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

Duke of York's visit to Adelaide, 1927

Duke of York's visit to Adelaide, 1927

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

The Duke of York is received at the Adelaide Town Hall during his visit in 1927. The photograph shows the bunting and flags flown for the occasion and the crowds assembled outside the Town Hall. Looking south the clock tower on the Post Office can also be seen.

Upper Sturt

Upper Sturt

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

A view of Upper Sturt depicting a hairpin bend in the road. A car is parked in the shadow of the trees.

Upper Sturt

Upper Sturt

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

Two people standing outside a house on a hill at Upper Sturt. One of these is possibly Joyce Robjohns. The building is the old non-official Post Office, which is on the corner of Upper Sturt Road and Sturt Valley Road, and is still standing, although derelict. Ruth Caldwell was postmistress from 1957-1964. The post office and public telephone box was located on the front verandah to the left of the front door. [Information supplied by two researchers].

Magill

Magill

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

View of a dirt road in suburban Magill, with ditch and roadside fences in the foreground, and a large eucalyptus, houses and wooded ills in the distance.

Magill

Magill

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

A rural view of Magill showing rolling hillsides, a horse grazing and a windmill nestled amongst willow trees.

Tea Tree Gully

Tea Tree Gully

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/1/67

A view of the road winding into the hills at Tea Tree Gully. There is a building on the bend in the road which is possibly a shop as the advertisement states 'Drink Amgoorie Tea.' According to a researcher, 'on the left is the Tea Tree Gully hotel. The Amgoorie Tea rooms is now the Fox & Firkin English Pub.'

Tea Tree Gully

Tea Tree Gully

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/1/68

A view of Tea Tree Gully, showing a narrow, vegetated creek bed and a stone wall with drain. Through the trees in the distance, a building on the bend in the road displays an advertisement, "Drink Amgoorie Tea".

'Near Hope Valley'

'Near Hope Valley'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/1/69

A shaded section of dirt road near Hope Valley, with pastures, farm and outbuildings in the distance.

Clarendon

Clarendon

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/1/70

A cricket match and picnic at Clarendon, with the Robjohns family car parked under gum trees. The sloping hillside in background is planted in rows of trees and other vegetation (crops unknown).

Clarendon

Clarendon

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/1/71

The Robjohns and friends having a picnic on the grass under a large gum tree at Clarendon, with the family dog also present. The family car is parked next to the picnickers.

Clarendon

Clarendon

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/1/72

A stone retaining wall built next to the Onkaparinga River at Clarendon, with vegetation in foreground.

Clarendon

Clarendon

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/1/73

The road near Clarendon showing the steep hillsides surrounding it and the roadside hedges and fences along side it. See also PRG 287/1/2/1.

Clarendon

Clarendon

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/1/74

Tents, cars and picnickers under gum trees next to an open meadow at Clarendon.

Burnside

Burnside

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/1/75

A man and a dog walking uphill on a tree-lined dirt road in Burnside, with buildings in the distance.

Burnside

Burnside

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

A view from a hillside in Burnside looking over vineyards and blossom trees. A few houses are scattered around the area.

'At Bridgewater'

'At Bridgewater'

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

A small cottage (possibly the Thompson house) on cleared land at Bridgewater, with large eucalyptus trees adjacent and pasture in foreground. Rolling hills can be seen in the background.

'At Bridgewater'

'At Bridgewater'

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

A view at Bridgewater depicting rolling hillside and eucalyptus trees (possibly the Thompson property).

'Thompson's House'

'Thompson's House'

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

Small house in a rural setting with fenced front garden, gate, deckchairs on the verandah, and water tank on the side.

'Thompson's House'

'Thompson's House'

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

Thompson's house in a rural setting at Bridgewater, with fenced flowerbeds edged with stones in the foreground.

Auldana

Auldana

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

A gate across the road leading up a hill planted with grapevines.

Auldana

Auldana

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

Trees in blossom alongside gum trees at Auldana in the Adelaide Hills.

Stonyfell

Stonyfell

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

A road travelling towards Stonyfell in Adelaide. Thick bush is growing over the lower foothills.

'Montacute Road'

'Montacute Road'

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

Montacute Road in suburban Adelaide heading towards a pass in the hills.

'On Montacute Road'

'On Montacute Road'

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

Countryside just off Montacute Road in suburban Adelaide. Large gums and grassland are evident.

'On Montacute Road'

'On Montacute Road'

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

Countryside just off Montacute Road in suburban Adelaide. A car is parked under the tall gum tree next to a rocky gorge.

'Rugby Car'

'Rugby Car'

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

Alice Robjohns and her daughter Joyce and friends sitting on the running board of a car in a bushland setting (possibly on Montacute Road). The two young girls are holding tennis rackets.

'Rugby Car'

'Rugby Car'

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

Alice Robjohns and her daughter Joyce and friends sitting on the running board of a car in a bushland setting (possibly on Montacute Road). The two young girls are holding tennis rackets.

At 'Snugharbor'

At 'Snugharbor'

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

Alice Robjohns and her daughter Joyce on the verandah of a brick and stone-fronted house called 'Snug Harbor', which was possibly at Victor Harbor. Their dog Teddy, seated on a wicker chair, and her two puppies are also present.

At 'Snugharbor'

At 'Snugharbor'

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

Alice Robjohns and her daughter Joyce seated on the verandah of a brick and stone-fronted house called Snug Harbor, which was possibly at Victor Harbor. Their dog Teddy, sitting up on rear legs, is also present.

'Stonyfell Quarries'

'Stonyfell Quarries'

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

A view looking towards Stonyfell in the Adelaide foothills showing the scarring of the quarries on the hillface, houses and telephone poles. Fenced vineyards are in the foreground.