PRG 1258 • Find • State Library of South Australia

Portrait of Mrs James McFarlane (nee Read)

1888, Photograph, PRG 1258/4/48

Portrait of Mrs. James McFarlane, who was employed as a Stewardess on 'P.S. Gem' after her husband's death in 1887. A researcher believes this photograph may have been taken prior to her marriage, as Miss Kate Read.

Captain Lance McLean

c. 1950, Photograph, PRG 1258/4/84

Head and shoulders profile of Captain Lance McLean, pipe in mouth, at the wheel of a paddle steamer.

Master's Certificate of competency awarded to Thomas Norris

c. 1935, Photograph, PRG 1258/4/103

Photograph of the front of Captain Thomas Norris's Commonwealth Certificate of competency as Master of a river steamer on the River Murray and tributaries, dated 12 July, 1935.

Captain R. Reed being interviewed in the wheelhouse

c. 1974, Photograph, PRG 1258/4/111

Captain R. Reed being interviewed at the wheel of a paddle steamer, a microphone being held up to him by the young interviewer. No further information.

Captain Mienes of Mannum

c. 1940, Photograph, PRG 1258/4/114

Full length portrait of Captain Mienes of Mannum.

Shipping at Wilcannia with bullock teams bringing wool

1886, Photograph, PRG 1258/2/2802

Scene of bullock teams on the river bank at Wilcannia, with paddle steamers behind trees on the river, and wagon loaded high with wool for river transport.

P.S. Kelvin's boiler being removed at Morgan for transport to Dry Creek

c. 1936, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/1609

P.S. Kelvin's boiler being removed at Morgan for transport to Dry Creek on a flat top railway bogey truck. It had to be dragged up the steep river bank and hoisted onto the railway truck.

Diver T. Cook preparing to dive for raising P.S. Mannum

1921, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/1991

Diver T. Cook, with assistant holding his diving helmet, preparing to dive for the raising of P.S. Mannum, which sank after a fire, near her moorings at Mannum, 22 May 1921.

Diary of John Conner

Godson, Harry, 1923, Manuscript, PRG 1258/24

Diary 22 March to 4 June 1923 believed to be by John David Conner, River Murray fisherman on New South Wales - Victoria part of the river (Balranald, NSW is mentioned frequently); photoprint of 18 pp. handwritten diary.

Photographs of river shipping and places

Godson, Harry, 1875, Photograph, PRG 1258/59/283-400

Photographs from Harry Godson's collection, some which had been assigned his catalogue numbers but were not included in earlier digitised series 1-4. A few have been donated since his death, to be added to his collection. Included are transparencies of aerial views of 1974 flood along River Murray, photographer unknown (Godson ref: 'Index 59'). Images 366-400 are the first in sequence, followed by images 322-352.

Waikerie during the 1917 flood

1917, Photograph, PRG 280/1/20/350

View over Waikerie from town water tower, during 1917 flood, showing building in progress in the town.

Waikerie during the 1917 flood

1917, Photograph, PRG 280/1/20/379

View over Waikerie from town water tower, during 1917 flood, showing the river on the right.

Waikerie during the 1917 flood

1917, Photograph, PRG 280/1/19/468

View over Waikerie from town water tower, during 1917 flood, showing the Murray River on the right.

Waikerie during the 1917 flood

1917, Photograph, PRG 280/1/17/389

View over Waikerie from town water tower, during 1917 flood, showing building in progress in the town.

View from town water tower over Waikerie during 1917 flood

1917, Photograph, PRG 1258/2/2600

View over Waikerie from town water tower, during 1917 flood.

Waikerie during the 1917 flood

1917, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/775

View over Waikerie from town water tower, during 1917 flood, showing the Murray River on the right.

Waikerie during the 1917 flood

1917, Photograph, PRG 280/1/18/345

View over Waikerie from town water tower, during 1917 flood, showing the Murray River on the right.

Murray River in flood in South Australia

c. 1917, Photograph, PRG 280/1/19/377

Floodwaters from the Murray River in a South Australian township, believed to be at Mannum during the 1917 flood [see PRG 1258/2/992 & 982], with a view of waters which have inundated houses, shops, and sheds. The men are believed to be loading barges at Walkers Flour Mill, which is out of frame on the right.

Main street at Mannum

c. 1912, Photograph, PRG 280/1/3/383

The main street at Mannum.

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

White (Family), 1909, Photograph, PRG 335/127/6

Postcard showing members of the Morgan Town Band, and others, aboard the P.S. Ruby. Same image as PRG 1258/1/3297. The message on the reverse is addressed to J.W. Mellor Esq. Fulham. The postcard is postmarked Murray Bridge, 3 September 1909.

Making levees at Waikerie

1914, Photograph, B 34031

Men building a sand bag barrage across the River Murray at Waikerie, using a moveable rail track to shift the sandbags, to hold back water for pumping for town and district water supply, during time of low river level.

Sand bag barrage being constructed during low river at Waikerie

c. 1914, Photograph, B 34032

Sand bag barrage being constructed during low river at Waikerie.

Sand bag barrage

1914, Photograph, B 34034

Sand bag barrage constructed over the River Murray at Waikerie during time of low river flow, several men standing by the railway lines used for shifting the bags.

Loxton

c. 1914, Photograph, B 634

[On front of photograph] 'Loxton on the Murray' (Another hand) '1914.' [General description]Miscellaneous views of Loxton. Top left: The water tower, with barrels stacked in the foreground. Top right: A four horse team and wagon depicted with the river as a backdrop. On the right is a windmill. Bottom left: Men are taking a break from their work, posing with stacks of wheat bags. A partially loaded wagon, drawn by a five horse team, stands by. Note the makeshift chute on the right. (This photograph can be seen at PRG 1258/2/738.) Bottom right: An unusually shaped rock at the river bank.

Low River Crossing, Loxton

c. 1900, Photograph, B 28177

Crossing the River by horse and wagon and buggy at Low River.

P.S. The Duke of Edinburgh at Goolwa

c. 1868, Photograph, B 5689

Murray River steamer 'The Duke of Edinburgh' at Goolwa with Hindmarsh Island visible in the distance. [Advice from A. Presgrave: This photo, B17414 and PRG 1258/1/840 are duplicate images. The date is probably ca.1868 as the Goolwa wharf is in the second stage of its development which included some extension to the jetty head in 1866.] The steamer in the photograph was identified by Captain John Grundy.

Goolwa

Marchant, Edwin W., c. 1886, Photograph, B 7918

Goolwa Hotel and Thomas Goode's Store. [Duplicated at PRG 1258/2/425.] A young girl can be seen standing outside the bakery looking down the road towards the Goolwa Hotel. A horse drawn buggy stands outside the bakery/refreshment rooms.

Loading Flour, Goolwa

c. 1868, Photograph, B 17414

The paddle steamer 'The Duke of Edinburgh' loading flour at Goolwa. [Advice from A. Presgrave: This photo, PRG 1258/1/840 and B 5689 are duplicate images. The date is probably ca.1868 as the Goolwa wharf is in the second stage of its development which included some extension to the jetty head in 1866.]

Regatta Day at Milang

Kodak Limited, c. 1915, Photograph, B 11548

Milang jetty and foreshore on a regatta day. The Milang Jetty was built in 1856 and the hand crane was placed here in 1872. It is believed to be the oldest crane of this type in South Australia. This photograph shows the jetty and nearby beaches swarming with people. Various types of boats are tied up at the jetty. The beach is lined with motor cars, buggies, tents and people enjoying the regatta. See PRG 1258/2/1048

River steamer "W. F. B"

c. 1925, Photograph, B 11638

River steamer "W. F. B". and barge "Annie", River Murray. Next to the steamers stands a large pile of stacked pipes and construction materials. See also PRG 1258/2/62

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