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

Goolwa, August 1949 - 'Reg Shepherd's [cottage]'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/139

A galvanised iron cottage at Goolwa in South Australia. This is the home of Mr Robjohns' friend Reg Shepherd. The Robjohns had a holiday here in August 1949. A man and two ladies are standing outside the house.

Goolwa, August 1949 - 'The flats where we stayed.'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/140

In August 1949 the Robjohns spent a holiday staying at the Riverside Flats at Goolwa in South Australia. The flats overlook the Lower Murray River.

Goolwa, August 1949 - 'Church of England. Goolwa'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/141

The Church of England Church at Goolwa in South Australia. The clock can be seen in the steeple and the churchyard is walled and has an ornate iron gate.

Goolwa, August 1949 - 'Goolwa looking north'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/142

Looking north along Cadell Road in Goolwa. A man is riding a bicycle along the road which is lined with stone buildings. The church steeple can be seen in the distance.

Goolwa, August 1949 - 'Goolwa looking south'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/143

Looking south along Cadell Road in Goolwa. The Goolwa and Port Elliot District Council Chambers can be seen on the left of the road and the hotel is on the opposite corner on a bend in the road.

Goolwa, August 1949 - 'Goolwa Barrage'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/144

The Goolwa Barrage crossing the Lower River Murray at Goolwa. Hindmarsh Island can be seen on the opposite side of the river.

Goolwa, August 1949 - 'Hotel and Store - Note figure-head'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/145

Street view of a hotel and store at Goolwa, South Australia. A ship's figurehead can be seen mounted on the roof above a window, and a car is parked along the kerb.

P.S. Renmark at Goolwa, August 1949

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/146

Paddle steamer 'Renmark' which was being used as a tourist vessel at Goolwa. The Captain's name at the time was Captain Reed.

'Clouds at Goolwa, August 1949 - Winter afternoon - Goolwa Beach'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/147

Waves rolling into a wintery beach at Encounter Bay at Goolwa.

'Clouds at Goolwa, August 1949'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/148

Wintery clouds above a fenced pasture at Goolwa, with silhouettes of fence posts and electrical poles also visible.

'Clouds at Goolwa, August 1949 - River at Goolwa - Looking East'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/149

Looking east from Goolwa towards the Lower Murray River. A boat is moored at a small jetty and Hindmarsh Island can be seen in the distance.

August 1949 - 'Victor Harbour'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/150

A large gabled house on the hill overlooking Encounter Bay at Victor Harbor. Granite Island, the Causeway, and The Bluff can be seen in the distance.

August 1949 - 'At Port Elliott'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/151

The Southern Ocean crashing against rocks at Port Elliot, between Goolwa and Port Elliott on the south coast of South Australia.

'Clouds at Goolwa, August 1949'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/152

Wintery clouds above a fenced pasture at Goolwa, with silhouettes of fence posts and electrical poles also visible.

August 1949 - 'Early morning on Goolwa River (sic)'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/153

A paddle steamer and smaller boats moored near the reeds on the Lower Murray River at Goolwa in South Australia. Houses and a caravan can be seen in the background.

August 1949 - 'Early morning on Goolwa River (sic)'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/154

Houseboat the 'Captain Sturt' moored at a small jetty on the Lower Murray River at Goolwa. Smaller boats are moored nearby and Hindmarsh Island can be seen in the distance.

August 1949 - 'Middleton Beach'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/155

The Southern Ocean lashing rocks on Middleton Beach in Encounter Bay, South Australia.

'Goolwa Beach, August 1949. Afternoon' - clouds

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/156

Mr Robjohns has captioned this photo of clouds, 'Goolwa Beach', but it is probably Middleton Beach (see photo PRG 287/1/14/155).

'Goolwa Beach, August 1949. Afternoon'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/157

A winter scene of clouds over 'Goolwa Beach' (sic), probably taken at Middleton Beach (photo PRG 287/1/14/155). A view of a sand dune can be seen in the foreground.

'Goolwa Beach, August 1949. Afternoon'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/158

A winter scene of clouds over 'Goolwa Beach' (sic), probably taken at Middleton Beach (photo PRG 287/1/14/155). A view of a sand dune can be seen in the foreground.

'Meadows'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/159

The Meadows Hotel where the proprietor is Max Styles. A man is standing outside near a car and motorbike, and the Goolwa Bus is parked nearby.

Island on the Lower Murray River near Goolwa

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/160

A small island, labelled 'Granite Island' (sic), in the vicinity of Goolwa on the reaches of the Lower Murray River. Two boats are moored on the still water close to shore.

'Hindley Street' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/161

Busy Hindley Street looking east towards the Adelaide foothills. Buses, lorries and cars are travelling up and down the street.

'Old B.C. Chapel' (Assembly of God Church) - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/162

The Assembly of God Church, possibly the 'old Baptist (or Bible) Church Chapel', flanked by cottages and a store. The church has a belfry with a circular stained glass window underneath. Location not identified.

'Adelaide's West-End - West Terrace, Corner Alfred Street'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/163

Building on the corner of West Terrace and Alfred Street in the south west corner of Adelaide. The two storey semi detached house has a return verandah and balconies off the upper front rooms.

'Adelaide's West-End - West Terrace between Wright and Gouger Streets'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/164

Buildings along West Terrace, between Wright Street and Gouger Street. The twin spires of Saint Patrick's Cathedral can be seen above the roofs. One house has two storeys while the others are single storey buildings. They have verandahs and shutters to provide shade from the afternoon sun.

'Adelaide's West-End - West Terrrace, Corner Wright Street'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/165

A row of cottages on the corner of West Terrace and Wright Street. The cottages share a bull nose verandah which runs along the entire length of the semi detached cottages. A communal wall topped with railings surrounds the row of cottages.

'Adelaide's West-End' - Off Gray Street next to Trenerry Court

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/166

Old twin cottages in a cul-de-sac off Gray Street in the south western corner of Adelaide near Saint Patrick's Cathdral. Brick cottages share a rustic iron verandah with peaks over the entrances. Other buildings crowd in from all sides. Caption reads, 'Off Grey (sic) Street next Trennery (sic) Court'.

'Adelaide's West-End' - Gray Street South End, looking to Burton Avenue

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/167

Southern end of Gray Street looking towards Burton Avenue in the south western corner of Adelaide. A row of three old brick and stone cottages stands next to a row of more modern cottages enclosed by a corrugated iron fence. Caption reads, 'Grey (sic) St. South End, looking to Burton Av'.

'Adelaide's West-End - Corner of Alfred Street in Mary Street'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/14/168

A bluestone house standing on the corner of Alfred Street and Mary Street in the south western corner of Adelaide. The house and fenced verandah opens onto the street and has no front garden. Wooden fretwork is on the eaves and iron lacework is on the verandah.

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