Photographs of river boats [PRG 1258/1] • Photograph
P.S. Viola tied to river bank with crew on board
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].
P.S. Wagga Wagga with group of men on the wheelhouse deck
Side view of 'P.S. Wagga Wagga', tied up, with group of men standing around the wheelhouse.
P.S. Wahgunyah on river behind the mill at Wahgunyah
Bow and side view of 'P.S. Wahgunyah' behind the mill at Wahgunyah, owner John Foord.
Building P.S. Wahgunyah at Wahgunyah 1865 to 1866
Onlookers at picket fence watching the building of 'P.S. Wahgunyah' at Wahgunyah.
Launching P.S. Wahgunyah at Wahgunyah
Side view of the launching of 'P.S. Wahgunyah' at Wahgunyah.
Christening of P.S.Waikerie with crowd of onlookers
Bow view of the Christening of 'P.S. Waikerie', with mixed group of onlookers including women and children, at Waikerie.
Prepared for launching P.S. Waikerie
Prepared for launching 'P.S. Waikerie', with group of onlookers including women and children.
P.S. Waikerie being launched at Waikerie with crowd on board
Bow view of 'P.S. Waikerie' being launched at Waikerie, with large crowd on board.
P.S. Waikerie launched with celebration 22 October 1910
Side view of 'P.S. Waikerie' launched with crowd celebrating with raised hats.
P.S. Waikerie's first trip on 16 January 1911
Bow view of 'P.S. Waikerie' with upper deck completed, on its first trip on 16 January 1911, with group on foredeck and wheelhouse deck.
P.S. Waikerie turning with loaded barge under tow at Berribee
Stern view of 'P.S. Waikerie' steaming, as it turns with loaded barge under tow, at Berribee, Renmark region.
P.S. Waikerie tied alongside barge at Morgan with other shipping
Stern view of 'P.S. Waikerie', with load of sawn planks at the stern, tied alongside barge at Morgan, with other shipping.
P.S. Waikerie with two women on the upper deck
Bow and side view of 'P.S. Waikerie' fitted with cargo crane, carrying two women on the upper deck, at river landing.
P.S. Waikerie tied at river edge with barge
Bow view of 'P.S. Waikerie', with steam up, secured to river bank, with loaded barge alongside, and passengers on the upper deck, including a woman and children, probably in Waikerie Region.
Remains of P.S. Waikerie after it was destroyed by fire in 1929
The remains of P.S. Waikerie after it was destroyed by fire at Morgan, in 1929.
Remains of P.S. Waikerie after the fire
Bow view of the remains of 'P.S. Waikerie', after the fire which destroyed it at Morgan on 12 September 1929, with group of children playing on the river bank nearby.
P.S. Wandering Jew formerly Riverina, at Brewarrina
'P.S. Wandering Jew', formerly 'Riverina', carrying wool bales, with barge alongside loaded with wool bales, at river landing at Brewarrina.
P.S. Wanera unloading wool bales at Echuca wharf
Side view of 'P.S. Wanera' unloading wool bales at Echuca wharf, with wide view of wharf and sheds.
P.S. Wanera at rear of a loaded barge at Echuca wharf
Bow view of 'P.S. Wanera', between a barge unloading cargo, with paddle steamer PS Edwards at rear, at the wharf at Echuca, with crews and a few onlookers.
P.S. Wanera towing P.S. Kelvin under Paringa bridge
Bow and side view of 'P.S. Wanera' towing 'P.S. Kelvin' with cargo, under Paringa bridge at Renmark, on its way to Morgan.
P.S. Wanera loaded fore and aft with bales of wool
Side view of 'P.S. Wanera' steaming up river loaded fore and aft with bales of wool.
Bow view of P.S. Wanera tied outside a barge
Bow view of 'P.S. Wanera' tied outside a barge.
Bow and side view of P.S. Wanera
PS Wanera at Mildura near the weir some time in the 1960s after she was converted to a diesel paddle boat.
P.S. Wanera in Lock 4
Stern view of 'P.S. Wanera' entering Lock 4.
P.S. Wanera in stream and P.S. Etona at Echuca
Distant side view of 'P.S. Wanera' in stream, with 'P.S. Etona' at Echuca, with man standing on small barge in foreground, and wharf on the far bank.
P.S. Waradgery at Albury
Distant bow view of 'P.S. Waradgery' at river landing in Albury region, with small group of people on shore, surrounded by timbered river banks, dated between 1875-80.
Stern wheeler Waradgery nosed into river bank at Albury
Stern view of 'P.S. Waradgery', nosed into the river bank at Albury, with passengers standing on track beside the landing, and others on board, rear paddle clearly visible, bridge and buildings in distance, 1875-1880.
P.S. Waradgery at Murray Bridge
Bow and side view of 'P.S. Waradgery', with firewood on foredeck, at Murray Bridge.
P.S. Waradgery with other shipping at Goolwa
Side view of 'P.S. Waradgery' tied up at Goolwa, with other shipping.
P.S. Waradgery steaming past small launch Mobilia
Stern view of 'P.S. Waradgery' midstream, passing small steam launch 'Mobilia' tied up at river bank with three passengers.