02881cam a22003733u 4500 57618 UtSlPG 20260610134328.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DU Kinloch, Arthur, active 19th century The Murray River : Being a Journal of the Voyage of the "Lady Augusta" Steamer from the Goolwa, in South Australia, to Gannewarra, above Swan Hill, Victoria, a Distance from the Sea Mouth of 1400 Miles Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-08-01 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at The National Library of Australia.) "The Murray River: Being a Journal of the Voyage of the 'Lady Augusta' Steamer" by Arthur Kinloch is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles a significant expedition undertaken on the River Murray, detailing the journey of the steamer "Lady Augusta" as it traverses from Goolwa in South Australia to Gannewarra, a considerable distance above Swan Hill in Victoria. The narrative likely addresses themes of exploration, navigation, and the challenges associated with early settler life in Australia, while also providing insights into the river's geography and ecology. At the start of the journal, Kinloch sets the stage for the voyage, explaining his observations about the River Murray and the importance of its navigability, particularly during the flooded seasons. He discusses the history and significance of the river, the crew and passengers aboard the vessel, and the preparations made for the expedition. The opening portion introduces the context of the journey, showcasing the natural beauty and practical challenges posed by the river as the party embarks on what promises to be an adventure of exploration and discovery in the Australian wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified South Australia -- Description and travel Victoria -- Description and travel Kinloch, Arthur, active 19th century -- Travel -- Australia -- Murray River (N.S.W.-S.A.) Kinloch, Arthur, active 19th century -- Diaries Lady Augusta (Ship) Murray River (N.S.W.-S.A.) -- Description and travel Murray River Region (N.S.W.-S.A.) -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57618 98447 98447