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Gold medal to commemorate voyage by Capt. Francis Cadell in the 'Lady Augusta' in 1853 [PRG 1258/4/4] • Photograph

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Summary

Photograph of reverse sides of Francis Cadell's gold medal struck to commemorate the opening of steam navigation and commerce on the River Murray, and the river voyage of the 'Lady Augusta', 1853.

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Physical description

Photoprint; 15 x 10.5 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1950

Collection

Part of Godson Collection

Subject

Cadell, Francis, 1822-1879
Lady Augusta (Paddle steamer)
Steam navigation -- Murray River (N.S.W. - S.A.) -- Medals
Inland water transportation -- Murray River (N.S.W. - S.A.) -- Medals

Catalogue record

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Historical information

(Godson number 36A/7).

William Randell's 'Mary Ann' and Francis Cadell's 'Lady Augusta' raced each other in 1853, official recognition being awarded to Francis Cadell, and public acclaim for William Randell's achievement.

Digitisation information

Date

22/10/2001

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,148 x 1,795 pixels (5.7 MP)

Size

5.66 MB

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