Ida Standley
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Ida Standley was the first school teacher in Alice Springs, Australia. For 15 years, from 1914 to 1929, she worked at The Bungalow. Standley was appointed MBE for her services to children's welfare.
Ida Standley in 1922 in front of Myrte Villa.
Ida Standley reading in 1922
Stuart Arms Hotel
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The Stuart Arms Hotel was the first hotel in Alice Springs, Northern Territory. Located on the corner of Parsons and Todd Street, it was centre of social life for 96 years.
Ida Standley
…including a hand drawn map of Australia prepared by him and showing her approval. Standley and Smith worked together closely at the Bungalow, behind the Stuart Arms Hotel, for many years until, in November 1928, the school were moved out of town to what is now the Jay Creek Settlement. Interestingly during a period of…
The Stuart Arms Hotel, 1924
Men in front of the Stuart Arms Hotel bar in 1921
Peter O'Grady in the Stuart Arms Hotel bar in 1921
Bob Purvis Sr of Woodgreen Station outside Stuart Arms in 1922