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'Manurewa' iron barque

1900, Photograph, PRG 1373/41/68

'Manurewa' iron barque 327 tons [iron 3 mast barque, 371 gross tons ON89648. 143.1 x 26.1 x 13.0. Built 1884 (12) Murdoch and Murray, Port Glasgow. Owners: George Wood, registered London; 1897 Hugh Munro, registered Lyttelton, and name changed in November 1899 to 'Manurewa'. Munro sells in 1904. He had been in association with AH Turnbull from 1904 until 1908. The owners were GT Nichol and partners; 1909 RS Lamb and partners, registered Sydney, later AS Paterson and Co., who were the owners when the vessel went missing. She sailed from Newcastle NSW March 22, 1922, and was not seen again and presumed to have foundered with the loss of all hands]

'Manurewa' iron barque

1900, Photograph, PRG 1373/41/69

'Manurewa' iron barque 327 tons [iron 3 mast barque, 371 gross tons ON89648. 143.1 x 26.1 x 13.0. Built 1884 (12) Murdoch and Murray, Port Glasgow. Owners: George Wood, registered London; 1897 Hugh Munro, registered Lyttelton, and name changed in November 1899 to 'Manurewa'. Munro sells in 1904. He had been in association with AH Turnbull from 1904 until 1908. The owners were GT Nichol and partners; 1909 RS Lamb and partners, registered Sydney, later AS Paterson and Co., who were the owners when the vessel went missing. She sailed from Newcastle NSW March 22, 1922, and was not seen again and presumed to have foundered with the loss of all hands]

Photographs

Godson, Harry, c. 1910, Photograph, PRG 1258/48

Photographs, reproduction of artwork and advertising posters relating to Harry Godson's interest in River Murray paddle steamers. See 'Contents' in "More info' for details of three digitised images. For four others, see 'Archival items'.

Photographs relating to the Adelaide Confectionery Works

Adelaide Confectionery Works, 1953, Manuscript, BRG 371/4/1-9

Photographs of machinery at the Adelaide Confectionery Works; Royal Show stands; Distributors Limited delivery vans; and employees working at the factory. See 'contents' note for more details.

Delegates at the 56th Convention of the Graziers' Federal Council of Australia

Sears Studio, 1940, Photograph, SRG 206/61/59

Delegates at the 56th Convention of the Graziers' Federal Council of Australia, held in Melbourne, June 1940. Back row (left to right): P.A. Brown (Qld.), A. Rau (Reporter), A. Armstrong (Vic.), W.S. Murray (S.Aust.), H.E. Thonemann (N.T.), J.P. Abbott (N.S.W.), P.A. Newcomen (Qld.), J.W. Allen (N.S.W.), T.G. Fenn (S. Aust.), V.W. Officer (Vic.), A.J. Honey (Tas.). Front row: John Forrest (W. Aust.), Major R.A. Ramsay (Vic.), G.A. Crossing (W. Darling), J.K. Angas (S. Aust.), E.L. Killen (N.S.W.), J.F. Meynink (Qld.), J.H. Patterson (S. Riv.), F. Reynolds (Tas.), F.B. Fleming (N.S.W.).

Blanchetown Bridge

Adcock, Cyril Tennyson, c. 1963, Photograph, PRG 1562/4/96

A view of the Blanchetown Bridge taken from the water's edge of the Murray River, looking north.

Renmark green

Adcock, Cyril Tennyson, 1963, Photograph, PRG 1562/4/102

A view of the Renmark Lawn Bowls green, taken from a slightly elevated position from the south west whilst games are in progress. The River Murray can be seen to the north of the photograph.

Blanchetown Bridge

Adcock, Cyril Tennyson, 1963, Photograph, PRG 1562/4/95

A view of the Blanchetown Bridge going over the Murray River, taken from the river banks, looking North taken in September 1963.

Photographs of sporting teams and events

Talbot, Olive Marion, c. 1920, Photograph, PRG 1555/3/1-9

Photographs of sporting teams in Streaky Bay district.

Renmark Hotel garden

Adcock, Cyril Tennyson, 1963, Photograph, PRG 1562/4/101

A view of the gardens and Murray River beyond taken from an elevated position in the Renmark Hotel. There is a gardener mowing the lawns.

Delegates at the 57th Convention of the Graziers' Federal Council of Australia

Queensland Country Life Newspaper Pty. Ltd., 1941, Photograph, SRG 206/61/60

Delegates at the 57th Convention of the Graziers' Federal Council of Australia, held in Sydney, June 1941. Back row (left to right): A.J. Honey (Sec., Tas.), J.W. Allen (Sec., N.S.W.), C.S. Wood (Sec., W.D.), P.A. Brown (Sec., Q.), H.R.C. Adkins (Sec., W.A.), T.G. Fenn (Sec., S.A.), R.D. Bakewell (Vic.), V.W. Officer (Sec., Vic. & R.R.), P.B. Newcomen (Q.), H.R. Cowdery [sic] (N.S.W.), F.B. Fleming (N.S.W.), A.J. McBride (S.A.), R.H. Adamson (W.A.). Front row: F.A. Brodie (N.T.), A. Armstrong (Vic.), W. Balston (W.A.), C.F. Parsons (Tas.), E.L. Killen (N.S.W.), R.J.F. Boyer (Q.) N. Bourke (Q.), W.S. Murray (S.A.), G.A. Crossing (W.D.), S.C. Burston (S.R.).

After lunch, Blanchetown

Adcock, Cyril Tennyson, 1970, Photograph, PRG 1562/4/195

Taken at a parking bay, probably by the River Murray at Blanchetown, there are two men contemplating the scene on one seat, and three women, chatting amongst themselves on another. There are three people standing in the background. The area is surrounded by gum trees.

Lunch at Blanchetown

Adcock, Cyril Tennyson, 1970, Photograph, PRG 1562/4/194

Four people with plates in hand standing by their car, lunching at a picnic spot by the Murray River at Blanchetown in September 1970. The two women are wearing dresses and the men are in trousers, shirt and tie. The Blanchetown Bridge can be seen in the distance.

St Peter's Cathedral

Anglican Church of Australia. Diocese of Adelaide, 1951, Photograph, SRG 94/A1/75/10

Bishop Robin greeting the Governor, Sir Willoughby Norrie, on the steps of St. Peter's Cathedral, with Murray Gordon (assistant cathedral organist), Very Rev G.H. Jose (Dean of Adelaide), and Wilfred Dennis (Server).

Views in South Australia : collection of black and white photograph negatives

Gordon, Raymond Hier, c. 1935, Photograph, PRG 1605/3/462-511

Negatives containing views of South Australian countryside and locations. Includes photographs and snapshots of people at houses, weddings, fields, and in boats.

Development of locks on the Murray River (volume 3)

Beaney, Harold L., c. 1932, Photograph, B 71137/1-244

One of a set of three photograph albums (B 71135 - B 71137) featuring photographs of construction of the Barossa Salisbury pipeline, Hume pipe works at Port Pirie, surge tower at Robertson, pumping station at Morgan, and the opening ceremony of the first stage of water from Baroota Reservoir to Whyalla. Title on spine is 'Barossa - Aliseu y ... Morgan-Whyalla ...'. Many of the photos have over-arching captions including: 1-55. [Views of] thirty inch concrete lined steel main - Barossa Salisbury; See 'contents' for details of items where the captions/descriptions are as provided by the photographer, except those shown in square brackets.

MV 'Kookaburra'

c. 1975, Photograph, B 63241/19

Motor vessel 'Kookaburra' on the water. This photo is part of the Sheahan Collection which consists of 114 views depicting river craft and two steam boat captains, bridges, and locks on the Murray River in South Australia.

MV 'Kookaburra'

c. 1975, Photograph, B 63241/20

Motor vessel 'Kookaburra' on the water. This photo is part of the Sheahan Collection which consists of 114 views depicting river craft and two steam boat captains, bridges, and locks on the Murray River in South Australia.

PS 'Lancashire Lass' pulling a barge

c. 1920, Photograph, B 63241/21

Paddle steamer 'Lancashire Lass' pulling a barge loaded with wool bales. This image has been reproduced as a postcard with the following on the verso 'P.S. "Lancashire Lass" and barge. The development of large sheep runs in the 1880s spurred the development of the barge as an efficient means of transporting bulky cargoes in a shallow draught vessel. In time, few boats travelled without a barge in tow. Here the 'Lancashire Lass' is towing a sizeable wool clip from Wilcannia down the Darling River. Photo Frank Tucker Collection'. This photo is part of the Sheahan Collection which consists of 114 views depicting river craft and two steam boat captains, bridges, and locks on the Murray River in South Australia.

Dismantling the 70th boat at Berrie

c. 1939, Photograph, B 63241/43

Dismantling the 70th boat at Berrie. 'Tarella', 'Albion' barge, 1939. This photo is part of the Sheahan Collection which consists of 114 views depicting river craft and two steam boat captains, bridges, and locks on the Murray River in South Australia.

The 'Tarella', 'Ajax' and 'Albion' at Jervois

c. 1900, Photograph, B 63241/44

The 'Tarella', 'Ajax' and 'Albion' at Jervois. This photo is part of the Sheahan Collection which consists of 114 views depicting river craft and two steam boat captains, bridges, and locks on the Murray River in South Australia.

The 'Tarella'

c. 1900, Photograph, B 63241/45

The 'Tarella' on the river, with a dart barge, which has a vertical boiler. It is raising the 'Pearl' barge. This photo is part of the Sheahan Collection which consists of 114 views depicting river craft and two steam boat captains, bridges, and locks on the Murray River in South Australia.

Pleasure cruise on a paddle steamer

c. 1930, Photograph, B 63241/48

A paddle steamer, believed by a researcher to be the PS Tarella, taking a large group of people on a trip [possibly at Goowa]. This photo is part of the Sheahan Collection which consists of 114 views depicting river craft and two steam boat captains, bridges, and locks on the Murray River in South Australia.

Paddle steamer Murrundi moored

c. 1950, Photograph, B 63241/49

The PS Murrundi moored adjacent to a rail siding with a Noske Bros. tower in the background. This photo is part of the Sheahan Collection which consists of 114 views depicting river craft and two steam boat captains, bridges, and locks on the Murray River in South Australia.