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Mori Flapan commented on TOORONGA TUGBOAT
Tooronga was built in 1967 by Adelaide Ship Construction for Howard Smith Industries Pty Ltd.
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Mori Flapan commented on SS EURIMBLA
This photo shows Eurimbla after launching from the Poole & Steel shipyard at Osborne on the 20 April 1921. There are other photos of the launching that show the same temporary flag pole that can be at the stern.
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Mori Flapan commented on HMAS YARRA & PARRAMATTA BARQUE ALMORA
This photo was taken in Feb 1914 when all three vessels were in Port Adelaide.
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Mori Flapan commented on WANGARELLA
Aotea Quay is at Wellington, NZ. The photo shows Wanganella in Feb 1947 after having been salvaged from Barrett's Reef at the entrance to the port. The date 7th of Jan 1947 is incorrect as the Wanganella grounded on the 19 Jan and was not salvaged until Feb, 18 days later. The tug alongside is the Wellington Harbour Board salvage tug Kakanui.
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Mori Flapan commented on YATALA
This photo is shown upside down.
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Mori Flapan commented on WANGARELLA
Aotea Quay is at Wellington, NZ. The photo shows Wanganella in Feb 1947 after having been salvaged from Barrett's Reef at the entrance to the port.
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Richard Lloyd commented on Troubridge MV
Cosmo, Troubridge was delivered in 1959. Her first Master was Captain John Heyen, previously Master of MV Manoora. 4x7yt
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Mori Flapan commented on NEW ENDEAVOUR
This is the Endeavour (replica), not the New Endeavour which was a Danish schooner built as the Dana in 1919.
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Mori Flapan commented on NEW ENDEAVOUR
This is the Endeavour (replica), not the New Endeavour which was a Danish schooner built as the Dana in 1919.
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Mori Flapan commented on OSTERSTOCK SAILING SHIP
I have not come across a 4-masted barque called Osterstock and none is to be found in Trove newspapers. I believe this is the Beatrice, ex.Svithoid, ex.Routenburn that visited Port Adelaide in Nov 1928 to Jan 1929. She arrived with "silver sand", and departed with wheat.
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Mori Flapan commented on ROYAL JAR SHIP
This barque is the Royal Tar, not Royal Jar
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Mori Flapan commented on MT TAPIR
Typo - Tug not Tub
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Mori Flapan commented on S.S. KOORAKA
Kooraka was registered at Adelaide in 1925, not 1935.
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Mori Flapan commented on FERRY LENA
This photo shows the Birkenhead ferry Lena M, not the tug Lena.
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Mori Flapan commented on PORT RIVER VIEW
The tug second from the right was the Leveret built in 1896. I believe this photo was taken in 1897. From my notes: 1897/10/02 tugs Falcon and Leveret departed McLaren Wharf, Port Adelaide each having on board a large number of people, followed the opening of the season procession held by the newly formed Port Adelaide SC, continued to the mouth of the river before returning, steering gear fouled a mooring rope from ss Larnaca (qv) berthed at the Adelaide SS Co Wharf that had been taken to one of the buoys across the channel, delayed the landing the Falcon's passengers.
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Mori Flapan commented on BARQUE AT WHARF
As the person responsible for the research for the restoration of the James Craig, I can confirm that this vessel is not the James Craig. However, she was built by the same builder - Bartram Haswell &Co, Sunderland. It is the Myrtle Holme, a regular visitor to Port Adelaide. I have confirmed this by a close comparison with photos of the Myrtle Holme. As well as general features being the same, the scupper holes and portlights correspond exactly with the painted gunport pattern in both photos.
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Terry Lawson
My mother's family lived in Leadenhall St, early 1900's. Prideaux family. My family moved to Queenstown 1947 and my parents ran the tuck shop/general store corner of Broad St and Port Rd (High St.) until 1956 when we moved to Woodville South. I was 3 when we moved there and then attended, when 5, the "Little school" (Alberton Infant ) and then the "Big school" (Alberton Primary) until 1956. Dad went to Alberton Primary as well around 1905. Lots of memories about the backwoods of Queenstown and the friends I had there (Dowsetts among others). Tried to get historical info out of the Alberton Primary school re early records but hit a brick wall. As you get older ,family history becomes so much more important.
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Kel commented on Sirius Private Hospital
I was born at Sirius Hospital 21st November 1940 will be 83 in Novembe
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PAHS
Fritz, I have no way to reply to your message please email to [email protected]
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Frits van der Mark commented on FALIE
Falie in the harbour of Maassluis, The Netherlands, 1923. Almost ready to departure for Australia.
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Cooper, this image is the only information we have on your property. The picture was taken by Messesnger Newspapers to be used in adverting the property in 1994, clearly the Messenger beleived the number to be 21, if you want a copy of the image ring me on 0417202066
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As a current occupent of this address the council still insists this house is in fact 24 Beaufort Street which is just wrong, if anyone with more information can help with fixing this please reach out. The issue impacts anything to do with maps to this day, which you can test yourself by chucking it into various map search engines.
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Janine Donnell
Hi! I was wondering where in Largs the Central Mission Manse was located and if it still exists but different name?
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were there private ice works at port adelaide in 1916?
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Wayne Nelsen commented on CORNER HART STREET AND MILITARY ROAD
This photo was taken from the south western corner where the Hart/Nelsen General Store was located from about 1940 to 1960. On the north western corner was the Thurgood General Store
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Peter Lawson commented on Sirius Private Hospital
I was born at Sirius maternity in 1946. My parents, Harry and Florence and my two elder sisters Doreen, Helene and I lived at 51 Queen Street Alberton until the mid 50's. The house was alleged to be around 100 years old when my parents moved in and had been used by the local bakery as a stable for horses. Our adjacent neighbors were the Keys and Sweetmans. I used to play with Wayne Turville!
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Rob Edwards
Seeking a record or account of hospitals or birthing places in port adelaide area. I saw on- line recently a 40-50 page account but cannot locate again.
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Dianne Spiers (nee Turville) commented on Sirius Private Hospital
My brother and I were born here in 1947 & 1950 respectively and lived in Queen Street Alberton until we each married in 1971, where my parents built and lived for over 60 years.
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PAHS
Please address any request for assistance to [email protected]
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Peter Williams
Hi, my great, great grandfather Emanuel Fernandez worked as an 'overseer' at the silt works and lived in Pt. Adelaide until he died in an accident, reputed to be between a light ship and another vessel? The only record I have been able to find is the burial of Emanuel Fernandez's two children in the old Pt. Adelaide cemetery. Are there any employee records for the Harbours Board or who was completing silt works?
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Deborah
Hi Looking for info/photo on the Steadfast ship that arrived Port of Adelaide Nov 1852. And any info on Robert & Margaret Burtt/Burt Family (Fife) that were passengers on boat.
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Barbara Anne Martin
Hello I am looking for any inforamtion about an early colonist and shipwright George Mildred who came to SA on the brig Rapid with colonel Light in 1836. I am trying to find any of his descendants with the name Eneberg. Thank you Anne Martin.
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LORRAINE GUNN
Hello Jo-Anne......I went to Alberton Primary / Kindergarten with Valerie Kitson to grade one when I moved to Largs Bay....Valerie died I believe in approximately 1948. I also believe the family home was at 108 Port Road Queenstown which is on the other side of Port Road from the showrooms.....Lorraine
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suzanne hembury commented on FIRE QUEEN
is the fire queen the old marine fire boat which was docked at the old marine fire station.
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Chris Frizell
Harold there is a lot of info on the Tusker here http://www.aberdeenships.com/single.asp?index=100664 Cheers, Chris
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Harold McIntosh
I remember in the mid to late 1950s Port Adelaide had a new and then modern tugboat named "Tuska". Do you have any information about it or where it is now?
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karen
I am researching the following name in south australia Hardy, Williams can anyone help please as would like to visit the area where they lived
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Chris Frizell commented on MILFORD CROUCH, BEING DE-CONSTRUCTED
The Milford Crouch at Cable Co wharf being rebuilt after her capsizing.
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Chris Frizell commented on PHOTO OF SAILING SHIP, LEITA MAY
The name is spelled Leeta May
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Chris Frizell commented on FAILIE
“FALIE” There is no fail in Falie
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Chris Frizell commented on MANOORANA - Postcard Index Entry
“Moorara”
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The vessel is the Nelcebee, not Coringle
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Chris Frizell commented on KETCHES AT MOORINGS GERARD & RELIANCE
The vessel on the right next to the Reliance is the Moorara
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Chris Frizell commented on ENTERPRISE HOBART KETCH
The vessel is the “Adonis”
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Chris Frizell commented on JILLIAN CROUCH
The vessel is the three mast schooner “Coringle”
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Chris Frizell commented on JULIAN CROUCH
“Jillian Crouch” not Julian Crouch
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Chris Frizell commented on MILFORD CROUCH
This vessel is the four mast schooner “Kermandie”
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Kay Buttfield
I am looking for information on the Sykes and Thornton families. Also any info on Ernest Sykes a salvage diver in the early part of the 1900s. Thank you
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Jody Clausen
My Great Granfather was JP Clausen, he and his sons were boat builders, I am looking for any information or photos that anyone might have please.
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Lorraine Howell commented on Sirius Private Hospital
I was born 6/11/1949 in the Sirius hospital as was my brother on 25th Sept 1947. last name Worden.
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Carlene Holston commented on WALLY FREEMAN'S BIKE
Hi, I remember Wally & Connie Freeman. Their daughter Carlene and I went to primary school LeFevre Peninsula together. I lived on Military Road just up from St Bedes church. My grandmother Jessie Annie Davy was born March 1876 in Poplar London Middx England. She left England from Plymouth on the ship Stirlingshire 8 July 1881 & arrived Port Adelaide 21 Sept 1881with her mother Mary Ann Davy and her brothers and sisters. I am also related to the Ranfords as Jessie's sister Mary Elizabeth (Aunt Polly) married into the Ranford family. Are you interested. Carlene
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COSMO LUPPINO commented on Troubridge MV
Does anyone know the NAME of the Captain that steered the Troubridge to Port Adelaide in the 1950s?
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Ross Sands
My great great grandfather, David Sands arrived in port Adelaide on the Sir Charles Forbes in 1849 with his wife Maria Ausiter and their 8 children. David was an Architect and Surveyor. I believe he lived in Nile Street or North Parade. among his work in Port Adelaide was the first Court House and the old Presyterian Church (Contained within Warehouse of W R Grace) 69 Leadenhall street (Cnr Marryatt Street) 1857. Do you have and further information on my family. Regards Ross Sands
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Wendy Neumann commented on Sirius Private Hospital
My grandfather Horace Johnson owned Sirius in the early 1930's. It was earlier owned by James Murray whose daughter Annie Married John Thomas Frederick Johnson my grandfathers's Uncle, who was a headmaster at Woodville Primary School.
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Geraldine O'Dell commented on Sirius Private Hospital
I was orn in this hospital 1941 am 80. My brother was also born there 1949. Our name was Downes. Parents Roy and Nancy.
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Jean this link may help https://portadelaide.org/discover-your-family-history/
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Jean Thorpe
My Great Grandfather had a Ship's Chandlers business or candle works as I understand it in Adelaide in the early 1850's Michael McNally My Great Grandmother Ann and Charles are buried in the Adelaide Cemetery. His son, Charles McNally is listed as a Coach painter. If you had information on the businesses etc I would think it worthwhile to join.Thanks Jean Thorpe (nee mcnally)
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Ramona commented on Sirius Private Hospital
I was born in this hospital in 1932 - I’m 92 now
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Bobbie Mulholland
I am a member of the SA Pioneers association by virtue of my descendancy from Samuel Germein. I thought it might be of value to also join the Port Adelaide historical society but see (by searching your website) that you appear to have nothing in relation to Samuel - or, indeed, any of the whole Germein family. Am I correct?
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barry warren
name of oval adjacent north haven golf club and steel mains.
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Julie Skarstrom
I am trying to find out information about my great grandfather John William Walker and his daughter Alma Jean Walker. Alma married William R H Sowden and his occupation is listed as Greengrocer. I have a photo of what I believe was my Auntie Alma's shop but not sure the address. My great grandfather John William Walker was also a greengrocer and I think the business was handed over to my Auntie Alma and her husband. I can scan and email the photo I have of the shop if you like as it might help with the location. One address that comes up is 92 Commercial Road Port Adelaide. I remember going to the shop when I was little. I remember it was on a corner and there was a house attached to it.
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The correct street name is Newman not Newmann
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secretary commented on CARLTON STREET PORT ADELAIDE
The correct street name is Calton not Carlton
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secretary commented on CARLTON STREET, PORT ADELAIDE
The correct street name is Calton not Carlton
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secretary commented on ST. PAULS CHURCH PORT ADELAIDE
The correct Street name is St. Vincent not St. Vincents
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secretary commented on ST VINCENTS STREET
The street name is St. Vincent not St. Vincents
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PAHS commented on Troubridge MV
Kirsty, I don't know eho design the Gantires, but The Harbours Board Of SA built the structure as they did most thingsi nthe Port River in those days. I sudpect thta they als did thge design. We have a member who wotked on the structure as an apprentice.
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Hammet Kirsty commented on Troubridge MV
hello there, 13:48 You sent Today at 13:48 I'm seeking information about the roll on roll off gantries built for the Troubridge to service Port Adelaide, Port Lincoln and Kingscote. If you would be able to share anything about the construction particularly who designed and built the gantries and where, this owuld be incredibly helpful - many thanks Kirsty
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PAHS
Des you can email me at [email protected], 0417 202066 certainly exists if you want to ring me.
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Des Beatty
Hi PAHS.I tried to ring David on the phone number you gave me,unfortunately this number doesnt exist and has been disconnected.Send me an email and i will try some other way to get hold of David as I would dearly like to have a chat to him, I am a former Port Adelaide, Woodville native now living in Auckland NZ for many years.
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PAHS
Des it would be great to talk to you regards the information you have please ring David on 0417202066
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I remember the ketch "One and All" so very well, it was owned by a Jock Irvine who lived in Woodville , his son Magnus was a deck hand for years. also he had a share in another ketch the Capella.. contact me and i will give you lots more info on the ketches, tugs, and shipping of Port Adelaide in the 1950/60s era.
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PAHS
Jo-Anne, there are links on the Port Adelaide Historical society website that may help, https://portadelaide.org/discover-your-family-history/
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Brian P
Hi Jo-Anne, I do remember the Kitson plasterers showroom on Port road as I passed it many times on my way to Pt Adelaide. I am unable to help your research as I don't know anything about them. Sorry I cant help you and good luck with your research.
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Jo-Anne
Hello, I am researching information on the Kitson family that were plasterers in the Port area, they had a showroom & workshop at 95 Port Road Queenstown.
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Brian P commented on Sirius Private Hospital
I was born at this hospital in 1950. Have you any photos of it around that year please ? A good set of photos of Pt Adelaide. Thank you
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PAHS
Milunga was on the Lefevre Peninsula opposite the North Arm, at or north of Snowdens Beach.
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Judith Dowling
Thank you for your reply about the Milunga Waterworks. It was my husband's GG Father that was underpaid. I think that they were near the North Arm, can you confirm this.
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PAHS
Judith, Milunga Waterworks is an interesting subject, but apart from a reference in Trove about non payment of wages, we have no information.i
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Judith Dowling
I am interested in finding out about the Milunga Waterworks. C1850-60
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The three masted schooner is the ex Murray River Barge Moorara. The Ulonga was similar but was never gaff rigged.
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Judith Francis
I am researching the Africaine which arrived SA in 1836. I have hunted for a plan of the internal layout of the ship but have been unsuccessful. Are you aware of a repository which may have a plan or illustration?
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Malcolm
My great grandmother arrived in Adelaide by ship from London in 1878. In the passenger list alongside her name was written "Mr Taylor's selection". I found this statement alongside the name of other single females. Does anyone know what is being referred to?
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Erik
Thanks. Will do
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PAHS
Erik, we do not have a lot of photos of individual houses, there is a album full of house pictures at our Semaphore rooms, you could look thru the folder
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Erik
hi, am looking for photos of a house on Woolnough Rd Semaphore, number 19, to find out what it originally looked like before the front was modified many years ago. Thanks
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Dean Eland
Any one know of photos of the Cheltenham railway station?
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PAHS commented on JOHN OXLEY
Graeme, thanks for the feedback, I will record the information in our database. We have thousands of photos collected by Keith very few have relevant information. Keith was good at collecting, but not much on documenting.
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graeme Andrews OAM commented on JOHN OXLEY
This photo was taken by me in Balmain about 1973 with steam tug WATTLE [ now in Melbourne]. JOHN OXLEY is under reconstruction by the Sydney Heritage Fleet. I was a mate of Keith's and often stayed at his house in PA.
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Heather
Does anyone know about a joinery, woodwork place in the Semaphore, Exeter area owned by Mr Moss and his son Arch in the 1950-1960
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PAHS commented on Sirius Private Hospital
It was announced in the Advertiser on the Wednesday 22nd December 1954 that the Sirius Hospital would close within a few days.
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Rosemary R commented on Sirius Private Hospital
I was born at this hospital in 1952 and my sister in 1954. Was wondering when it ceased being a hospital. Thank you.
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Stefanie
Hello, are there any photographs of Mead Street in Birkenhead, specifically the two storey row houses at number 9.
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Kym EDWARDS
I was born at Le Fevre Community Hospital in 1956. Does anyone know whether the medical records for that time still exist?.
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Janie
Hello
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PAHS
Ken, are you referring to the Flagstaff dining rooms, Commercial Road, Port Adelaide; it was run by G. Thomas from 1904-1907? https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/B+37203
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Ken Rickard
Hello Do you have any photos or information on the Port Dining Rooms which were opposite the old police station.
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PAHS
We may have some Hart Mil pictures thta are not yet digitised, but there is a lot on line already. http://sahistoryhub.com.au/places/harts-mill-complex
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CORESERV
DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING ON HARTS MILL,
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PAHS commented on FOUR MAST BARQUE LAWHILL
Thank you A.W.H, now fixed
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Four mast barque Lawhill
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Ian Hoffmann commented on PHOTOGRAPH OF THE SHIP, LADY CHELMSFORD
Good job in getting this up and running David

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