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Adelaide, South Australia - from Hindley-Street, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Adelaide, South Australia - from Hindley-Street, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Adelaide, South Australia - from Hindley-Street, 1850. Hindley-street is the principal place of business, and here is to be observed all the bustle of a flourishing town, the way being filled with heavy drays loaded with produce, drawn by four, six, or eight bullocks, and accompanied by the drivers shouting and cracking their long whips; also with waggons and carts, drawn by strong English-looking horses, and mingled with gigs, carriages, and horsemen, all seemingly eager in business or pleasure, and taking little notice of the half-naked black men, armed with spears and waddy...The trees are the favourite resort of numberless parrots, which keep up a constant chattering amongst the branches, their gay plumage sparkling in the sun. The banks of the river, only a few years since, were a favourite resort for emus, kangaroos, and other animals, before the white man scared them away...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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Adelaide, South Australia - from Hindley-Street, 1850
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is an evocative snapshot of early colonial life in this vibrant Australian city. The photograph, taken from Hindley-Street, the principal commercial hub of Adelaide, showcases the bustling energy of a thriving town. The way is filled with drays loaded with produce, pulled by teams of strong oxen, and accompanied by their drivers, who shout and crack their long whips. Wagons and carts, drawn by English horses, mingle with gigs, carriages, and horsemen, all seemingly engrossed in business or pleasure. The scene is a stark contrast to the natural beauty that once dominated the area. The trees, home to numerous parrots, provide a splash of color and life against the backdrop of the developing town. The banks of the river, only a few years prior, were a favorite haunt for native animals such as emus, kangaroos, and other wildlife, which have since been driven away by the encroaching civilization. The image, captured by an unknown photographer for the Illustrated London News in 1850, offers a glimpse into the past, revealing the tension between the natural world and the burgeoning colonial settlement. The half-naked Aboriginal men, armed with spears and waddy, are relegated to the periphery, a reminder of the cultural clash that was an inherent part of the colonial experience. This photograph is a testament to the transformative power of human endeavor and the enduring beauty of the natural world.
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