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Boats at Devil's Elbow, Murray River

Bonsor, William, c. 1930, Photograph, B 74596

Digital copy of a sepia photograph of Devil's Elbow on the Murray River, situated about 681km from the Murray Mouth. Image taken from a small boat on the River, showing a view of the water and cliffs, with two other boats alongside. An inscription on the verso reads 'G. Bonsor'; image possibly taken by George.

First dam at lock 7, Murray River

Bonsor, William, c. 1930, Photograph, B 74609

Digital copy of a sepia photograph of construction work on the 'First dam at Lock 7' in the River Murray. Another inscription on the verso reads 'G. Bonsor'; image possibly taken by George.

150th Anniversary of shipping on the Murray River : Australia Post poster

Forsaith, Robert Frank, 2003, Photograph, B 75543/4

An Australia Post poster advertising commemorative stamps created for the 150th anniversary of Murray River shipping, Mannum, South Australia, 1853-2003. Featured on the poster is the 'Oscar W' and five new stamps featuring illustrations of paddle steamers on the Murray River.

Railway Bridge, Murray Bridge

Sweet, Samuel White, c. 1870, Photograph, B 3111

[General description] Railway Bridge over the River Murray at Murray Bridge. Part of the bridge has been constructed over marshland and a lagoon and cliffs can be seen in the background. [On back of photograph] Murray Bridge probably in the eighteen eighties. (Sweet Adelaide 401).

Steamers at Murray Bridge

c. 1925, Photograph, B 11639

Steamers at Murray Bridge. According to a researcher, they are 'Trafalgar' (closest to camera, 'Decoy' (centre with smoke coming from stack) & the 'Murrundi' (extreme right). By 1880 about 100 steamers and 200 barges were engaged in river trade on the Murray, Murrumbidgee and Darling rivers

Steamers at Murray Bridge

c. 1925, Photograph, B 11640

River Steamers and Barges at Murray Bridge : Murrumbidgee on extreme left. According to a researcher, the Pyap is the closest paddle steamer to the camera. By 1880 about 100 steamers and 200 barges were engaged in river trade on the Murray, Murrumbidgee and Darling rivers. Another researcher has provided the following information: 'PS Milang is directly behind the Pyap, but facing in the opposite direction to all the other boats. Beyond the Milang there are 2 steamers mostly hidden from view. The PS Arcadia can be made out between the Milang and the Murrumbidgee. The wheelhouse and name board of the stern wheeler Victoria can be seen between the Milang and the wharf.'

Railways Refreshment Rooms Staff, Murray Bridge

1906, Photograph, B 18324

Railways Refreshment Rooms Staff, Murray Bridge : Mrs Provis, Emma Paech, Laura Pomery; Middle: Cook's Offsider, Mary Paech, ?, Mrs. Provis, ?, ?, Cook's Offsider, Nellie Hall: Provis children in front. (Original date of 1903 has been amended to 1906 based on information provided by researcher.).

Murray Bridge butter factory

Wilson, J. H., c. 1930, Photograph, B 54333

Murray Bridge: A view of the butter factory.

Murray River Shipping Co. premises

c. 1950, Photograph, B 68899

View of the River Murray Shipping Co. premises, overlooking the Murray, at Murray Bridge.

Road bridge at Murray Bridge

Boyle, Leonard Stanley, 1938, Photograph, B 69757

View of the road bridge at Murray Bridge, taken from the road as you approach the bridge, April 1938.

Lock No.1 on the Murray River

c. 1935, Photograph, B 69842/22

View of the gates opening on Lock no. 1 on the Murray River.

Views of Murray Bridge

Immig, John, 2006, Photograph, B 71394/1-26

A collection of images of Murray Bridge.

First River Murray Mission screw launch Etona at Murray Bridge

c. 1891, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/1109

Side view of the first 'Etona at Murray Bridge, with Rev. W.J. Bussell in charge, and two other men at the bow.

P.S. Pride of the Murray flying the 'River Murray Flag'

c. 1865, Photograph, PRG 1258/1/3039

Side view of 'S.W. Pride of the Murray' flying the River Murray Flag, with stern wheel clearly visible, carrying group of passengers including men in top hats and women, close to river bank with dense timber country behind.

Paddle steamer 'Murray Princess'

c. 1986, Photograph, B 63241/56

Paddle steamer the 'Murray Princess' on the Murray River.

Transporting material from lock 7 to Goolwa, Murray River

Bonsor, William, c. 1930, Photograph, B 74608

Digital copy of a sepia photograph of barges loaded with equipment on the Murray River, with a paddle steamer close behind. The capton on the verso reads 'Material being taken from from Lock 7 to Goolwa. Taken from Paringa Bridge'. Another inscription on the verso reads 'G. Bonsor'; image possibly taken by George.

New bridge, Murray Bridge

c. 1927, Photograph, B 74525

New road bridge built over the Murray River, Murray Bridge.

150th Anniversary of shipping on the Murray River : paddle boats arriving at Mary Ann Reserve

Forsaith, Robert Frank, 2003, Photograph, B 75543/1

Crowds gathered to watch paddle boats arriving at Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum, South Australia, for the commemoration of 150 years since the commencement of the river trade on the Murray River, 1853-2003. There are carnival rides and sideshows set up next to the rotunda.

150th Anniversary of shipping on the Murray River : PS Proad Mary

Forsaith, Robert Frank, 2003, Photograph, B 75543/10

The paddle steamer 'Proud Mary' approaching the wharf at Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum, South Australia, for the commemoration of 150 years since the commencement of the river trade on the Murray River, 1853-2003.

150th Anniversary of shipping on the Murray River : paddle boats approaching Mary Ann Reserve

Forsaith, Robert Frank, 2003, Photograph, B 75543/11

View of paddle boats approaching the wharf at Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum, South Australia, for the commemoration of 150 years since the commencement of the river trade on the Murray River, 1853-2003. Boats include the replica of the 'Mary Ann', the 'Lady Augusta' and the 'Impulse'. Spectators are gathered to watch along the river bank. There is a pelican and two ducks on the river in the foreground.

150th Anniversary of shipping on the Murray River : PS Mary Ann

Forsaith, Robert Frank, 2003, Photograph, B 75543/12

Passengers on board the replica of the 'Mary Ann' headed towards the wharf at Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum, South Australia, for the commemoration of 150 years since the commencement of the river trade on the Murray River, 1853-2003. The 'Lady Augusta' can be seen in the background.

150th Anniversary of shipping on the Murray River : PS Mary Ann

Forsaith, Robert Frank, 2003, Photograph, B 75543/13

Passengers aboard the replica of the 'PS Mary Ann' headed towards the wharf at Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum, South Australia, for the commemoration of 150 years since the commencement of the river trade on the Murray River, 1853-2003. The 'Lady Augusta' can be seen in the background.

150th Anniversary of shipping on the Murray River : PS Mary Ann

Forsaith, Robert Frank, 2003, Photograph, B 75543/14

Passengers aboard the replica of the 'PS Mary Ann', 'PZ 148S', the wharf at Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum, South Australia, for the commemoration of 150 years since the commencement of the river trade on the Murray River, 1853-2003.

150th Anniversary of shipping on the Murray River : Lady Augusta

Forsaith, Robert Frank, 2003, Photograph, B 75543/15

Crew aboard the 'Lady Augusta', headed towards the wharf at Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum, South Australia, for the commemoration of 150 years since the commencement of the river trade on the Murray River, 1853-2003.

150th Anniversary of shipping on the Murray River : Mary Ann

Forsaith, Robert Frank, 2003, Photograph, B 75543/16

Crew and passengers aboard the replica of the 'Mary Ann' headed towards the wharf at Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum, South Australia, for the commemoration of 150 years since the commencement of the river trade on the Murray River, 1853-2003.

150th Anniversary of shipping on the Murray River : Lady Augusta

Forsaith, Robert Frank, 2003, Photograph, B 75543/17

Crew aboard the 'Lady Augusta', departing the wharf at Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum, South Australia, for the commemoration of 150 years since the commencement of the river trade on the Murray River, 1853-2003.

150th Anniversary of shipping on the Murray River : 'Impulse' towing barge

Forsaith, Robert Frank, 2003, Photograph, B 75543/18

Crew aboard the 'Impulse AAK328N' towing barge, towing a smaller boat, departing Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum, South Australia, for the commemoration of 150 years since the commencement of the river trade on the Murray River, 1853-2003. Other paddle steamers can be seen in the background. Ducks and pelicans are swimming on the river.

150th Anniversary of shipping on the Murray River : 'Impulse' towing barge

Forsaith, Robert Frank, 2003, Photograph, B 75543/19

Crew and passengers aboard the 'Impuse HK 895N', after leaving the wharf at Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum, South Australia, for the commemoration of 150 years since the commencement of the river trade on the Murray River, 1853-2003.

150th Anniversary of shipping on the Murray River : paddle boats tied up at Mannum wharf

Forsaith, Robert Frank, 2003, Photograph, B 75543/2

Paddle boats tied up at the wharf at Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum, South Australia, for the commemoration of 150 years since the commencement of the river trade on the Murray River, 1853-2003. Boats include the 'Oscar W' and the 'William Randell'. Spectators are gathered to watch along the river bank.

150th Anniversary of shipping on the Murray River : PS Marion

Forsaith, Robert Frank, 2003, Photograph, B 75543/21

Passengers aboard the PS 'Marion', after leaving the wharf at Mary Ann Reserve, Mannum, South Australia, for the commemoration of 150 years since the commencement of the river trade on the Murray River, 1853-2003.

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