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Vessels on the Murray River

c. 1955, Photograph, B 63241/63

A barge like vessel moored near a steelement, with an unidentified paddle steamer on the Murray River. This photo is part of the Sheahan Collection which consists of 114 views depicting river craft and two steam boat captains, bridges, and locks on the Murray River in South Australia.

Murray River in flood

1926, Photograph, B 63241/102

The Murray River in flood, showing an expanse of water and the top of a submerged building in the middle ground. This photo is part of the Sheahan Collection which consists of 114 views depicting river craft and two steam boat captains, bridges, and locks on the Murray River in South Australia.

PS Murray Queen on the river

1973, Photograph, B 63241/112

Paddle steamer Murray Queen alongside PS Pevensey at Echuca Wharf. This photo is part of the Sheahan Collection which consists of 114 views depicting river craft and two steam boat captains, bridges, and locks on the Murray River in South Australia.

World War 1 letter written on pelican pouch skin and a history of Pompoota.

1918, Manuscript, D 8776/1-2(L)

World War 1 letter, written by 'Jack' to brother 'Hal', who may have been on active duty in France. Also of interest is the material the letter has been written on; pelican bill or pouch skin. The letter reads, "21 April 1918. Pompoota, River Murray, South Australia. Dear Hal, This is rather bad paper, not exactly cream laid, you see it happens to be a bit of pelican pouch, stretched and dried. There are hundreds of these birds on the swamps now. Their wings measure 6 ft from tip to tip. Things seems to be in a bad state in France just now hope the position will soon improve. Am enquiring about ostrich farming will let you know the result later. Your aff(ectionate) brother, Jack." Also comprising 'The Pompoota Story', a detailed history written by an unrelated author and local of the Pompoota area, A.E. Denman(Service no. 3735 Private Albert Edward Denman, 51st Infantry Battalion), in 1987. The document is a typescript historical background of Pompoota (an Aboriginal word meaning 'the end of the tide'), which was established in 1916 by the South Australian government, as a horticultural training farm especially for the rehabilitation and retraining of returned soldiers. It was situated on the left bank of the Murray River, between Mannum and Murray Bridge, South Australia.

Construction of Lock 2

Jackman, Frank Downer, c. 1928, Photograph, B 77267/1-43

Views of the construction of Lock 2, near Waikerie and Ramco.

Railway bridge between Renmark and Paringa

c. 1927, Photograph, B 3967

One of four openings of the Paringa paddock along the railway embankment running into Renmark. [On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in the Observer, Jan. 22, 1927 / Renmark - Paringa railway bridge across the Murray / Jan. 1927'.

Adelaide above Echuca Bridge

1937, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/23

The 'Adelaide' paddle steamer above Echuca Bridge, 1937, being refitted.

P.S. Corrong at Balranald Bridge

c. 1880, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/692

The 'P.S. Corrong' travelling under Balranald Bridge, Murrumbidgee River, with passengers in suits and hats standing around the wheelhouse, and onlookers on horseback on the bridge.

P.S. Nile below Echuca railway bridge being refitted after fire

c. 1888, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2871

Bow and side view of 'P.S Nile' below Echuca railway bridge, being refitted after it was partially burnt in the Murrumbidgee, c1888. Fire damage is obvious on the upper deck bridge and wheelhouse area.

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

c. 1896, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2875

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

P.S. Oscar W towing Jessie barge under Balranald Bridge, Murrumbidgee

c. 1912, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2891

Bow and side view of 'P.S. Oscar W' towing 'Jessie' barge under the raised Balranald Bridge, Murrumbidgee, with boys watching from the bridge, in high water.

P.S. Tolarno and barge steaming past Wilcannia bridge

1908, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3480

The 'P.S. Tolarno' and barge steaming past Wilcannia bridge, with other shipping behind, crews visible, and onlookers on the bridge.

Floodwaters over the bridge at Echuca

1909, Photograph, PRG 1258/2/237

Floodwater over the bridge at Echuca, 1909, with several men in small river boat on the right, and onlookers standing on the other side.

Barge being towed towards the raised Swan Hill bridge

c. 1910, Photograph, PRG 1258/2/1940

Stern view of a loaded barge being towed by unidentified paddle steamer towards the raised Swan Hill bridge.

Wentworth Bridge with shipping at left

c. 1910, Photograph, PRG 1258/2/2716

Distant view of Wentworth Bridge, with shipping at left, and several rowboats in foreground.

Bridge and lock at Swan Hill, Victoria

1909, Photograph, PRG 280/1/43/341

Distant view of the bridge and lock over the Murray River at Swan Hill, Victoria [See also PRG 280/1/16/293].

Drawings of the South Australian Company's Swing Bridge, Port Adelaide, South Australia[engineering drawing]

1858, Artwork, BRG 42/120/6

General site plan and details of positions of the 'dolphins' for the swing bridge at the entrance to the Company's Basin at Port Adelaide. Watercolour with some spotting evident. Various scales given. Signed 'William Murray CE June 1858' at bottom right corner.

Wool Barges at Wentworth

c. 1910, Photograph, B 17662

The PS 'Excelsior' with the wool barges 'Hartley' and 'Florence Annie' arriving at Wentworth. They appear to be dropping down towards the bridge.

River Murray floods, Renmark

1956, Photograph, B 23247

River Murray floods, Renmark road bridge.

River Murray floods, Renmark r

1956, Photograph, B 23248

River Murray floods, Renmark road bridge.

River Murray floods, Renmark r

1956, Photograph, B 23249

River Murray floods, Renmark road bridge.

Murray River floods, Renmark b

1956, Photograph, B 23252

Murray River floods, Renmark bridge, water at 30 feet.

P. S. 'Gem' at Renmark

Bremner, Kenneth, c. 1948, Photograph, B 63130

MURRAY RIVER: Paddle steamer 'Gem' moored at Renmark, South Australia; the funnel has been lowered to enable the vessel to pass under a bridge.

Engineering work in progress

c. 1934, Photograph, B 55803

MURRAY RIVER: Engineering work in progress, possibly building a bridge.

Dora Bassett at the water's edge; the Coorong

c. 1940, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/824

'Dora Bassett' on the mud flats at the water's edge at the Coorong, with draughthorse team and workers on either side.

Dora Bassett afloat, and men ready to pick up track

c. 1940, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/830

'Dora Basset' afloat at the Coorong, with men preparing to pick up the track used to launch her.

Loyalty milk boat

c. 1930, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/1934

Bow and side view of motor vessel 'Loyalty', with milk cans loaded. The bow of 'Progress' is just in the photograph far right. Both milk boats of the S.A. Farmers Union fleet, and probably at the Murray Bridge Milk Depot.