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Publications


Books

The Trust celebrated its 125th anniversary on 23 December 2018. To commemorate this occasion, local Author Geoff Bull compiled a comprehensive history book of the Trust.

The book is available in Hard Cover ($60.00) or Soft Cover ($45.00). To purchase a copy, contact the Trust Main Office on (08) 8586 6911 or email office@rit.org.au

The Trust has a range of other publications which highlight the history of the Trust. A few of these are available to read or download here.


Articles

Saving the Archives – the flood of 2022

Renmark witnessed the biggest flood since the great flood of 1956, from October to December 2022. As with other floods in 1917, 1931, 1956 and 1974, the Trust basement on Murray Avenue was flooded. Find out about how Trust staff responded to the rising waters here

(Photo supplied by Riverland Commercial Photography)


The Pioneers of Renmark Irrigation Trust

Follow the stories of the pioneers of the Trust, D’Olier, Fitzgerald, Harrison, Madigan, McGarvie, Morant, Price and Turner here.


Paddle Steamer E.R.O 1913-1923

Find out about the Paddle Steamer E.R.O. which was owned and operated by the Trust from 1913-1923 here.