Photographs of people of the Murray River [PRG 1258/4] • Photograph

Conner brothers from Boundary Bend

Conner brothers from Boundary Bend

The Conner brothers from Boundary Bend, possibly the sons of Captain A. Conner (Skipper of 'Etona'), standing against a marked tree bearing an inscription 'A.H. WA', their small axe at their feet. Arch Conner on left and Dave Conner.

Captain Charles Goode in the wheelhouse of P.S. Renmark

Captain Charles Goode in the wheelhouse of P.S. Renmark

Captain Charles Goode, 1873-1947, standing at the wheel of 'P.S. Renmark'.

Captain Murray Randell on the wharf at Murray Bridge

Captain Murray Randell on the wharf at Murray Bridge

Captain Murray Randell on the wharf at Murray Bridge next to 'P.S. Murrundi', which at the end of its working life was moored permanently there, as his home. It sank at its moorings on 23 February 1950, becoming a shipping hazard.

Captain D. Treacy of P.S. Avoca

Captain D. Treacy of P.S. Avoca

Captain D. Treacy of 'P.S. Avoca' at Mildura, with an unidentified river boat Captain, both in the wheelhouse.

Portraits of Captain Hawke and Captain Crowther

Portraits of Captain Hawke and Captain Crowther

Separate portraits of Captain Hawke and Captain T.E. Crowther, river boat captains. No further information.

Captain Lance McLean

Captain Lance McLean

Head and shoulders profile of Captain Lance McLean, pipe in mouth, at the wheel of a paddle steamer.

Oscar Searles at the wheel of P.S. Gem

Oscar Searles at the wheel of P.S. Gem

Oscar Searles at the wheel of 'P.S. Gem'.

Captain G. Makings and Captain C. Payne on Marion

Captain G. Makings and Captain C. Payne on Marion

Captain G. Makings and Captain C. Payne at the wheel of 'P.S. Marion'.

Captain G. Makings at the wheel of P.S. Gem

Captain G. Makings at the wheel of P.S. Gem

Captain G. Makings at the wheel of 'P.S. Gem', with unidentified man sitting in the wheelhouse. Image gives good perspective of the size of the wheel, which is higher than the Captain.

Captain G. Makings at the wheel wearing a cap

Captain G. Makings at the wheel wearing a cap

Captain G. Makings at the wheel, probably of 'Gem', wearing his Captain's cap and short sleeves with vest.

George Makings and Reg Gobbit loading a barge

George Makings and Reg Gobbit loading a barge

George Makings and Reg Gobbit loading a barge, one with a bag over his shoulder.

Crew of P.S. Wilcannia at Mannum

Crew of P.S. Wilcannia at Mannum

Group portrait of eight of the crew of 'P.S. Wilcannia' at Mannum, the crew perched on a load of firewood, and the name plate of the paddle steamer behind them. No further information.

Captain Bill Gobbett at the wheel

Captain Bill Gobbett at the wheel

Captain Bill Gobbett at the wheel of the 'Gem'. No further information.

Reg Gobbett steering barge to Berri

Reg Gobbett steering barge to Berri

Reg Gobbett steering a barge to Berri, wearing singlet and rolled up trousers and sitting on a crate.

Captain Alexander on P.S. Gem

Captain Alexander on P.S. Gem

Captain Alexander standing before the wheel of 'P.S. Gem', dressed in formal captains cap, and nautical jacket with brass buttons.

Captain Alexander and passengers on P.S. Gem

Captain Alexander and passengers on P.S. Gem

Captain Alexander and passengers on P.S. Gem, the women dressed warmly with cardigans and travelling rugs, and wide-brimmed hats.

Captain Alexander and crew of P.S. Marion

Captain Alexander and crew of P.S. Marion

Captain Alexander and crew members of P.S. 'Marion' at Morgan, including two female crew in long white aprons standing either side of Captain Alexander on the upper deck, and the cook and other male crew below. Formerly captioned as P.S. 'Ellen', see Note in 'More info' section.

Captain Alexander with four crew

Captain Alexander with four crew

Captain Alexander with four male crew, possibly from 'P.S. Marion', standing on a high river bank, with paddle steamer just visible at rear.

Captain Alexander farewelling passengers at Morgan railway station

Captain Alexander farewelling passengers at Morgan railway station

Captain Alexander on the left, farewelling passengers at Morgan railway station. Two women are wearing coats, one sitting on a bale wearing a fur around her shoulders on the far left, and several men are standing by opened car doors at right.

Captain Alexander with the crew of "P.S. Gem"

Captain Alexander with the crew of "P.S. Gem"

Captain Alexander and crew members of "P.S. Gem", Captain Alexander standing in the back row far left. No further information provided.

Shearers at shearing shed beside the Murray

Shearers at shearing shed beside the Murray

Group of shearers at a shearing shed beside the Murray (river not in picture), one man in front holding his shears. Their clothing indicates economic hard times. No further information.

Captain W.H. Budarick at the wheel

Captain W.H. Budarick at the wheel

Captain W.H. Budarick at the wheel probably of 'P.S. Murrabit'.

Mick Connelly and F.C. Trinne on P.S. Colonel

Mick Connelly and F.C. Trinne on P.S. Colonel

Mick Connelly, and Engineer F.C. Trinne on 'P.S. Colonel', both standing on the steps to the upper deck.

Portrait of Captain T. Norris of Echuca

Portrait of Captain T. Norris of Echuca

Head and shoulders portrait of Captain Thomas Norris of Watson Street, Echuca, Victoria.

Master's Certificate of competency awarded to Thomas Norris

Master's Certificate of competency awarded to Thomas Norris

Photograph of the front of Captain Thomas Norris's Commonwealth Certificate of competency as Master of a river steamer on the River Murray and tributaries, dated 12 July, 1935.

Crew members of S.W. Captain Sturt

Crew members of S.W. Captain Sturt

Captain H. Payne, R. Reed (mate) and crew members of 'S.W. Captain Sturt'. No further information.

Crew loading a barge

Crew loading a barge

Unidentified crew members taking a photo break from loading a barge, a high river behind them. No further information.

Frank Beverige with 'P.S. Roy' replica at Berri

Frank Beverige with 'P.S. Roy' replica at Berri

Frank Beverige with 'P.S. Roy' replica, at Berri opposite Martin's Bend.

Captain Les Mewett with fisherman holding two large Murray cod

Captain Les Mewett with fisherman holding two large Murray cod

Captain Les Mewett on the right, with fisherman holding two large Murray cod, the river in the background, and a fishing net at right.

Portrait of Archie Purdie

Portrait of Archie Purdie

Head and shoulders portrait of Archie Purdie in suit and tie, who was the diver at bridge building, Wentworth, N.S.W. No further information.