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Australia / Adelaide
Adelaide, South Australia
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene at Adelaide's Port River in South Australia, circa 1911. The image, taken from a vantage point overlooking the port, offers a glimpse into the rich maritime history of Adelaide, which was founded in 1836 as a planned colonial city and grew to become a major port and commercial hub. In the foreground, a steamship, its sails furled and its smokestacks billowing plumes of smoke, is docked at the wharf. Workers in white shirts and trousers, their faces shielded from the sun by broad-brimmed hats, are busy unloading cargo from the ship. Crates and barrels are stacked high on the dock, ready to be transported to their destinations. Behind the ship, the waterfront is dotted with other vessels of various sizes and shapes. Sailboats and schooners are moored alongside larger steamships, their sails taut and their masts casting long shadows on the water. The Port River, a natural harbor that was once a vital source of food and water for the early settlers, shimmers in the sunlight. The city of Adelaide, with its distinctive domed buildings and tree-lined streets, is visible in the background. The elegant architecture of the Adelaide General Post Office and the Old Customs House can be seen, as well as the towering spires of St. Peter's Cathedral and St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, capturing the energy and industry of Adelaide's waterfront in the early 20th century. It is a reminder of the city's rich maritime heritage and its role as a vital trading hub in the history of South Australia.
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