Citation address: https://hdl.handle.net/10070/817833
Collection: Doug Chapman Collection ;

Description:
Darwin Town Hall used by the Royal Australian Navy for torpedo repair.

Derek Pugh: 30-Dec-2023
It was Brown's Mart, not the town hall, that was used by the Navy.

Posted 5-June-2023

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Photographer: Foelsche, P. (Paul), 1831-1914
Citation address: https://hdl.handle.net/10070/454473

Description:
MS in brown ink on mount "The "Residence" Port Darwin / 1874". Depicts the first Government Residence, a two-storey timber building with signal mast in forecourt and outbuildings to the rear left.

Posted 4-June-2023

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Image Source and Description: Jill Kinang. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

General Post Office Darwin circa 1984 on the corner of Smith and Knuckey Streets where Salvatores is now.

Posted 6-June-2023

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Citation address: https://hdl.handle.net/10070/734286
Harold Snell Collection.

Description:
This house stood between Manny (Emanuel) Brown's (now known as Brown's Mart) and the "tin bank" (the English Scottish and Australian Bank) in Smith Street. It was occupied in the late 1920s and early 1930s by the family of Harold Snells builder. This photo was taken 1931/32.

Posted 7-June-2023

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Early 80s, captured by Peter Jarver (RIP.)
https://www.peterjarver.com/about.php. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

Posted 8-June-2023

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Photographer: Buscall, J. C.
Citation address: https://hdl.handle.net/10070/332337

Description:
H. G. Nelson and party at 10 Mile, Pinelands Darwin 1920

Posted 9-June-2023

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Image Source and Description: Jill Kinang. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

Posted 13-June-2023

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Image Source: Harry Kirkland. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

Darwin 1969 These photos have been scanned from my fathers slides. He took them during a helicopter flight over Darwin in September 1969. My Dads name was Harry Kirkland and he was in the RAAF at the time of taking these photos.

Howard Springs Nature Park is a popular recreational area located in the Northern Territory of Australia. The park features a large natural pool that is safe for swimming, as well as a range of walking trails and picnic areas. Visitors can also observe a variety of native wildlife, including birds, lizards, and turtles. The park is open year-round and admission is free.

Posted 15-June-2023

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Citation address: https://hdl.handle.net/10070/332071
Buscall Collection. 

Description:
New Catholic Presbytery designed by J. C. Buscall, erected by Snell contracting Co. Blessed and opened, 13 October 1940.

Don:
At this stage of his life, Jack Buscall was completely bed ridden. I can understand him being able to design new buildings, but how he was the photographer in so many photos is beyond my understanding. He did sell post cards with his images on them. Perhaps his descendants are aware of how he managed to do this.

Kerry Mark 3-Apr-2024
I have posted most of Buscalls photos to Fb as many people can get to enjoy them. I don’t know who names them as “photographer, J C Buscall” when they are picked up and placed in the various archive collections. A lot of the photos were taken by his daughters Joyce and Jean who lived with him and cared for him. They took him out in their vehicles so perhaps he also took photos.

See the additional map image with the location of the Presbytery, as well as the designer's and builder's residence.

Posted 19-June-2023

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Citation address: https://hdl.handle.net/10070/436474
Collection: Frey, John. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

Description:
Three people, two of whom are in bathing costumes, standing beside a car with doors and boot open, and bush in the background.

Posted 21-June-2023

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Citation address: https://hdl.handle.net/10070/734286
Harold Snell Collection.

Description:
This house stood between Manny (Emanuel) Brown's (now known as Brown's Mart) and the "tin bank" (the English Scottish and Australian Bank) in Smith Street. It was occupied in the late 1920s and early 1930s by the family of Harold Snells builder. This photo was taken 1931/32.

Posted 23-June-2023

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Photo taken by Harry Kirkland
Darwin September 1969. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

Jude and Chris Hawker - Darwin 1969
These photos have been scanned from my fathers slides. He took them during a helicopter flight over Darwin in September 1969. My Dads name was Harry Kirkland and he was in the RAAF at the time of taking these photos.

Costa Karaolias
I can just make out our HC house in Cardo Crt Ludmilla.

Bryan Clark
LUDMILLA SCHOOL ....CENTRE PHOTO

Posted 25-June-2023

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Image Source Jill Kinang. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

A view of Ross Smith Avenue from outside the Fannie Bay shops Darwin in 1972. Dick Ward Drive did not
exist and the road straight ahead followed the houses around to the right past Fannie Bay racetrack.

Posted 27-June-2023

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Citation address: https://hdl.handle.net/10070/727192
Evan Luly Collection. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

Description:
Cars parked around the old Palmerston town hall.

Posted 1-July-2023

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Image Source: Phil Maynard.
Ably assisted by my friend Mick Gulovsen with this colourisation.

This photo is taken at my uncle Herb (known locally as Ken) Maynard's farm on the Katherine Gorge Rd. He was a single guy, grew mainly pineapples and peanuts and beautiful sweet pink grapefruit. He also introduced domestic bees to the Territory. His farm fronted the Katherine River and I often visited him with family or later with my mates.

Aren't we tough! Jeffrey Fong, Ross Anictomatis, Phil Maynard at Uncle Herbs Block in Katherine mid 60's.

Jeffrey Fong:
Still close mates. Photo taken just after Phil and Gibby got back from their sojourn to England and Europe and just before me and Shan went on ours over there. Ross just before his ankle replacement re sitting.

Posted 3-July-2023

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Photo taken by Harry Kirkland
Darwin September 1969. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

Jude and Chris Hawker - Darwin 1969
These photos have been scanned from my fathers slides. He took them during a helicopter flight over Darwin in September 1969. My Dads name was Harry Kirkland and he was in the RAAF at the time of taking these photos.

Posted 5-July-2023

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Image Source: Jude and Chris Hawker. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

Posted 7-July-2023

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Citation address: https://hdl.handle.net/10070/591249
Collection: Bradshaw Collection ;

Description:
Group of meatworkers at Vestey's gather outside a building to collect their pay.

Donor's Grandfather, Walter Herbert Bradshaw, sent album back to his parents in Sydney in September 1917. He moved to NT mid 1910s and left after 1920. He was married in Darwin in 1919 and worked at Vesteys for some of the time. Letter accompanying donor form gives additional family history.

Posted 9-July-2023

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Image Source and Description: Joyce Davis
Ably assisted by my friend Mick Gulovsen with this colourisation.

Left, Mrs Bessie Robinson, "Buster" Brown, Joy and Edgar Davis
Green Room Hotel Darwin 1959

A photo taken in the green room

Posted 18-May-2023

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Bessie Drysdale, Edna Russ, Beryl Ford, at the Darwin Golf Club Christmas Club 1955

Myra Fogarty Hockley: 15-Feb-2024
Wow...my grandmother..Beryl Ford. Not seen this photo of her before. Thanks. Edna Russ was her younger sister!

Posted 20-May-2023

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Image and Description: Julie Pudney. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

Foreword by Don McKenzie
Julie Pudney, the visionary administrator of the "I Love Darwin️ " Facebook Group, has created a captivating online platform that showcases the vibrant city in all its glory. Launched in November 2022, this group has amassed an impressive membership of over 7K individuals (according to May 2023 statistics), clearly resonating with the community. Prepare to be mesmerized by the abundance of breath-taking photographs that encapsulate the true essence of Darwin, its picturesque landscapes, remarkable architecture, and the warm-hearted locals who proudly call it home.

What truly astounds me is the remarkable influx of potential tourists who actively engage in reading, posting, and seeking basic travel advice about Darwin within Julie's group. It should be mandatory for every Australian Travel Agent to explore this invaluable resource.

I'll refrain from divulging further details about Julie, for this tale carries its weight in gold.

Julie Pudney: 
Remembering some of my great Darwin Christmas memories, around 1989. Yes, this is me, many moons ago. I spent many weeks collecting donations to gift to all patients at Darwin Hospital. I was initially advised it was not possible to enter the hospital on Christmas Day just to give out presents. I persisted and found a way in. I joined the Blue Belles for a week and was allowed access as I was with a known charity. It was a load of fun, I still remember many of the donations. Graham Wilson donated heaps of alcohol, Avon donated loads of gift packs, Winnellie Florist donated baskets and gift wrapping, Gina Gamble donated ladies nighties and yes I was allowed to hand out the alcohol to certain patients when a nurse gave the nod. One young man was in hospital with a broken leg, I gave him a bottle of Bundy, he couldn’t believe his luck.

Posted 23-May-2023

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Photo taken by Harry Kirkland
Darwin September 1969. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

Jude and Chris Hawker - Darwin 1969
These photos have been scanned from my fathers slides. He took them during a helicopter flight over Darwin in September 1969. My Dads name was Harry Kirkland and he was in the RAAF at the time of taking these photos.

Posted 10-July-2023

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Photographer: Foelsche, P. (Paul), 1831-1914
Citation address: https://hdl.handle.net/10070/458138
Fort Hill Camp ; Date Created: 1887

Description:
‘Edinburgh on New Jetty 1887’. The steam/sail ship, Edinburgh, is moored on the stone pier that extended from the base of Fort Hill. The ruins in the foreground are of the original Fort Hill Camp and a house that was probably demolished in
1887.

Posted 12-July-2023

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Image Source and Description: F. Chin. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

For older Territorians who have been reminiscing about crossing Wood Street when going to Darwin Primary and High Schools in the 1950's. These are the school buses picking kids up in Wood St. in 1956 or 1957.

Posted 13-July-2023

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Image Source: Harry Kirkland. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

Jude and Chris Hawker

Darwin 1969
These photos have been scanned from my fathers slides. He took them during a helicopter flight over Darwin in September 1969. My Dads name was Harry Kirkland and he was in the RAAF at the time of taking these photos.

Posted 15-July-2023

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Image Source & Description: Richard Turner. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

Howard Springs is located in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is a suburb situated approximately 28 kilometres southeast of Darwin, the capital city of the Northern Territory. Howard Springs is known for its natural surroundings and recreational areas. Some notable features and attractions in or near Howard Springs include:

1. Howard Springs Nature Park: This park is a popular spot for picnics, bushwalking, and swimming in man made rock pools. It offers walking trails, and abundant wildlife.

2. Territory Wildlife Park: Located nearby, the Territory Wildlife Park is a significant attraction in the area. It showcases a variety of native Northern Territory wildlife, including crocodiles, birds, and other unique animals.

3. Berry Springs Nature Park: Situated a short drive away, Berry Springs Nature Park is another popular destination for swimming and picnicking. It features clear, spring-fed swimming pools surrounded by lush vegetation.

4. Rural and residential areas: Howard Springs also comprises residential and rural areas, including houses, farms, and acreages.

Please note that the availability and conditions of specific attractions or amenities may vary, so it's advisable to check local resources or contact relevant authorities for the most up-to-date information.

Posted 16-July-2023

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Photo taken by Harry Kirkland
Darwin September 1969. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

Jude and Chris Hawker - Darwin 1969
These photos have been scanned from my fathers slides. He took them during a helicopter flight over Darwin in September 1969. My Dads name was Harry Kirkland and he was in the RAAF at the time of taking these photos.

Posted 17-July-2023

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Image and description: Grahame Stewart. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

"New" Reserve Bank & "Old" Motor Registry

Posted 18-July-2023

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Image Source and Description: Jill Kinang. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

Posted19-July-2023

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Image Source and Description: Jill Kinang. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

Posted 20-July-2023

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Photo taken by Harry Kirkland
Darwin September 1969. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

Jude and Chris Hawker - Darwin 1969
These photos have been scanned from my fathers slides. He took them during a helicopter flight over Darwin in September 1969. My Dads name was Harry Kirkland and he was in the RAAF at the time of taking these photos.

Larrakeyah Emery Point Lighthouse with the Golf Clubhouse and the Kindergarten (the large building in mid photo)

Cullen Bay is a waterfront residential and commercial precinct located in the city of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. It is known for its marina, luxury apartments, restaurants, and shops. The area was developed in the 1980s and named after John Cullen, an engineer who played a major role in its construction. Today, Cullen Bay is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, offering scenic views of the harbor and access to recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming.

Posted 21-July-2023

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Citation address: https://hdl.handle.net/10070/333289
Joy Davis Collection. ;

Description:
The Debunate's with their partners, Soldier's Hall, Smith Street, Darwin, NT, 1937.

from left to right,
Brian Piggott, Gladdie Brown, Joan Doling, ?, Lily Spain, ?, Mollie Bowman, Norm Lisson, Ollie Finniss, Carl Wiseman, Theresa Mahoney, Norm Lampe, ?, Joan Campbell, Ella Vaughan, Harry Salter, ? and Norm Campbell,

Joyce Davis:
The girl on the left is my cousin Gladys Brown the sister of Teddy, Dorothy, Edgar , & Laurel Brown. The Browns I wrote about in this photo were all children of Jack Brown son of V V Brown and Eliza Tuckwell and my mother Bessie Drysdale nee Johnson sister Eileen nee Johnson. Both Bessie and Eileen Johnson were born in Tasmania and married in Darwin.

Posted 22-June-2023

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Image and Description: Joy Davis

Don this is a photo of me Joy Davis and Allan Q "Jack" Booth at his wedding reception at Dudley Point Arm Recreational Hall, This is now called East Point. Jack and my niece Betty Shewring my sister Jean's daughter married on 16 Nov 1957. thanks Joy

Additional info:
Betty Shewring when she married jack Booth. Some pictures of my niece Betty Shewring when she married jack Booth. Their reception was held in the old mess hall of the Army at East Point. Unfortunately Cyclone Tracey blew the other photos of this wedding away.

Posted 3-June-2023

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Citation address: https://hdl.handle.net/10070/570186
Tom Sneek Collection Date Created: 1957. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

Description:
The Seabreeze Hotel is in the background before it was demolished and moved across the road

Joyce Davis 4-June-2023
I don't recall the Seabreeze before the bombing of Darwin so I think it was built by the army during the war especially as it was a large main building with small army huts that held two people each. When Mick & I got married we were borrowing a boat from the Haritos boys to go over the harbour camping for our honeymoon but the boat was held up away and wasn't back at the last minute for our wedding. Len Doyle rang the Seabreeze and booked us in for two days. When we arrived with confetti in our hair and colour running in streaks down the sweat on Mick's face the Hotel Manager Len D'Ambrosio would not let us in because he said we were not married and in those days innkeepers could be charged for letting rooms to unmarried couples. We showed our marriage certificate but that wasn't good enough so we told him to ring his dad and step mother to confirm our marriage as they had attended it. This he did so we stayed in the little hut and had our meals in the big hut that was the main hotel. The cement area on the cliffs in front of the hotel was used for dancing at night under the coconut trees. You could eat out on this part if you so desired. I can remember Dad and Mum taking David & Ingrid Drysdale (they started the Maningreeda native settlement and at another time Russell & his son Tim Drysdale (before he was knighted) in 1957 I think. These Drysdales are all related to us. On my last visit to Darwin I saw that the concrete was still being used by different musicians playing and people dancing on it during the day. Also the wharf in front of this was not there when the Seabreeze Hotel was operating.

Keith D'Ambrosio 4-June-2023
The Very Old Seabreeze on the Cliff edge, was owned by a few Darwin Business Men, with a Lady, Dorothy DeFrame. One if those men was my late Father, Ted D'Ambrosio, we use to visit the Hotel every Saturday night for Dinner and Dancing. In fact in the Mid to Late 1950s, Dad bought his Brother, Alf D'Ambrosio up from Melbourne to Manage the Hotel. In early times many Zhou try folk from Cattle Stations stayed there. The Late Tiger Brennan was there in a Hut, on a permanent basis before he became well known. Then of course he became Mayor of Darwin City. It was Fantastic to visit the old area 12 Months ago and see the old Steps down to the little Swimming inlet and also a few old Paths and of course the Dance Floor. SEABREEZE Hotel was a TRUE TROPICAL PUB!!!

Phil Maynard 4-June-2023
The hotel Joyce is talking about was replaced in the early 60's I think. Never rebuilt after cyclone Tracy. There are photos of the small single huts on old Darwin somewhere?

Don 4-June-2023
Phil Maynard just pointed me to several pages and images that help to explain the Hotel's history. I have added an image below (Thanks Andrew King) of an aerial shot in 1960, and compared the location to a Google view today. The area has changed dramatically. It all really needs to be put together into a full story on the Hotel and its history. I don't know if this has been done to date, but I feel the best I can do is to point readers to web links, as it is beyond my current resources and capabilities to do this.

There may be inaccuracies in some of these stories, so I leave it up to the reader to make their own findings on this one. As Phil said, the Hotel was relocated and I believe some of the images in these links below show the new Hotel, and not the original one.

Phil's links:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/darwin.history/posts/1435469116576409/
Marcia Davis - The Seabreeze Hotel 1947/8

https://www.facebook.com/groups/darwin.history/posts/1411061039017217/
Andrew King - The Sea Breeze Hotel in Nightcliff after the war

https://is.gd/fFn8oL
Library & Archives NT - Seabreeze began its life as the Darwin Tourist Hotel.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/499687943439298/posts/4229274847147237/
Graham Poeling-Oer - Seabreeze Hotel Nightcliff.

Posted 10-June-2023

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Photographer: Lawley-Brown, Pat
Citation address: https://hdl.handle.net/10070/441698. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

Peter Buckley
My band was playing there the night of Cyclone Tracy. At 11pm I went to the manager to tell him we could not continue because sea spray was wetting our equipment. He said if you stop I wont pay you. I replied thats what I expected and we left Later that night it blew away. Divine retribution???

Seabreeze Hotel Nightcliff . Shows frontage of the hotel with the sea in the background c1950s

Posted 11-June-2023

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Library & Archives NT
LANT, NTRS 3822, P3 Box 2 Slide X Darwin. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

When talking about old popular pubs and bars that no longer exist in the Northern Territory, one that cannot be forgotten is the Seabreeze Hotel out at Nightcliff. Regarded as the place to be on a Saturday night, the Seabreeze hotel built a reputation for being Nightcliff’s most colourful and best known establishment. Seabreeze began its life as the Darwin Tourist Hotel, founded by ex-naval commander "Chook" Fowler in 1946. The hotel was established in old WW2 huts surrounding a big Sidney Williams hut. The huts were small, only big enough for two army stretchers, with hygiene facilities located at the back. The hotel had a name change in 1950 to the Ludmilla Guest House, and then eventually in 1955 it became known as the Seabreeze Hotel. Soon after its final name change, the hotel was reconstructed further away from the foreshore, and gained popularity as a well-known Saturday night venue. The Hotel was badly damaged by Cyclone Tracy, as was most of the Nightcliff area, and soon after its doors closed shut forever. The pub is celebrated and remembered yearly through Nightcliff’s Seabreeze festival, an annual celebration since 2005.

Posted 12-June-2023

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Image Source and description: Marcia Davis

View from the tower, the Seabreeze Hotel Nightcliff Darwin Circa 1947-48

Posted 14-June-2023

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From wartime camp to garden suburb - Includes the history of the Seabreeze Hotel Nightcliff Darwin

You can download the full 11.6Mb PDF file from:
http://www.rapidcreek.org.au/documents/docUploads/Barter1994.pdf

I have reproduced page 44 here. Page 44 to 55 covers the history of the Seabreeze Hotel. Nightcliff Darwin. Unfortunately, none of the photos are usable in this PDF document.

Source:
From wartime camp to garden suburb : a short history of Nightcliff and Rapid Creek
Creator: Barter, Leith F. 1994
Historical Society of the Northern Territory Inc
Citation address: https://hdl.handle.net/10070/888317

This is the most detailed information I can find in one document, about the history of the Seabreeze Hotel at Nightcliff.

Image Source and description: Marcia Davis

Waterside image of the Seabreeze Hotel Nightcliff Darwin Circa 1947-48

Aerial images - The Seabreeze Hotel Nightcliff Darwin 1945, 1974, and 1975
Google Streets Overlay Bryan Baker. 2023

Posted 18-June-2023

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Image Source and description: Marcia Davis

Main road view. The Seabreeze Hotel Nightcliff Darwin Circa 1947-48

Posted 20-June-2023

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Observation Tower and Accommodation Huts, The Seabreeze Hotel Nightcliff Darwin Circa 1947-48

Posted 22-June-2023

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Accommodation Hut Interior view, The Seabreeze Hotel Nightcliff Darwin Circa 1947-48

Posted 24-June-2023

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State Library of Western Australia. https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/9772024
085223PD Seabreeze beer garden, Photograph 1966

Seabreeze Hotel Beer Garden, Nightcliff Darwin Circa 1966

Posted 26-June-2023

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https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/11413467
Aerial Surveys Australia collection of aerial photographs of Western Australia ; BA1475/AP71/489.

Description:
Destroyed by Cyclone Tracey, Christmas 1974. This hotel was owned by the Swan Brewery. Aerial photograph of the Seabreeze Hotel, Darwin, 5 Aug. 1971.

Posted 28-June-2023

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Image Source: SLSA reference PRG 18/16/23
Photographer: Lockwood, Douglas

Description
View of Ross Smith Avenue, Darwin, once part of the old Darwin aerodrome.

Darwin today's location photo was supplied by Marianne McAdie. 19 and 21 Ross Smith Ave

Posted 16-June-2023

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Image Source and Description: Joyce Davis. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

Joyce Davis
A better picture than the one in my member profile. Below is the condensed story of my life copied from the Toowoomba & Darling Downs Gazette No. 34 2004

Don:
Another photo of Joy only 4 years before, taken on her wedding day.
https://www.wizard-of-oz.com/darwin-gallery-12/#0800-589
https://www.wizard-of-oz.com/darwin-gallery-12/#0800-590

Posted 17-June-2023

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Image Source and Descriprion: Joyce Davis
The photo was taken by Lillian Dean. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

Joy Drysdale when I was 17 in 1952 the photo was taken by Lillian Dean.

A condensed story of Joy's life copied from the Toowoomba & Darling Downs Gazette:
https://www.wizard-of-oz.com/darwin-gallery-13/#0800-645

Posted 23-July-2023

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Citation address http://hdl.handle.net/10070/748181
Jim Gayton Collection. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

Description
Darwin - Street parade celebrating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth, 2 June 1953

Queen Elizabeth Coronation celebration parade. Health, Welfare, Education and Employment float. Float sign "The First Australians"

Posted 30-June-2023

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Citation address http://hdl.handle.net/10070/748175
Jim Gayton Collection 01-01-1953. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

Description
Queen Elizabeth Coronation celebration parade. Health, Welfare, Education and Employment float. Float sign "The First Australians"

Posted 29-June-2023

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Citation address http://hdl.handle.net/10070/710595
Jim Gayton Collection Date 01-06-1953. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

Description
Health, Training, Welfare, Education and Employment float from the parade celebrating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth Coronation celebration parade. Health, Welfare, Education and Employment float. Float sign "The First Australians".

Posted 2-July-2023

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Citation address http://hdl.handle.net/10070/330569
Jim Gayton Collection Date 1953-06-01. Colour Corrected by Don McKenzie.

Description:
Buildings along Mitchell Street decorated with flags for Queen Elizabeth II Coronation parade. The buildings were almost opposite Herbert Street. Second building from the left was used as the Post Office after the war.

Posted 4-July-2023

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