Godson Collection • Find • State Library of South Australia

P.S. Ruby with barge at wharf in low river

c. 1910, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3298

Bow and side view of 'P.S. Ruby', with crew on board including a woman with apron, and a carriage on the foredeck, with barge, the barge crew lined up across bow, both vessels tied up at wharf, low river level. According to a researcher, the 'Ruby' was built c.1907.

P.S. Ruby's boiler

c. 1901, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3303

P.S. Ruby's boiler, 'taken up forward looking aft'.

P.S. Ruby IV at 'Back to Morgan Celebrations' with large crowd on board

1932, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3313

Bow and side view of 'P.S. Ruby' (IV), tied up alongside a barge, at 'Back to Morgan Celebrations' probably in October 1932, with a large mixed crowd on board.

Remains of P.S. Sapphire's engines and paddle wheels after fire

1916, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3336

The remains of the engines and paddle wheels of P.S. Sapphire, after the fire which burnt it to the waterline, on 19 January, 1916. The plaques on the engines show they were made by P.S. Richards.

Crew of P.S. Success

c. 1910, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3398

The crew of 'P.S. Success' on the deck. Standing from left to right, Ken Small, Bert Bailey, Syd Carroll, C. Treloar and Walter Bailey Jnr. Sitting from left to right: Clarry Quinn, Lloyd Carrol, Frank Bailey.

Crew of P.S. Success sitting and standing around the bow

c. 1949, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3399

The unidentified crew of 'P.S. Success', posed for photograph around the bow and foredeck. A researcher suggests that the man sitting on the bow could be Walter Bailey, born 1918. His uncles were Walter, Frank and Bert, and his grandfather was Walter Francis Bailey.

Possibly the remains of P.S. Sunflower burnt out at Moorook

1924, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3411

Side view of small paddle steamer remains, possibly 'P.S. Sunflower', burnt out at Moorook, 1924.

View straight through P.S. Tarella submerged during 1956 flood

1956, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3453

View straight through the remains of 'P.S. Tarella' partly submerged, during the 1956 flood.

View of the remains of P.S. Tarella partly submerged in 1956 flood

1956, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3454

View of the remains of 'P.S. Tarella' partly submerged during 1956 flood, showing part of the upper decks above water, and flooded trees in background.

1895 Calendar for E.G. Blackie's trading steamer S.S. Undaunted

1895, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3858

1895 Calendar for E.G. Blackie's trading steamer S.S. 'Undaunted' plying on the River Darling... including a picture of 'Undaunted' steaming.

Remains of P.S. Waikerie after it was destroyed by fire in 1929

1929, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3928

The remains of P.S. Waikerie after it was destroyed by fire at Morgan, in 1929.

Gold medal to commemorate voyage by Capt. Francis Cadell in the 'Lady Augusta' in 1853

c. 1950, Photograph, PRG 1258/4/4

Photograph of reverse sides of Francis Cadell's gold medal struck to commemorate the opening of steam navigation and commerce on the River Murray, and the river voyage of the 'Lady Augusta', 1853.

Cup awarded to Captain George Johnston of P.S. Albury in 1855

c. 1950, Photograph, PRG 1258/4/12

Cup presented to Captain George Johnston from the people of Albury, after his arrival at Albury in the 'P.S. Albury', 2 October 1855, with the barge 'Wakool' in tow, carrying a large cargo of supplies.

P.S. Nellie arriving at Walkers Wharf Mannum at high river

c. 1910, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2854

Bow and side view of 'P.S. Nellie' arriving at Walkers Wharf, Mannum at high river, crowded with passengers, including women, with another vessel in foreground also with mixed group of passengers.

P.S. Ruby with the Morgan Town Band on board

c. 1909, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3297

Bow and side view of P.S. Ruby with the Morgan Town Band on board.

Crew of P.S. Ulonga

c. 1944, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3615

Crew of 'P.S. Ulonga' posing either side of a 'Ulonga' life buoy, a woman, a young girl and a dog included in the group, with a woodpile at rear.

Bow and side view of P.S. Wanera

c. 1960, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3945

PS Wanera at Mildura near the weir some time in the 1960s after she was converted to a diesel paddle boat.

Berri Pumping station viewed from the road

c. 1930, Photograph, PRG 1258/2/12

Berri pumping station, with firewood stacked in the foreground, viewed from the road.

Woolpunda Cliffs

c. 1920, Photograph, PRG 1258/2/2671

Woolpunda cliffs, near Waikerie, seen from the river.

Papers of Jack Wood

Godson, Harry, 1955, Mixed material, PRG 1258/79/1-3

Papers comprising letter from Jack Wood to Valmai Hankel 1993, typescript notes, journal article and newspaper cutting (photocopies) about the loss of the yacht 'Grelka' in Backstairs Passage in January 1955, and photographs of yachts 'Grelka' & 'Isis' (owned by Sam Perry).

View of derrick boat winding gear

c. 1930, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/472

Description in album containing photograph reads "Captain Sturt's engine room", however a researcher suggests this is not the 'Captain Sturt' but the 'Derrick Boat' [from information supplied]. Additional information supplied by a researcher: "This is not the S.W. Captain Sturt's engine room. A quick glance at any photo of the Captain Sturt will tell you that the height of her engine room is much lower than in this photo. This is the winding gear for the winches on the 90 foot Derrick boat. This is clearly evident by the cables and pulley's running from the engines". (Godson number 145A/183).

Postcard showing horses drinking in a river near Adelaide

c. 1916, Photograph, B 73663

Postcard showing a photograph of three horses drinking in a river or dam. The river is possibly part of the River Torrens. The postcard is labelled: Rest After Toil - A scene near Adelaide. The back of the postcard is addressed to Master H. Godson and has a birthday message.