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Here's another one for the trackside fun section: an old steam age rusting semaphore. If you know where to look, these can still be found in and around the rolling hills of northern Pennsylvania and southern New York, as well as other places. It works basically like a traffic light, with red, yellow, and green glass plates/lenses in front of a lamp giving off regular, known as white, light. I also have a Conrail era signal in the works.
Two Storey House
65 Esplanade, Semaphore
This substantial house represents the growth of Semaphore in the 1870s and 1880s, due in part to the extension of the Adelaide to Port Adelaide railway line to Glanville and thence to the sea end of Semaphore Road in 1878. It was built for George and Rosa Foulis on land purchased from Uriah Marshall in 1869. Foulis was master of the schooner Hawthorn that engaged in trade with the regional ports of Port Pirie and Port Augusta, shipping goods such as wheat, wool and copper.
Four foundation stones laid 27 Apr 1924; by Mayor H Slade on behalf of the citizens, by Miss Edith A Sanders on behalf of widows & orphans, by Mrs Magnus Wald on behalf of the parents of those who fell, and by Colonel C P Butler on behalf of the Returned Sailors & Soldiers. Unveiled 24 May 1925, replacing earlier temporary Memorial Arch.
“A number of plans for the memorial had been examined. . . it was suggested that the shore end of the jetty be widened to a depth of 120 ft. and a monument in the shape of a pedestal surmounted by a clock be erected.” [Daily Herald 14 Mar 1922]
“Bearing no names, but just the simple inscription, ‘In Memory of All Who Fell in the Great War, 1914-1918’, the Semaphore Soldiers' Memorial will stand at the shore end of the jetty on the site lately ocupied [sic] by the temporary memorial arch. Selected from 25 designs, the chosen one is a massive granite clock tower, surmounted by a female figure representing Peace. This statue, carved from Italian marble, will stand life-size. The four-dialled clock, with faces 4 ft. in diameter, will be electrically driven, the current being supplied by a battery. . . The bottom step of the monument will be 16 ft. square, and the whole structure, with the exception of the statue, will be in grey granite from Harcourt, Victoria.” [News 14 Aug 1923]
“The corner stones are symbolical of the men who rallied from the four corners of the globe in answer to Britain's call.” [Register 28 Apr 1924]
“The Mayor was handed a souvenir trowel by Mr. Gower, and, on behalf of the citizens, declared the stone ‘well and truly laid’. . . On behalf of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers’ League, Col. C. P. Butler, D.S.O., laid the second corner stone. . . Another stone to commemorate the deeds of their sons was laid by Mrs. Magnus Wald, on behalf of the mothers. . . ‘Husbands and fathers had been left on the field of war’, said Miss E. A. Sanders, who, on behalf of the widows and orphans, laid the other stone.” [Port Adelaide News 2 May 1924]
“The impressive granite monument standing at the approach to the Semaphore Jetty, erected to the memory of sailors and soldiers who fell in the Great War, was unveiled by Lieut.Col. L.O. Betts, O.B.E., President of the Semaphore and Port Adelaide branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League. . . Col. Betts unveiled the statue of the Angel of Peace, with wings outspread, and with symbolical palm in hand, which surmounts the tower. He said that it was nearly 11 years since the peace of the world was upset by Germany. When Great Britain entered the fight, Australia's duty was plain. She answered the call by sending over 300,000 volunteers. Of that huge army, more than 60,000 failed to return.” [Register Advertiser 25 May]
“The Mayor announced that the Misses Badcock, who had conducted the Lothian House College at South terrace, Semaphore, had attended his office at the Town Hall on Saturday morning and handed him the sum of £104, to be placed to the credit of the memorial fund. Some time ago the ladies had conducted a most successful fair, the proceeds of which were to have been expended on gymnasium improvements. As the school was subsequently closed the problem arose what to do with the money. The Misses Badcock got in touch with the parents, who were unanimously of the opinion that the money should be kept in the district, and it was decided to donate the sum towards the memorial funds.” [Port Adelaide News 29 May 1925]
“Grey skies, grey sea, and a grey monument standing four square to all the winds that blow; and crowded about its base were those who had lost sons, brothers and comrades in the deadly conflict that shook the world those few short years ago. Flags here and there lent a touch of color to the scene, but Nature herself seemed to mourn the dead, with a cloak of sombreness she hung over all. Semaphore people and others from afar were gathered to witness the unveiling of the memorial to ‘All those who fell during the great war’, as the bronze tablet so simply told, and to those present was brought home the magnitude of the sacrifice made by the glorious dead.” [News 25 May 1925]
“Semaphore. . . I have not yet seen the plan of the proposed amusement scheme. If it is the intention of the Port Adelaide City Council to permit buildings to be erected almost at the foot of the war memorial, I can promise that the returned men of the district will be immediately up in arms against the scheme.” [News 19 Aug 1925]
I made this photograph in mid-May of 2014. In September there was a report that seven semaphore signal blades had been stolen from near Orleans and Smedley. I don't know if this blade was among those taken but I'm glad that I photographed it when I did.
Four foundation stones laid 27 Apr 1924; by Mayor H Slade on behalf of the citizens, by Miss Edith A Sanders on behalf of widows & orphans, by Mrs Magnus Wald on behalf of the parents of those who fell, and by Colonel C P Butler on behalf of the Returned Sailors & Soldiers. Unveiled 24 May 1925, replacing earlier temporary Memorial Arch.
“A number of plans for the memorial had been examined. . . it was suggested that the shore end of the jetty be widened to a depth of 120 ft. and a monument in the shape of a pedestal surmounted by a clock be erected.” [Daily Herald 14 Mar 1922]
“Bearing no names, but just the simple inscription, ‘In Memory of All Who Fell in the Great War, 1914-1918’, the Semaphore Soldiers' Memorial will stand at the shore end of the jetty on the site lately ocupied [sic] by the temporary memorial arch. Selected from 25 designs, the chosen one is a massive granite clock tower, surmounted by a female figure representing Peace. This statue, carved from Italian marble, will stand life-size. The four-dialled clock, with faces 4 ft. in diameter, will be electrically driven, the current being supplied by a battery. . . The bottom step of the monument will be 16 ft. square, and the whole structure, with the exception of the statue, will be in grey granite from Harcourt, Victoria.” [News 14 Aug 1923]
“The corner stones are symbolical of the men who rallied from the four corners of the globe in answer to Britain's call.” [Register 28 Apr 1924]
“The Mayor was handed a souvenir trowel by Mr. Gower, and, on behalf of the citizens, declared the stone ‘well and truly laid’. . . On behalf of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers’ League, Col. C. P. Butler, D.S.O., laid the second corner stone. . . Another stone to commemorate the deeds of their sons was laid by Mrs. Magnus Wald, on behalf of the mothers. . . ‘Husbands and fathers had been left on the field of war’, said Miss E. A. Sanders, who, on behalf of the widows and orphans, laid the other stone.” [Port Adelaide News 2 May 1924]
“The impressive granite monument standing at the approach to the Semaphore Jetty, erected to the memory of sailors and soldiers who fell in the Great War, was unveiled by Lieut.Col. L.O. Betts, O.B.E., President of the Semaphore and Port Adelaide branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League. . . Col. Betts unveiled the statue of the Angel of Peace, with wings outspread, and with symbolical palm in hand, which surmounts the tower. He said that it was nearly 11 years since the peace of the world was upset by Germany. When Great Britain entered the fight, Australia's duty was plain. She answered the call by sending over 300,000 volunteers. Of that huge army, more than 60,000 failed to return.” [Register Advertiser 25 May]
“The Mayor announced that the Misses Badcock, who had conducted the Lothian House College at South terrace, Semaphore, had attended his office at the Town Hall on Saturday morning and handed him the sum of £104, to be placed to the credit of the memorial fund. Some time ago the ladies had conducted a most successful fair, the proceeds of which were to have been expended on gymnasium improvements. As the school was subsequently closed the problem arose what to do with the money. The Misses Badcock got in touch with the parents, who were unanimously of the opinion that the money should be kept in the district, and it was decided to donate the sum towards the memorial funds.” [Port Adelaide News 29 May 1925]
“Grey skies, grey sea, and a grey monument standing four square to all the winds that blow; and crowded about its base were those who had lost sons, brothers and comrades in the deadly conflict that shook the world those few short years ago. Flags here and there lent a touch of color to the scene, but Nature herself seemed to mourn the dead, with a cloak of sombreness she hung over all. Semaphore people and others from afar were gathered to witness the unveiling of the memorial to ‘All those who fell during the great war’, as the bronze tablet so simply told, and to those present was brought home the magnitude of the sacrifice made by the glorious dead.” [News 25 May 1925]
“Semaphore. . . I have not yet seen the plan of the proposed amusement scheme. If it is the intention of the Port Adelaide City Council to permit buildings to be erected almost at the foot of the war memorial, I can promise that the returned men of the district will be immediately up in arms against the scheme.” [News 19 Aug 1925]
FGW HST power car 43124 leading, with 43029 on the rear, approach Lostwithiel past the lovely bracket semaphore signals at the west end of Lostwithiel station in the October sunshine, 4.10.12
Were here with many friends Gary Clarke Jerry Doby and my father and other's having some beer waiting to chase this Amtrak through all the semaphores .Were at Watrous N.M .The speed limit on this divison is 90mph in sections
DV281 Signal on display showing how 3 position Semaphore Signalling works. Yellow over Green means reduce to Medium Speed.
Diamond Valley Railway 58th Birthday Day 2.
Temporary wood & iron arch erected Jan 1916 at entrance to Semaphore Jetty for Foundation Day Sports, offered to Council as War Memorial, replaced 1925 by War Memorial clock tower. [Photo from State Library of SA: PRG 1642/26/70 (1920). View towards Semaphore Road.]
“This year's foundation day sports which are to be held at the Semaphore. . . provide a programme of shore and aquatic events. . . ketch race. . . Yacht races. . . Swimming and diving. . . Rowing races. . . pedestrian races. . . The object of the sports is to provide shelter sheds on the beach reserve for the returned wounded sailors and soldiers.” [Daily Herald 18 Jan 1916]
“Foundation Day sports. . . an arch. . . will be built on the jetty, about 50 yards from the shore end, and will extend the whole width of the jetty. . .The arch will be 14 ft. 6 in. in height, and in the centre will be a crown. On both sides of the crown will be the flags of the Allies. Underneath this, and spreading right across the arch, will be the words, ‘God Save the King’. On top of {he pillars will be the figure of a soldier on one side and a sailor on the other. On top of the arch in the centre a miniature battleship will be placed. The Union Jack and Australian flag respectively will fly from either side of the arch. . . At night it will be illuminated with electric lights.” [Daily Herald 20 Jan 1916]
“a photograph of the Patriotic Arch Designed and Constructed by the Committee of the Semaphore Patriotic Sports for the Foundation Day Celebrations. The Committee's Arch which is erected at the entrance of the jetty, and is of unique design, will be offered free of charge to the Port Adelaide Corporation.” [Port Adelaide News 18 Feb 1916]
“Early in February the committee of the Semaphore Annual Sports offered to the council the arch which they had erected at the entrance to the Semaphore Jetty for decorative purposes. The council gladly accepted the offer, and the arch was thus allowed to remain. As an afterthought it was decided to turn the arch into a soldiers' memorial, and it being thus necessary to increase its stability. . . Framed sheet-iron tablets are attached to three sides of each of the pillars, and these bear the names of 800 expeditionary volunteers from that portion of the district of Port Adelaide which is on the Semaphore and Largs side of Jervois Bridge, and the names of other volunteers will be added as they are made available. . . Entering on the jetty from the Esplanade, the motto: ‘For King and Country’, greets visitors.” [Port Adelaide News 14 Jul 1916]
“the Semaphore Soldiers' Memorial will stand at the shore end of the jetty on the site lately ocupied [sic] by the temporary memorial arch.” [News 14 Aug 1923]
Four foundation stones laid 27 Apr 1924; by Mayor H Slade on behalf of the citizens, by Miss Edith A Sanders on behalf of widows & orphans, by Mrs Magnus Wald on behalf of the parents of those who fell, and by Colonel C P Butler on behalf of the Returned Sailors & Soldiers. Unveiled 24 May 1925, replacing earlier temporary Memorial Arch.
“A number of plans for the memorial had been examined. . . it was suggested that the shore end of the jetty be widened to a depth of 120 ft. and a monument in the shape of a pedestal surmounted by a clock be erected.” [Daily Herald 14 Mar 1922]
“Bearing no names, but just the simple inscription, ‘In Memory of All Who Fell in the Great War, 1914-1918’, the Semaphore Soldiers' Memorial will stand at the shore end of the jetty on the site lately ocupied [sic] by the temporary memorial arch. Selected from 25 designs, the chosen one is a massive granite clock tower, surmounted by a female figure representing Peace. This statue, carved from Italian marble, will stand life-size. The four-dialled clock, with faces 4 ft. in diameter, will be electrically driven, the current being supplied by a battery. . . The bottom step of the monument will be 16 ft. square, and the whole structure, with the exception of the statue, will be in grey granite from Harcourt, Victoria.” [News 14 Aug 1923]
“The corner stones are symbolical of the men who rallied from the four corners of the globe in answer to Britain's call.” [Register 28 Apr 1924]
“The Mayor was handed a souvenir trowel by Mr. Gower, and, on behalf of the citizens, declared the stone ‘well and truly laid’. . . On behalf of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers’ League, Col. C. P. Butler, D.S.O., laid the second corner stone. . . Another stone to commemorate the deeds of their sons was laid by Mrs. Magnus Wald, on behalf of the mothers. . . ‘Husbands and fathers had been left on the field of war’, said Miss E. A. Sanders, who, on behalf of the widows and orphans, laid the other stone.” [Port Adelaide News 2 May 1924]
“The impressive granite monument standing at the approach to the Semaphore Jetty, erected to the memory of sailors and soldiers who fell in the Great War, was unveiled by Lieut.Col. L.O. Betts, O.B.E., President of the Semaphore and Port Adelaide branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League. . . Col. Betts unveiled the statue of the Angel of Peace, with wings outspread, and with symbolical palm in hand, which surmounts the tower. He said that it was nearly 11 years since the peace of the world was upset by Germany. When Great Britain entered the fight, Australia's duty was plain. She answered the call by sending over 300,000 volunteers. Of that huge army, more than 60,000 failed to return.” [Register Advertiser 25 May]
“The Mayor announced that the Misses Badcock, who had conducted the Lothian House College at South terrace, Semaphore, had attended his office at the Town Hall on Saturday morning and handed him the sum of £104, to be placed to the credit of the memorial fund. Some time ago the ladies had conducted a most successful fair, the proceeds of which were to have been expended on gymnasium improvements. As the school was subsequently closed the problem arose what to do with the money. The Misses Badcock got in touch with the parents, who were unanimously of the opinion that the money should be kept in the district, and it was decided to donate the sum towards the memorial funds.” [Port Adelaide News 29 May 1925]
“Grey skies, grey sea, and a grey monument standing four square to all the winds that blow; and crowded about its base were those who had lost sons, brothers and comrades in the deadly conflict that shook the world those few short years ago. Flags here and there lent a touch of color to the scene, but Nature herself seemed to mourn the dead, with a cloak of sombreness she hung over all. Semaphore people and others from afar were gathered to witness the unveiling of the memorial to ‘All those who fell during the great war’, as the bronze tablet so simply told, and to those present was brought home the magnitude of the sacrifice made by the glorious dead.” [News 25 May 1925]
“Semaphore. . . I have not yet seen the plan of the proposed amusement scheme. If it is the intention of the Port Adelaide City Council to permit buildings to be erected almost at the foot of the war memorial, I can promise that the returned men of the district will be immediately up in arms against the scheme.” [News 19 Aug 1925]
Semaphore railway signals at Blackpool North Station. This time next year they will be replaced by colour light signals controlled by a signal box miles away.
Panasonic TZ9 camera, 8th April 2017.
Semaphore signal lives on as advertisement for the San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum ~ San Luis Obispo, CA
2010/05/25.RD4909. Freie Fahrt! - Clear road ahead! One of the many semaphore signals still to be found at Nördlingen in Bavaria.
Tuesday, 25th May, 2010.
Copyright © Ron Fisher.
This mechanically-operated semaphore governed westbound moves (timetable northbound) on the Belt Railway of Chicago. Note that the pipe connects to the lower blade of the semaphore; the signal could only display a restricted speed signal due to limitations in the signal system on the Belt.
Seen on the line leaving Blackpool North is this traditional distant signal complete with graffiti on the bridge which just seems to be accepted as part of the modern railway network.
I'm sure the people that built and designed the bridge would be over the moon to see it!
Semaphore signals at the end of the Longannet Power Station merry-go-round coal unloading loop.
28th April, 2012.
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Four foundation stones laid 27 Apr 1924; by Mayor H Slade on behalf of the citizens, by Miss Edith A Sanders on behalf of widows & orphans, by Mrs Magnus Wald on behalf of the parents of those who fell, and by Colonel C P Butler on behalf of the Returned Sailors & Soldiers. Unveiled 24 May 1925, replacing earlier temporary Memorial Arch.
“A number of plans for the memorial had been examined. . . it was suggested that the shore end of the jetty be widened to a depth of 120 ft. and a monument in the shape of a pedestal surmounted by a clock be erected.” [Daily Herald 14 Mar 1922]
“Bearing no names, but just the simple inscription, ‘In Memory of All Who Fell in the Great War, 1914-1918’, the Semaphore Soldiers' Memorial will stand at the shore end of the jetty on the site lately ocupied [sic] by the temporary memorial arch. Selected from 25 designs, the chosen one is a massive granite clock tower, surmounted by a female figure representing Peace. This statue, carved from Italian marble, will stand life-size. The four-dialled clock, with faces 4 ft. in diameter, will be electrically driven, the current being supplied by a battery. . . The bottom step of the monument will be 16 ft. square, and the whole structure, with the exception of the statue, will be in grey granite from Harcourt, Victoria.” [News 14 Aug 1923]
“The corner stones are symbolical of the men who rallied from the four corners of the globe in answer to Britain's call.” [Register 28 Apr 1924]
“The Mayor was handed a souvenir trowel by Mr. Gower, and, on behalf of the citizens, declared the stone ‘well and truly laid’. . . On behalf of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers’ League, Col. C. P. Butler, D.S.O., laid the second corner stone. . . Another stone to commemorate the deeds of their sons was laid by Mrs. Magnus Wald, on behalf of the mothers. . . ‘Husbands and fathers had been left on the field of war’, said Miss E. A. Sanders, who, on behalf of the widows and orphans, laid the other stone.” [Port Adelaide News 2 May 1924]
“The impressive granite monument standing at the approach to the Semaphore Jetty, erected to the memory of sailors and soldiers who fell in the Great War, was unveiled by Lieut.Col. L.O. Betts, O.B.E., President of the Semaphore and Port Adelaide branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League. . . Col. Betts unveiled the statue of the Angel of Peace, with wings outspread, and with symbolical palm in hand, which surmounts the tower. He said that it was nearly 11 years since the peace of the world was upset by Germany. When Great Britain entered the fight, Australia's duty was plain. She answered the call by sending over 300,000 volunteers. Of that huge army, more than 60,000 failed to return.” [Register Advertiser 25 May]
“The Mayor announced that the Misses Badcock, who had conducted the Lothian House College at South terrace, Semaphore, had attended his office at the Town Hall on Saturday morning and handed him the sum of £104, to be placed to the credit of the memorial fund. Some time ago the ladies had conducted a most successful fair, the proceeds of which were to have been expended on gymnasium improvements. As the school was subsequently closed the problem arose what to do with the money. The Misses Badcock got in touch with the parents, who were unanimously of the opinion that the money should be kept in the district, and it was decided to donate the sum towards the memorial funds.” [Port Adelaide News 29 May 1925]
“Grey skies, grey sea, and a grey monument standing four square to all the winds that blow; and crowded about its base were those who had lost sons, brothers and comrades in the deadly conflict that shook the world those few short years ago. Flags here and there lent a touch of color to the scene, but Nature herself seemed to mourn the dead, with a cloak of sombreness she hung over all. Semaphore people and others from afar were gathered to witness the unveiling of the memorial to ‘All those who fell during the great war’, as the bronze tablet so simply told, and to those present was brought home the magnitude of the sacrifice made by the glorious dead.” [News 25 May 1925]
“Semaphore. . . I have not yet seen the plan of the proposed amusement scheme. If it is the intention of the Port Adelaide City Council to permit buildings to be erected almost at the foot of the war memorial, I can promise that the returned men of the district will be immediately up in arms against the scheme.” [News 19 Aug 1925]
A Semaphore Signal protecting the entrance to the Garden Platform Road at Newport Workshops with both West Block and the Lower Roads of Newport Sidings visible in the background.
First Passenger Train for the Taits - Saturday February 26th 2022.
Semaphore's beach is the busiest of those on the LeFevre Peninsula, as it is the most convenient beach to people living in the northern suburbs of metropolitan Adelaide. There are large car parks on the foreshore to accommodate visitors. During weekends of the summer months the beach is patrolled by the Semaphore Surf Life Saving club, with the swimming flags often being placed 50m south of the jetty or outside the club at Point Malcolm (1.5 km south of the jetty).
The beach is wide, with a large amount of wide sand. The surf is low and good for swimming, but surfing is generally not possible. Sandbars extend out a considerable distance, with holes, troughs and channels in the bars creating the major safety hazard on a generally safe beach. Other substantial hazards on the beach are jumping from the jetty (the depth of the water under the jetty varies considerably during the day and between visits) and non-swimmers climbing on the groyne at Semaphore South finding themselves cut off from land by a rising tide. Both activities are illegal, which is pointed out by warding signs; nevertheless, both activities have claimed lives in past years.