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

'Victor Harbour'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/37

A fenced walkway is visible along a rock outcropping above a cliff near Victor Harbor, South Australia. The cliff forms the end of a bay which has gentle surf rolling in towards the beach. According to a researcher, this is Petrel Cove, adjacent to the Bluff.

Victor Harbour

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/38

Looking from the top of Granite Island towards Victor Harbor. The entire length of the causeway can be seen linking the island to Victor Harbor foreshore, along with a clear view of the causeway jetty.

'The Coast - Encounter Bay'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/39

Surf rolling in, possibly near Petrel Cove north of The Bluff at Victor Habor, South Australia.

'The Coast - Encounter Bay'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/40

Surf rolling in, possibly near Petrel Cove north of The Bluff at Victor Habor, South Australia.

'Waves - Encounter Bay'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/41

Waves breaking on rocks at Encounter Bay near Victor Harbor. The Bluff (Rosetta Head) is visible in the distance.

'The Bluff - Encounter Bay'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/42

Narrow coastal road leading through paddocks from the edge of Encounter Bay (town), near Victor Harbor, towards the bay and The Bluff (Rosetta Head). A barn is the only building visible on the coast.

'The coast looking East - Encounter Bay'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/43

View of the beach at low tide, location not identified, with large rounded boulders exposed. A woman wearing a hat is seated on a rock facing the beach.

'The coast looking east - Encounter Bay'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/44

A house and out buildings are standing in a fence-lined paddock facing a beach on Encounter Bay, location not identified.

'Road to Mount Bold'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/45

The road leading towards the new Mount Bold Reservoir in South Australia.

Mount Bold Reservoir - 'The Dam'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/46

View of dam above Mount Bold Reservoir after its completion. Visitors, including two nuns, can be seen inspecting the new dam walls.

'Mount Bold Dam and Reservoir, before completion'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/47

Wide view (enlargement) of the new Mount Bold Dam and Reservoir. The construction site, retaining walls, water cascading over the concrete wall, and vegetation on the slopes above the flooded land are clearly visible.

Mount Bold Reservoir - 'Inside of Dam'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/48

Mount Bold Reservoir and dam. View is taken from above the reservoir, looking towards the top of the concrete wall, with terraced hill slopes and vegetation across the water.

Mount Bold Reservoir - 'Dam - outside'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/49

View of Mount Bold Reservoir, looking towards the water cascading over the top of the dam wall, with visitors looking on.

Mount Bold Reservoir - 'Quarry where Metal obtained'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/50

The quarry where metal was obtained for the construction of the Mount Bold Reservoir and dam in South Australia.

Mount Bold Reservoir - 'A Few Steps'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/51

A long flight of stairs leading down from the road towards the water level of the Mount Bold Reservoir in South Australia.

Mount Bold Reservoir

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/52

Uncaptioned photo of cars parked next to the Mount Bold Reservoir in South Australia, looking across the lake to the opposite slope.

Mount Bold Reservoir

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/53

Uncaptioned photo of visitors and their dog walking up stairs near the Mount Bold Reservoir in South Australia. A thatched picnic shelter is visible.

Mount Bold Reservoir - 'Two View of Lake'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/54

The lake before it is completely filled at the Mount Bold Reservoir in South Australia. Trees and shrubs are visible before being submerged.

Mount Bold Reservoir - 'Two Views of Lake'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/55

A view of the lake at the Mount Bold Reservoir in South Australia. The thatched roof of a picnic shelter and a parked car can be seen in the foreground.

Mount Bold Reservoir - 'Weir below Dam'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/56

The weir below the dam at the Mount Bold Reservoir in South Australia. The concrete weir contrasts against the masses of loose rocks in the valley.

Mount Bold Reservoir - 'View from Dam'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/57

View of a steep valley, with densely wooded slopes and an exposed terrace, taken from the Mount Bold Dam.

Mount Bold Reservoir - 'The Return Road'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/58

Gravel road, and safety fence, above the Mount Bold Reservoir, with a view of the wooded valley in distance.

Mount Bold Reservoir - 'The Return Road'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/59

A man, woman and two children standing on the edge of the 'return road' around Mount Bold Reservoir in South Australia.

'Camels on way to Beach - Dec. 22, 1938'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/60

Three camels, all wearing saddles, and two male riders travelling on a road to the beach, possibly near Victor Harbor on 22nd December 1938.

'Camels on way to Beach - Dec. 22, 1938'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/61

Three camels, all wearing saddles, and two male riders travelling on a road to the beach, possibly near Victor Harbor on 22nd December 1938.

'Erindale from West Terrace, Kensington Gardens'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/62

A view from West Terrace towards Kensington Road at Erindale in South Australia. A house with tile roof and three chimney stacks can be seen, and the hills are in the background.

'From Belair Road Lookout'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/63

A view from the Windy Point lookout at Belair across the eastern suburbs of Adelaide.

'Floral Day 1939 - The Fan'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/64

A floral display in the shape of a large fan during the 1939 Floral Day celebrations in Adelaide. This is possibly near the lawns and flower beds outside Government House in North Terrace.

'Floral Day 1939 - The Carpet'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/65

A floral carpet display on the corner of Kintore Avenue and North Terrace, Adelaide. The Institute building, cars and pedestrians are also visible.

'Floral Day 1939 - Shell House Decorations'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/6/66

Floral displays outside Shell House on North Terrace, Adelaide. Some of the displays have been lit with electric light bulbs. A lady wearing a fox fur stole is passing.

Photographs of W.A. Robjohns [PRG 287/1] • Photograph