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Views of Murray Bridge
A collection of images of Murray Bridge.
Floods at Murray Bridge
Flooding at Murray Bridge, showing the new Railway Bridge. To see a selection of photographs in this collection, search on Archival number PRG 1638/9.
Murray Bridge
View of Murray Bridge. This is the original bridge, completed in 1879. In 1886, rail was added to link Adelaide with the eastern states. Later, in 1924, a new rail bridge was constructed and the rails removed from the old bridge.
Bridge building, Murray Bridge
During the construction of the new Railway Bridge. Image shows a train crossing old Murray Bridge, taken ca. 1925 from the new railway bridge then under construction.
Construction work, Murray Bridge
[General description] Looking along the River Murray from the railway bridge at Murray Bridge. The area on the right will later be occupied by a water pump house, wharf, railway lines servicing the wharf, and the old milk factory, possibly at the start of the construction of the wharf (302' long). The wharf was constructed in 1886 and was reported as being copmleted by the end of 1887.
Steamer at Murray Bridge
River steamer "Blanche" at Murray Bridge in the 1870s. It is interesting to note the construction of the bridge in the background. The "Blanche" was built at Goolwa, 1869. Blanche was 48 tons and in service from 1869-1887. She carried the mail.
Aerial view of Murray Bridge
Aerial view of Murray Bridge showing the bridge that was built in bridge that became a shared road and rail bridge in 1886. A separate rail bridge was erected in 1925 after this photograph was taken. Edward's Crossing was renamed Murray Bridge in 1924
New and old Bridges, Murray Bridge
The Railway Bridge, opened in 1925, and the older bridge at Murray Bridge.
Old bridge, Murray Bridge
View of the old bridge at Murray Bridge, prior to the building of the railway bridge.
Railway Bridge, Murray Bridge
Panoramic view of the Railway Bridge at Murray Bridge.
Steamers at Murray Bridge
Steamers at Murray Bridge. According to a researcher, they are 'Trafalgar' (closest to camera, 'Decoy' (centre with smoke coming from stack) & the 'Murrundi' (extreme right). By 1880 about 100 steamers and 200 barges were engaged in river trade on the Murray, Murrumbidgee and Darling rivers
Steamers at Murray Bridge
River Steamers and Barges at Murray Bridge : Murrumbidgee on extreme left. According to a researcher, the Pyap is the closest paddle steamer to the camera. By 1880 about 100 steamers and 200 barges were engaged in river trade on the Murray, Murrumbidgee and Darling rivers. Another researcher has provided the following information: 'PS Milang is directly behind the Pyap, but facing in the opposite direction to all the other boats. Beyond the Milang there are 2 steamers mostly hidden from view. The PS Arcadia can be made out between the Milang and the Murrumbidgee. The wheelhouse and name board of the stern wheeler Victoria can be seen between the Milang and the wharf.'
Railway Bridge, Murray Bridge
Railway bridge under construction at Murray Bridge. Image shows the swamp spans under construction, probably in 1877 or 1878.
Bridge building, Murray Bridge
Murray Bridge - Old Bridge under construction.
Road bridge at Murray Bridge
Old road bridge at Murray Bridge. To see a selection of photographs in this collection, search on Archival number PRG 1561/86.
Railway bridge at Murray Bridge
Railway bridge at Murray Bridge. To see a selection of photographs in this collection, search on Archival number PRG 1561/86.
Railway Bridge, Murray Bridge
The Railway bridge crossing the River Murray at Murray Bridge.
Main Street, Murray Bridge
[General description] Civic buildings and parked cars on the main street at Murray bridge. A man is riding a horse and leading two others down the centre of the road. [On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in the 'Observer', July 7, 1928 / Murray Bridge / June 30th 1928'.
Railway Bridge, Murray Bridge
Murray Bridge Works, March 1876. Image shows the completion of the river spans, before work commenced on the swamp spans.
Paddle steamer Corowa Murray Bridge
[General description] The 'Corowa', moored at the Murray Bridge wharf. She was a composite hulled, stern wheeled paddle steamer built by James Anderson of Moama in 1868 using some materials from the Lady Darlng. She was to be one of the fastest and most manouevrable boats in its class. [On back of photograph] 'Paddle steamer' Corowa' at Murray Bridge / About 1899'.
Railway Station, Murray Bridge
Railway Station, Murray Bridge stands on the Adelaide to Wolseley line. Murray Bridge was named when the road bridge over the Murray River was built in 1879. It was followed by the Adelaide to Melbourne railway line which was operating from 1886. The town's original name was Mobilong but prior to European settlement the area was home to the Ngarrindjeri Aboriginal people.
Railway Station, Murray Bridge
Murray Bridge stands on the Adelaide to Wolseley line. Murray Bridge was named when the road bridge over the Murray River was built in 1879. It was followed by the Adelaide to Melbourne railway line which was operating from 1886. The town's original name was Mobilong but prior to European settlement the area was home to the Ngarrindjeri Aboriginal people. This view of the station shows the tiered flower beds behind the platform.
Murray Bridge Wharf (Columbia)
Murray Bridge Wharf ("Columbia" a twin screw motor launch, in foreground). A researcher has provided the following information: visible on the wharf is one of the electric railway cranes and its associated tramway-style overhead wire support poles. There were two such cranes, introduced in 1913.
"Tyro" at Murray Bridge
River steamer "Tyro" and barge "Victor" at Murray Bridge. Tyro " operated from 1872 until 1926. She shuttled between Murray Bridge and Mannum from 1884-1917. She was largely destroyed by a boiler explosion in 1897. The Captain and engineer was badly scalded. Victor was 93 feet long, had 14 foot beam, draft 5 foot and was built at Port Adelaide in 1867.
Pile Driver, Murray Bridge
Pile Driver working on the beginning of the construction of the railway bridge at Murray Bridge, ca. 1924.
School children, Murray Bridge
Teachers and students from J. Neumann's School at Murray Bridge. Back row: H.B. Kuchel; L. Stecker; A. Miatke; E.A. Kuchel; Heil Whisser; Percy Webber; Teacher Neumann; Bertha Kuitzei (Davis); Julie Kuchel (Schubert); Florrie Miatke; Annie Jaensch (Oppit); Aggie Obst (Block); Agnes Miatkel (Groquike);. Front row: Edgar Jaensch; Rod Jaensch; Paul Kein; Ben Jaensch; Alf Schaedd; Felix Stecker; Fred Kuchel; Battie? Jaensch; Emma Obst (Reinholds); Emma Kurtzer; Hilda Hein.
Bridge building, Murray Bridge
Murray Bridge under construction.
Bridge building, Murray Bridge
The Murray Bridge under construction.
Murray Bridge Fire Station
Murray Bridge Fire Station ; Officers and the Fire Engine out the front.
Murray Bridge Town Hall Clock
Murray Bridge Town Hall Clock.