Photographs of W.A. Robjohns • Photograph • State Library of South Australia

'A Turnip'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/76

A turnip which has been allowed to grow in a china jug of water. It has sprouted leaves and flowers. This subject must have taken the photographer's [William Arthur Robjohns] fancy.

'Bank of New South Wales 1937'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/77

A street view of the Bank of New South Wales building at the corner of North Terrace and King William Street, Adelaide, with tram wires and traffic light pole visible at centre. The photograph has been taken diagonally opposite so both sides of the building can be seen, with cars and pedestrians in the background.

'University Bridge'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/78

The University Footbridge crossing from Adelaide University to North Adelaide across the River Torrens. The ornamental gardens on the river bank can be seen in the foreground.

'Piccadilly from Mount Lofty'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/79

View of the Piccadilly Valley from Mount Lofty. Farms in the valley are visible amongst the fields and trees.

'Lochiel Park, Campbelltown'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/80

Boy Scouts camping in the grounds of Lochiel Park at Campbelltown in South Australia. They have raised the Union Jack from a gum tree and have pitched a tent.

'Saturday' lightning

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/81

A photograph of vivid lightning over the tree tops, taken during a storm on 'Saturday'.

'Sunday' storm clouds

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/82

A photograph of dark, menacing storm clouds over a rooftop and the illuminated white bark of a large gum tree, with electrical wires visible in the foreground.

'Sunny Adelaide' - Dr Lendon's office

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/83

View of the entrance to the office of Dr Alfred Austin Lendon, physician and medical historian, on North Terrace, opposite the Museum and Art Gallery. Two cars are parked at angles to the kerb. The photographer's caption reads, 'Dr'.

'Sunny Adelaide' - State Bank of South Australia

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/84

View of the entrance to the ANZ Bank, now referred to as the Edmund Wright House, at 59 King William Street, Adelaide. Pedestrians are enjoying the sunshine and a car is parked at the kerb. The photographer's caption reads, 'National Bank' (sic).

'Sunny Adelaide' - 'Dr Lendon's'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/85

A lady in summer clothes walking by Dr Lendon's house on North Terrace, Adelaide. The house has rounded turrets capped with copper tiles.

'On Kensington Road - Corner East Terrace, Kensington Gardens'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/86

A house on the corner of East Terrace and Kensington Road at Kensington Park, South Australia. The light coloured (stone?) house, which has a steep tiled roof, is surrounded by gum trees and a low brick fence.

'On Kensington Road - Corner Halletts Road, Wattle Park'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/87

A house on the corner of Halletts Road and Kensington Road at Wattle Park in South Australia. A view from the street shows two new brick and stone houses, one with a modern garage door.

'Belair'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/88

A forest of gum trees, some planted in rows on a grassy slope, possibly in the National Park at Belair.

'Gerners' house at Belair

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/89

A cream brick house with tile roof. A man is building a raised garden surrounded by rocks. There is a large toy pedal car and a wicker chair on the verandah, and a pile of rubble in the lower corner.

'Belair'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/90

A grove of eucalyptus trees, possibly in the National Park at Belair. They are leaning over standing water, the trunks reflected clearly in the pool.

'AMP' Building, North Terrace

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/91

View of a section of frontage of the Australian Mutual Provident Society Building, North Terrace, Adelaide. The photograph focuses on the statue on the building facade.

'Belair Station'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/92

A view of the railway tracks and platforms at Belair Station in the Adelaide Hills. A train is approaching from the east, and several people are waiting on the platform, behind which tall pine trees are visible.

'Riverton S.A.' - Clarke's Riverton Hotel

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/93

Clarke's Riverton Hotel is a single storey stone and brick building with potted palms under the front verandah. A sign above the door states that the proprietor is Jack Clarke. Another sign advertises 'West End' beer.

'Riverton S.A.' - Torrens Road

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/94

View looking north on Torrens Road, Riverton's wide main street. Stone buildings, two storey verandahs, street trees, foot paths and several vehicles are visible.

'Riverton S.A.' - Riverton Service Stores

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/95

Frontage of the Riverton Service Store. This attractive two storey building has a frock and millinery showroom and sells drapery as well as ladies and children's wear. A large balcony overhangs the front verandah.

'Riverton'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/96

A dray loaded with bags, and pulled by a team of four horses, is crossing the main road in Riverton. The Anglican church is visible throught the trees, and a cyclist is crossing the road in the foreground.

'Riverton'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/97

A lady wearing a hat, possibly Mrs Alice Robjohns, is standing next to a bridge over the road in Riverton. Behind her is a a footpath across a large, open reserve edged with gum trees.

'Riverton' - Torrens Road

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/98

A view of shops and buildings along one side of Torrens Road, Riverton's main street. Store front signs include Riverton Service Stores and Matthews Shop.

'Riverton' - Torrens Road

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/99

A view of businesses along one side of the main street in Riverton, Torrens Road. Shop front signs include Riverton Service Stores and Matthews Shop. Mr Robjohns' car is parked under the shade of a large peppercorn tree in the foreground.

'Rundle Street Corner'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/100

View of Lawrences the Tobacconist shop on the southern corner of Rundle Street and King William Street, with the 'Capstan Clock' sign overhead. G.W. Cox the jewellers and Fanes Shoe shop are nextdoor. Pedestrians dressed for warm weather are crossing the street, and the Haigh's chocolate sign is visible at left.

'Original Savings Bank Building'- Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/101

Five cars are parked outside the Bank of New South Wales in Adelaide, which was previously housed the Savings Bank of South Australia.

'King William Street from Government House'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/102

Tall buildings lining King William Street, Adelaide, can be seen from the entrance to Government House on North Terrace. A car and pedestrians are passing the Boer War Memorial statue in the road.

Caledonian Inn at Robe

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/103

Front view of the Caledonian Inn at Robe. The long, two storey stone building is covered in vines, and a picket fence runs along the footpath. At the rear, a gable roof allows for ocean views through second storey windows. An incomplete caption reads, 'Old Houses at'.

'Corryton'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/104

A tree-lined street in Corryton, now part of Kensington Gardens. It is bordered by fences, hedges and electrical poles, and the Adelaide Hills can be seen in the distance.

'Flats [at] Corryton'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/4/105

A view, framed by palm trees, of a very large, two storey house at Corryton in Kensington Gardens, with the Adelaide Hills face in the background. Dense vegetation surrounds the building, which contains apartments or flats. The expansive iron roof, double chimneys, ornate second storey verandahs, and decorative finials are visible above the foliage.

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