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Transporting an excavator on barges near Murray Bridge [PRG 1258/2/1775] • Photograph

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Summary

Transporting a trench excavator used in swamp reclamation, on a platform across two barges, one of which is 'Achilles', near Murray Bridge, the two barge crew on the right, providing perspective to the size of the excavator. Mobilong, Long Flat and Burdett were all reclaimed swamp areas near Murray Bridge.

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Physical description

Photoprint; 15.5 x 8.5 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1918

Collection

Part of Godson Collection

Subject

Achilles (Barge)
Excavating machinery -- South Australia -- Murray Bridge Region
Inland water transportation -- Murray River (N.S.W. - S.A.)
Reclamation of land -- South Australia -- Murray Bridge Region

Catalogue record

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Historical information

(Godson number 54A/14).

Digitisation information

Date

04/06/2021

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

5,613 x 3,253 pixels (18.3 MP)

Size

54.80 MB

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