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Photographs of river boats
Photographs of paddle steamers and other forms of shipping on the Murray river, arranged alphabetically in albums by the name of the vessel.
Photographs
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'.
Photographs of river shipping and places
Photographs from Harry Godson's collection which had been given his catalogue numbers but were not included in earlier digitised series 1-4. His numbers are included in caption details. Among the collection are photographs from the PS 'Marion' on its last trip from Berri to Mannum in June 1963 before being handed over to Mannum National Trust (images 32-63). Most images undated. See 'Contents' in 'More info' for details.
Gilbert Duggin's store at Morgan
A family group outside the general store at Morgan, with the sign reading 'C. Duggin, Baker and Fruiterer' on the front. The group are (from left) Mrs Daniel McFarlane, grandmother of the two boys William Frederick and John James McFarlane, Mr Gilbert Duggin and his wife Kate Duggin, formerly Mrs James McFarlane, widow and daughter-in-law of Mrs Daniel McFarlane. [from information supplied].
Horse teams carrying South Australian farmers to New South Wales
Horse teams carrying South Australian farmers to N.S.W.
View of the engine and boiler of P.S. Industry
View of the engine and boiler of 'P.S. Industry'.
Photographs of people of the Murray River
Photographs of men and women of the Murray River.
Steam Launch, Alexandria
Steam Launch 'Alexandria', when owned by Bowman, on the Lakes (possibly Goolwa vicinity).
P.S. Ariel and barge, Wilcannia
The 'Ariel' paddle steamer and barge.
P.S. Bantam at Echuca wharf
The 'Bantam' on the far right, with 'Paragon' barge, at Echuca Wharf,.
P.S. Cadell at Goolwa
The 'P.S. Cadell in Rotten Row, Goolwa.
P.S. Colonel with P.S. William Davies at Mildura
The 'P.S. Colonel' with 'P.S. William Davies' and several barges near stacks of cargo at Mildura, with carts and horses backed up for loading.
P.S. Alert and Elsie barge
'Elsie' barge loaded with wood, with P.S. Alert and P.S. Maori in background, Mildura.
Falcon, small pleasure steam launch at Mannum
Side view of the 'Falcon'at Mannum nosed into the bank, with small mixed group seated for photo, including three women in white tops and dark skirts and straw hats. Mirror flat river in background.
P.S. Gem
Side view of 'P.S. Gem', when owned by Murray Shipping Limited.
S.W. Lady Darling at Echuca
Side view of stern-wheeler 'S.W. Lady Darling' at Echuca, with several passengers and crew on board, and wharf structure and railway trucks behind.
Equipment and towing gear used for raising P.S. Mannum, over Mannum Road
Onlookers on Mannum Road looking at the equipment and towing gear being used to raise 'P.S. Mannum', with just the tip of its bow above water.
P.S. Mannum slowly coming out
'P.S. Mannum' being raised and dragged out of the river.
Engine room remains after the fire and sinking of P.S. Mannum
Several onlookers standing around the twisted metal engine room remains of the 'P.S. Mannum'.
P.S. Mannum afloat again
Stern view of 'P.S. Mannum' afloat again, showing damage from fire and sinking. Captain Arnold and W. Sandford, deck foreman, are standing near the port side paddle, inspecting the damage.
P.S. Marion when owned by Murray Shipping Company
Side view of 'P.S. Marion' with passengers, at river bank, during period when it was owned by Murray Shipping Company. Captain Laurie Butcher is on upper deck near wheelhouse, wearing uniform with cap.
Close-up of S.W. Melbourne
A close-up of the sternwheeler 'S.W. Melbourne', at Echuca, with other river steamers in background.
P.S. Melbourne and P.S. Wardell at Echuca
Bow and side view of 'P.S. Melbourne' with 'P.S. Wardell' at Echuca.
Small steam launch S.L. Mobilia with picnic group
Side view of 'S.L. Mobilia', at river bank, with mixed picnic group standing near a large gum tree, one man in centre is pouring a cup of tea from a teapot, another holds the billy.
Moorabin barge alongside Alfred sunk in River Darling
Bow and side view of 'Moorabin' barge alongside 'P.S. Alfred', snagged and sunk in River Darling.
P.S. Colonel towing Moorabin barge loaded with wood bales
Stern and side view of 'Moorabin' barge, loaded high with wood bales, under tow by 'P.S. Colonel', probably near Wentworth.
P.S. Cumberoona at Mannum
'P.S. Cumberoona' at Mannum, and 'Paringa' under construction in Mannum Dock, with view of buildings in foreground and river across to opposite bank. 'P.S. Cumberoona' was reported in Trove June 1877 as being in the dock at Mannum for major repairs.
Paragon barge at Echuca
Bow and side view of 'Paragon' barge, loaded with wool bales, at Echuca Wharf, high water, with 'P.S. Bantam' at rear, and several onlookers at wharf.
P.S. Paringa and barge at Murray Bridge
Bow and side view of 'P.S. Paringa' with a barge at Murray Bridge, with huge logs piled up at embankment, and view of railway yards and construction in progress.
Engine of motor launch Paringa
Side view of the engine of motor launch 'Paringa', 9 h.p. engine, complete cost 135 pounds nett, built by P.W. Richards, Adelaide.