See the Golden City Paddle Steamer's glorious return to Lake Wendouree

By Tom Cowie
Updated November 8 2013 - 11:00am, first published November 7 2013 - 12:00am
The Golden City Paddle Steamer in all her glory.
The Golden City Paddle Steamer in all her glory.
The scene on March 3, 2006, when the shed housing the almost-restored Golden City Paddle Steamer burnt to the ground.
The scene on March 3, 2006, when the shed housing the almost-restored Golden City Paddle Steamer burnt to the ground.
The scene on March 3, 2006, when the shed housing the almost-restored Golden City Paddle Steamer burnt to the ground.
The scene on March 3, 2006, when the shed housing the almost-restored Golden City Paddle Steamer burnt to the ground.
Fire crews assess the damage later in the day, but nothing could be done to salvage the boat.
Fire crews assess the damage later in the day, but nothing could be done to salvage the boat.
A truck carries the incomplete new Golden City Paddle Steamer to Lake Wendouree in May last year.
A truck carries the incomplete new Golden City Paddle Steamer to Lake Wendouree in May last year.
George Brookes watches his pride and joy lowered to the water. George's great grandfather built the original Golden City in 1875.
George Brookes watches his pride and joy lowered to the water. George's great grandfather built the original Golden City in 1875.
The incomplete Golden City Paddle Steamer is lowered to the water last year.
The incomplete Golden City Paddle Steamer is lowered to the water last year.
The incomplete Golden City back on the water.
The incomplete Golden City back on the water.

LIKE a phoenix from the ashes, the Golden City paddle steamer has risen again to sail the waters of Lake Wendouree.

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