Russell & Yelland Collection
Architecture Museum, University of South Australia
Russell & Yelland Architects,
Series 98


Biography
Russell and Yelland was formed in 1939 when Charles Alexander Russell and Keith Yelland formed an architectural practice. Charles Alexander Russell (Alec) (8/3/1903–15/5/1975) was articled to the prominent Adelaide architect F. Kenneth Milne, in 1919, while studying at the South Australian School of Mines and Industries. Russell had many professional partnerships and collaborations. However Russell’s longest and most productive partnership was with Keith Yelland. Russell & Yelland was established c.1939 and still exists (2010). Over the years the partnership collaborated with others, including William Lucas. Russell’s commissions were varied: the Masonic Temple at Melrose, north of Adelaide (Jacob & Russell, 1928); extensions and additions to the Laura Hotel, also north of Adelaide (1929), alterations and additions to a Kensington Park residence (1929), and renovations and repairs to Lady Galway Convalescent Home at Henley Beach South (1930) (Milne, Evans and Russell); alterations and additions to a residence at College Park (C.A. Russell, 1931); two brick shops on Commercial Road, Port Adelaide (Malin Russell & Co Ltd, 1932); and a new theatre at Gawler (C.A. Russell, 1934). Two projects begun in 1937 – a petrol station at Dulwich and motor showrooms at Broken Hill – signified the growing importance of the motor car. In 1934 Russell was an Associate of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (SA); from 1937 to 1939 he was an Associate of the South Australian Institute of Architects and in 1941 he became a Fellow. In 1940 he registered as an architect following the introduction of the Architects’ Act in South Australia and ten years later registered with the Architects Registration Board of Victoria. Keith Mills Yelland (25/1/1900–1973) was a well-known local architect who established Russell & Yelland, a prominent South Australian architectural firm that has existed for over 70 years. He was articled to local architect Charles W. Rutt from 1917 to 1921 and also studied at the Architectural Department at the South Australian School of Mines and Industries (School of Mines) and the South Australian School of Arts and Crafts. He was awarded several prizes, including Institute of Architects’ award for the best student in the architecture department at the School of Mines for 1919. From 1924 to 1926 Yelland worked in the Architect-in-Chief’s Department. He then moved to the Commonwealth Department of Works and Housing for four years before returning to the Architect-in-Chief’s Department. At this department he worked under Alfred E. Simpson, Architect-in-Chief from 1920 to 1938. Yelland also undertook private commissions, working from his own residence at 42 Clifton Street, Malvern (1927–32) and then from various other premises. Yelland was an active member of the local profession. In 1922, shortly after he finished his articles and completed the required academic subjects, he became an Associate of the South Australian Institute of Architects (SAIA). He served as an SAIA Councillor for several years, acting as both Secretary and Vice-President and, from 1950 to 1952, President. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) in 1948 and in 1953 attended the annual conference of the RAIA in Canberra as the South Australian delegate. One of Yelland’s earliest works, with Charles Rutt, was a reinforced concrete condensing tower at Mile End (1923). Russell & Yelland balanced residential commissions with commercial work, for instance a seven-roomed residence at Springfield and a factory in Grote Street, Adelaide and alterations to the Green Dragon Hotel, Adelaide (all 1939). The practice of Russell & Yelland played an important role in the architectural profession during World War Two, designing and documenting Air Raid Precautions, including the conversion of both the Sir Edwin Smith Stand at Adelaide Oval and the Norwood Oval grandstand, and a privately commissioned air raid shelter at Marryatville. In the post-World War Two period the practice undertook a significant number of rural projects, particularly in Broken Hill where they then opened an office. Russell & Yelland has become one of Adelaide’s leading architectural practices. Its project ‘Housing for the Aged’ at Woodville was praised for its sense of community and its design scheme, which had a clear expression of materials including brick, timber siding, and skillion roofs. The practice undertakes a range of educational, residential, commercial, and industrial commissions.
Sources
‘Mr. K.M. Yelland, F.R.A.I.A., President, South Australian Institute of Architects’, Architecture, July–September 1951: 71. Collins, Susan (2007) ‘Traces that Remain: Architectural Drawings as Contextual Records.’ PhD Thesis, University of South Australia. McDougall, A. (2011) Designing for Communities Russell & Yelland Architects, School of Art, Architecture and Design, University of South Australia, Adelaide. Page, M. (1986) Sculptors in Space: South Australian Architects 1836–1986, RAIA (SA), Adelaide. Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) (no date) Architecture SA 1970–1980, RAIA, Adelaide. Sands & McDougall (1940) South Australian Directory: 42.
Collection Description
Contains 2 series of material related to the South Autralian Architectural firm, Russell & Yelland Architects. Includes architectural drawings for projects located in South Australia and New South Wales.

Series List
SeriesDescription
S98Drawings and Sketch Plans
S98/1Residence for J. Abbott
S98/2Residence for L.W. Abernathy Esq.
S98/3Adelaide Boys High School Competition, Adelaide Boys High School.
S98/4Alterations, Adelaide Democratic Club
S98/5Residence for C. Adkins Esq.
S98/6First Aid Post, Air Raid Casualty Services
S98/7Sir Edwin Smith Stand, Air Raid Precautions. Adelaide Oval
S98/8Residence for A.L. Aldersey Esq.
S98/9Residence for Mr M.A. Aldous
S98/10Church, All Saints Church
S98/11Residence for R. Anspach Esq.
S98/12Maisonettes for Mrs Austin
S98/13Canteen for the Australian Defence
S98/14Winery, Australian Wines Ltd.
S98/15Cinema and Shops for S.R. Bailey Esq.
S98/16Residence for R.J. Bain Esq.
S98/17Residence for Hillary Baker Esq.
S98/18Residence for C.S. Ballantyne Esq.
S98/19Store for Barmera Co-operative Packing Co. Ltd.
S98/20Barmera War Memorial Community Centre Inc.
S98/21Alterations for Barmera Hotel Inc. Barmera Hotel Inc.
S98/22Offices for the Barrier Daily Truth
S98/23Alterations for Barrier Social and Democratic Club, Barrier Social and Democratic Club
S98/24Hospital, Sister Barry
S98/25Shed, Barytes Ltd.
S98/26Alterations for Mrs A. Bates
S98/27Additions for A.K. Beenie Esq.
S98/28Bentleys Northern Hotel, Clare
S98/29Berri Co-operative Winery and Distillery Ltd.
S98/30School Shelter, Berri School Committee
S98/31Café, Mrs Berryman
S98/32Alterations for the Black Bull Hotel, Hindley St, Adelaide
S98/33Verandah to the residence of A.J. Blake
S98/34Petrol Station for Geo. Bolton
S98/35Alterations to the residence of Mrs A.G. Bond
S98/36Residence of Geo. Botton
S98/37Maisonettes, Da Costa Park for Mrs Boyce
S98/38Flats and Houses for P.J. Brady
S98/39untitled
S98/40untitled
S98/41untitled
S98/42untitled
S98/43Residence for M.A. Brown
S98/44Bathroom for Mrs T. Bryce
S98/45N.H. Campbell
S98/46Pipe plan for H.H. Cartledge
S98/47Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Broken Hill
S98/48Bakery, Grassmere for T.J. Charles
S98/49Residence, Gilberton for C.S. Charlick
S98/50Additions to factory (missing) for City Meat Co.
S98/51Showground room; Clare Agriculture and Horticulture
S98/52Inst. Changes; Cobdogla Soldiers Memorial
S98/53Residence for M.A. Cocking, 14 Tyson St Ashford
S98/54Hotel - Commercial Hotel, Pinnaroo
S98/55Alterations to shop for P. Coochiroff, Broken Hill
S98/56Copy of Broken Hill water board diagram, Broken Hill
S98/57Alterations to residence for J.G Cornell, Kensington Gdns
S98/58Alterations to residence for C.H. Cornish
S98/59Residence for H. Cotton, Streaky Bay (mouldy)
S98/60Alterations to residence for H.L.C. Cotton, Broken Hill
S98/61Residence for R.C. Cotton, Broken Hill
S98/62Alterations to residence for D. Craven, Medindie
S98/63Residence for Mr Cron, Broken Hill
S98/64Theatre, Broken Hill. Crystal Theatres, Broken Hill
S98/65Commercial, Broken Hill; A.J. Dangerfield
S98/66Division of residence for Mrs Davidson
S98/67Additions to residence for C.G. Davison
S98/68Residence for J. Dawson, Beaumont
S98/69Residence for T. Delbridge, Broken Hill
S98/70Residence for G. De Vito, Waikerie
S98/71Alterations to residence for L. Drever, Strathalbyn
S98/72Hall, Flinders St (missing); Druids Hall
S98/73Residence, Da Costa Park
S98/74Residence for J.D. Elder, Prospect
S98/75Residence for T.E. Ellis
S98/76Laboratory front, Morphett Vale; Emu Wine Co
S98/77Alterations for the Evangelisation Soc, Adelaide
S98/78Residence for C.R. Evans, Berri
S98/79Alterations to residence for Dr. J. Fairley, Strathalbyn
S98/80Fighting Forces Comfort Fund, Terowie
S98/81Church; First Church of Christ Scientists, Adelaide
S98/82Residence for Sister A.R. Fischer, Strathalbyn
S98/83Flats, Broken Hill
S98/84Factory alterations for D&J Fowler Ltd, Broken Hill
S98/85Freemasons building, Freemasons
S98/86Alterations to residence for Dr O.W. Frewin, St Peters
S98/87School, Rev T.M. Fox, St John’s School, Broken Hill
S98/88Alterations to residence for R. Gartrell, Moonta
S98/89Alterations to factory for Gibb & Miller Pty Ltd, Port Adelaide
S98/90Kitchen cupboards for C. Gibson
S98/91Residence for G. Gillard, Rosslyn Park
S98/92Hall; Girl Guides Hall, Henley Beach
S98/93Flats for J.E. Glasson, Glenelg
S98/94Verandah for S.G. Goldsworthy, Yorketown
S98/95Fittings – commercial for Mrs Green, Broken Hill
S98/96Residence for B. Grosvenor, Broken Hill
S98/97Porch & garage for J.B. Gunn, Largs Bay
S98/98Residence for Dr R. Hains, Broken Hill
S98/99Alterations to cottages for W.E. Hamp, Norwood
S98/100Hotel extensions; Hampshire Hotel
S98/101R. Hanson, ‘Roseleigh’ Woodville
S98/102Commercial; Thomas Hardy & Sons Pty Ltd, Waikerie, Mile End
S98/103New porch for E.G. Heal, Medindie
S98/104Residence for G.G. Hele, Leabrook
S98/105Maisonettes for Mrs I.G. Hills, Pt Lincoln
S98/106Residence for F. Holston, Westbourne Park
S98/107Residence & wireless room for H. Holston, Unley Park
S98/108Home of Compassion, Broken Hill
S98/109Flats for Miss E.V. Hooper, College Park
S98/110Alterations to residence for Miss H.M.A. Hooper, Malvern
S98/111Hotel; Hotel Spencer, Whyalla
S98/112Commercial, Clarence Park; Hygienic Ice Works
S98/113Hotel, Terowie; Imperial Hotel
S98/114Incinerator down draft
S98/115Alterations to residence for J.G. Jenner, Greenacres
S98/116Office for Johnson & Johnson Pty Ltd, Adelaide
S98/117Bar remodel for the Junction Hotel, Broken Hill
S98/118Alterations to residence for A.J. Keast, Broken Hill
S98/119Residence for Mrs M. Kelly, Springbank
S98/120New WC for women; Kent Town Hotel, Kent Town
S98/121Residence for J.H. Kerrison, Tea Tree Gully
S98/122Residence for Capt. W. Kerrison, North Walkerville
S98/123House for K. Kidd, Norwood
S98/124House for H. U. King and Flinders Theatre, Pt Lincoln
S98/125Subdivision for A.R. Kinnaird, Parkside
S98/126Kiosk, Hillside Playground, Broken Hill
S98/127Residence for B.G. Klar, Edwardstown, and Residence, Mitcham Park
S98/128Residence for E.O. Langford, Broken Hill
S98/129Garage for H. Langman, Broken Hill
S98/130Residence changes for P.A. Livesley, Broken Hill
S98/131Residence for Mrs E.P.G. Little, Unley Park
S98/132Lot 64, Springfield, contours only
S98/133Lot 70, Springfield, residence and garden
S98/134Residence for Mrs J.O. Luxmore, Marryatville
S98/135Exmouth Hotel for Mrs Lynch, Saddleworth
S98/136‘Lynton’, Brighton
S98/137Residence for John Maitland, Netherby, Eden
S98/138Residences for E.D. Matthews, Cheltenham, Albert Park, Queenstown
S98/139New kitchen to residence for E.L. Matthews
S98/140Residence for G. Matthews, Woodville
S98/141Flats for S. Matthews, Glenelg
S98/142Residence additions for W.F.J. McCann, Tusmore
S98/143New Residence for R.G. Meinck, Myrtlebank
S98/144Memorial Hall, Hilton
S98/145Verandah for M. Middleton, Broken Hill
S98/146Residence for J.K. Miller, Broken Hill
S98/147Residence, alterations for C. Mitchell, Kensington Gardens
S98/148Residence, alterations for Harry Moore, Broken Hill
S98/149Shop alterations for J.H. Morish, Lockleys
S98/150Mothers and Babies, Pt Augusta
S98/151Houses, alterations for Mroser Bros., Walkerville
S98/152New residence for F.A. Mugg, Strathalbyn
S98/153New residence for V.C. Mylius, Victor Harbor
S98/154Residence for R. Nash, Broken Hill
S98/155Residence for F.C. Nash, Broken Hill
S98/156Factories alterations for the National Clothing company
S98/157Kitchen alterations for L.J. Naylor, Prospect
S98/158Urinal, Netter Building, Adelaide
S98/159Residence addition for C. Neuman, Sandwell
S98/160Showroom for Stan Newton, Broken Hill
S98/161Nuriootpa Hotel, Alterations to dining room
S98/162Alterations to residences and hotels for D.J. O’Leary
S98/163Old Colonist Hotel, alterations, Adelaide
S98/164Palace Hotel, alterations, Broken Hill
S98/165Missing
S98/166Factory for Pascoe and Co. ltd., Woodville
S98/167Factory for Pellew and Moore Pty Ltd, Broken Hill
S98/168Weighbridge office for Penfolds Wines, Barmera
S98/169Residence for R.C.F. Price
S98/170Port Adelaide Seaman’s Mission and Sailors Rest
S98/171Residence for K.S. Porter, Knoxville
S98/172Residence for H.J. Quigley, Erindale
S98/173Recreation Ground, Waikerie
S98/174Shops for R. and D. Remilton, Whyalla
S98/175Residence, 117 Park Terrace, Wayville
S98/176Residence, Glen Avenue, Unley Park
S98/177Residence, William Street, Broken Hill
S98/178Residence, 20 Byron Place, Adelaide
S98/179Residence, 6 Angas Street, Kent Town
S98/180Residential Hotel, Brighton
S98/181Rising Sun Hotel, Broken Hill
S98/182Black Diamond Road Beacon, Port Adelaide
S98/183Residence for G. Roper, Leslie Street, Woodville
S98/184Residence for E.T. Rowe, Trevelion Street, Wayville
S98/185R.S.S.I.L.A., Adelaide, Broken Hill, Monash
S98/186Residence for V. Rudd, Hazelwood Park.
S98/187Residence for A. Rule, Royston Park.
S98/188Residence for Miss Rushton, 15 Cleland Avenue, Dulwich
S98/189Residence for W.H. Russell, Semaphore.
S98/190Factory rebuilding for C. Rutherford and Co.
S98/191Missing (winery alterations, Angaston) for W.M. Salter and Sons.
S98/192Residence and offices alterations for T.R. Scarfe, Adelaide.
S98/193Shop alterations for S. Shinella
S98/194Scout Hall, Prospect.
S98/195Residence alterations for R.P.R. Shaw, Glenunga.
S98/196Silver City Workingmen’s Club, Broken Hill
S98/197Silver King Hotel, sewerage, Broken Hill
S98/198Silverton Tramway Co Ltd, administration building, Railway Town
S98/199Residence, Victor Harbor, sketch
S98/200Gates to Recreation Ground, sketch
S98/201Soldiers Home, alterations, Myrtlebank
S98/202Soldiers Memorial Hall, alterations, Hilton
S98/203Residence, alterations for T.C. Stephens, Colonel Light Gardens.
S98/204Missing
S98/205Service Station for O.H. Stoeckel, Renmark.
S98/206Missing (R.S.S.A.I.L.A. sub branch, new premises, Semaphore)
S98/207Missing (A.R. Summertown) (Shop alterations, Nuriootpa)
S98/208Residence for W.S. Talbot, Cecilia Street, Hove
S98/209Terra Cotta Work T.R. Scarfe
S98/210Community Centre, Town of Port Wakefield
S98/211Residence, alterations for J.G. Thomas, Upper Kensington.
S98/212Residence, alterations for K.C. Thomas, Hazelwood Park.
S98/213Residence, additions for C.M. Thorpe, Myrtlebank.
S98/214Residence, additions, 301 Oxide Street, Broken Hill
S98/215Times Theatres, Gawler
S98/216Tivoli Theatre, sewerage, Broken Hill
S98/217Residence for W.L. Tobin, ‘Pipiriki’ Victor Harbor.
S98/218Residence for H.M. Tomlinson, alterations, Unley Park.
S98/219Factory Repairs for Toora Vale Co., Berri.
S98/220Town Halls, Bordertown and Yorketown
S98/221New balcony for H.L. Tucker, Port Augusta.
S98/222Residence for N. Wadmore, alterations, Tranmere.
S98/223Residence, alterations for F.I. Wheaton, Woodville.
S98/224Residence for R. Whitelum, Williams Street.
S98/225Missing, White and Hosier (Office alterations, Broken Hill)
S98/226Residence for F. Wicks, St Georges.
S98/227‘Wicks’ metal grilles, Argent Street, Broken Hill
S98/228Factory alterations for E.S. Wiggs, Southwark
S98/229Wilcannia Club Hotel, alterations, Broken Hill
S98/230Kitchen alterations for Dr J.B. Wilson, Broken Hill.
S98/231Missing
S98/232Residence for B. Woolcock, Erindale.
S98/233‘workmans’ cupboard to fitting room, Adelaide
S98/234Y.M.C.A. building, Port Pirie
S98/235Missing
S98/236Zinc Corporation Ltd. Broken Hill, Drawings and sketch plans
S132Miscellaneous Drawings