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P.S. Milang laying telephone cables across the river at Tailem Bend
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.
P.S. Pyap store boat loaded with passengers and goods
Bow and partial side view of 'P.S. Pyap' at river bank, with passengers including women, carrying mixed cargo and a dog sitting on crate high in front of the wheelhouse.
P.S. Riverine at Echuca with Firefly and Kelpie
Partial side view of 'P.S. Riverine', centre rear, at Echuca, with 'Firefly' left, and 'Kelpie' right, and Steam Packet Hotel visible above on the river bank, with railway and crowd of onlookers.
P.S. Sturt tied to tree trunk and P.S. Jane Eliza at high river
Bow and side view of 'P.S. Sturt' secured to tree trunk, funnel steaming, with man and boys at gangplank, P.S. Jane Eliza further back, at high river, with flooded trees on opposite bank.
P.S. Tolarno and Moorabin barge near Tapio on the Darling River
Bow view of 'P.S. Tolarno' with two crew at the bow, and stern of Moorabin barge, tied up near Tapio, on the Darling River, 1919.
P.S. Tyro before being blown up
Partial side view of 'P.S. Tyro', a women and baby on the wheelhouse deck, and a boy and two girls standing near the gangplank.
P.S. Tyro in Mannum dock showing damage from boiler explosion
The 'P.S. Tyro' in Mannum Dock for repairs, showing damage from its burst boiler, which exploded at Hanckel's Landing, a few miles from Mannum, in November 1897.
P.S. Tyro in Mannum dock after its boiler had exploded
Side view of damaged 'P.S. Tyro' in Mannum dock, after the boiler explosion of November 1897, with several onlookers.
P.S. Tyro steaming past the barge Victor at Murray Bridge
The 'P.S. Tyro' steaming, carrying passengers, past 'Victor' barge tied up to river bank, at Murray Bridge, with the bridge in background.
Ukee barge being towed by P.S. Renmark on Darling River
Side view of 'Ukee barge', loaded high with wool bales, being towed by 'P.S. Renmark' on Darling River, crew working around the barge, the helmsman at the wheel high on top, another adjusting a rope at the rear, 1934-1936. [From information supplied by A. Presgrave: This photo and PRG 1258/1/3190 are the same. The barge is probably 'Moorabin'. The same photo is in 'Ships of the Inland Rivers' credited to J.C. Tolley].
P.S. Viola at river bank possibly in Renmark region
Side view of 'P.S. Viola' at river bank, with water reflections, possibly in Renmark region. It was built up on the barge 'Advance' by William Conner (Senior) who was a fisherman in the Swan Reach area. When it was sold to Bourke, it was renamed 'Advance' and worked the Darling for a number years using the barge 'Retreat'. Around 1910 it was was purchased by Alec Conner, used for a while on the Darling and then brought back to the Murray where he transported cargo for Permewan Wright between Mildura and Wentworth. Alec changed the name back to 'Viola' and around 1930 it was sold to William Wilson, a fisherman on the Murrumbidgee River. Whilst moored at Coonoon Station, about 82 miles below Hay, the crew departed the scene with a station employee for drinks, the duration of their absence extending to a number of days. When they returned the river had fallen and the Viola was marooned on the bank, at a very embarrassing angle. It was never refloated and remains at the same location [information supplied by a researcher] [see also PRG 1258/1/3895].
P.S. Viola tied to river bank with crew on board
Bow and side view of 'P.S. Viola', with a fish punt, and three crew. Fish punts were used to house the already netted fish, keeping them alive until they were sent off to market, perhaps on a weekly basis. The fish punt had compartments for different fish and small holes in the side of the vessel to allow a gentle flow of water through each compartment, keeping the water fresh and aerated. The fish punt was suspended from a stout plank or limb, across the hull, forward of the paddle, usually on the starboard side although this would not be mandatory. Each compartment had a cover with a removable hatch for adding extra fish as they were netted. According to a researcher, the Viola was still a steam launch in 1900 rather than a paddlesteamer. Another researcher indicates that there was a steam launch 'Viola' and a paddle steamer 'Viola' built in 1892, probably at Milang. Conner family history has it that William Conner built the P.S. 'Viola' in 1892 at Swan Reach on the barge 'Advance' and sold it up the Darling about 10 years later where its name was changed to 'Advance'. Conner used the P.S. 'Viola' as a fishing steamer [See also PRG 1258/1/3892].
S.W. Minnie with passengers outside the flooded Echuca Town Hall
Small stern wheel paddle steamer 'Minnie" with passengers, outside the flooded Echuca Town Hall, during the 1912 flood. A man on a bicycle with water over the axles, leans on a picket fence.
P.S. Alert steaming with barge under tow towards Echuca Wharf
'P.S. Alert' steaming with barge under tow towards Echuca Wharf.
P.S. Nile, P.S. Australien and barges at Echuca Wharf
Distant side views of P.S. Nile and P.S. Australien and barges at Echuca Wharf, unloading wool.
Echuca Wharf with several men standing near a loading crane
Echuca Wharf dock area, with unidentified river boats and a group of men standing near a loading crane.
Captain S. Shetliff's house in the early 1850s
Captain S. Shetliff's home early in the period 1850-1929. 'Passed to daughter Amelia, thence to her husband and later to their daughter. Sold in 1946 to Mr & Mrs Sleader'.
Plan of the Town of Goolwa
Plan of the Town of Goolwa, from the Surveyor General's Office, Adelaide, possibly dated 17 January, 1887.
Floodwater at Kingston-on-Murray with trees underwater
A man in a small rowboat on the floodwaters, with tree trunks under water around him, at Kingston-on-Murray. In the distance, on the left, screw launch 'Alexandra' is just visible off a small sandy point, with people and possibly cattle or cargo on the bank.
P.S. Tyro in Mannum dock showing damage from its boiler explosion
P.S. Tyro in Mannum dock for repairs, after the boiler explosion at Hanckel's Landing, a few miles from Mannum, in November 1897. Some children are standing to the side of the paddle case, where a man is checking damage.
P.S. Decoy and barges adapted for stock transportation at Mannum
Distant side view of 'P.S. Decoy' with two barges adapted for carting livestock, with raised rails and fencing, at Mannum. Barge on the left is 'Reliance'.
Building bin barges at Arnold Reserve, Mannum
Building bin barges, Arnold Reserve, Mannum.
Looking across river from Mannum lookout
Looking across river from the Mannum lookout. This image forms the right side panel of a panorama view. See PRG 1258/2/922 for the left side panel.
Looking across river from Mannum lookout
Looking across river from the Mannum lookout, small island centre and road over the hills opposite. This image forms the left side panel of a panorama view. See PRG 1258/2/921 for the right side panel.
List of names of schoolchildren at Nildottie Lutheran School
List of names of schoolchildren at the private Nildottie Lutheran School in 1904, supplied by Mrs. Herrmann and Hein Bros of Swanreach, in December 1969.
Mannum flood with barge Pearl across the street
Mannum flood, with 150 ton barge 'Pearl' across the street, several people standing at the bow, a rowboat with passengers approaching, and a young boy piggy-backing another boy across the street. The caption notes 'Pearl never touched bottom in the 1917 flood'.
Shipping at Morgan
Shipping at Morgan, including 'P.S. Decoy', 'P.S. Murrumbidgee', 'P.S. Mannum' and other paddle steamers at rear, and barges including 'Moorara' and 'Mallara'. Over 25 river boats are clustered together on the river bank at right, those in front have crews facing the camera.
Morgan railway station
Panoramic view over the Morgan railway station to the river behind, with still water reflecting the trees, a paddle steamer on opposite bank, and small cottage far right.
Water tower beside the road approaching Swan Hill bridge
Water tower and partial view of the approach to Swan Hill bridge, a dog beside cart tracks in the dirt.
Several men in rowboats reparing a snagging charge at Renmark
Several men in a rowboat and raft alongside, preparing for a snagging charge, to remove a sunken tree trunk, close to the water's edge, near Renmark.