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Medal River Murray
| Location | Victoria (Australian States) |
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| Year | 1853 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | A detailed river landscape scene in relief depicts a large paddle steamer navigating the River Murray, with native fauna including kangaroos visible on the riverbanks and vegetation in the foreground. The legend surrounding the scene names the three colonies and includes a Latin motto, with RIVER MURRAY inscribed in the lower field. The medal is bordered by a beaded rim. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | THE STEAM NAVIGATION AND COMMERCE OF THE RIVER MURRAY OPENED 1853 |
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