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Chart of the Murray River from Blanchetown to below Lake Victoria [cartographic material] [C 862] • Archival map/chart

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Summary

River roll chart of the Murray River used by paddle steamer skippers as a navigational aid. Details include hazards, stations (named), houses (some with owners names), woolsheds and significant features to navigate by such as 'tree with carbuncle back from bank'. The course the river boat should follow is indicated by dots. Ink on calico.

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Physical description

Map
hand drawn
17 m x 45 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1870

Subject

Nautical charts -- Murray River Region (N.S.W.-S.A.).
Murray River (N.S.W.-S.A.) -- Maps.

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Digitisation information

Date

11/02/2004

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,344 x 1,100 pixels (3.7 MP)

Size

11.06 MB

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