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

'Bits on Waterfall Gully Road' - Burnside

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/21

Looking uphill at houses on Waterfall Gully Road in Burnside, South Australia.

'Saint Francis (Roman Catholic) Church - Campbelltown'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/22

A front view of Saint Francis Roman Catholic Church at Campbelltown showing a statue of the crucifixion scene amid the pine trees.

'Saint Francis (Roman Catholic) Church - Campbelltown'

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

A view of Saint Francis Roman Catholic Church at Campbelltown showing a large car park on the side and the Adelaide Hills in the distance.

'The Big Mill Wheel - Bridgewater'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/24

The big mill wheel at the Bridgewater Mill in the Adelaide Hills. The wheel is possibly as tall as a three storey building.

'The Old Gum Tree - where the State was proclaimed - Dec.28.1836' - Glenelg

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/25

The Old Gum Tree at Glenelg which was the location of the Proclaimation of South Australia on December 28th 1836. The trunk of the tree is bowed so that both ends rest on the ground.

'Broadview Methodist Church'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/26

A side view of the Broadview Methodist Church, now Uniting Church, in the northern Adelaide suburb of Enfield.

'Broadview Methodist Church'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/27

A side view of the Broadview Methodist Church in the northern suburbs of Adelaide.

'Castambul Post Office on Gorge Road'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/28

Looking round a bend on the Gorge Road towards the Post Office and a service station at Castambul, in the hills north east of Adelaide.

'Shakespeare Avenue - Murray Park' - Magill

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/29

The series comprises 15 albums housing 1,973 photographs, most of which were taken by photographer W.A. Robjohns ca.1920-1966. Album covers were numbered and labelled by Robjohns. The sequence is incomplete, however, as only volumes 1-9, 12-14, 15, 20 and 23 have been donated. Robjohns' brief descriptions of content on the covers and spines are incomplete. For further descriptions of place names and subjects contained in each album, SEE details below. The albums contain small black and white prints, mostly undated, with captions by W.R. Robjohns. Also sepia and postcard prints, and a few hand-tinted prints. A small number of images were taken by other photographers, several of whom have been identified by Robjohns. Images depict Adelaide suburbs, city scenes and country towns, with an emphasis on rural landscapes, parks and reserves, rivers, reservoirs, streets, houses, churches, businesses and shop fronts, and public celebrations and processions. Also included are images of the Robjohns family on picnics and holiday outings, and their homes, cars and pets. A number of photos were duplicated or enlarged by Robjohns and appear in more than one album.

'Shakespeare Avenue - Murray Park' - Magill

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/30

A car parked on gravel at an intersection with Shakespeare Avenue at Magill. Large gum trees are growing in the creek bed along a roadside fence.

'M.S. Fairsea' - ship leaving port

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/31

Steamship M.S. Fairsea leaving port, possibly from Outer Harbor, north of Adelaide, South Australia. A tug boat can be seen assisting.

'Visitors and Passengers' on the wharf, possibly at Outer Harbor

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/32

Visitors farewelling passengers possibly at Outer Harbor, before they embark on the steamship M.S. Fairsea.

Passengers onboard steamship M.S. Fairsea, possibly at Outer Harbor

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/33

A row of passengers hanging over the deck of the M.S. Fairsea before she sails, possibly from Outer Harbor. Mr Robjohns has captioned the photograph, 'Michael may be here' (in the photograph).

'Three Bits at Gorge Picnic Ground' - River Torrens

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/34

A still pool of water surrounded by thick vegetation in the Torrens River at 'The Gorge' picnic ground, north east of Adelaide.

'Three Bits at Gorge Picnic Ground' - River Torrens

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/35

A family having a picnic beside their car at 'The Gorge' picnic ground north east of Adelaide.

'Three Bits at Gorge Picnic Ground' - River Torrens

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/36

A child running through the grass at 'The Gorge' picnic ground north east of Adelaide.

'Bailey Bridge over Torrens [River] at Dernancourt'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/37

Several pedestrian are gathered on the newly built Bailey Bridge over the River Torrens at Dernancourt in South Australia. Houses, cars and shops can be seen in the background.

Bailey Bridge at Dernancourt

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/38

A young boy on a bicycle next to the Bailey Bridge over the River Torrens at Dernancourt in South Australia. Roofs of houses and shops can be seen in the background.

'The Institute - Athelstone'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/39

The stone Institute Building at Athelstone which bears a plaque dated 1870 above the front porch.

'At Gorge Kiosk'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/40

The Gorge Kiosk can be seen beyond gum trees and playing fields in a reserve north east of Adelaide.

'Four Churches of England' - Saint Georges Anglican Church - Magill

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/41

Saint Georg's Church of England on St Bernard's Road at Magill. The church grounds are surrounded by a white picket fence.

'Four Churches of England' - Saint Theodore's Anglican Church - Toorak Gardens

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/42

Looking at the northern entrance to Saint Theodore's Anglican Church in Prescott Terrace, Toorak Gardens. A car is parked at the kerb.

'Four Churches of England' - Saint Aidans Anglican Church - Payneham

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/43

Saint Aidans Church of England situated on the corner of OG Road and Payneham Road in suburban Adelaide.

'Four Churches of England' - Saint Bartholomews Anglican Church - Norwood

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/44

Saint Bartholomew's Church of England situated in Beulah Road in Norwood. A car is parked at the kerb.

Knightsbridge Baptist Church - Leabrook

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/45

Looking west across Glynburn Road from Rosalind Street to the Knightsbridge Baptist Church.

Magill Baptist Church

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/46

Magill Baptist Church in the eastern suburbs of Adelaide. A sign on the front lawn reads, 'Deeper Life Mission' and 'Magill Baptist Church'.

Knoxville Congregational Church - Glenside

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/47

The sweeping driveway to the Knoxville Congregational Church, Allinga Avenue near Greenhill Road, Glenside (formerly suburb of Knoxville) in South Australia.

'Sydenham Road Methodist Church' - Norwood

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/48

Sydnenham Road Methodist Church at Norwood which has a plaque above the door dated ca.1870.

'Old Methodist Church - Gilles Plains'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/49

Front view of the Old Methodist Church at Gilles Plains north east of Adelaide.

'Argent Methodist Church - Payneham'

Robjohns, W. A., c. 1920-1966, Photograph, PRG 287/1/23/50

Argent Street Primitive Methodist Church (Argent Uniting Church) and cemetery at South Payneham, which has a plaque above the door dated 1859. Mr Robjohns has captioned this photograph 'The Church in the Cemetary (sic)'. Grave stones can be seen at the side of the church and a small fibro building stands in the foreground.

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