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The barge Crowie, Goolwa
The barge "Crowie" on the stocks at Goolwa, built by J.G. Arnold and was the largest ever put on the Murray. 151ft 7 ins long, 29ft beam, 7 ft 9 ins deep in hold.
River steamers, Goolwa
[General description] River Murray with paddle steamers and wharf in the foreground. Bales of wool are being unloaded from the 'Maranoa' and stacked on the wharf. They are probably going to be transported by rail to the port at Victor Harbour. [On back of photograph] 'River steamers 'Maranoa' (at wharf) and 'Lady Daly' (in stream) at Goolwa / In the eighteen seventies / West end of Goolwa Jettty'.
Aerial view of Goolwa
[General description] Aerial view of the Township of Goolwa in 1936, showing town buildings and network of roads. Various small craft can be seen on the River Murray in the foreground.
The 'Captain Sturt' river steamer, Goolwa
River steamer the 'Captain Sturt' at the slip.
Decoy, River Steamer, Goolwa
"Decoy"paddle steamer at Goolwa.
"Decoy", Goolwa
"Decoy", Paddle Steamer at the slip.
"Decoy", Goolwa
"Decoy", River steamer built in Melbourne in 1876. Decoy (Paddle steamer). She was brought out from Scotland in sections and built in Melbourne. She was originally designed to burn coal but was modified to burn wood. In her time she worked the St Vincent Gulf, was a barge and passenger vessel. In 1925 "Decoy" towed the barge "Cowie" which carried a record 2493 bales of wool on the Murray.
River steamer, Goolwa
River steamer "Kelvin", formerly the "Ariel" converted 1912 at Goolwa. "Kelvin " was built from the wreck of steamer "Ariel", replaced "Dispatch" as a passenger and mail steamer between Morgan and Murray Bridge from 1912.
Steamer "Tarella", Goolwa
River Murray steamer "Tarella", at Goolwa Wharf.
Magill
Building to be demolished at St. Bernard's Road.
Magill
Building to be demolished at St., Bernard's Road.
Mannum
[General description] Buildings lining the main street of Mannum are viewed from a footpath behind the township. The River Murray is seen in the background. [On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in the 'Chronicle'. June 2, 1928 / Mannum, 1928'.
Mannum
[General description] Stone buildings with corrugated iron roofs nestle into the hillside behind Mannum township. In the mid ground town buildings can be seen on either side of the main street including the Pretoria Hotel (in the centre). W.H. Matthews was the licensee at this time. The River Murray forms a backdrop. [On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in the 'Chronicle'. June 2, 1928 / Mannum, 1928'.
River Punt, Mannum
[General description] A group of men pose for the photographer on the rear of the river punt as it begins its crossing of the River Murray. There is a canopied truck on board. [On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in the 'Chronicle'. June 2, 1928 / Mannum, 1928'.
Mannum
The River Murray at Mannum showing very clear reflections of the gum trees in the water. The Lutheran Church can be seen on the left and Captain Randall's home is on the right at the bottom of the photograph.
Mannum
General view of the River Murray and Mannum in the background, with a line of reedbeds in the foreground.
Mannum
Mannum showing buildings along the main road next to the River Murray. Electricity poles and cables can be seen down the main street. This was connected in 1923.
Mannum
Mannum. The view on this post card shows Mannum township across the River Murray with a bed of reeds in the foreground.
The Rotunda, Mannum
[General description] The Randell Rotunda at Mannum, attractively set amongst big trees at the water's edge. It was built as a memorial to 'Captain W. R. Randell, first steam navigator of the Rivers Murray, Murrumbidgee, and Darling. Born May 2, 1824; died March 4, 1911'
Mannum
Mannum township. The main street in Mannum can be seen with business's such as a general store selling Velvet Soap, Osborn's Tailors. A house on the extreme left of the photograph has been built up from the street level to keep it safe from floods from the Murray River. Several manufacturing industries were established in Mannum including ship building, farm equipment, flour mill and blacksmithing
Mannum
Mannum township. The high side of the main street. A house on the extreme left of the photograph has been built up from the street level to keep it safe from floods from the Murray River. Several manufacturing industries were established in Mannum including ship building, farm equipment, flour mill and blacksmithing
Bank of Adelaide, Mannum
Bank of Adelaide, Mannum. A house and Bank of Adelaide have been built up from the street level to keep them safe from floods from the Murray River. Several manufacturing industries were established in Mannum including ship building, farm equipment, flour mill and blacksmithing
Steamboat Boiler, Mannum
Boiler of steamer "Mary Ann", at Mannum. This paddle steamer was the first steam powered vessel on the Murray-Darling, was built by William Richard Randell and his brothers and was launched near Mannum in 1853. Steam was supplied by a box boiler which proved adequate for the task because of the thin plates from which it was made. The old boiler, dumped on the river bank was recovered and put on display in the main street. The "Mary Ann" was rsponsible for opening up trade on the inland rivers and contributed greatly to the economy of South Australia
Mannum
Mannum township from the river. The Pretoria Hotel can be seen on the opposite bank of the River Murray. At the time of this photograph the proprietor was J Byrnes (1913-1922) Two paddle steamers are moored at the wharf next to the derrick crane used for unloading cargo
Mannum
Mannum, a view taken from the Post Office. William Randell, son of an early pastoralist operated a steamboat on the River Murray from 1853. He built a wharf, goods shed and a cottage and eventually the township evolved. Later settlers brought shops, banks and businesses to Mannum. Mannum is the birthplace of the Australian Paddle Steamer
Wool barges at Mannum
Wool barges on the Murray at Mannum.
Bullock teams at Mannum
Bullock teams at Mannum.
Floods at Mannum
Children at Mannum watching the floodwaters at Mannum from behind their shield of sandbags.
Hanging out the washing during the floods at Mannum
River Murray floods, Mannum, a woman keeps up with normal chores, hanging the washing on a Hill's Hoist.
Boiler from First Steamer
Boiler from the "Mary Ann" first steamer on the Murray, 1853, and an old beam engine.