Sir WALTER WATSON HUGHES (1803-1887),

Glenn Alderson

Sir WALTER WATSON HUGHES (1803-1887),


Statue of Sir Walter Watson Hughes, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA
The memorial commemorates the life of Sir Walter Watson Hughes, a noted South Australian benefactor. Hughes made significant contributions to the economic development of the state, his foresight leading to the discovery of the Wallaroo mines. He also supported major cultural and educational activities, including the University of Adelaide. The statue is the only known example in South Australia of the work of noted English sculptor Francis Williamson.

The town of Moonta on the Yorke Peninsula, South Australia was the place that in 1861, Paddy Ryan found copper traces coming out of a wombats burrow. The wombat’s burrow was on the pastoral lease of Walter Watson Hughes. Hughes formed the Tipara Mining Company, which later became the Moonta Mining Co.
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The building in the background was the first building for the University of Adelaide campus, Gothic-styled. Builder; Brown and Thompson. G S Martin Clerk of Works. Foundation stone laid by Governor Sir William Jervois on 30 July 1879 completed on July 1881



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Sir WALTER WATSON HUGHES (1803-1887), by Glenn Alderson
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  • Maria Medeiros

    Maria Medeiros

    Very nice shot! I like the angle and the back and white works really well here. :) Lovely capture!

  • Glenn Alderson replied

    Thanks Maria :)

  • izzybeth

    izzybeth

    This is a nice black and white composition. I agree with Maria, the angle shot really works. I love the balance of the light and deep dark shadows. OH, the building in the back. What is it?

  • Glenn Alderson replied

    Thanks Izzybeth, the building in the background was the first building for the University of Adelaide campus. Its called the Mitchell Building.
    I guess I should add some info on that too.

  • shallay

    shallay

    He seems to have quite a fierce expression from this angle, I like the intensity of darkness in the face moderating to lesser tones elsewhere. The eyes are particularly espressive with just that white edge on the left.
    I hope I can rely on you to continue my education of past notables in our fair city! :)

  • Glenn Alderson replied

    I just found some more info on Sir Walter. I have added a link to Hughes Pump House to this page. I thought the name looked familiar.
    I love looking in to the History of our wonderful state. its amazing what you can find.

  • izzybeth

    izzybeth

    BRAVO

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