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P.S. Marion in Mannum Dock

c. 1923, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2078

View overlooking some of the buildings in Mannum to the opposite river bank. 'P.S. Marion' is visible in centre of the photograph, in Mannum dock, against backdrop of tall gum trees.

P.S. Marion at Murray Bridge after fire

1926, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2085

Firemen in uniform and others including women, standing at the rails on the upper deck of 'P.S. Marion', at Murray Bridge after the fire of November 1926. The following people are likely to be among those on board: Reg Gobbett, Bart Wills (purser), Firemen, Mrs. Dillon Head (Stewardess), Myrtle Owen (Stewardess), Cecil Banks (Deck Hand), George Makings (Mate).

P.S. Marion at Echuca Wharf

c. 1935, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2089

Bow view of 'P.S. Marion', with group of onlookers at Echuca Wharf. High river level. A car is being loaded by crane in the background.

P.S. Marion loading car at Echuca Wharf

c. 1935, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2092

Stern view of 'P.S. Marion' with crew loading a car at Echuca Wharf, in high river, with flooded trees in background.

P.S. Marion at Shearers Wharf, Mannum

c. 1909, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2096

Side view of 'P.S. Marion' at Shearers Wharf, Mannum, with agricultural implements lined up in foreground, and workmen standing nearby.

P.S. Marion loading cargo at Renmark

c. 1910, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2100

Stern and side view of 'P.S. Marion' at Renmark, with horse and cart on landing ramp, and a cargo chute from shore to stern is being used to load crates onto Marion.

P.S. Marion steaming at Mannum

c. 1919, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2109

Side view of 'P.S. Marion' steaming, on calm river, past cleared river bank with a few large gum trees, a few passengers on the decks.

P.S. Marion at Bookpurnong river landing

c. 1924, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2117

Stern and side view of 'P.S. Marion' at Bookpurnong river landing during flooded river, with covered cargo at the stern. Bags are stacked for loading at the edge of the river, and horses and empty cart stand nearby. A few passengers watch from the decks.

P.S. Marion passing S.W. Captain Sturt and Granite barge at the Mannum Quarries

c. 1930, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2124

Side view of 'P.S. Marion' passing 'S.W. Captain Sturt' and 'Granite' barge, at the Mannum Quarries.

P.S. Marion steaming downstream

c. 1925, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2126

Stern and side view of 'P.S. Marion' steaming downstream, with cargo and passengers, and thickly timbered river bank behind.

P.S. Marion when owned by Murray Shipping Company

c. 1940, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2127

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.

P.S. Marion steaming

c. 1930, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2129

Bow and side view of 'P.S. Marion' steaming, close to the river bank, with a few passengers around the decks, and its reflection distorted in the wash.

P.S. Marion after final alteration

c. 1940, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2164

Side view of 'P.S. Marion' steaming mid-river, after final alterations, with river flats and large trees behind.

P.S. Marion at Blanchetown Lock

1915, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2208

Partial side view of 'P.S. Marion' at Blanchetown Lock, with group of passengers on upper deck, for the unveiling of foundation stone, June 1915.

P.S. Murray leaving Campbell Park private jetty

c. 1918, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/2773

Bow view of 'P.S. Murray' leaving Campbell Park private jetty (Lake Albert), with load of sheep for Milang, from A.P. Bowman's Campbell Park Stud. A.P. Bowman in white shirt stands on jetty with his wife. Captain A. Ferguson is on right of bridge, Engineer Z. Bowden is shifting into reverse gear.

P.S. Sturt tied to tree trunk and P.S. Jane Eliza at high river

c. 1880, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3365

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. Sturt with barge tied up and a horse in the foreground

c. 1880, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3368

Stern view of 'P.S. Sturt' with barge alongside, tied up at river bank, with a horse drinking from the water's edge in the foreground.

P.S. Tarella passing under bridge at Wilcannia

c. 1900, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3415

Bow and side view of 'P.S. Tarella' passing underneath the bridge at Wilcannia, carrying a few passengers including several women in long black dresses.

P.S. Tarella and barge stuck on River Darling at Wilcannia

c. 1905, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3416

Bow view of 'P.S. Tarella' with 'Emerald' barge, stuck at the 13 mile point, River Darling, Wilcannia, in very low water.

P.S. Tarella and Cobar barge at Wilcannia

c. 1905, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3417

Bow and side view of 'P.S. Tarella' with 'Cobar' barge tied up at low river level at Wilcannia, with a man clambering up high river bank to sheds above. Barge is partly loaded with bags.

P.S. Tarella and P.S. Mundoo with barges part loaded with bags

c. 1900, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3420

Bow view of 'P.S. Tarella' with 'P.S. Mundoo' and barges tied alongside part loaded with bags, at Murray Bridge.

P.S. Tarella steaming with Argo barge alongside

c. 1920, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3426

Side view of 'P.S. Tarella' steaming, with Argo barge alongside, reflected in the water.

P.S. Tarella with other shipping at Murray Bridge wharves

c. 1909, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3435

Bow and side view of 'P.S. Tarella' with other shipping at Murray Bridge wharves, and a wide view of wharf area.

P.S. Tarella with 'Pearl' barge unloading bags at Goolwa wharf

c. 1907, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3440

Bow view of 'P.S. Tarella' with the 'Pearl' barge, unloading bags at Goolwa, the crew visible standing in the barge, and 'Tarella' carrying a load of firewood on the foredeck area. A researcher has suggested that the barge is not the 'Pearl' and may be the 'Cobar'.