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First locomotive manufactured in Gawler [B 73172] • Photograph

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Summary

A crowd of Gawler residents watches as the first locomotive produced in Gawler steams down the main street.

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Physical description

Photograph (black and white print); 24.2 cm x 24 cm (print), 35.7 cm x 29.7 cm (mount)

Dates / Publication details

1890

Collection

Part of Gawler Collection

Subject

James Martin & Co
Locomotives -- South Australia -- Gawler

Catalogue record

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Historical information

On 11 April 1890, the town of Gawler celebrated as the first locomotive produced in South Australia rolled out of James Martin & Co.'s workshop. The Governor of South Australia and many other dignitaries were in attendance for the Gala Day which ended with fireworks in the evening.

Digitisation information

Date

12/08/2013

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

4,685 x 3,961 pixels (18.6 MP)

Size

55.70 MB

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