Photographs of people of the Murray River [PRG 1258/4] • Photograph
Captain W. Tinks
Head and shoulders portrait of Captain W. Tinks.
Mrs. Read, Stewardess of P.S. 'Ellen'
Seated portrait of Mrs Read, Stewardess of 'P.S. Ellen'.
Pussy Wills the Purser of P.S. Gem
Head and shoulders portrait of Pussy Wills, Purser of 'P.S. Gem', in Captain King's period.
James McFarlane, fireman on P.S. Gem
Head and shoulders portrait of James McFarlane, fireman on 'P.S. Gem', who died from scalding, in 1887.
Portrait of Mrs James McFarlane (nee Read)
Portrait of Mrs. James McFarlane, who was employed as a Stewardess on 'P.S. Gem' after her husband's death in 1887. A researcher believes this photograph may have been taken prior to her marriage, as Miss Kate Read.
Captain H. Budarick
Full length portrait of Captain H. Budarick.
F.G. Budarick's engine driver's certificate
Front view of the Certificate of service as second class enginedriver, awarded to Frederick George Budarick, dated 20 February, 1914.
Captain Harry Brand of P.S. Industry
Full length portrait of Captain Harry Brand of 'P.S. Industry', a Government and River Murray Commission boat used for snagging, lock repairs and dredging.
Edward Fielder a cook on River Murray passenger boat
Edward Fielder, a cook, noted for fancy dishes, on River Murray passenger boat. No further information.
Captain D. Ritchie examines a river chart
Captain D. Ritchie, son of pioneer Captain Ritchie, examining a portion of a rolled river chart.
Captain Nutchey
Half portrait of Captain Nutchey, possibly on board a paddle steamer. No further information provided.
Captain Dan Cremer
Captain Dan Cremer, standing side-on to the camera, Master of the 'Jupiter' for twenty-seven years, travelling between Milang, Narrung and Meningie on Lakes Alexandrina and Albert.
Captain Dan Cremer with a small child
Captain Dan Cremer, in his later years, holding the hand of a small child.
Captain H.G. Payne
Head and shoulders portrait of Captain H.G. Payne, wearing nautical cap, on board a ship, with cliffs behind.
Captain Bo' Wilson
Captain Bo' Wilson. No further information.
Captain and Mrs T. Freeman
Portrait of Captain T. Freeman seated and Mrs Freeman (nee Emma Osborne), standing. No further information.
J.T. Freeman and Thomas Freeman
Portrait of Engineer J.T. Freeman (left) with his brother Captain Thomas H. Freeman (right) at Echuca, both involved with the river trade in its hey-day.
Captain Anderson in the wheelhouse
Captain Anderson (or Captain Brown) in the wheelhouse of unidentified paddle steamer, with an old timer, Brady.
An old timer river man
Portrait of an old timer with a pipe. Possibly Captain Anderson.
Captain Tusan Searles
Head and shoulders portrait of Captain Tusan Searles.
Captain Lou Searles
Head and shoulders portrait of Captain Lou Searles.
Portrait of Frank Egge
Head and shoulders portrait of Frank Egge, connected with River Murray trade, possibly related to John Egge & Co, owners of riverboats. No further information.
Portrait of Captain Edward Diener
Captain Edward Diener, 1866-1923, ship owner and Captain, of 'S.W. Eva Millicent', 'S.W. Merle' and 'S.W. Kookaburra'.
Captain A.G. Thamm
Captain A.G. Thamm, pipe in hand, connected with River Murray trade.
Captain Arnold crosses the river with an old car
Captain J.G. Arnold supervising the river crossing of a car, using a raft made of planks across three rowboats.
Captain J.G. Arnold and Deck foreman W. Sandford
Portrait of Captain J.G. Arnold (right) and Deck foreman W. Sandford (left). No further information.
Captain William Freeman examining a river chart
Captain William Freeman examining a rare river chart, thought to be drawn by Gus Pierce.
Captain William Freeman on 'Marion'
Captain William Freeman, son of Thomas Freeman, on the deck of the 'P.S. Marion'.
Captain A. Conner
Captain Arch. Conner in his later years, studying 'P.S. Pyap's river chart.
Captain A. Conner
Captain A. Conner, aged in his 80s, at the wheel of 'P.S. Pyap' on its way to the Echuca Race, 1974.