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Double birthday celebration for two of Echuca’s finest paddlesteamers

Legendary: The 100th birthday of the Alexander Arbuthnot and 110th birthday of the Canberra were officially celebrated at the Port of Echuca on Friday. Photo by Aidan Briggs

The Port of Echuca was the venue as two of the region’s renowned paddlesteamers celebrated historic birthdays. The Alexander Arbuthnot turned 100, while the PS Canberra turned 110. The evening featured speeches from guests including members of the Arbuthnot family, Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh and Campaspe Port Enterprise chief executive officer Mark Francis. Riverine Herald photographer Aidan Briggs was in attendance to capture the wonderful evening.

On the scene: A crowd of about 100 people celebrated the milestones of the two iconic paddlesteamers. Photo by Aidan Briggs
Time to celebrate: All smiles for the Alexander Arbuthnot 100th birthday celebrations. Photo by Aidan Briggs
Great occasion: The Arbuthnot family was on hand to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Alexander Arbuthnot. Photo by Aidan Briggs
Host with the most: Echuca Port Enterprise chief executive officer Mark Francis speaking. Photo by Aidan Briggs
Tasty: The cakes celebrating the birthday of the paddlesteamers. Photo by Aidan Briggs

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