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S.W. Pearl steaming beside the P.S. Ruby

c. 1894, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2959

Bow view of sternwheeler 'S.W. Pearl' steaming, before the funnel was shortened, with the original P.S. Ruby and barge, near the river bank. According to a researcher, 'this is not the original Ruby. The first Ruby on the river was built in Melbourne in 1853 and Cadell brought her to the Murray to replace the PS Melbourne which was lost. This first Ruby was later rigged to sail to New Zealand and was eventually wrecked there. The Ruby in this photo was built in 1876 for Elliot Randell of Echuca/Moama and is what I call Ruby No. 2. Ruby No. 3 (Little Ruby) was built in 1894 and Ruby No. 4 (still in existence at Wentworth) was built in 1907 to replace Ruby No. 2.'

Barge Pearl tied up in Main Street Mannum during 1917 flood

1917, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2962

Bow view of 'Pearl' barge secured to verandah post in Main Street, Mannum during the 1917 floods, with Walkers Flour Mill on left, and crew and onlookers standing on sand bags. [This is not the 'Pearl', according to information provided by Frank Tucker].

Pearl barge at Walkers Flour Mill Mannum during 1917 floods

1917, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2964

Stern view of 'Pearl' barge secured at Walker's Flour Mill during 1917 floods, with cargo and crew on board. The surrounding buildings are under water, and several Mannum residences above the river bank can be seen in the background.

P.S. Pevensey and P.S. Ulonga at Hay

c. 1930, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2971

'P.S. Pevensey' with 'P.S. Ulonga' at Hay, on the Murrumbidgee River, with draught horses and cart being loaded with timber nearby, piles of planks awaiting transport, and a massive gum tree trunk in foreground.

P.S. Pevensey towing barge near Lock 4

1936, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2975

Side view of 'P.S. Pevensey' towing a barge with covered cargo, near Lock 4, high river. According to a researcher the vessel is not the Pevensey, it is her sister ship the Wanera.

P.S. Pevensey in Morgan area

c. 1939, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2979

Side view of 'P.S. Pevensey' steaming, with thick black smoke, close to river bank, with load of covered timber at rear.

P.S. Pevensey at Morgan slip

c. 1920, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2981

Bow view of 'P.S. Pevensey' at Morgan slip, near wharf, with wide view of river.

P.S. Pilot and Jolly Miller

c. 1890, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3013

Bow view of 'P.S. Pilot'on left, with 'P.S. Jolly Miller', loaded with wood, and a small yacht in foreground, tied up possibly in the Goolwa area.

P.S. Pilot on River Darling

c. 1893, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3015

Side view of 'P.S. Pilot' at river landing on the River Darling, with horse and cart approaching, piles of timber and wool bales awaiting transport, bullock wagon loaded high with wool bales above the river bank, and several buildings in background. According to a researcher, this vessel may actually be the 'P.S Cato', which was the 'P.S Pilot''s sister ship. The curve from the raised forecastle to normal deck height being a clue, as the Pilot lacked this. Also the lack of a diamond spark arrester on the stack being the other giveaway - something the 'P.S. Pilot' had from beginning to the end of its working life.

P.S. Pilot and barge

c. 1900, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3017

Bow and side view of 'P.S. Pilot' steaming, towing a barge with a covered load. The width and meandering course of the river suggests that it is probably the Murrumbidgee River.

P.S. Pilot

c. 1895, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3018

Bow view of 'P.S. Pilot' on left, with 'Alice' in front, and 'P.S. Mundoo' and 'P.S. Brewarrina' at Wilcannia, low river.

P.S. Pioneer and two barges loaded with wool bales

c. 1900, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3021

Bow view of 'P.S. Pioneer' with a group of passengers, including two children, on the upper foredeck, tied up with two barges, fully laden with wool bales.

P.S. Pioneer and barge at Murray Bridge

c. 1895, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3020

Bow view of 'P.S. Pioneer' and barge, tied up at river bank at Murray Bridge, with bridge in background, two men standing outside the wheelhouse.

P.S. Pioneer towing two barges with covered loads

c. 1900, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3022

Side view of 'P.S. Pioneer' towing two barges with covered loads across a wide stretch of river.

P.S. Pioneer at Narrung Jetty

c. 1906, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3026

Bow view of 'P.S. Pioneer' approaching to tie up at Narrung Jetty, with onlookers including a woman on the jetty.

Ponkaree schooner at Milang

1889, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3028

Side view of three masted schooner 'Ponkaree' at Milang [wooden 3 mast schooner, 21 tons, ON64209, 37.3 x 11.1 x 4.1. Built 1872 Milang, SA for Carl HF Kruse, registered Port Adelaide. Register closed in 1892 with the remark 'Broken up'. Built for use on the lakes at the Murray mouth].

P.S. Milang laying telephone cables across the river at Tailem Bend

1927, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3029

Stern view of 'P.S. Milang' by a rocky river bank, laying telephone cables across the river at Tailem Bend, 23 November, 1927, with crew leaning out over the stern with cables.

Murray Bridge Wharf 1927 with P.S. Tyro and launch Poltawa

1927, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3031

Murray Bridge Wharf 1927 with distant view of 'P.S. Tyro' and launch 'Poltawa' tied up to wharf in background, behind the bridge construction.

P.S. Pride of the Murray among other paddle steamers at Echuca wharf

c. 1900, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3033

From wharf overlooking paddle steamers, 'Barwon', 'Rodney', 'Pride of the Murray' (at rear), and others river boats including barges, with onlookers on Echuca Wharf. A number of vessels are loaded with bales of wool.

P.S. Pride of the Murray among other river boats at Echuca Wharf

c. 1895, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3034

View from wharf of paddle steamers 'Pride of the Murray' (rear left, with thick black funnel), 'Barwon' and 'Pearl' (with two funnels either side), 'Enterprise' at wharf, and other river boats at Echuca wharf.

Distant view of S.W. Pride of the Murray behind P.S. Rodney and barges loaded with wool bales at Echuca Wharf

c. 1895, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3035

Distant view of sternwheeler 'S.W. Pride of the Murray' in rear, with partial bow and side view of P.S. Rodney and barges in foreground, loaded with 2,000 bales of wool, at Echuca Wharf.

P.S. Pride of the Murray at Echuca Wharf

c. 1895, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3036

Bow and side view of 'P.S. Pride of the Murray' tied up at Echuca Wharf.

S.W. Pride of the Murray at Echuca

c. 1865, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3038

Incomplete side view of 'P.S. Pride of the Murray' at Echuca, at low river, with passengers standing on roof and crowd of onlookers on wharf, railway line in background, and buildings behind. Another vessel is alongside obscuring the stern of 'Pride of the Murray'.