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

Cottages at Paradise

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/19

Rustic stone cottages on a bend in the road at Paradise, north east of Adelaide. Telegraph poles, rough footpaths and slab fences line the quiet road.

'Rural Peace' at Paradise

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/20

A small whitewashed cottage on a back lane in Paradise, north east of Adelaide. The front of the cottage is covered by creepers.

'The [River] Torrens - Paradise'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/21

The River Torrens flowing tranquilly through the undergrowth at Paradise. The trees are reflected in the still water.

'The [River] Torrens - Paradise'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/22

The River Torrens flowing tranquilly through the undergrowth at Paradise. The trees are reflected in the still water.

'Old Hotel - Paradise'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/23

View of the driveway and front of the one-storey hotel at Paradise, north east of Adelaide. Signs on the hotel advertise afternoon teas, Woodroofe's cold drinks and newspapers.

'Peace and Plenty' - Paradise

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/24

A cow sitting in a small, grassy backyard, behind old fence posts and wire at Paradise, north east of Adelaide. Pieces of wood, shingles, and corrugated iron sheets are stacked near an old wooden fence.

'Nicholas' Garden' at Monash near Berri

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/25

Two women standing on the lawn next to a garden at Monash. Grapevines are shading the driveway to the house, which is possibly the Nicholas residence.

'Nicholas' Garden' at Monash near Berri

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/26

View of flower beds in a yard at Monash, South Australia. Grapevines are shading the driveway to the house, which is possibly the Nicholas residence.

'Nicholas' Garden' at Monash near Berri

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/27

Mr. W.A. Robjohns standing in the 'Nicholas' Garden' at Monash, South Australia. Grapevines are shading the driveway to the house, which is possibly the Nicholas residence.

'Nicholas' Garden' at Monash near Berri

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/28

The driveway from the road to a garden at Monash, South Australia. Felled tree trunks line the driveway, which is possibly the Nicholas residence.

'Nicholas' Garden' at Monash near Berri

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/29

A view of a hedge and formal flowerbeds edging the lawn, possibly adjacent to the Nicholas residence.

'Nicholas' Garden' at Monash near Berri

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/30

A rustic bench is positioned in a shady nook in a corner of a back yard. A building, possibly the Nicholas residence, is visible through the leaves.

'Nicholas' Garden' at Monash near Berri

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/31

Roses blooming in a lush garden at Monash, South Australia. A house, possibly the Nicholas residence, is nearly hidden behind extensive flowerbeds.

'Nicholas' Garden' at Monash near Berri

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/32

A view of extensive flower gardens screening the back yard and side of a house, possibly the Nicholas residence, at Monash, South Australia.

'Mid-day sun - Fisher Place' in Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/33

Sunlight streaming between the buildings in Fisher Place, a city lane running east from Gawler Place, near North Terrace. Delivery vans, parked cars, a bicyle, rubbish bin and street sign for 'Acme Signs' are visible.

'Kim' the dog

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/34

A shaggy dog named Kim, possibly owned by the Robjohns family, is standing in a field of tall thistles.

'Sue' the horse

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/35

'Sue' the horse is standing in a field behind a tall fence in the eastern suburbs of Adelaide, possibly at Murray Park, Magill. Houses and the foothills can be seen in the background.

'Murray Park - Magill'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/36

The road crossing a small culvert at Murray Park at Magill. Houses line the road and the Adelaide foothills can be seen in the background.

'Murray Park - Magill' - dogs on a footbridge

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/37

Two dogs, one of which is named 'Kim', are crossing a footbridge at Murray Park , Magill.

'Victoria Square' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/38

South west corner of Victoria Square in Adelaide showing the tram in front of the Charles Moore and Company Department Store.

'Embowered' - unidentified cottage and garden

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/39

A small cottage nearly hidden behind foliage, including gardens, hedge, schrubs and tall trees. Location in South Australia not identified.

'Clock towers' - Victoria Square, Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/40

A view from Victoria Square of the clock towers on the General Post Office and the Adelaide Town Hall in King William Street.

'On the Front - Glenelg'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/41

The foreshore at Glenelg looking from the south towards the town hall on Moseley Square. Notice the small Norfolk Island pine trees, stobie pole, and rows of tamarisk trees lining the esplanade.

'On the front - Glenelg'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/42

Two storey houses lining the Esplanade, south of Moseley Square, at Glenelg. Many have deep verandahs to keep out the western sun.

Town Hall and Pioneer Memorial - Glenelg

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/43

Couples are relaxing on the foreshore grass in front of the Pioneer Memorial, between Glenelg Town Hall and the jetty. A caption refers to the 'Women's Memorial' (sic). A rock border and fence encircle a garden planted at the statue's base.

'Lawns on front - Glenelg' - foreshore esplanade

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/44

People relaxing on striped canvas deck chairs on the lawns of the foreshore esplanade at Glenelg South near Somerton Park. The long jetty can be seen in the background, and many people are on the beach and in the ocean.

'Beach fun' at Glenelg

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/45

People enjoying the beach at Glenelg and in the foreground a couple of young boys are burying a willing dog in the sand.

Tusmore Park, Tusmore

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/46

A bridge over the creek in Tusmore Park, Tusmore. Large gum trees are growing along the creek bed and children's swings are in the background.

Tusmore Park, Tusmore

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/47

A wooden bench encircles a large gum tree in Tusmore Park, Tusmore. Many tall gum trees fill the park.

'Old, but Upstanding' - Eucalyptus tree at Tusmore Park

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/9/48

Close up view of an old, lone eucalyptus tree, standing in an open field at Tusmore Park, Tusmore. See also PRG 287/1/12/156.

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