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Point Malcolm Lighthouse [B 11028] • Photograph

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Summary

[General description] The Point Malcolm Lighthouse and keeper's cottage stands on a stark rocky outcrop on the eastern side of the narrows between Lake Alexandria and Lake Albert. It was built to assist shipping of the Murray River trade with expecations of its future growth. It was built by local Strathalbyn builder Richard Trenouth and its light was first displayed on February 1st, 1878. It is probably the only inland lighthouse in Australia.

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Physical description

Photograph; 15.0 cm x 9.9 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1907

Collection

Part of Point Malcolm Collection

Subject

Lighthouses -- South Australia -- Point Malcolm

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Digitisation information

Date

04/01/2006

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,219 x 2,133 pixels (6.9 MP)

Size

20.63 MB

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