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Plan of the County of Hindmarsh [cartographic material] / compiled from the Government plans by Robt. Stephenson, Surveyor

Stephenson, Robert, 1854, Archival map/chart, BRG 42/120/27

Water coloured, lithographed map of land sections in the County of Hindmarsh, South Australia showing townships, drainage, bridges, reserves, the area of the Mount Barker mineral survey and numbered sections with unsold sections marked. The boundaries of the hundreds with the County are shown in colours and an inset map shows the adjoining Counties of Russell and Sturt around the Murray Lakes, Hindmarsh Island and the Murray Mouth. Lake Alexandrina is shown as Lake Victoria (its change of name proposed after the accession of Queen Victoria). Archival copies indicate land and section holdings of the South Australian Company.

Echuca Wharf

c. 1880, Photograph, B 63241/78

Postcard with the following caption on the back: 'Echuca wharf, c. 1880. By 1870 Echuca had become the most important river port on the Murray. Wool was brought down the NSW river system to the railhead at Echuca, then on to Melbourne for the clipper fleet to Europe. An unique wharf enabled boats to be handled at almost any river height and in busy seasons the port often worked day and night. photographer unknown'. 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.

Early steam train

c. 1916, Photograph, B 63241/79

An early steam train with the cars being filled via a crane. 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. A researcher believes the image was taken during lock construction on the Murray River.

Equipment

c. 1915, Photograph, B 63241/86

Equipment, probably used in the construction of locks along 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.

Lock number 5, Renmark

Snappy Service Studios, c. 1940, Photograph, B 63241/95

A postcard of Lock number 5, Renmark, on the Murray River. Published by the Rose Stereographic Co., 'The Rose Series P. 9285'. 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.

Callington

c. 1924, Photograph, B 38263

View of the 'Miners Church', Murray Street, Callington, taken from the east (near the Erskine Bridge over the Bremer River). The church remains close to it's original condition to this day [2009]. The cottage in the front of the picture no longer exists.[Information provided by G. McKay.]

Gawler

Sweet, Samuel White, 1877, Photograph, B 10588

Decorated street for opening of Town Hall. Decorated street scene on the occasion of the opening of the Gawler Town Hall, 20 November 1878. The grand opening caused much excitement in the town and the local shops were decorated for the occasion. This photograph shows a bridge of garlands over Murray Street. The attached banner reads "A Loyal Greeting".

Woolwashing machinery

Davis, H., c. 1875, Photograph, B 1968

Woolwashing machinery at Taylor Brother's works, Thebarton. They were situated on section 46, between Taylor's Bridge Road, West Thebarton Road, Murray Street and the River Torrens. Workshop machines were steam powered via overhead line shafting and belts.

Woolwashing works

c. 1875, Photograph, B 7339

[General description] The staff of Taylor Brothers are posing with wool bales in front of a brick and iron roofed building with a tall chimney. Perhaps the man in the centre (in front of the chimney) wearing a top hat and the other two men prominent in the front (sitting on wool bales) are the Taylor brothers? [On back of photograph] 'Taylor Brothers fellmongery and woolwashing works / Thebarton / About 1875 / on section between Taylor's Bridge Road, West Thebarton Road, Murray Street and the River Torrens / Absorbed later in the works of the Torrenside Woollen Mills / Photographed for the Philadelphia Expedition of 1876 by H. Davis / Presented by Mr. H. Boothby'.

Woolwashing works

c. 1875, Photograph, B 7340

[General description] Wool washing vats at Taylor Brothers'. Workers, many wearing leather aprons, are posed demonstrating their various roles. Works' buildings are seen in the background. [On back of photograph] 'Taylor Brothers fellongery and wool washing works / Thebarton / about 1875 / On section between Taylor's Bridge Road, West Thebarton Road, Murray Street and the River Torrens / Photographed for the Philadelphia Expedition of 1876 by H. Davis / Presented by Mr. H. Boothby'.

Taylor Brothers Fellmongery

Davis, H., c. 1875, Photograph, B 7341

[On back of photograph] 'Taylor Brothers fellongery and wool washing works / Thebarton / about 1875 / On section between Taylor's Bridge Road, West Thebarton Road, Murray Street and the River Torrens / Photographed for the Philadelphia Expedition of 1876 by H. Davis / Presented by Mr. H. Boothby'.

Outback stations in western NSW

c. 1920, Photograph, B 71654/1-29

A collection of photographs taken at various western NSW stations and towns, including Albemarle Station, Talarno Station, Kinchega Station, Balaclava Station, Mulculca Station, and Menindee and Darling River scenes. See 'contents' for details of individual items.

Near Mildura, Victoria

Kimber, F. C., c. 1914, Photograph, B 29054

Near Mildura: taken from punt, believed to be the Abbots ford punt at Curlwaa, NSW, which crossed the river Merbein (Victorian side) to Corrowa (NSW side). The PS William Davies is towing a barge and the steamer tied to the bank is likely to be the 'Invincible'.

Travel in Tasmania : album

c. 1880, Photograph, B 72171/1-33

Travel in Tasmania in the late nineteenth century, album of views showing tourist and beauty spots near Hobart and the Huon Valley. Some photographs are attributable to the noted Melbourne photographer, Alfred Winter, who moved to Hobart in 1869. The album includes 33 pages of cuttings, mostly lithograph illustrations from newspapers. Several pages of cuttings depict women novelists, poets and social thinkers of the early nineteenth century. Ruled page borders in ink have been hand drawn around the photographs.

Paddlesteamer towing a barge of baled wool at Wentworth, New South Wales

1912, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/1014

The paddlesteamer 'Alfred' towing a barge of baled wool along the Murray River at Wentworth, New South Wales. Paddlesteamer towing a barge of baled wool at Wentworth, New South Wales. Due to the structure of the bridge, the location is possibly Wilcania.

Dort tourer

c. 1923, Photograph, PRG 280/1/36/67

1921-1922 Dort tourer prepared for Adelaide to Alice Springs tour.

Photographs relating to Messenger Press : Boats, ships and yachts

Messenger Press, 1966, Photograph, B 72778/1-54

Photographs relating to transport - boats, ships and yachts, created by Messenger Press.

Photographs

Godson, Harry, c. 1910, Photograph, PRG 1258/48

Photographs, reproduction of artwork and advertising posters relating to Harry Godson's interest in River Murray paddle steamers. See 'Contents' in "More info' for details of three digitised images. For four others, see 'Archival items'.

Lunch at Blanchetown

Adcock, Cyril Tennyson, 1970, Photograph, PRG 1562/4/194

Four people with plates in hand standing by their car, lunching at a picnic spot by the Murray River at Blanchetown in September 1970. The two women are wearing dresses and the men are in trousers, shirt and tie. The Blanchetown Bridge can be seen in the distance.

Views in South Australia : collection of black and white photograph negatives

Gordon, Raymond Hier, c. 1935, Photograph, PRG 1605/3/462-511

Negatives containing views of South Australian countryside and locations. Includes photographs and snapshots of people at houses, weddings, fields, and in boats.

MV 'Kookaburra'

c. 1975, Photograph, B 63241/19

Motor vessel 'Kookaburra' on the water. 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.

MV 'Kookaburra'

c. 1975, Photograph, B 63241/20

Motor vessel 'Kookaburra' on the water. 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 'Lancashire Lass' pulling a barge

c. 1920, Photograph, B 63241/21

Paddle steamer 'Lancashire Lass' pulling a barge loaded with wool bales. This image has been reproduced as a postcard with the following on the verso 'P.S. "Lancashire Lass" and barge. The development of large sheep runs in the 1880s spurred the development of the barge as an efficient means of transporting bulky cargoes in a shallow draught vessel. In time, few boats travelled without a barge in tow. Here the 'Lancashire Lass' is towing a sizeable wool clip from Wilcannia down the Darling River. Photo Frank Tucker Collection'. 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.

Dismantling the 70th boat at Berrie

c. 1939, Photograph, B 63241/43

Dismantling the 70th boat at Berrie. 'Tarella', 'Albion' barge, 1939. 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.

The 'Tarella', 'Ajax' and 'Albion' at Jervois

c. 1900, Photograph, B 63241/44

The 'Tarella', 'Ajax' and 'Albion' at Jervois. 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.

The 'Tarella'

c. 1900, Photograph, B 63241/45

The 'Tarella' on the river, with a dart barge, which has a vertical boiler. It is raising the 'Pearl' barge. 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.

Pleasure cruise on a paddle steamer

c. 1930, Photograph, B 63241/48

A paddle steamer, believed by a researcher to be the PS Tarella, taking a large group of people on a trip [possibly at Goowa]. 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.

Paddle steamer Murrundi moored

c. 1950, Photograph, B 63241/49

The PS Murrundi moored adjacent to a rail siding with a Noske Bros. tower in the background. 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.

'Roy' being used as a land dwelling

c. 1950, Photograph, B 63241/50

The 'Roy' (small boat) being used as a land dwelling. 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.

River punt

c. 1920, Photograph, B 63241/65

An river punt, moored beside a 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.

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