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C1876
First train crossing the Murray at Echuca.
Scarce colonial engraving depicting the first train to cross the Murray at Echuca. The Bendigo line was extended to Elmore and Echuca in 1864 and across the Murray River to connect with the private Deniliquin and Moama Railway Company from … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
First train crossing the Murray at Echuca.
Date:
C1876
Artist:
Unknown
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
328mm
x 200mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1876
Description:
Scarce colonial engraving depicting the first train to cross the Murray at Echuca.
The Bendigo line was extended to Elmore and Echuca in 1864 and across the Murray River to connect with the private Deniliquin and Moama Railway Company from Moama to Barnes and Deniliquin in 1876. This company was taken over by Victorian Railways in 1923.
From the original edition of the Australasian Sketcher.
Collections:
State Library Victoria: PCINF AS 22-01-76 P.169
State Library Victoria: PCINF AS 22-01-76 P.169
