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Paddle steamer at lock 2, Murray River [B 74603] • Photograph

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Summary

Digital copy of a black and white photograph of a 'paddle steamer at lock 2'. A researcher suggests that this is the P.S. Pevensey. An inscription on the verso reads 'G. Bonsor'; image possibly taken by George. Another researcher indicates that this is more likely lock 9 as lock 2 is on the opposite side of the river.

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Physical description

1 photograph : black and white

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1930-1940

Photographer

Bonsor, William

Collection

Part of Murray River Collection

Subject

Pevensey (Paddle steamer)
Locks (Hydraulic engineering) -- Murray River (N.S.W. -S.A.)
Paddle steamers -- Murray River (N.S.W.-S.A.)
Murray River (N.S.W- S.A.)

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General notes

Original photo 6.8 x 11.3 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

5,967 x 3,662 pixels (21.9 MP)

Size

65.57 MB

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