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Brisbane river near Hamilton
Brisbane river near Hamilton

Brisbane river near Hamilton

Date1900-1920
Object numberANMS0227[041]
NamePhotograph
MediumSilver gelatin print
DimensionsOverall: 151 x 200 mm
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Robert D McKilliam
DescriptionA black and white photograph of the Brisbane River near Hamilton, Queensland. Small sail boats can be seen in the foreground whilst on the horizon steam ships are heading out to sea.SignificanceThis image is a part of the Captain Robert McKilliam collection. Captain McKilliam worked for the Aberdeen White Star Line for 32 years and sailed aboard such famous clipper ships as SALAMIS and THERMOPYLAE. He moved to Sydney in 1913 where he served as Assistant Wharf Master on Darling Island.
Brisbane and Sydney
John Cameron
1890-1930
The Duke of Edinburgh in Australia
Illustrated London News
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