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Boats at Devil's Elbow, Murray River [B 74596] • Photograph

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Summary

Digital copy of a sepia photograph of Devil's Elbow on the Murray River, situated about 681km from the Murray Mouth. Image taken from a small boat on the River, showing a view of the water and cliffs, with two other boats alongside. An inscription on the verso reads 'G. Bonsor'; image possibly taken by George.

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Physical description

1 photograph : sepia

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1930-1940

Photographer

Bonsor, William

Collection

Part of Murray River Collection

Subject

Landforms -- South Australia -- Murray River
Boats and boating -- Murray River (N.S.W.-S.A.)
Devil's Elbow (Murray River, N.S.W.-S.A.)
Murray River (N.S.W- S.A.)

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General notes

Original photo 6.5 x 10.9 cm.

One of 53 photographs taken by William Bonsor. Original photographs not held.

Historical information

William Bonsor was a fireman on the river boat, Captain Sturt, and he also operated a flying fox. George Bonsor, William's son, and his brothers operated a milk round, Melrose Dairy.

Digitisation information

Date

23/11/2015

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

5,767 x 3,534 pixels (20.4 MP)

Size

61.16 MB

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