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The 'Gem' and 'Marion' at Murray Bridge [B 63241/17] • Photograph

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Summary

The 'Gem' and 'Marion' moored side by side at Murray Bridge. Reproduced as a postcard, the caption on the back reads 'Friendly competitors. By the 1930s the few remaining river boats catered mainly for the tourist trade. Cruises would be arranged between such places as Renmark and Goolwa with calls at towns along the way. Friendly rivalism between skippers would somtimes result in a race down river with each crew trying to outdo the other. Here the 'Gem' and the 'Marion' are moored side by side at Murray Bridge. Photo: Swan Hill Pioneer Museum'. This photo is part of the Sheahan Collection which consists of 114 views depicting river craft and two steam boat captains, bridges, and locks on the Murray River in South Australia.

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Physical description

Photograph (sepia copy print); 10 cm x 14.5 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1935

Collections

Part of Album Collection
Part of Sheahan Collection

Subject

Gem (Paddle steamer)
Marion (Paddle steamer)
Paddle steamers -- Murray River (N.S.W.- S.A.)

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Digitisation information

Date

20/01/2010

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,405 x 2,279 pixels (7.8 MP)

Size

23.31 MB

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