Temporary Tourist – Wentworth

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It was a busy day! Heading into Wentworth we stopped first at 10 Mile Creek.

An anabranch is a section of river that branches off then rejoins further downstream.

A true survivor.

The old bridge built in 1867.

This old bridge was used until Feb 2003!

On the wrong side, easy to get in , hard to get out!

After that stop we headed staright to gaol!

Impressive entrance.

Convict attire

In the stocks.

Sounds in the cell were intense!

The eye is upon you!

Awful conditions, especially for the poor.

Maybe they were hoping to pacify the prisoners.

Oppressive atmosphere, even now.

Bend over and take your punishment!

Aboriginal tools and artefacts displayed.

The first “prison”.

Labelled!

After the gaol we went down to the riverbank precinct.

The River Darling joins the River Murray at this point.

Wentworth River Cruises boat.

Glenn Jones, country singer in action.

Audience looking the part.

John Egge cabin boy, cook, merchant and boat captain.

It was time to head back to the oasis, there was …..

The muddy sheep to get moving.

Rams to check.

Tracks to follow.

Chooks to feed.

Tractors to park.

A bike to ride.