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P.S. Fairy at Balranald [PRG 1258/1/1151] • Photograph

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Summary

Front view of 'P.S. Fairy' tied up at Balranald, with two women in long skirts and two men standing at bow. A large branch is tied across the bow to secure small boats alongside. According to a researcher, these small boats, slung alongside, were a fish punts, used to keep fish alive during the catching period. These punts were usually segmented for different fish, and had small holes drilled in the side to allow water to pass through, keeping it cool and aerated.

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Physical description

Photoprint; 15 x 10 cm

Dates / Publication details

1900

Collection

Part of Godson Collection

Subject

Fairy (Paddle steamer)
Paddle steamers -- New South Wales -- Balranald
Paddle steamers -- Murray River (N.S.W. - S.A.)

Catalogue record

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Historical information

Registered at Sydney, 1881, official number 83630. Built at Moama, 1881, by W. Westergaard. (Godson number Y/5).

Digitisation information

Date

24/04/2001

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,126 x 2,013 pixels (6.3 MP)

Size

6.30 MB

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