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"The Mannum" wreck
Old vessel, the "Mannum" half submerged.
On Board the "Alexandrina"
On board the South Australian Government steam launch "Alexandrina" paddle steamer with a distinguished guest at the wheel.
On board the Alexandrina
On board the screw-driven vessel "Alexandrina".
Irrigation Pipes
Installation of large irrigation pipe organised by the Irrigation Commission.
"Queen", River Steamer
"Queen", river steamer was built at Goolwa in 1865, lengthened in 1872. "Queen" was a stern wheeler of 127 tons and used as a trading steamer that also carried passengers. She collided with "Jane Eliza" in 1876 and sank. She later towed "Bourke", and successively became a floating cold storage and butcher's shop based at Renmark. She finally burned and sank at Mypolonga. Notes on the back of the photograph say "According to a note supplied by Mr A Godson (donor of photograph) this vessel was equipped with portable engines, connected with the stern wheel by cogged gear. At a date unknown the main shaft broke and "Queen" was towed to Goolwa. Her engines were then put amidships and side paddles were installed. In her the Duke of Edinburgh was taken over Lake Alexandrina in 1867. At a later date she underwent extensive alterations and her old engines were replaced by Providences and iron top plates and broad guards were fitted." She had 16hp, 128gross,92 net tons, length 103 feet, beam 18 feet, draught 5 feet. She was built at Goolwa in 1865, she was lengthened in 1872.
Jetty at Narrung
On the jetty at Narrung, a part of the river steamer "Murray" can be seen.
Public Libraries Building
The Hon. Murray Hill and the State Librarian, Mr. R.K.Olding at the opening of the Public Libraries Building, Norwood, December 1979.
"Hold-up", Overland Corner
Re-enactment of a hold up by "Captain Starlight" and his gang at Overland Corner. View shows the arrest of the "bushrangers' by "Blue Coats" Dave Mack and Art Hisgrove. Bushrangers left to right Ralph Ohlmeyer; Don Cornish; Joe Mack and Murray Bishop.
Floodwaters at Paringa
River floods, Murray River, 30 June 1956.
Lock construction, Paringa
Building Murray River Lock 5 at Paringa.
Lock construction, Paringa
Building Murray River Lock 5.
Lock construction, Paringa
Building Murray River Lock 5.
Paddle Steamer "Venus"
The paddle steamer "Venus" at Point McLeay, January 1907. The steamer was originally a barge and was converted in 1907, and was renamed 'Murray'.
Port Adelaide
[General description] Port Adelaide in 1844; reproduction of a sketch by Alexander Murray. A dinghy is being rowed ashore from a sailing ship anchored in the deeper water where other shipping and rowing boats can be seen. Another dinghy is moored amongst some mangroves in the foreground. Various huts line the shore, with some more substantial buildings in the distance.
Technical High School
Technical High School, Port Augusta. Murray Views Series Postcards, no. 11.
Floating wurlies
Floating wurlies on the Murray River, drawn on coloured card.
Captain Adelaide
Silk screen print of Don Dunstan by Nigel Murray-Harvey, 27/50. The subject is shown dressed in the style of Superman, with the piping shrike state emblem on his chest, his belt buckle with 'SA', and wearing a police headband which alludes to the Dunstan government's sacking of Police Commissioner Harold Salisbury in 1978 (from notes by the artist). Screen-print, signed and dated by artist.
Chowilla Dam
Artist's panoramic perspective of the proposed Chowilla Dam, executed in pastels, charcoal and ink over a watercolour wash on paper.
Pyap Village settlement
Pyap village settlement, River Murray. The Pyap settlement commenced in 1894 as a communal venture but due to numereous quarrels and problems with pumps and irrigation systems the settlemtnclosed in 1903. The village settlement expert Samuel McIntosh found that Pyap struggled because it had no clear management
Renmark
Aerial photograph of Renmark during the Murray floods of August 1931.
Renmark
Aerial photograph of Renmark during the Murray floods in August 1931.
Renmark
Aerial photograph of Renmark during the Murray floods in August 1931.
Renmark
Aerial photograph of Renmark during the Murray floods in August 1931.
Renmark
Aerial photograph of Renmark during the Murray floods in August 1931.
Renmark
Aerial photograph of Renmark during the Murray floods in August 1931. This shows the hospital marooned on a high piece of land.
Renmark
Aerial photograph of Renmark during the Murray floods in August 1931.
Renmark
Aerial photograph of Renmark during the Murray floods in August 1931. This shows the bridge over the river.
Renmark
Aerial photograph of Renmark during the Murray floods in August 1931. This shows the hospital surrounded by water.
Renmark - Paringa Bridge
[General description] Interesting view, almost symmetrical, of the span of the bridge taken from the middle of the railway tracks. [On back of photograph] 'Bridge over the Murray at Renmark / Railway track in the centre, other traffic at each side / 1934'.
Murray Avenue, Renmark
Murray Avenue, Renmark.