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The reserve located in the boat ramp precinct of the Port of Sale in Victoria, provides picnic amenities set amidst a large lawn. The sheltered BBQ’s are amongst the facilities provided which include a large pavilion and picnic tables which are situate overlooking the beautiful views of the Port of Sale and the Sale Canal. Access is via Park Street. Helpful Hints: – Close proximity to Town Centre Read more…
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Located at the base of the historic Swing Bridge, and at the site of where the Bridge Keeper’s Cottage once stood (off Swing Bridge Drive, Sale, VIC), this small picnic area provides the perfect vantage point to admire the historic engineering masterpiece that the Swing Bridge is, as well as imagine the busy Punt Lane as steamers loaded and unloaded goods and passengers at the Read more…
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The Junction of the Latrobe & Thomson Rivers – from the Swing Bridge With the completion of the magnificent Swing Bridge c 1883, there was, of course, the requirement of an operator to swing the bridge as paddle and screw steamers plied their way to and from the Port of Sale (once the Sale Canal had been completed, that is . Read more…
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Located in Sale, Victoria, it takes some time to realise the history and the enormity of the infrastructure that was built to cater for the steamers that once plied the waters of Gippsland’s lakes and rivers. Today, some of the infrastructure remains, however, not one paddle or screw steamer survived to help tell the tale of the incredible ingenuity of Read more…
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Category: Historical POI's 1881-1900, Historical, Infrastructure | Landmark, Marina | Harbour, Pier | Jetty, and Site | Infrastructure
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In the mid 1800’s, the strategic location of the township of Sale, on route to Port Albert from the gold diggings, led to its growth and prosperity. Following the completion of the Sale Canal and the Canal Railway, affectionately referred to as the “wharf line” or the “fish line“, in 1890, the Port of Sale became the connecting hub of Read more…
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McArdell’s Gap is named after Philip McArdell, an American entrepreneur who, in 1857, built the first paddle steamer, on site, and specifically designed to meet the conditions of Gippsland’s lakes and rivers. To facilitate his ship building enterprises, he built a slip which today resembles a densely vegetated strip of water extending inland from the river bank. Whilst travelling along Read more…
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Category: Canal | Lock, Historical POI's 1881-1900, Historical, Infrastructure | Landmark, and Site | Infrastructure
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The transport of goods and passengers within the Gippsland region, as well as from Melbourne to Gippsland was a major hurdle in opening Gippsland, and all its riches, to Melbourne and beyond . . . Surrounded by mountains to the east and swamps to the west, an easy overland route was barely navigable in those early years. ” . . . The Read more…
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Excerpt – Map showing Existing & Proposed Swing Bridge over the Latrobe River c 1880’s Interestingly, the need for the Latrobe Wharf or Landing (as it was also known) was due to the lack of foresight. Philip McArdell began building his paddle steamer, the PS ‘Enterprise’ in 1857 at McArdell’s Gap on the banks of the Thomson River near the township of Sale (previously known Read more…
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The Boat Ramp located on the banks of the Port of Sale, in the township of Sale, Victoria – facilitates access to the amazing waterways of the Sale Canal → which leads into the Thompson River → which joins the Latrobe River → past the infamous Swing Bridge → all the way to the magnificent and expansive Gippsland Lakes system . . . A reserve adjoining the Read more…
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Located in Sale, Victoria, numerous picnic tables are dispersed along the banks of the beautiful Sale Canal. Whilst enjoying the beautiful park-lands and gardens, it takes some time to realise the history and the enormity of the infrastructure that was built to cater for the steamers that once plied the waters of Gippsland’s lakes and rivers. Today, some of the infrastructure Read more…
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Category: Historical POI's 1841-1860, Historical, Site | Memorial, Monument, and Site | Explore, Pioneer
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Situate on the corner of Foster Street and the South Gippsland Highway in the township of Sale in Victoria, a Monument stands in commemoration of the location of where one of Gippsland’s first explorers and setters, Angus McMillan, and his team, passed by in 1840 . . . Helpful Hints: – Close proximity to Town Centre – obtain Directions here – Car Read more…
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The Australasian – Excerpt “Town News” – 20 Oct 1883 From as early as 1842, a hand operated Punt crossed the Latrobe River, connecting the road (then known as Punt Lane) from the township of Sale, to the sea port of Port Albert (the only connection to Melbourne and beyond at that time). In 1857 the construction of a new bridge spanning the Read more…
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Located in Sale, Victoria, public toilets are amongst the many amenities provided in the historic Port of Sale precinct. Whilst enjoying the beautiful park-lands and gardens, it takes some time to realise the history and the enormity of the infrastructure that was built to cater for the steamers that once plied the waters of Gippsland’s lakes and rivers. Today, some Read more…
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The reserve located in the boat ramp precinct of the Port of Sale in Victoria, provides picnic amenities set amidst an expansive lawn. The facilities include a large pavilion, BBQ’s and picnic tables which are situate overlooking the beautiful views of the Port of Sale and the Sale Canal. Access is via Park Street. Helpful Hints: – Close proximity to Town Centre – obtain Directions here – Ample Parking Read more…
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Though initially built to link the water highways of the Gippsland’s lakes and river to the railway bound for Melbourne, today the Sale Canal is the perfect and tranquil location for a Sunday’s outing, picnics, water activities, bike riding, walking, boating kayaking, lazing in the sun . . . Helpful Hints: – Close proximity to Town Centre – obtain Directions here Read more…
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Located in Sale, Victoria, a large pavilion housing a number of picnic tables overlooking the beautiful Sale Canal, are amongst the many amenities provided in the historic Port of Sale precinct. Whilst enjoying the beautiful park-lands and gardens, it takes some time to realise the history and the enormity of the infrastructure that was built to cater for the steamers that Read more…