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

'At Royal Show - 1951' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/88

A road within the Royal Show Grounds at Wayville, south of the City of Adelaide. Crowds are walking past food stalls and sideshows.

'At Royal Show - 1951' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/89

A road within the Royal Show Grounds at Wayville South Australia. Crowds are walking past fairy floss and toffee apple stalls.

Rundle Street in Adelaide looking west

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/90

Looking west from the corner of Rundle Street and Pulteney Street in Adelaide. Thwaite's Corner is located on the south west side and Coles and National Bank can be seen along the northern side of Rundle Street.

Currie Street in Adelaide looking west

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/91

Looking west along Currie Street in Adelaide. Adelaide Steamship Company Limited and the Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia can be seen on the southern side of Currie Street.

'T and G' building in Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/92

The T & G (Temperance & General) building on the South corner of King William and Grenfell Streets, Adelaide.

'Proclamation of Queen Elizabeth II. Feb. 8th, 1952 - The people gather' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/93

A crowd of women and young girls and boys dressed up for the occasion are waiting in the hot sun on North Terrace for the Proclamation of Queen Elizabeth II to be announced on 8th February 1952.

'Proclamation of Queen Elizabeth II. Feb. 8th, 1952 - The people gather' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/94

Crowds, mainly women and children, are in the hot sun on North Terrace waiting for the Proclamation of Queen Elizabeth II to be announced. The Gresham Hotel, opposite Parliament House, can be seen in the background.

'Proclamation of Queen Elizabeth II. Feb. 8th, 1952 - Parliament House steps' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/95

Crowds in the hot sun below the steps of Parliament House on North Terrace are waiting for the Proclamation of Queen Elizabeth II to be announced.

'Proclamation of Queen Elizabeth II. Feb. 8th, 1952 - The [Dignitaries] assemble' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/96

The Speaker of the House and other legal officials and 'Dignatories' (sic), including a woman in a wide-brimmed hat, are assembled on the steps of Parliament House on North Terrace waiting for the Proclamation of Queen Elizabeth II to be read by the Governor of South Australia. A man, possibly a journalist, is holding a camera and flash attachment in the foreground.

'Proclamation of Queen Elizabeth II. Feb. 8th, 1952 - The Governor reads the Document' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/97

The Governor of South Australia, Lt. General, Sir C.W.M. Norrie, stands before a microphone on the steps of Parliament House and reads the Proclamation. Legal and military officials and other dignitaries, including two women wearing hats, stand solemnly behind him.

'Proclamation of Queen Elizabeth II. Feb. 8th, 1952 - The Governor Proclaims the Queen [. . .] and hands it to His Equerry' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/98

A photo of the Governor of South Australia, Lt. General, Sir C.W.M. Norrie, handing the Proclamation document to his equerry, or attending officer, after reading the proclamation document.

'Proclamation of Queen Elizabeth II. Feb. 8th, 1952 - His Excellency Sir C.W.M. Norrie departs' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/99

A crowd watches His Excellency the Governor of South Australia enter a limousine on North Terrace after leaving Parliament House. The car is surrounded by official attendants dressed in regalia.

'Proclamation of Queen Elizabeth II. Feb. 8th, 1952 - The people stream back to work' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/100

A crowd of women wearing summer dresses and hats, a baby in a pram, and several young boys are crossing King William Street outside the Gresham Hotel on the corner of North Terrace and Gresham Street.

'Proclamation of Queen Elizabeth II. Feb. 8th, 1952 - The people stream back to work' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/101

Close up view of a crowd of men and women in summer clothing crossing King William Street outside the Gresham Hotel on the corner of North Terrace and Gresham Street.

The Governor prepares to read the Proclamation of Queen Elizabeth II on Feb. 8th, 1952 in Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/102

Uncaptioned photo of the Governor of South Australia preparing to read the Proclamation from the steps of Parliament House, with dignitaries standing behind him. A photographer is in the foreground. Notes on a scrap of paper accompanying the loose photo in Album 15 read, 'Sir C. Willoughby M. Norrie' and 'Proc[lamation] 8/5/52'. See also items PRG 287/1/15/96-97.

'King George VI Hatchment at Government House Gate' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/103

A hatchment tablet bearing the coat of arms of King George VI on the gate of Government House in Adelaide. This is a sign of respect for the late king.

'King George VI Hatchment at Government House Gate' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/104

A hatchment tablet bearing the coat of arms of King George VI on the gate of Government House in Adelaide. This is a sign of respect for the late king.

'King George VI Hatchment at Government House Gate' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/105

A hatchment tablet bearing the coat of arms of King George VI on the gate of Government House in Adelaide. This is a sign of respect for the late king.

'Funerary Service for King George [VI] - Feb. 15, 1952 - The Assembly outside Cathedral' - North Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/106

Crowds assemble outside Saint Peter's Cathedral on 15th February 1952 for the funeral service to commemorate King George VI. Several large cars, including a limousine, are parked in front.

'Funerary Service for King George [VI] - Feb. 15, 1952 - The Assembly outside Cathedral' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/108

People walking across the lawns to and from the entrance to Saint Peter's Anglican Cathedral as they pay their respects to the deceased monarch, King George VI.

'Funerary Service for King George [VI] - Feb. 15, 1952 - Awaiting The Governor' - North Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/109

The Archbishop of Adelaide waits outside Saint Peter's Anglican Cathedral to greet the Governor of South Australia at the funerary service to commemorate King George VI.

'Funerary Service for King George [VI] - Feb. 15, 1952 - His Excellency Arrives' - North Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/110

The Governor of South Australia Sir C. Willoughby M. Norrie arriving before a crowd at Saint Peter's Cathedral for the funerary service to commemorate King George VI.

'Funerary Service for King George [VI] - Feb. 15, 1952 - His Excellency Arrives' - North Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/111

The Governor of South Australia Sir C. Willoughby M. Norrie arriving before a crowd at Saint Peter's Cathedral for the funerary service to commemorate King George VI.