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Paddle steamers and river boats on the Darling River, near Wilcannia

Paddle steamers and river boats on the Darling River, near Wilcannia

Paddle steamers and river boats on the Darling River, near Wilcannia. Paddle steamers include the William R. Randell, Tarella, and Tolarno. River boats include the Ukee.

Paddle steamer on the Darling River, near Wilcannia

Paddle steamer on the Darling River, near Wilcannia

Paddle steamer on the Darling River, near Wilcannia, travelling under the bridge.

P.S. Victoria on the Darling River, near Wilcannia

P.S. Victoria on the Darling River, near Wilcannia

P.S. Victoria on the Darling River, near Wilcannia. A large number of people are on board the paddle steamer, which is travelling under the bridge.

Wilcannia Rowing Club boats on the water with onlookers

Wilcannia Rowing Club boats on the water with onlookers

Wilcannia Rowing Club, with four teams lined up, and several rowboats with onlookers.

Bark canoe on the Darling River, near Wilcannia

Bark canoe on the Darling River, near Wilcannia

A man on a bark canoe on the Darling River, near Wilcannia. A descendant of the man has identified him as 'Hero Black' a Barkandji Elder, referred to in some sources as the 'King of the Medindee Tribe'.

Four child musicians at Wilcannia show, N.S.W

Four child musicians at Wilcannia show, N.S.W

Three girls holding brass instruments with a boy playing a big drum outside a building during an agricultural show held at Wilcannia, New South Wales.

Camel team passing through Wilcannia

Camel team passing through Wilcannia

Camel team passing through a Wilcannia street, raising dust, hauling a covered load past a large residence.

River steamer "Wilcannia"

River steamer "Wilcannia"

River steamer "Wilcannia" built at Milang in 1876. No copying without permission from the donor. "Wilcannia" was built in 1874 and weighed 144 tons. Her engines were originally from "Telegraph". She was wrecked in 1915 but was still running in 1924. The photograph shows the paddle steamer taking on fire wood on the banks of the river.

River Steamer "Wilcannia"

River Steamer "Wilcannia"

River Steamer "Wilcannia", with barges "Grace" and "Nelson" at Penn's Reach in 1915-16. "Wilcannia" operated from 1874-1915 when she was wrecked. Records show she was still running in 1924 however.

River Steamer "Wilcannia"

River Steamer "Wilcannia"

River Steamer "Wilcannia" and barge "Crowie". "Wilcannia" operated from 1874-1915 when she was wrecked. However, she was still running in 1924

P.S. Nile and barge approaching Wilcannia Bridge with camels crossing overhead

P.S. Nile and barge approaching Wilcannia Bridge with camels crossing overhead

Camel team crossing Wilcannia Bridge, with partial view of 'P.S. Nile' and barge approaching bridge, below far right.

Early Wilcannia street scene

Early Wilcannia street scene

View of a wide Wilcannia street, possibly general store at right.

Shipping near the Wilcannia Bridge

Shipping near the Wilcannia Bridge

Shipping tied up around the Wilcannia bridge, including loaded barges, and several paddle steamers, low river.

Wilcannia Hospital near the Darling River

Wilcannia Hospital near the Darling River

Wide view of the Wilcannia Hospital building, with a horse and cart outside on the street, a boy leaning on the fence.

Shipping at Wilcannia with bullock teams bringing wool

Shipping at Wilcannia with bullock teams bringing wool

Scene of bullock teams on the river bank at Wilcannia, with paddle steamers behind trees on the river, and wagon loaded high with wool for river transport.

Pumping station and water tower near Wilcannia

Pumping station and water tower near Wilcannia

Pumping station and water tower near Wilcannia, several people and a horse cart in front.

Wilcannia Bridge on the Darling with a barge in low river

Wilcannia Bridge on the Darling with a barge in low river

Wilcannia Bridge, with the stern of a barge, low river.

Wilcannia Bridge over the Darling in flood

Wilcannia Bridge over the Darling in flood

Wilcannia Bridge with River Darling flood waters almost up to it, viewed over the top of buildings higher up the river bank.

P.S. 'Wilcannia' being raised by P.S. 'Lancashire Lass'

P.S. 'Wilcannia' being raised by P.S. 'Lancashire Lass'

Bow view of 'P.S. Wilcannia' being raised by 'P.S. Lancashire Lass' and barge.

Carriage and bullock pair in Wilcannia

Carriage and bullock pair in Wilcannia

Photograph of a carriage and pair of bullocks in outback Wilcannia in New South Wales.

Members of a Show Committee for Wilcannia, N.S.W

Members of a Show Committee for Wilcannia, N.S.W

A group of men standing by a rotunda who were members of a Show Committee for Wilcannia, New South Wales.

Main street at Wilcannia, N.S.W

Main street at Wilcannia, N.S.W

A main street at Wilcannia, New South Wales where local members of the Show Committee stand by two motor cars.

River Steamer "Wilcannia"

River Steamer "Wilcannia"

River Steamer "Wilcannia" at Mannum. She operated from 1874 - 1915. Her engines were ffrom "Telegraph". She was wrecked in 1915 but was still running in 1924 as seen in this photograph

"Wilcannia", River Steamer

"Wilcannia", River Steamer

"Wilcannia", River Steamer at Morgan Wharf.

River Steamer "Wilcannia"

River Steamer "Wilcannia"

River Murray steamer Wilcannia loading wood from the bank.

P.S. Wilcannia and Crowie barge

P.S. Wilcannia and Crowie barge

P.S. Wilcannia and 'Crowie' barge at Mannum.

P.S. Wilcannia and Crowie barge

P.S. Wilcannia and Crowie barge

'P.S. Wilcannia' with 'Crowie' barge at Mannum.

P.S. Jupiter at Wilcannia, Darling River

P.S. Jupiter at Wilcannia, Darling River

Side view of 'P.S. Jupiter' unloading cargo at Wilcannia, on the Darling River, with crew and workmen posed for picture, and settlement on opposite bank.

P.S. Renmark and Moorabin barge heavily laden leaving Wilcannia

P.S. Renmark and Moorabin barge heavily laden leaving Wilcannia

Side view of 'P.S. Renmark' and 'Moorabin' barge, with approximately 1600 bales loaded on barge and 280 bales on 'Renmark', leaving Wilcannia, low water.

P.S. Rothbury with P.S. Wilcannia and barge Crowie

P.S. Rothbury with P.S. Wilcannia and barge Crowie

Stern view of 'P.S. Rothbury' closest to wharf, with 'P.S. Wilcannia' and 'Crowie' barge on left, and another barge alongside, in still water, possibly at Mannum.