RECORD [BRG 347] • Photograph
Hustlers
Photograph of the napery section of the Hustlers Department Shop in Mount Gambier in 1952. On sale are rolls of material, sheets, towels and carpets. Some of material is nine shillings and threepence and some is seven shillings and elevenpence a yard.
Hustlers
Photograph of a section of the Hustlers Department Shop in Mount Gambier in December 1952. On sale are scarves, nightwear, hoisery, toys, hats, dresses and baskets.
Patersons Home Furnishers
Photograph of the front of Patersons Home Furnishers Shop in Mount Gambier in December 1957. Tables, cupboards and mirrors can be seen in the window. Next door is Hirth Brothers Cafe and Milk Bar which sells Alaska ice cream, ham and beef smallgoods. According to a researcher, the shop was situated on the corner of Gray Street South and Commercial Street.
Mount Gambier City Status Celebrations
Photograph of the celebrations in front of the Town Hall to mark Mount Gambier gaining city status on 17th January 1955. The official party is on the dais, there are Australian flags draped in the windows and doorways and the Scottish Regiment of the Royal Australian Army is parading in front of the Town Hall. An Act of Parliament in 1953 changed the population qualification for a country city from 20,000 to 10,000.
Davis Brothers Garage
The front of Davis Brothers Tyre and Battery Service, 67 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier, 1948.
Davis Brothers Garage
The front of Davis Brothers Garage, 67 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier, 1948. Before the refurbish of the garage Davis Brothers also housed the Tourist House. Bonds Buses left from here on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 8.00am for Glencoe, Millicent, Beachport, Robe, Kingston, Meningie, Murray Bridge and Adelaide. Ball Buses left from here at 4.30pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for Tarpeena, Nangwarry, Forrest, Penola, Coonawarra, Glenroy, Struan and Naracoorte. According to a researcher, by 2018 this site had become a furniture shop named Mcdonalds Furniture.
E.S. and A. Bank
Photograph of the front of the E.S and A. Bank building decked out in flags and banners to celebrate "1848 -1948 Our Century". According to a researcher, this building is situated on the northern side of Gray Street and Commercial Street West. It later became home to a radio station and converted residence.
Gouge Dry Cleaners and Laundry and News Agent, Mount Gambier
Photograph of the front of the Gouge Dry Cleaners and Laundry Building in Mount Gambier in 1948. They advertise a four day service offering skirts, jumpers and trousers to be dry cleaned for two shillings and sixpence each. Suits and overcoats will cost six shillings each. On the right hand side of this shop is a News Agent. According to a researcher, both shops were the property of Fidler and Webb.
Fidler and Webb, Gouge Dry Cleaners, Arthur's Studio and Newsagency
Photograph of the front of the Gouge Dry Cleaners and Laundry Building in Mount Gambier in 1948. Fidler and Webb is on one side and Arthur's Studio and the Newsagency is on the other side. The photograph was taken in 1948.
Christ Church Hall in 1949 after the fire
Photograph of the burnt shell of the Christ Church Hall after the fire in 1949. Only the stone walls are standing. The roofing iron is in a tangled mess on the floor and there are no windows and doors left.
Marist Brothers Dormitory
Photograph of the Marist Brothers Dormitory in 1948. The building is empty and has possibly just been completed.
Christ Church Hall
Photograph of the outside of the Christ Church Hall after the fire in 1949. The full extent of the fire can be seen although the weathervane is still attached to the front arch.
Cox Brothers
Photograph of Cox Brothers- drapers, clothiers, furniture and furnishings. This is situated on Commercial Street West next to Hogg the Jeweller in Mount Gambier.
Street scene in Mount Gambier
Photograph of a street scene in Mount Gambier showing the Post Office, Bonds Tours, Chartered Accountants and Elders.
Hustlers Store in Mount Gambier
Photograph of a street scene in Mount Gambier in 1950 showing Hustlers Store flanked by Harry Taylors Menswear and the Sun Insurance Agency.
Lange and Company
Photograph of a building on the corner of Compton Street Mount Gambier. The building looks derelict but possibly was a general store previously. Faded advertising for jelly crystals, custard powder, tea and coffee are visible. According to a researcher, the site, as of 2018, is occupied by a sports store.
Patersons Home Furnishers Mount Gambier
Photograph of Patersons Home Furnishers in Mount Gambier taken in 1950.
Street scene in Mount Gambier on the corner of Compton Street
Photograph of the buildings on the corner of Compton Street in Mount Gambier. A business next door is the agent for McKay, Massey and Harris Pty. Ltd.
Haig Motors
Photograph of Haig Motors Limited on Watson Terrace Mount Gambier. There are four bowsers on the footpath outside.
Bay Road
Photograph of buildings on Bay Road in Mount Gambier in 1951. H.J. Trevorrow Insurance Agent and Phillips Duffield Barry Chartered Accountants were tenants in 1951. Later this was the Commonwealth Bank.
Sunshine Motors Staff
Photograph of thirty two staff members of Sunshine Motors standing outside the business in Mount Gambier in 1951.
ANZ Bank Mount Gambier
Photograph of the Australia and New Zealand Bank Limited which was formerly Union Bank. This building is opposite Fidlers in Mount Gambier. According to a researcher, this building has since been demolished.
Laubman and Pank
Photograph of Laubman and Pank Opticians in Mount Gambier in 1958. This business also sells cameras and projection screens.
Sunshine Motors Commercial Street East
Photograph of the building housing Sunshine Motors in Mount Gambier. Three cars are parked outside this business.
Executor Trustee
Photograph of the reception counter at Executive Trustee in Mount Gambier in 1957. A typewriter, adding machine and telephone are on the desk.
Savings Bank new premises plans
Photograph of the architect's plans for the new premises for the Savings Bank of South Australia Mount Gambier branch.
Union Bank Mount Gambier
The Union Bank, subsequently taken over by the ANZ, in Commercial Street East Mount Gambier in 1957. This building was opposite Fidlers.
Buildings on the corner of Compton Street Mount Gambier
Photograph of buildings on the corner of Compton Street in Mount Gambier. One of the buildings is possible Lange and Co.
Buildings along Bay Road Mount Gambier
Photograph of buildings along Bay Road Mount Gambier. They include the Trevorrow Insurance Agent, chartered accountants, Elder Smith and the Mount Gambier Hotel on the opposite corner.
St. Andrews Church Organ
Photograph of the massive organ inside St Andrews Church Mount Gambier. The photograph was taken on 16th March 1958.