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Sand bag barrage built over a low River Murray at Waikerie [PRG 1258/2/2573] • Photograph

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Summary

Sand bag barrage, constructed across a low River Murray, Waikerie, with a man sitting on the rail cart in the middle of the barrage, and sandy river banks either end, denuded of ground cover or vegetation, just a few trees with exposed roots.

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Physical description

Photoprint; 15 x 10 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1914

Collection

Part of Godson Collection

Subject

Droughts -- South Australia -- Waikerie.
Dams -- Murray River (N.S.W.-S.A.).
Barrages -- Murray River (N.S.W.-S.A.).
Streamflow -- Murray River (N.S.W.-S.A.).
Water-supply -- South Australia -- Waikerie.

Catalogue record

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Historical information

(Godson number 90A/16).

Digitisation information

Date

07/06/2021

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

7,425 x 5,235 pixels (38.9 MP)

Size

116.63 MB

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