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23.01.2022 But for now, rest well, and dream of large women. A line from one of my favourite movies The Princess Bride is typified here with a great photo of Miss Nellie Wilson, the tallest Woman in the World at the time, c.1891. As with all ‘tallest’ claims, old records are hard to verify as Nellie (born Ellen Wilson from Arkansas USA) was billed at an awesome 8ft 2 inches (that’s 249cm !!).... She toured with Sells Brothers Circus around the US, and even made an appearance here in Australia. Her serious talents were touted as: A champion hay pitcher but broke more pitchforks than could be reckoned; having the strength of 2 men and being able to lift cotton bales all day long; and when it came to picking apples, she was the handiest thing on earth! She had hands the size of Hams and weighed over 400 pounds (180kgs), but wasn’t overburdened with flesh and was active and well proportionedyou had me at Hams!! There was some question as to her gender when an eyewitness account was reported in an Iowa newspaper in 1895, She was a Man, that big Giantess doing the County Fairs, beyond a doubt, in a way that won’t bear repeating! A close look at her face and hands could lean you to that train of thought. Strangely, there isn’t much information about Nellie, and she doesn’t make any official list in the Worlds Tallest, there is conjecture over whether she was 7ft 2, or 8 ft 2, or if she even existed at all. Well, here she is, in the photographic flesh..not overburdened.

23.01.2022 Love this photo, not just because it’s of the opening of my go-to Shopping Centre (Westfield Marion) back in 1968, but because of the fashion. It may be a little hard to make out in this smaller sampler photo, but every young Woman looks like they belong in a ‘Gidget’ surf film or on their way to High Tea, while all the Gents look as though they’ve stepped off the set of ‘Men In Black’, white shirts, thin black ties! When did the guys ditch the debonair, and gravitate to Boar...dshorts and Thongs (bare feet if you’re at Colonnades)? As you can see, the Xmas crowds haven’t changed a bit, with people flocking to see what’s new at the largest Shopping Complex in South Australia. All that’s changed is things are smaller but way more expensive!! Still fun.

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18.01.2022 It looks like a true frontier town straight out of a Western, and the changes have been quite significant, but those landmark hills are a dead giveaway to anyone that’s travelled a fair bit down South. Built way back in 1840, the little town of Old Noarlunga was tucked into the ‘horseshoe’ of the Onkaparinga River not far from the coast. It was this water highway which kept the town afloat, with produce going back and forth to Port Noarlunga. Flour and wheat going one way, an...d most of the time a bounty of smuggled goods coming back the other. The ‘Horseshoe Inn Hotel’ (pictured on the left) was a well known hang out for five-fingered discount merchants, and an easy get-away out the back when the Police came knocking, just a row across the river and high tail it towards McLaren Vale. The town has had it’s typical hardships over time, with the local Cemetery giving testament to the ravishes of early diseases and local tragedies. The river itself taking claim when flooding would be common place before the building of Mount Bold Dam. The depth of the river would be as much as 6 meters deep in places, with holes hiding giant Mulloway. It was an extremely popular stop off point for travellers on their way to Victor, and a regular finish line for early Bicycle races. It was a hub of activity served by both a major arterial road and a train line. But as the railway was dismantled, and South Road bypassed the town in 1972, time swung back the other way as it became a charming little hamlet, somewhat isolated similar to the way it started. Beautiful.

18.01.2022 Stand in the exact spot today, where an old photo was once taken and most of the time you’re battling to see the similarities. Sometimes the changes are so great that the simplicity of life is almost gone forever. When hunting through vintage albums, some photos just stand out, as if they were taken yesterday, and this is one of those. For people living in the Southern suburbs you might drive down this road occasionally. If you lived back before 1964, this is the sight you wo...uld have seen if you drove down to Victor or Cape Jervis. It’s now Old South Road Old Reynella back around 1948. Sure there are a few of these majestic old pines removed, but there’s no mistaking this speed camera hot spot, as your vehicle takes on a rolling mind of it’s own while you’re distracted by the beauty of this old town. The new South Road bypassed here in 1964, not to the detriment, but added to the charm of this little village. A small town that grew after Colonel William light stumbled upon a lush valley in 1837 (which of the larger area he named Hurtle Vale), then a year later a young John Reynell planted his first grape vines just up the road, giving birth to a world renown wine industry. Photographic prints like these make a wonderful gift for Xmas, especially to those that have a connection to the area. Please feel free to visit our website and browse through the thousands of photos including local sport, military and transport images, who knows, you may even find your house in one of them!

18.01.2022 I love it when an old photo solves a mystery the instant you look at it. Over the years I have spoken to many ‘treasure hunters’, 2 interesting groups being Divers’ and Metal Detectors’ (the human kind not the apparatus). Both in the past have told me how they have found more than a fair share of old horseshoes under and around the Port Noarlunga Jetty. Although this photo doesn’t have the best clarity, it does bring into focus the reason behind the finds. Hitch your Wagon, ...we’re going to the beach! A great shot showing carts and buggies of all shapes and sizes making the most of the southern sun. There are possibly a few here that were more of a permanent address, and trying to get in early on an Esplanade rush! The year here in the photo is approximately 1916, the old, somewhat rickety Jetty can be seen, but not with hoards of people on it. It was indeed battered by several big storms and was out for the count in 1914 (the main frame was still standing but not much else), when a new much longer Jetty was built just 30 metres south of this one (in 1919). Apparently at a very low tide you can still see some of the old stumps. The new Jetty was over a thousand feet long and made it all the way out to the reef, where it was a popular place for well dressed men and women to take an unusual stroll. Not a bad idea these days for a horse and buggy ride from the Jetty to the Mouth and back?

16.01.2022 A fantastic photo of football faces. A well behaved and somewhat refined crowd, one may think Crows supporters, but no, these Adelaideians are rugged up to see the SANFL Preliminary final between West Adelaide and North Adelaide back in 1956. It looks like they are packed into the old Sir Edwin Smith Stand, named after Edwin Thomas Smith 1830-1919, owner of the Kent Town Brewery, a sharp business man, and a Politician.what a combination! ... I love this photo for the social history aspect. It’s probably a bit hard to see, but just up from the centre of the photo, there are 4 people enjoying tea from actual china cups, the good set! Unfortunately all of these people will be disappointed come the end of the season, as Port Adelaide will claim another title, the third of six in a row. The good ol’ days, long gone.

16.01.2022 Most people think of Australia day as a well earned public Holiday and a great opportunity to have a BBQ, maybe catch up with family and friends. It’s interesting to note that this day wasn’t recognised Nationwide until 1935, and not made a Public holiday until fairly recently in 1994. It was indeed to commemorate the first British landing (and Colonisation) in Sydney Cove, NSW, back in 1788, on January the 26th by Captain Arthur Phillip. It was known as Foundation day.... According to well known Historian, Dr. Elizabeth Kwan, to get all the States to recognise this date and celebrate it as a unified Country was difficult as some found the issue of our occupation as unpleasant in circumstances. The Brisbane Courier newspaper at the time didn’t pull any punches by describing Australia as the cesspit of England having been infected with the cancer of convictism Ouch! So for some, mainly the Indigenous people, Australia Day is looked upon with sadness and a sense of loss. Some in the Community see it as an opportunity for reconciliation. A chance to share what people, from all over the World, in this great Country have come together to make. Nationwide, we now celebrate new arrivals becoming citizens of Australia on this day. This is a great image of an early Australia Day Parade way back in 1917. It’s taken in Wallace Street, Balaklava SA nearing the end of WW1. At the time Australia Day Parades were used to push all different types of agendas. Here, centre picture, is a group of Lodge members belonging to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF). Their mantra was friendship, love and truth to all men, making Communities a better place. Not sure if that went over too well at the time considering the white hooded robes they wore and not allowing any coloured person to join until 1970. Some of these buildings are still standing, like the current ‘Balco Group’ office, next to old ‘Virgo’s Auction Mart’ in the photo, and the small set of shops across the road. No doubt that the families of some of these people probably still live in the area today. Whatever you’re doing on Tuesday, whatever you celebrate, have a safe one and be mindful of others!!

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16.01.2022 Staying in the Southern area, the 3 huge concrete water tanks on the hill should be a dead give away as to this busy intersection. The year is 1963, and the outbound BP service station is doing a roaring trade, only now, it’s a yard that sells Caravans, and the carpark to the right is now a Salvation Army Op Shop (and a good one at that!). Extra lanes have been added everywhere and you’d be lucky to even spot the tanks for all the trees and new housing. We’re standing at the ...Seacombe road/South road intersection at Darlington. It has a direct relationship with Flagstaff Hill, as one of the previous owners of the Flagstaff Inn Hotel (Samuel Lewis), was thought to have named it after an English town in Durham. According to the Advertiser records, a 28inch steel pipeline was under construction as far back as 1909 to bring water from Darlington (just down from the Happy Valley Reservoir under mains pressure) all the way to West Terrace in the city. A gang of over 200 men were employed and had set up a workman’s camp, conveniently right outside the Flagstaff Hotel. Wonder how long it took to build that line, and more importantly, is it straight?

14.01.2022 A lucky place for someone wanting their first kiss, or a front row seat to some of Adelaide’s best lightning shows. It’s possible that a good percentage of Southerners were even conceived here!! Windy Point Belair, or back then, it was known as Observation Point. Not only could you park your car here all day (if it made it up the steep hill without overheating), but you could take in the wonder of the magic of ‘The Camera Obscura’! A unique business run by George H Marshall o...f Clapham from the 1930’s. In the photo you can see the ‘office’ as the wooden looking cabin where George would sell postcards and photos taken by the most amazing Camera just up the hill. The following excerpt from the Advertiser back in 1937 explains best how this rare modern technology worked. We went into a white-painted weather board structure resembling a small lighthouse, perched on the edge of the reserve. Inside in the darkness was a round concave table several feet in diameter. It was painted a neutral colourash grey. "Just as artists paint their canvases a neutral foundation colour," explained Mr. Marshall. Overhead on the roof, a reflector picked up the view and through a powerful camera lens projected it on to the table, where it glowed in natural colour. As Mr. Marshall swung the view-finder around he indicated places of interest. "There's Scotch College, and there's Centennial Hall . . ." and so on. He said that he knew most of the southern suburbs almost as well as if he had tramped every street. I was gazing at a scene of wattle-clad hills climbing skywards when suddenly to my surprise a car flashed in the sunlight. It was just as if I had been looking at an oil-painting of a rural scene and one of the cows suddenly moved off behind the frame. It seemed hard to realise that it was not a painting. The first Camera he set up in 1934, was destroyed by a storm, the second was destroyed by vandals in 1935. There were only 3 known to exist in Australia, Sydney, Brisbane and good ol’ Adelaide. Now (1937) during the Summer months, he sleeps outside under the stars next to the Camera, which he said, was a pretty good life! Today you can still enjoy the view for free, albeit it a little crowded in the car park. Or, you could grab an expensive meal from the award winning restaurant that stands there now. Either way, it’s still quite magical.

14.01.2022 Taken from the top of Witton Bluff, the most striking feature of Christies Beach back in 1948 was the amount of vacant Esplanade land! Even today there are run down shacks and the odd vacant block with arguably the most affordable and incredible sea views with wide clean beaches beckoning the most astute investor or lifestyle laze-a-bout. Love the tennis courts in this pic that are scratched into the sand by the kids. It’s interesting to note that as far back as the 1830’s, e...vidence of European Whalers camped here and at Port Noarlunga, and did a fair trade in harpooning Southern Right Whales. Apparently Southern Rights were a prime target, not only because they ventured close to shore, but conveniently they floated so well and long after they were killed. Around 1894, Lambert and Rosa Christie established a large farm which was only turned into housing by Rosa around 1924. The influx of holiday makers to ‘Christie Beach’ eventually led the council to improve roads and amenities, and the first Post Office was established in 1945. A massive name change also appeared, adding an ‘s’, to make it Christies’ Beach (thank you council think tank!). The arrival of so many people also attributed to the diminishing indigenous tribes of the area, (mainly through introduced diseases) forcing these to move to the Eyre Peninsular. There is a beautiful bronze sculpture commemorating their connection to the local land on Gulfview Road called the Rainmakers, unveiled in 1965! Stanvac Oil refinery had both a good and bad effect on the area, with more housing being built, but the threat of polluted air. Who can remember the countless ‘ash’ plumes, when residents were advised just to shut their windows while it passed? Now, it’s a picture, with a great café culture (accepting of both thongs and Crocs), upmarket Apartments and a great life Saving Club. Get in while you still can !!

13.01.2022 A well known landmark indeed, for anyone that has ventured down to Brighton for a lazy day on the beach, or an easy dinner of fish and chips, followed by a late night Hot Chocolate. Here, at the Brighton Café, back in 1930, the line might not have been as long as it is now to get your chips, but is was just as popular. Selling cake and confectionery, coffee and tea, providing comfortable accommodation with unsurpassed views and the luxury of hot water on tap! When I’m relaxin...g down here I like to think of all the people that may have sat in the very spot that I sit. The who’s who of history that came to the same Café, looking through the same window at the same view. People like Sir Douglas Mawson, the famous Antarctic Explorer, that once graced our $100 bill. He lived on King Street, and no doubt had a hot brew or two here, maybe contemplating about another wintery trip. Maybe the Minister of St. Judes Anglican Church, Alexander McCully sat on an esplanade bench and pondered his plans to build Dunluce Castle on Yester Ave back in 1912. Often old buildings speak to the legacy of past residents, but old plantings get over looked. Walking around the Brighton area, particularly near Brighton Road, you may have noticed a lot of large impressive fig trees. These were planted way back in the late 1800’s by a Mr. William Voules Brown who planted them all over the suburb, some even in Glenelg. A wealthy landowner, Publican and Farmer, he was noted to be aboard the ‘Coromandel’ along with Governor Hindmarsh in 1836. Also on board was The Governor’s cow (the first in SA), who gave fresh milk to William’s children over the long voyage. After the cow’s passing, a portion of the hide was kept as a souvenir, and later donated to the State and is now part of SA’s Treasure Collection, seriously! Isn’t history recorded in weird ways?!

12.01.2022 Another gorgeous Australia Day celebration photo here back in 1951. It’s a traditional scene with a stretch of long sandy beach, kids running amok, and a picnic under the shade of huge Gum trees..only where could you find Gum trees this close to the water’s edge? Beautiful Lake Bonney in Barmera, SA of course!... Before European settlement, the Booandik people lived, hunted and fished here. It was first seen by Colonists and named after Charles Bonney back in 1838 after he was droving cattle from NSW to Adelaide, following the Murray River. It was like an oasis with mature tree lined banks and fresh water for both thirsty Drovers and cattle alike. The first settlement in the area wasn’t until around 1859 when the Overland Corner Hotel was built. The town of Barmera slowly evolved closer to the Lake. The area took off as an advertised settlement for WW1 veterans with an irrigation system feeding the whole township by 1921. After WW2, just south of Barmera, was established one of the largest internment Camps in Australia, Loveday. The lake itself has always had temperamental water levels, and early pioneers use to even plant crops in the lake bed during low seasons. It was cut off for a period of time to save the Murray River System, which ultimately led to the lowest levels seen since 1915. It was reconnected and the levels returned, unfortunately to the detriment of a lot of the big River Red Gums. It’s interesting to note that here on the Lake in 1964, Sir Donald Campbell (a holder of the fastest land and water speed record in the World) attempted to break the record in his custom made boat Bluebird. Unfortunately the lake was deemed too shallow and waves to big to make the run successful. Not before an impressive speed of 347km/hr was reached! By local accounts, speedboat driver’s there today, seem as though they can break that record!! Happy Days.

09.01.2022 How many of you have learnt the craft of canoeing here, and possibly nearly drowned along with thousands of other visiting school kids from the Southern Suburbs? Well, it been going on for nearly 85 years, thanks to the original owner of the Port Noarlunga Boatshed operating near the bridge in the sandhills next to the Onkaparinga River. Ted Skinner bought this land way back in 1913, and his passion was building boats. So much so, that by the early 30’s he had 16 of them, hir...ing them out for a Shilling per hour (the equivalent of about $5.00/hr today). Not a bad wicket considering he lived in the shed he worked from (you can see it in this photo on the right hand side, with his boats out on the water). After his death in 1940, it was passed on, and changed hands several times when eventually a Kiosk was built next to the shed. Summers of camping, canoeing, and sand sledding down the dunes were the childhood memories of legend! In the late 70’s the council banned sand sledding and the Shed, Kiosk and several other buildings were demolished. It’s still a popular spot today with canoes slowly being taken over by Paddle Boards (why stand when you can sit?), and the perfect place to teach your Dog to swim.

05.01.2022 How pretty is Clarendon? Not just now but even way back here c.1896. A picturesque English looking countryside with the sun bathing the fertile hills almost screaming out the soundtrack to The Sound of Music! You can see the newly constructed Weir in the background and by the dapper appearance of the small gathering I would say that these weren’t local Farmers out for a stroll. More likely some officials and their wives possibly from Adelaide, maybe the financial backers for ...the new water pipeline come to see what became of their money. The Primary School (1885) sits proudly near the top of the hill, and you can just make out Potter Road as a small dirt Wagon track fighting back the natural scrub. The majestic old Poplar trees that sprang up like weeds along the banks of the Onkaparinga River make this a picture worth painting. It all started in in 1846 when the land was granted to Richard Blundell from England, then conveyed to James Philcox who subdivided the land and named the Town ‘Clarendon’. Of course the beauty of the area was well known way before this by the original inhabitants that gathered here for Corroborees and were ‘persuaded’ to move on as the Township grew. A majority of the historic buildings like the Police Station, Royal Oak Hotel, Wesleyan Methodist Church and the original wooden Bridge over the River were all built in the 1850’s. It was a thriving country hub with water a plenty, great vineyards and mining dotted throughout the South. The only drawback was it’s distance from the City. That in itself sealed it’s charm. Today it’s a town that begs you to stop and have a Pasty at the well known Bakery, a Schnitzel at the Hotel, photobomb one of the many Weddings on the weekend or have a quiet Picnic and a kick of the footy on the Oval. Ahhh, how’s the serenity..

03.01.2022 This landscape may be familiar if you lived in this area before 2006, because after that date, this historic and iconic building had succumbed to the wrecking ball. This Australia Day celebration scene, c.1932, takes place on the warm sands of a beautiful beach where many today will tread in the same footsteps of those right here in the photograph. Way back in the 1850’s it was known as Dodd’s Beach, named after a local farmer.... In May of 1855, a near new ship had left Liverpool for Adelaide carrying 300 emigrants, it was noted in the log that 130 of these were single girls, mainly Irish. On the 89th day of sailing, so close to their destination, the ship ran aground just off shore from here and began to break apart. Amazingly all passengers were able to make it to shore unharmed and were lodged in the few houses that were nearby. It was stated in the newspapers that quantities of bread were baked, 10 sheep were slaughtered and cooked, and tea was made by the bucketful. Hospitality was laid on thick, however, many of the girls behaved in a discreditable manner, showing themselves unfit as emigrants, or corrupted on the voyage! Cruising hasn’t changed a bit. They were told to stay put, and wait for another vessel to take them to Adelaide, but common sense prevailed for a large majority who, not wanting to tempt fate, decided to walk to Adelaide, with a handful living out their lives right here in the shadow of the wreck. You can see the actual Anchor of the Nashwauk today, set up as a memorial in the Caravan Park. In the late 20’s a competition was held to rename the area to attract home owners in the new development. Moana was the winner, meaning ‘blue seas’ in Maori. The building in question here was called the Roundhouse where many a Community meeting was held, a large dinner consumed, or the enjoyment of late night dancing was had. In later times it was the iconic beach Kiosk that survived many a good storm, only to fall to a developers signature in 2006. Nearby there also stands the Moana Beach Surf Life Saving Club. A great point of historical interest is they have an original DUKE KAHANAMOKU Surfboard given to Jim Ingoldby (late Chief Patron) in 1915, when The Duke visited Australia. He kindly donated it to the club adding it to a small collection of other interesting historical items. Moana, a great place to play and stay. Have an awesome holiday!

01.01.2022 WANTED !! Hi people. I’m in need of 3 or 4 old time 50’s/60’s square type suitcases for a display.... Old leather or hard case, similar to these, in good condition measuring at least 52cm or greater in width. Ideally located somewhere in the Adelaide region. Happy to pay between $25 to $40 each. If you can help, please message me with a photo of the case and where you live. Thanks so much. Joe.