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Vega barge being towed by P.S. Invincible at Koondrook

1939, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3868

Stern view of 'Vega' barge, loaded with large logs for Koondrook sawmill, its own rowboat at rear, being towed by P.S. Invincible, at Koondrook, 1939.

P.S. Ventura at Morgan

c. 1900, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3870

Bow view of 'P.S. Ventura' at Morgan, below the wharf.

P.S. Ventura loaded with cargo at river bank in high water

c. 1909, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3871

Bow and side view of 'P.S. Ventura' at river bank, with cargo loaded all around the foredeck and sides, and several women sitting at the side with crew, in high water level.

P.S. Ventura with 'Yankee Doodle' poster framed by the doorway

c. 1909, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3872

Bow and side view of 'P.S. Ventura', with several passengers including two women and a dog, with 'Yankee Doodle' poster framed by the doorway.

P.S. Ventura tied up carrying cargo under foredeck structure

c. 1909, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3873

Side view of 'P.S. Ventura' tied to bank, carrying cargo underneath its raised foredeck accommodation, with a bicycle on the upper deck.

P.S. Ventura and barge Stella loaded with mixed cargo

c. 1900, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3874

Bow and side view of 'P.S. Ventura', with crew and passengers, including women, standing for photograph, and barge 'Stella' tied alongside, with settlement visible on opposite bank.

P.S. Ventura tied to bank with weather covers or shades fitted

c. 1909, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3875

Side view of 'P.S. Ventura', tied up, with weather covers or shades fitted, carrying wool bales at stern, other cargo on the foredeck.

P.S. Ventura and barge on the River Darling

c. 1905, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3876

Stern and side view of 'P.S. Ventura' and barge tied up on the River Darling, overlooked by man and dog.

P.S. Victor tied up on the River Darling, low water

c. 1882, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3878

Bow and side view of 'P.S. Victor' tied up on the River Darling, low water, with crew on foredeck.

P.S. Victor with P.S. Tolarno at Morgan with barge in foreground

c. 1885, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3879

Bow and side view of 'P.S. Victor' outside 'P.S. Tolarno' at Morgan, with barge in foreground, other shipping at rear.

Distant view of P.S. Victor silhouetted at Milang jetty

c. 1918, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3880

Distant view of 'P.S. Victor' with 'P.S. Jupiter' silhouetted at Milang Jetty, Point McLeay in distance, and barge 'Hilda' on the bank, woodpile in the foreground.

P.S. Victoria with P.S. Decoy at rear at Mannum

c. 1905, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3881

Side view of 'P.S. Victoria' in foreground, tied up to river bank, with crew visible, and several barges and a distant bow view of 'P.S. Decoy' at the rear, at Mannum.

Stern wheeler Victoria steaming midstream

c. 1900, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3882

Side view of 'P.S. Victoria' steaming midstream.

Stern wheeler Victoria at Renmark reach

c. 1890, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3887

Bow and side view of 'S.W. Victoria' at Renmark reach, with gangplank to riverbank, low water.

Barge Victory with cargo of wool bales

c. 1900, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3891

Side view of Barge 'Victory', loaded with wool bales at Echuca wharf.

P.S. Viola with rowboat at river bank

c. 1900, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3893

Bow view of 'P.S. Viola', tied up at river bank, with rowboat alongside.

P.S. Viola tied alongside P.S. Ranger

c. 1905, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3894

Bow view of 'P.S. Viola' tied alongside 'P.S. Ranger'.

P.S. Viola tied to river bank with crew on board

c. 1900, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3895

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].