The P.S Australien was built in 1897 by Richard Wilson, of Moama, at Echuca. In 1937 it was used to tow boilers, winches, derricks etc. for construction of Locks 6,7,9 and Yarrawonga Weir. Presently awaiting restoration at Echuca. ( Ref Parsons, Ronald. "Ships of the Inland Rivers." ) p.51The P.S Australien is significant because it is one of the oldest Paddle steamers built at Echuca. It was a working vessel during the construction of the Yarrawonga weir in the 1930's which was the beginning of the irrigation system which enabled the Agriculture Industry to become such a prominent industry in the Murray-Darling River Basin. The barge is viewed from the rear, and the rudder can be seen. This photograph also shows the extent of the load of wool which barges could carry. The two vessels appear to be moored at a small pier. They are also tied together , presumably to prevent the current moving the load of wool. A small group of people can be seen on the lower deck of the paddle steamer.This is a photograph of the P.S Australien, and a barge loaded with wool.On the paddle steamer are the words Australien.p.s australien, yarrawonga weir, echuca paddlesteamers, murray river paddle steamers, wilson, richard, wool industry

The P.S Australien was built in 1897 by Richard Wilson, of Moama, at Echuca. In 1937 it was used to tow boilers, winches, derricks etc. for construction of Locks 6,7,9 and Yarrawonga Weir. Presently awaiting restoration at Echuca.( Ref. Parsons. R. Ships of the Inland Rivers.)The P.S Australien is significant because it is one of the oldest Paddle steamers built at Echuca. It was a working vessel during the construction of the Yarrawonga weir in the 1930's which was the beginning of the irrigation system which enabled the Agriculture Industry to become such a prominent industry in the Murray-Darling River Basin.This is a photograph of a photograph of the P.S Australien, moored to the river bank. The position is unknown.On the back of the photograph are the words "Australien c. 1915 / Dusting Collin.p.s australien, yarrawonga weir, echuca paddlesteamers, murray river paddle steamers, dusting, colin

ThIs photograph shows the P.S Australien towing a barge down the middle of the river. The barge appears to be carrying timber. The wheel house appears to be covered with a cloth , tent like roof. There are three people on the upper deck. This photograph shows the P.S Australien towing a barge of timber down the river. .Another heavily loaded paddle steamer can be seen in the background. This photograph could be in the early 20th Century. The P.S Australien was built in 1897 at Moama. The P.S Australien "together with Invincible in 1936 towed boilers, winches, flying foxes and derrick boat and bin barges for works at Locks 7 8 & 9 to Yarrawonga weir. (" Parsons R. "Ships of the Inland Waters," 3rd. Rev. Ed 1996, page 51.) After the Yarrawonga Weir was built the P.S Australien could not pass downstream passed the weir so remained upstream of Yarrawonga for the rest of her working days. In 1958 there were plans to fit her with a diesel engine to take tourists around Lake Yarrawonga. It is not sure if this happened.A black and white rectangular photograph of the P.S Australien towing a barge in the middle of the river. A paddle steamer towing a high load can be seen on the left hand bank of the river in the background.On the back of the photograph written in lead pencil are the words 'Australien & barge.' ' On a red sticker on the back of the photograph are written the words "COPYRIGHT foto-fella H 34- 28 Don TURVEY Box 1403 MILDURA 234436-230211-245995"murray river, turvey, don, echuca wharf, timber industry, p.s australien, yarrawonga, invincible

The P.S Australien was built in 1897 by Richard Wilson, of Moama, at Echuca. In 1937 it was used to tow boilers, winches, derricks etc. for construction of Locks 6,7,9 and Yarrawonga Weir. Presently awaiting restoration at Echuca. The barge Vega was built in 1911, by Franz Wallin at Moama . It sank in 1958 at Merbein, but was salvaged c. 1973 and is now housed at Swan Hill museum. ( Ref Parsons, Ronald. "Ships of the Inland Rivers." ) p.139.The P.S Australien is significant because it is one of the oldest Paddle steamers built at Echuca. It was a working vessel during the construction of the Yarrawonga weir in the 1930's which was the beginning of the irrigation system which enabled the Agriculture Industry to become such a prominent industry in the Murray-Darling River Basin. The barge Vega was also built in Moama. It was a working barge for 47 years , before sinking at Merbein, in South Australia. In this photograph the steering apparatus can be seen attached over the top of the load on the barge. People can be seen standing on the lower deck of the paddle steamer. They could possibly be passengers. The wheelhouse of the paddle steamer is draped with a piece of tarpaulin, there is a man standing beside the wheelhouse dressed in a suit and hat.This is a photograph of the P.S Australien, and the barge Vega tied together and moored to the river bank. The position is unknown. The barge has a load of building materials and a boiler on board. On the paddle steamer are the words Australien and on the barge are the words Vega.p.s australien, yarrawonga weir, echuca paddlesteamers, murray river paddle steamers, vega, wallin, franz, swan hill museum, wilson, richard