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Ramble on a historic harbor boatyard ramble
The article details Port Adelaide era shipyards and boat builders with notices of Chant’s yard, Mr. Burge, McKinlay, Sutherland, and Deslandes. It describes vessels in progress, launches planned, and the bustling craft trades along the river, including repairs, fittings, and yard activities. It notes economic tensions from government roadwork stoppages affecting local contractors and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speriar
Mr. Chant
Taylor
Bt. Graban
Yankalilla
Yarentios DE
Chant
Wallan
Layne
Hooker
Boilyruuker
Eelgian
Breukiun
Ea Pemdod
Titabie
Rachel
Ing
Foo Chow
Abso
Ron
Litte
Mircclo
Dust Bain
Trefar
Hl. Sutherland
Knapman
Gutherland
Yarildur
Nordal Road
Harrison's Mill
Burge
Mmoule Hall
Mckinlay
Oudar
Wiliam
Edessa
Diswtt-Street
Presbyterian Church
St. Vincent-street
Rechabits Hall
Portland
Port Roval Industries
McKelly
Kelly
Port Tailway
Drslandes
Deslandes Iain
Furus
Elioh
Fle
Wm. Christie
Joe, Mead
Buing
Messe Matters Bros Sd Accora Oh
Thanifty
Mc. Deslandes
Eastriot
Lawferce
Peninsula
Ani
Misaont
As. Poly
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