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Historic farewell for paddle steamer

Carloyn Miller, Margaret Mensforth and Melissa Thompson arrived at Riverside Park early in the morning to secure a prime view. Picture: Sam James
Sam James

A LANDMARK moment unfolded on Wednesday as two iconic paddle steamers reunited on the Murray River. It was a picture-perfect morning as crowds gathered in the sunshine along the banks of the Murray River to witness the voyage. They watched the Swan Hill Bridge lift to allow PS Melbourne passage as it met PS Pyap […]

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