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

'Road Damage' - Henley Beach, 18 May 1953

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/181

Storm damage to the foreshore at Henley Beach. Part of the road has collapsed onto the beach leaving the houses on the Esplanade close to the edge of the beach.

'Pushing Back Sand' - Henley Beach, 18 May 1953

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/182

Storm damage to the foreshore at Henley Beach on May 18th 1953. A bulldozer is being used to push back sand after a severe storm caused erosion in 1953. Much seaweed has built up on the beach following the storm. The Henley Beach Jetty is in the background.

'Pushing Back Sand' - Henley Beach, 18 May 1953

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/183

Storm damage to the foreshore at Henley Beach. A bulldozer is being used to push back sand after a severe storm caused erosion. Seaweed has built up on the beach following the storm.

'Glenelg [beach] Front' after the storm - May 1953

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/184

People surveying storm damage to the foreshore at Glenelg after a severe storm in May 1953. Sand under the bitumen footpath has been eroded by the sea. The concrete wall on the esplanade is intact.

'Coronation Day, June 2, 1953 - Congregation after Cathedral Service' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/185

A large crowd outside the entrance to Saint Peter's Anglican Cathedral following the service to honour Queen Elizabeth II at her coronation.

'Coronation Day, June 2, 1953 - Waiting for Parade' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/186

Close up view of a crowd in King William Street waiting to view the parade to mark the occasion of the Coronation of Elizabeth II. Children are perched below pillars of a building (now demolished) draped with banners. The Bank of New South Wales and the Government Tourist Bureau sign are visible in background.

'Coronation Day, June 2, 1953 - The Crowd Gathers' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/187

Crowds waiting on the corner of King William Street and North Terrace to view the parade to mark the occasion of the Coronation of Elizabeth II. The Gresham Hotel is on the corner with the Ansett Airways Office in the background.

'Coronation Decorations - King William Street' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/188

Buildings in King William Street are decked with flags during the parade to mark the occasion of the Coronation of Elizabeth II. Cars are driving south past the clock towers of the Post Office and Town Hall.

'Coronation Decorations - Savings Bank' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/189

A large crown and flags deck the Savings Bank of South Australia building in King William Street during the parade to mark the occasion of the Coronation of Elizabeth II. A crowd stands below.

'Three Bands on Coronation Day - S.A.H.Q. Band' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/190

The South Australian Head Quarters Band parading down King William Street during the Coronation Day Parade on 2nd June 1953. Flags and banners decorate the buildings along the way.

'Three Bands on Coronation Day - University Battalion Pipers' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/191

The University Battalion Pipers parading down King William Street during the Coronation Day Parade on 2nd June 1953. Flags and banners decorate the buildings along the way. The Criterion Hotel is in the background.

'Three Bands on Coronation Day - 10th Battalion' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/192

The 10th Battalion Band parading down King William Street during the Coronation Day Parade on 2nd June 1953. Flags and banners decorate the buildings along the way. The Criterion Hotel and the Post Office are in the background.

'10th Battalion Guard' - Coronation Day, June 2, 1953 - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/193

The 10th Battalion Band Guard marching down King William Street during the Coronation Day Parade. Flags and banners hang from the Post Office and Criterion Hotel in the background.

'The Governor Arrives' - Coronation Day, June 2, 1953 - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/194

His Excellency the Governor of South Australia arriving at the Adelaide Town Hall to take the salute during the Coronation Day Parade.

'H.E. [His Excellency] Inspects Guard' - Coronation Day, June 2, 1953 - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/195

His Excellency, Sir C.W.M. Norrie, the Governor of South Australia, inspecting the 10th Battalion Guards outside Adelaide Town Hall during the Coronation Day Parade.

'God Save the Queen' - Coronation Day, June 2, 1953 - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/196

His Excellency, Sir C.W.M. Norrie, Governor of South Australia standing to attention during the singing of 'God Save the Queen' at the Coronation Day Parade.

'C.M.F. Trainees' - Coronation Day, June 2, 1953 - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/197

Members of the Citizen Military Forces marching in the Coronation Day Parade. Banners and flags are flying from the Post Office and the Criterion Hotel in the background.

'Tom's House - Cutting to length' - 7 July 1953

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/198

Photo of a man, possibly Mr Robjohn's son, Tom, cutting planks with a hand saw at a building site. Location not identified.

'Tom's House - The Front' - 7 July 1953

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/199

The wooden framework of a new house sitting on piles on a sloping block, probably owned by Mr Robjohn's son, Tom.

'Tom's House - Side Facing Road' - 7 July 1953

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/200

Side view of the framework of a new house sitting on piles on a sloping block, probably owned by Mr Robjohn's son, Tom. W.A. Robjohns' car and a tent can be seen in the background.

'Tom's House - Side and Back' - 7 July 1953

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/201

Framework of a new house sitting on piles on a sloping block, probably owned by Mr Robjohn's son, Tom. W.A. Robjohns' car and a tent can be seen in the background. A man stands in front.

'Tom's House - Interior Frames' - 7 July 1953

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/202

Framework of a new house, probably owned by Mr Robjohn's son, Tom. Two houses adjoining the property can be seen through the frames.

House on 'Tom's block'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/203

A nearly completed house built on concrete piers and situated on a sloping block of land, probably owned by Mr Robjohns' son, Tom. Located on Young Street, Blackwood, it was built by Tom Robjohns, the oldest son of WA Robjohns.

'Views from Tom's Block' - 7 July 1953

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/204

Dense bushland can be seen over the neighbour's roof top from the site probably owned by Mr Robjohns' son, Tom.

'Views from Tom's Block' - 7 July 1953

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/205

Neighbouring houses, tall trees and a water tower can be seen from the building site, probably owned by Mr Robjohns' son, Tom.

'Views from Tom's Block' - 7 July 1953

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/206

A neighbouring house, electrical poles and tall trees can be seen from the building site, probably owned by Mr Robjohns' son, Tom.

'The Russell Residence'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/207

The home of the Russell family, probably an acquaintance of W.A. Robjohns. The house is constructed of red brick and has an iron roof. There are three children leaning over the railings on the front porch.

'The Russell Residence'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/208

The home of the Russell family, probably an acquaintance of W.A. Robjohns. The house is constructed of red brick and has an iron roof. Washing is hanging on the clothesline next to a water tank in back.

'The Russell Residence'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/209

The home of the Russell family, probably an acquaintance of W.A. Robjohns. The house is constructed of red brick and has an iron roof. Three children are standing against the side wall.

'Rundle Street City from Charles Street - Looking West' - Adelaide

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/15/210

Looking west along Rundle Street from Charles Street. A bus is passing many parked cars and people are walking on the pavement.

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