An illustration design by John Richard Jobbins, of the proposed Glenelg pier and breakwater designed by engineer William Bennett Hays.

Arriving in South Australia on 4 November 1849 in the Navarino (ship), William Hays was appointed surveyor of main roads in January 1850, later became clerk of works and architect, and in January 1852 was promoted to the new position of colonial architect and superintendent of works in the colonial engineer's department. A widower, on 3 October 1850 at Holy Trinity Church, Adelaide, he married Harriet Gilbert, from Essex. A daughter was born in 1853.

John Richard Jobbins is also known as an engraver and lithographer.

Glenelg (S. Aust.)

Hays, W. Bennett (William Bennett)

Jobbins, J. R. (John Richard), d. 1866

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