The Darling at Wilcannia - a memory of its former glory.
The bridge was opened in 1896 after some seven years in construction. The memorial plaque notes that 'Its lift span recalls the days when paddlewheelers were "so thick on the water" that Wilcannia became one of Australia's busiest inland ports'.
The bridge was opened in 1896 after some seven years in construction. The memorial plaque notes that 'Its lift span recalls the days when paddlewheelers were "so thick on the water" that Wilcannia became one of Australia's busiest inland ports'.
Only a few of Wilcannia's grand old buildings remain in good repair. Others are derelict.
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