PRG 1258 • Find • State Library of South Australia

Argo barge

c. 1917, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/124

The launching of the 'Argo' barge next to the 'Albion', Mannum.

Argo

c. 1956, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/127

The 'Argo' being used by E&WS Dept. as an irrigation pumping barge, at Mypolonga.

Argo

c. 1956, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/126

The 'Argo' being used by E&WS Dept. as an irrigation pumping barge, at Mypolonga.

'Argo' (barge) on the Murray River

c. 1979, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/132

The 'Argo' barge stripped. [This photo was taken after the barge was sold to Ian Martin of Mellool Station. She was on her way to Swan Hill. (Information supplied by Frank Tucker)].

Ariel

c. 1900, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/136

The 'Ariel' tied up to bank.

PS 'Ariel' raising sunken barge below Mannum

c. 1909, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/137

'Ariel' being used to raise 'Cumberoona', which is without its paddle, with the barge 'Stella' on left (the caption provided for this image by Harry Godson). See 'History' note in 'More info' for information that disputes this.

Australien tied up for the season

c. 1920, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/140

The 'Australien' tied up for the season.

Australien

c. 1910, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/143

The 'Australien' towing two barges.

Australien on the Upper River Murray

c. 1900, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/154

The 'Australien' on the banks of the upper River Murray, with children and passengers.

P.S. Australien

c. 1937, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/156

The 'Australien' returning from Yarrawonga, 1937, carrying car as cargo with family group on upper deck. According to a researcher, the people are Captain King and family with their Hudson car. Daughter Thelma is reported to have grown up onboard the 'Australien' but never learnt to swim. The 'Australien's last major work was building the weirs on the Murray in the 1930s. She held the record - 10 days - for the fastest run up and back on the Darling river. She sank near the weir on Lake Mulwala, Yarrawonga in around 1962.

Austria

c. 1910, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/166

The 'Austria', small paddle boat, tied up to bank.

Austria at Echuca

c. 1910, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/167

The 'Austria' with rowing boats at river bank, opposite Echuca Wharf.

Austria with P.S. Maude

c. 1910, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/168

The 'Austria', small paddle steamer, with P.S. Maude and other small unidentified paddle steamers. A researcher believes that the unidentified steamer in this photo is the P.S. Fairy.

Austria on Lachlan River

c. 1910, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/169

The 'Austria', small paddle steamer on the Lachlan River.

Avoca at Milang Jetty

c. 1885, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/170

The 'Avoca' at Milang jetty 188-, with numerous paddle steamers and barges either side of jetty.

Avoca

c. 1926, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/176

The 'Avoca' paddle steamer on the river.

Avoca, Mildura

c. 1934, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/184

The 'Avoca' at Mildura used as a local cruise vessel.

Avoca at Morgan

c. 1958, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/189

Showboat 'Avoca' arriving at Morgan. Messrs. Collins delivering her to Murray Bridge.

Avoca under bridge at Murray Bridge

c. 1957, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/194

The 'Avoca' passing under railway bridge, Murray Bridge.

Avoca on Mildura slip

1964, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/196

Showboat 'Avoca' on Mildura slip, 1964.

Barge 29 approaching Murray Bridge

c. 1950, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/226

The 'Barge 29'approaching Murray Bridge with helmsman standing at wheel and flag flying. [Comment from F. Tucker: 'This has got to be the "D26" barge which Alan Moritz purchased at about this time at Echuca and brought back to Murray Bridge using an outboard as propulsion'].