Steamer Gem |
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| Title : | Steamer Gem |
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| Source : | The Australian irrigation colonies on the River Murray in Victoria and South Australia / [2nd ed.] p. 32 | ||
| Place Of Creation : | London | ||
| Publisher : | Chaffey Brothers | ||
| Date of creation : | [1888] | ||
| Additional Creator : | Vincent, J. E. Matthew | ||
| Format : | Book | ||
| Contributor : | State Library of South Australia | ||
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| Description : |
The Gem was one of the most popular boats on the river. When the Chaffey Brothers purchased Gem and several other boats they were already familiar in the passenger trade. The Company upgraded and refurbished the steamers with electric lights, improved catering and accommodation. Chaffey Brothers Company promoted the steamers and by linking with the railway line at Morgan and elsewhere suggested round trips from Melbourne to Adelaide.
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| Coverage year : | 1888 |
| Period : | 1884-1913 |
| Region : | Riverland and Murraylands |
| Further reading : | P.S. Gem, 1876-1976: a tribute [microform] / [issued by] the Guardian. Swan Hill, 1976. Parsons, Ronald Ships of the inland rivers: an outline history and details of all known paddle ships, barges and other vessels trading on the Murray-Darling system Ridgehaven, S. Aust.: Gould Books, 1990 Phillips, Peter J. Redgum & paddlewheels: Australia's inland river trade Collingwood, Vic.: Greenhouse, 1980 |
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