The Paddle Steamers Of Yore

In 1853, when paddle steamers began operating on the Murray River. Australia had very few decent roads, and transporting goods overland by bullock wagon was slow, difficult and expensive. The Murray River provided a natural transport highway connecting inland farming communities with major trading centres. Don't forget to Subscribe so you don't miss any new content we upload! Did you know we have another channel called 'The Wordsmith Cafe' which has a broader range of content.