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Paika barge with load of wool bales and P.S. Pioneer [PRG 1258/1/2946] • Photograph

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Summary

Partial bow and side view of 'Paika barge' loaded with wool bales, obscured behind 'P.S. Pioneer', in narrow creek or channel. In foreground are two large rolls perhaps carpet, and on opposite bank, a covered wagon with horse nearby and a small group of onlookers.

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Physical description

Photoprint; 15.5 x 10 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1895

Collection

Part of Godson Collection

Subject

Paika (Barge)
Pioneer (Paddle steamer)
Inland water transportation -- Murray River (N.S.W. - S.A.)
Barges -- Murray River (N.S.W.-S.A.)

Catalogue record

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General notes

A caption note on photoprint claims that this is 'P.S. Pioneer' No. 2, and not the vessel renamed 'William R. Randell'.

Historical information

Paika. Built at Moama, 1869 for E.C. Randell. (Godson number MM/40, 96A/10/7).

Digitisation information

Date

10/05/2001

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,095 x 2,035 pixels (6.3 MP)

Size

6.31 MB

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