Clare Region
- Clare (4)
- Auburn (2)
- Burra (4)
- Blyth (1)
- Farrell Flat (2)
- Saddleworth (2)
- Emu Downs (1)
A detailed view of the main street of Clare, South Australia, showing various commercial establishments including C. Lewcock Seedsman & Fruiterer, Williams Ironmonger, and B. Jacobs Tailor and Outfitter. Horse-drawn carts line the dirt road, and a skating rink sign is visible among the colonial-era buildings. The street features typical Victorian-era commercial architecture with verandahs and shopfronts, while gently rolling hills can be seen in the background.
A detailed view of the main street of Clare, South Australia, showing various commercial establishments including C. Lewcock Seedsman & Fruiterer, Williams Ironmonger, and B. Jacobs Tailor and Outfitter. Horse-drawn carts line the dirt road, and a skating rink sign is visible among the colonial-era buildings. The street features typical Victorian-era commercial architecture with verandahs and shopfronts, while gently rolling hills can be seen in the background.
A sepia photograph showing the main street of Clare, South Australia in 1933. The street features various commercial buildings including Morris Garage with a prominent Dunlop Tyres sign, several other automotive businesses, and retail shops. Utility poles line the unsealed street, and an "Alaska Ice Cream" shop sign is visible in the foreground. The streetscape shows typical rural Australian architecture of the early 20th century with its mix of Victorian-era commercial buildings.
A sepia photograph showing the main street of Clare, South Australia, circa 1870. The wide dirt road is lined with Victorian-era commercial buildings featuring verandahs and colonial architecture. Shop proprietors and townspeople can be seen standing outside their premises, and a horse and cart is visible on the street. Various business signs are visible, including one for "A. PAE" which appears to be a cabinet maker and undertaker.
A decorated steam locomotive numbered 130, adorned with the Union Jack and state flags, leads the first passenger train service to Clare in South Australia's Mid North region. The steam engine and its consist of passenger carriages and goods wagons are positioned on a curved section of track with the rural township visible in the background. Railway workers and officials can be seen standing on the locomotive, which has been specially decorated to commemorate this significant occasion in the region's transport history.
A sepia photograph of Auburn Railway Station in South Australia, showing the station building with its distinctive hip roof and water tank. The wooden station building displays the "AUBURN" station sign. Railway tracks run in the foreground, and a steam train can be seen in the distance with several people standing on the platform.
A black and white photograph showing turbulent floodwaters rushing beneath a wooden footbridge in Auburn, South Australia. The elevated wooden walkway spans across the swollen waterway, with several onlookers visible on the bridge. Dense eucalyptus trees line the background, and buildings can be partially seen through the foliage.
A sepia-toned photograph showing a suspended pedestrian swing bridge spanning Burra Creek in South Australia. The bridge consists of a wooden walkway supported by cables and posts at either end. The surrounding landscape features natural vegetation along the creek banks, with several buildings visible on the rising ground in the background. Utility poles and trees line the horizon.
A sepia photograph showing the main street of Burra, South Australia, looking south. The impressive Bank of Australia building dominates the left side of the image with its distinctive Gothic Revival architecture. Horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians populate the wide dirt road, while various commercial establishments, including C.H. Ewins store, line both sides of the street. The buildings are predominantly constructed of local stone, and rolling hills can be seen in the background.
A sepia photograph showing the main street of Burra, South Australia, decorated with bunting for what appears to be Empire Day celebrations. The prominent Drew & Crewes Pty. Ltd. general merchants store dominates the left side of the image, with its distinctive signage advertising footwear and general merchandise. Several early motor vehicles are parked along the wide dirt street, which is lined with flags and decorative bunting. The rural township setting is evident with hills visible in the background.
Historic photograph of the Burra Mine in South Australia, showing the distinctive poppet head structure with its Cornish miner figure silhouette at the top. The image captures the industrial mining landscape with its characteristic stone buildings, tall chimney stack, and ore processing equipment. In the foreground, mining equipment and tailings can be seen, along with what appears to be large storage tanks or processing vessels.
A sepia-toned photograph of the Blyth Railway Station in rural South Australia. The building features distinctive colonial architecture with limestone walls, a corrugated iron roof, and prominent white-painted chimneys. A covered verandah extends along the front of the station. Railway infrastructure including signals and utility poles are visible, along with a parked car from the early 1960s. Adjacent to the main building are auxiliary structures including what appears to be a fire hose housing.
A sepia photograph showing Mr. J. Denton, the local grocer, seated in his horse-drawn delivery cart. The image captures him during his regular delivery rounds in Farrell Flat, South Australia. The cart is a four-wheeled vehicle with a covered storage area, pulled by a white or light-coloured horse in full harness. Mr. Denton is formally dressed in a suit and wide-brimmed hat, typical of the era.
A sepia photograph showing a massive stack of bagged wheat with workers positioned on top. In the foreground, a team of six draft horses is harnessed to a heavily loaded dray wagon. The impressive height of the wheat stack and the multiple-horse team demonstrate the scale of agricultural operations in colonial South Australia.
A sepia-toned photograph showing the main street of Saddleworth, a rural South Australian town, in 1912. The street features several commercial buildings with prominent advertising signage, including "ARAB BRAND" and various shop fronts. Several horse-drawn buggies are parked along the unpaved street, and a small group of people can be seen standing outside the shops. The buildings display typical colonial Australian commercial architecture, with verandahs extending over the footpath.
A panoramic view of Saddleworth, South Australia, showing a large flock of sheep gathered in the foreground, presumably awaiting transport to market. The township stretches across the middle ground, featuring various colonial-era buildings with corrugated iron roofs, picket fences, and scattered gum trees. Rolling hills can be seen in the background, typical of South Australia's mid-north region.
A black and white photograph showing four men posing with their substantial catch of rabbits at Emu Downs Station in South Australia. The hunters are standing behind a display of numerous rabbits hung in a row across what appears to be farm equipment. The men are dressed in typical 1930s rural attire including hats, jackets, and work clothes. The setting includes a stone building with a corrugated iron fence in the background.