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Renmark's First Train
[General description] Renmark's first train has steamed into town. Its locomotive has been decorated by townsfolk who have come to celebrate this gala occcasion. In the foreground a decorative arch across the track can be seen, covered with sheaves of wheat. On the right are parked cars, some decorated, probably belonging to officials.[On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in the Observer, Feb. 12, 1927 / Renmark / Jan. 1927 / (Taken on the occasion of the opening of the Renmark- Paringa railway bridge across the Murray)'.


Renmark's First Train
[General description] Renmark's first train steams under a decorative archway, past a crowd of onlookers, whilst people lean out of the windows of its carriages. Flags of various nations are displayed on the right. [On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in the Observer, Feb. 12, 1927 / Renmark / Jan. 1927 / (Taken on the occasion of the opening of the Renmark-Paringa railway bridge across the Murray)'.


Renmark Railway
[General Description] A group of people are decorating the locomotive of Renmark's first train prior to the opening celebration. See 'The Adelaide Chronicle', February 5, 1927, page 50, for an account of the event. [On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in the Chronicle, Jan. 29, 1927 / Renmark railway / The first train / Jan. 1927 / (Taken on the occasion of the opening of the Renmark-Paringa bridge across the Murray)'.


Ral Ral Avenue, Renmark
RENMARK: Part of Ral Ral Avenue, Renmark, South Australia.


Flood-waters at Renmark
RENMARK: A horse drawn wagon and two cars coming through flood waters on to dry land on the road between the town of Renmark and its hospital, the last traffic that was able to do so until the flood subsided.


The public reserve at renmark
View of the public reserve and rotunda at Renmark.


Views of Renmark
A collection of images of Renmark.


P.S. Renmark with barges at river landing above Renmark loading cargo
Partly obscured bow and side view of 'P.S. Renmark' above Renmark, with barges loading cargo, and Captain J. Grundy wearing cap, on board 'Renmark', other crew shifting cargo with winch. The stern of one barge is in the centre foreground, with helmsman at wheel. The barge on the right is likely to be the 'Crowie', and the bow and derrick crane in the foreground is probably the 'P.S. Wilcannia'.


Renmark Motor Club cars outside the District Council and Library
Four Renmark Motor Club cars with passengers, lined up outside the Institute library building, which bears the date 1912.


Renmark
Renmark, showing a barge and paddle steamers moored on the River Murray. Gum trees can be seen on the opposite shore. Reproduced in the 'Chronicle', August 29th, 1925.


Renmark
[General description] This is a view of the main street of Renmark, showing its town buildings and shops. In the foreground people sit in the shade of pepper trees in a small park. Transport is mixed with harnessed and riding horses tethered to rails next to parked cars. This photo was probably taken on the day when the Renmark-Paringa railway bridge was opened. [On backof photograph] 'Reproduced in the Observer, Feb. 12, 1927 / Renmark / Jan. 1927''.


Railway bridge between Renmark and Paringa
One of four openings of the Paringa paddock along the railway embankment running into Renmark. [On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in the Observer, Jan. 22, 1927 / Renmark - Paringa railway bridge across the Murray / Jan. 1927'.


Renmark
[General description] This view shows a street of Renmark, unsealed, with its street trees, utility poles and buildings. There are many cars parked at the kerbside. Over the street is hanging a large sign with the words: 'Thanks for the buggy ride but gee, we like the train'. [On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in the Chronicle Jan. 29, 1927 / Renmark / Jan. 1927 / (Taken on the occasion of the opening of the Renmark- Paringa railway bridge'.


Renmark Railway Station
[General description] People are crowded around the railway station whilst flags of various nationalities fly overhead. [On back of photograph] 'Reproduced in the Chronicle, Jan. 29, 1927 / Renmark Railway Station / Jan. 1927 / (Taken on the occasion of the Opening of the Renmark-Paringa railway across the Renmark-Paringa bridge).'


Peach picking at Renmark
Peach picking at Renmark. Left - right: ?; Amanda Andrae; ? ; Hettie Dawson; Tillie Laube; ? ; Dick Laube.


Picking oranges at Renmark
RENMARK: Three men picking oranges at a plantation near Renmark, South Australia.


Post office at Renmark
RENMARK: Premises of the post office at Renmark, South Australia with a stone memorial erected at a road intersection in the foreground.


Band rotunda and gardens, Renmark
RENMARK: The band rotunda and gardens at Renmark, South Australia.


Weir and lock at Renmark
RENMARK: The weir and lock on the Murray River at Renmark, South Australia.


DC-3 aircraft VH-ANX at Renmark
Australian National Airways DC-3 VH-ANX 'Tarrana' at Renmark aerodrome.


Flood-waters at Renmark
RENMARK: A submerged area during the 1931 flood at Renmark, a view taken from near to the Renmark Growers Distillery.


A 'yabby' party at Disher's Creek, Renmark
RENMARK: Three men and a woman sitting by a small car at Disher's Creek during a 'yabby party'.


Women's Land Army girls at Renmark
RENMARK: Members of the Women's Land Army in the vineyard on the property of F.M. Price at Renmark. The young woman second from the right (standing) has been identified by a researcher as Janet Mary Dolan (nee Carroll) newly married.


Hotel Renmark
View of Hotel Renmark and the gardens in front.


Paringa Railway Bridge, Renmark
View of the Paringa Railway Bridge across the Murray River at Renmark.


Aerial view of Renmark
Aerial view of Renmark on the Murray River. Information from a researcher: Photo must have been taken at least in 1936 as the Renmark Fruit Growers Packing Shed is clearly visible in the middle left of picture. The large saw toothed roof building facing Renmark Avenue to replace the old Packing Shed on the Riverfront. The railway yard was opened in 1927.


Renmark Hotel, River Murray
Renmark Hotel, River Murray, with a dray under shady street tree on left and barrels being unloaded, several men chatting outside.


Saies' store at Ral Ral Corner, Renmark
Saies' store, with a bookseller and W.W. Holden, Chemist, at Ral Ral corner, Renmark, with horse-carts out front.


Renmark Hotel
Renmark Hotel with two storeys with balconies and art-deco appearance, and cars parked outside, viewed from across the street corner.


H.S. Taylor Memorial Gardens, Renmark
View of the H.S. Taylor Memorial Gardens, Renmark. To see a selection of photographs in this collection, search on Archival number PRG 1642/26.