The local Aboriginal tribe called the area "Moop-pol-tha-wong" which means "haven for birds"
The first bridge to span the Murray was built in 1879 & was joined by a rail bridge in 1925.
Old Murray bridge railway bridge + road bridge in back ground.
Captain Proud river boat takes visitors on cruises up the river
There are 29 sunken paddle steamers & barges along this part of the river
Couple friendly geese
Captain Proud out on the river
In days gone by, they had a floating priest, that went up & down the river tending to needs of the isolated people & families along the river
Murray river showboat. Bus load of oldies arrived & boarded the boat & took off for a lazy afternoon on the river
Streetscape, I just love all the verandahs on the buildings
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