Papers relating to the Thomas family [PRG 1160] • Mixed material
Handwritten diary kept by Mary Thomas
Handwritten diary kept by Mary Thomas during a voyage aboard the 'Africaine' to South Australia. Available as published version titled "The diary and letters of Mary Thomas"; please search catalogue to access item.
Extracts from the diary of Mary Thomas
Extracts from the diary of Mary Thomas, daughter of Robert and Mary Thomas, commenced when she was 'nearly sixteen', commenting on life in Adelaide, her health, family and acquaintances [typed version].
Photographs from the scrapbook of Robert Kyffin Thomas
Thirty-six photographs from the scrapbook of Robert Kyffin Thomas covering three topics: the South African War Memorial and South Australian Bushmen's Corps [9A-10A: Adelaide Boer War Memorial Construction; 11A-14A, 15B-16 Adelaide Boer War Memorial Opening; 14B-15A: National Memorial Fund Executive Committee; 14B-15A, 17]; the Old Colonists' Dinner at Glenelg, 28 December 1902 [62-65A]; and the North West Prospecting Expedition (1903) [65B-69].
The Shannon and The Arcadia steamships
A reprint of a black and white photograph of 'The Shannon' (1881). Includes a black and white photograph of a painting, believed to be the same ship, although may be 'The Arcadia' (1888). The ships, built by Harland & Wolff in Belfast, were owned by the P&O Steam Navigation Company. 'The Arcadia' was one of four jubilee vessels built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of P&O, and the 50 year reign of Queen Victoria. See link for information compiled by P&O on 'The Shannon' and 'The Arcadia'.
Portrait of Mary Thomas
Black and white photograph of a portrait of Mary Thomas, wife of Robert Thomas, believed to be by her daughter Francis. Mary and Robert were both colonists, coming to South Australia in 1836 aboard the 'Africaine'. They established the first business and newspaper, 'The South Australian Gazette and Colonial Register'. The portrait portrays Mary as a young woman, and is very similar to the image which features in the front of the publication of Mary's diary 'The Diary and Letters of Mary Thomas', however certain aspects of the two images differ. The photograph is believed to be dated 1911 from a stamp on the envelope.
Signed Sir William Sowden dinner card
Folded card bearing the inscription 'Dinner given in honour of Sir William Sowden by Mr. Evan Kyffin Thomas and Mr. Geoffrey Kyffin Thomas on his retirement from the proprietary and editorship of "The Register"'. Multiple signatures cover both sides. The inner section contains a menu, and toasts. Dinner held at the South Australian Hotel on Saturday, October 7, 1922.
The Register Chambers and The Register Building
Black and white photographs taken from plans of The Register Chambers and The Register Building on Grenfell Street, Adelaide, Town Acre 141.
Thomas family wax seal
A red wax seal imprint belonging to Robert Thomas of the Thomas family, who were amongst the first group of European settlers to arrive at Holdfast Bay (Glenelg) in 1836 aboard the 'Africaine'.
Typescript of a poem titled 'The Kaiser's Dream'
Typescript of a poem titled 'The Kaiser's Dream', by R. K. Thomas [assumed to be Sir Thomas].