| ITEM NO: |
42 |
| ITEM NAME (Former Name): |
PS Ruby |
| LOCATION: |
Fotherby Park, Wentworth Street, Wentworth |
| USE (Former Uses): |
Paddle Steamer |
| CONSTRUCTION DATE: |
0 |
| THEME: |
Transport and Communication |
| CONDITION: |
Undergoing Restoration, Not River Worthy |
| HERITAGE ENDORSEMENTS: |
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STATEMENT OF HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE
Architecture/Environment:
History:
The PS Ruby was acquired by Wentworth Shire in 1969 and was one of the last boats engaged in passenger and cargo trade on the Murray. The boat is displayed in Fotherby Park and is one of the only visible reminders of the Shires reliance on and role in the era of river trade and transport.
Recommendation:
Maintenance
References:
Tulloch D ‘The Historic Town of Wentworth’
Photographs:
(Film/Frame Nos: 6609/17) 
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