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Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
... A black and white photograph of a bluestone arched bridge... A black and white photograph of a bluestone arched bridge over ...A black and white photograph of a bluestone arched bridge over Jackson Creek in Macedon Street. Taken at Easter 1934.on back: written in pen; Bridge @ Sunbury / Easter 1934cullinan, uraina, eileen, sunbury, jackson creek, macedon street, bulla, bridges, bluestone bridge, 1930s, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Early 1970s
... in the 1950s. The three arched bluestone bridge r3placed a ford... arched bluestone bridge in the Bulla Township with the Kaolin... at that site in the 1950s. The three arched bluestone bridge r3placed ...The Kaolin Quarry at Bulla supplied Kaolin to the Northcote and Brunswick Pottery Works until it ceased operation at that site in the 1950s. The three arched bluestone bridge r3placed a ford crossing across Deep Creek, which along with Jacksons Creek flows into the Maribyrnong River.A black and white photograph of the Deep Creek and three arched bluestone bridge in the Bulla Township with the Kaolin Quarry in the background. One truck is crossing the bridge with a tanker approaching the bridge at the bottom of the Bulla Hill.deep creek, bridges, kaolin quarries, quarries, george evans collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: VILLERS BRETONNEUX, THE AMIENS RAILWAY, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
... with rubble. Arch bridge in the background. Copy G6... with rubble. Arch bridge in the background. Copy G6 Postcard ACC LOCK ...Postcard, WW1, B&W image of section of the Amiens Railway at Villers Bretonneux. Double tracks in a cutting partially covered with rubble. Arch bridge in the background. Copy G6postcard, postcard, ww1, villers bretonneux, amiens, france, railway -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright beside a river
... , the boat is called Reitz. Behind the man is a three spanned arched... is a three spanned arched bridge. The man is Frank Wright. Frank ...Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.This is a black and white photograph of a man standing beside a river along side a boat which is tied to the wharf, the boat is called Reitz. Behind the man is a three spanned arched bridge. The man is Frank Wright.frank wright -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Table of Monier Arch Bridges in Victoria
... Monier Arched Bridges. Prepared by the Dept of Civil Engineering... and specifications of Victorian Monier Arched Bridges. Prepared by the Dept ...In 1867, Frenchman Joseph Monier patented the use of metal reinforced concrete for use in horticultural troughs. Francois Hennebique expanded this idea into a general construction technique including for the construction of bridges with the first bridge built in 1875. In Victoria, Monash and Anderson, representatives of the Australian patent holders and later Victorian patent holders. The Bendigo Monier Bridges were built between 1901 and 1902. Monash's contribution was not in the actual technology but in the promotion and defence of the new technology that was faced by much doubt and scepticism.Single A4 sheet, Appendix E, photocopied from "The Monier Bridges of Bendigo" Includes dates and specifications of Victorian Monier Arched Bridges. Prepared by the Dept of Civil Engineering, Monash University. July 1988monier bridges, engineering -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Phillip Island Bridge
... Glimpse of arched bridge between trees from left to right...-island-and-the-bass-coast Glimpse of arched bridge between trees ...Glimpse of arched bridge between trees from left to right of photograph. Scrubby low bush in foreground. Tranquil water behind and under bridge to Newhaven sand beyond.Glimpse of bridge, San Remolocal history, photographs, bridges, san remo, black & white photograph, mona condrick -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Macedon Street Bridge, 1986
... A non- digital black and white photograph of two arched... photograph of two arched bluestone bridge spanning a watercourse ...The photograph was taken showing the underside of the Macedon Street Bridge which spans the Jacksons Creek. It was constructed in the second half of the 1800s and replaced a pontoon that was used for river crossings.A non- digital black and white photograph of two arched bluestone bridge spanning a watercourse. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Engineering Heritage Recognition Ceremony
... on 9th August 2014. Includes the story of the Monier Arched... the story of the Monier Arched Bridges in Bendigo. Includes B&W ...In 1867, Frenchman Joseph Monier patented the use of metal reinforced concrete for use in horticultural troughs. Francois Hennebique expanded this idea into a general construction technique including for the construction of bridges bridges with the first bridge built in 1875. In Victoria, Monash and Anderson, representatives of the Australian patent holders and later Victorian patent holders. The Bendigo Monier Bridges were built between 1901 and 1902. Monash's contribution was not in the actual technology but in the promotion and defence of the new technology that was faced by much doubt and scepticism.Ten page booklet with a red and white cardboard cover produced for the Engineering Heritage Recognition Ceremony held on 9th August 2014. Includes the story of the Monier Arched Bridges in Bendigo. Includes B&W and coloured photographs. Produced by Engineers Australia.monier, monier bridges, sir john monash, joshua anderson, engineering -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE STORY OF THE BENDIGO MONIER ARCH BRIDGES - ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA, 2014
... to recognise the Bendigo Monier Arch Bridges under the Engineering... for the ceremony to recognise the Bendigo Monier Arch Bridges under ...12 page booklet used as a handout for the ceremony to recognise the Bendigo Monier Arch Bridges under the Engineering Heritage Australia, Heritage Recognition Program on 9th August 2014. Includes photos of some bridges and a photo of the Monash and Anderson Families in 1897. Eight bridges in Bendigo were built by Monash and Anderson under the Monier Patents.Institution of Engineers Australia -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Hurst's Bridge, c.1912
... and replaced in 1917 by a reinforced concrete arch bridge designed... and replaced in 1917 by a reinforced concrete arch bridge designed ...The area of Hurstbridge was originally known as Hurst’s-bridge after the timber bridge built over the Diamond Creek near Hurst’s station in late 1881/early 1882. A large group of people can be seen strolling across the timber bridge over the Diamond Creek on Hurstbridge-Arthurs Creek Road, Hurstbridge. It was built by John McDonald, of Arthur's Creek and was demolished and replaced in 1917 by a reinforced concrete arch bridge designed by John Monash.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negshire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, 1912, bridge, diamond creek (creek), hurstbridge, hurst's bridge -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Hurst's Bridge, 1885
... by a reinforced concrete arch bridge designed by John Monash. Cross... by a reinforced concrete arch bridge designed by John Monash. Cross ...Looking northwest onto the first bridge at Hurstbridge, 1885. The area of Hurstbridge was originally known as Hurst’s-bridge after the timber bridge built over the Diamond Creek near Hurst’s station in late 1881/early 1882 on the Hurstbridge-Arthurs Creek Road, Hurstbridge. It was built by John McDonald, of Arthur's Creek and was demolished and replaced in 1917 by a reinforced concrete arch bridge designed by John Monash. Cross Reference Photo No.(s): 1012/1013This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negshire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, hurstbridge, bridge, diamond creek (creek), hurst's bridge -
Clunes Museum
Work on paper - Pastel Drawing, Pollie Price, Untitled, 1897
... on frame. Subject: 2 people in a boat , stone arched bridge... on frame. Subject: 2 people in a boat , stone arched bridge ...Unknown.1 Pastel drawing in timber frame with gold edging on frame. Subject: drawn on a pale brown background a man and woman standing on a wooden bridge, another man in a boat on the water and another standing in the water. Trees in front of buildings in the background. .2 Pastel drawing in timber frame with gold edging on frame. Subject: 2 people in a boat , stone arched bridge and trees in front of tall buildings in the background .1 Signed at bottom right hand corner "Pollie Prince"landscape, buildings -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, New bridge at Hurstbridge, 1917
... The newly constructed re-inforced concrete arched bridge... melbourne The newly constructed re-inforced concrete arched bridge ...The newly constructed re-inforced concrete arched bridge across the Diamond Creek at Hurstbridge designed by John Monash. Eltham Shire shared the cost of the construction of the bridge with Heidelberg and Whittlesea Shires. The bridge was officially opened on 3rd November 1917. Part of a slide show presentation "Bridges & Waterways of the Shire" by Russell Yeoman to the 13 September 1989 Society meeting. The presentation included slides of historic photos from the Shire of Eltham Pioneers collections as well as several recent views.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negshire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, hurstbridge, bridge, 1917, diamond creek (creek), monash bridge -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph
... of a single arched stone bridge spanning a watercourse. Small bushes... arched stone bridge spanning a watercourse. Small bushes ...The single span bluestone bridge is on the Calder Highway at the base of Corkscrew Hill between Gap Road and the town of Gisborne. In the early 1990s the highway was widened and dual carriageways constructed, as a result the traffic no longer travelled along the winding Corkscrew Hill road. The bridge still stands between the two carriageways. A black and white photograph with a cream border of a single arched stone bridge spanning a watercourse. Small bushes are growing in the foreground and there are some buildings dotted across the hill in the middle distance.bridges, corkscrew hill, calder highway -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph
... out on one of the arched railway bridges on the Sunbury line... of the arched railway bridges on the Sunbury line. The bridge spans ...The photograph was taken when some work was being carried out on one of the arched railway bridges on the Sunbury line. The bridge spans the Jackson Creek and across the Rupertswood viaduct. The bridge over the Rupertswood Viaduct is one of the five significant bridges which span the railway line between Diggers Rest and Clarkfield.A black and white photograph of a bridge with scaffolding erected around the base of the arches.bridges, rupertswood viaduct, railway bridges -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Early 1970s
... A black and white photograph of a two arched bluestone... photograph of a two arched bluestone bridge over a creek. A wooden ...The Macedon Street Bridge over Jacksons Creek is important because it was built on one of Victoria's first important roads. It replaced a smaller lighter bridge in 1857 and continued to be used until the early 1970s.A black and white photograph of a two arched bluestone bridge over a creek. A wooden post and rail fence painted white has been constructed in front of the original stone wall of the bridge.bridges, bluestone bridges, jacksons creek, macedon street, george evans collection -
Ballarat and District Irish Association
Image, Gap of Dunloe, County Kerry, c1864
... arch bridge called the 'Wishing Bridge' so named because... arch bridge called the 'Wishing Bridge' so named because ...The Gap of Dunloe is a narrow mountain pass between Macgillycuddy's Reeks (west) and Purple Mountain (east) in County Kerry, Ireland. It is about 11 km (6.8 mi) from north to south. Within it are five lakes: Coosaun Lough, Black Lake, Cushnavally Lake, Auger Lake, and Black Lough (north to south). These lakes are connected by the River Loe. Between the first two lakes is an old arch bridge called the 'Wishing Bridge' so named because it is said that wishes made while upon it are destined to come true. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gap_of_Dunloe)Image of a mountain range in County Kerry, Ireland. Cattle feature in the foreground. ballarat irish, dunloe, gap of dunloe, county kerry -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, View of Surrey Gardens looking east from Union Road
... pillars and an arched bridge to 2 smaller pillars. It appears... tall central pillars and an arched bridge to 2 smaller pillars ...The 2 cannons in the gardens were acquired by Mr Arthur Brookes, popularly known as 'Empire Brookes'. They were from a British vessel used during the Crimean War and were originally placed in the grounds of the Guildford Road Recreation Oval. The Dimmick Gateway was erected in 1950 by the citizens of Camberwell in memory of Cr William Dimmick, JP, Mayor of Camberwell, 1935-1936 and a Councillor from 1934-1947. There is a photo of him in Mayoral robes in the City of Boroondara Library Service collection. Cr Dimmick was commonly called Roy.Black and white photo of the Dimmick Gateway in Surrey Gardens. The gateway is built as if it was designed to have a fence attached but there is none. There are 2 tall central pillars and an arched bridge to 2 smaller pillars. It appears to be constructed from a variegated slate material. There is a light on the top of each of the tall pillars and also a plaque. To the RHS of the photo is part of the Surrey Shrine, skirted by 2 cypress trees. A canon and the Memorial Cross can be seen between the gateway pillars and to the LHS of the photo the wooden bandstand can be seen.dimmick gateway, surrey gardens, surrey shrine, boer war, bandstand, parks and reserves, cr william dimmick, roy dimmick -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Hurst's Bridge, c.1912
... by a reinforced concrete arch bridge designed by John Monash. Part... by a reinforced concrete arch bridge designed by John Monash. Part ...The area of Hurstbridge was originally known as Hurst’s-bridge after the timber bridge built over the Diamond Creek near Hurst’s station in late 1881/early 1882 on Hurstbridge-Arthurs Creek Road, Hurstbridge. It was built by John McDonald, of Arthur's Creek and was demolished and replaced in 1917 by a reinforced concrete arch bridge designed by John Monash. Part of a slide show presentation "Bridges & Waterways of the Shire" by Russell Yeoman to the 13 September 1989 Society meeting. The presentation included slides of historic photos from the Shire of Eltham Pioneers collections as well as several recent views. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imageshire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, 1912, bridge, diamond creek (creek), hurstbridge, hurst's bridge -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J. P. Lind, Hurst's Bridge, 1885
... by a reinforced concrete arch bridge designed by John Monash. Cross... by a reinforced concrete arch bridge designed by John Monash. Cross ...Looking northwest onto the first bridge at Hurstbridge, 1885. Timber bridge amid rural setting. Two horses graze in an open paddock in the foreground. A house is situated on a rise behind the bridge on a tree lined hill. The area of Hurstbridge was originally known as Hurst’s-bridge after the timber bridge built over the Diamond Creek near Hurst’s station in late 1881/early 1882 on the Hurstbridge-Arthurs Creek Road, Hurstbridge. It was built by John McDonald, of Arthur's Creek and was demolished and replaced in 1917 by a reinforced concrete arch bridge designed by John Monash. Cross Reference Photo No.(s): 1012/1013This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negshire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, hurstbridge, bridge, diamond creek (river), diamond creek (creek), hurst's bridge -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - WINIFRED JENNINGS COLLECTION: MONIER BRIDGE, 1902
... together between 1901 and 1902. A further 7 Monier arch bridges.... A further 7 Monier arch bridges were built at various other ...A photograph of Weerona Avenue's Monier Bridge testing failure in 1902. Here is a description from engineers australia.org detailing the bridges in Bendigo: "The 8 bridges in Bendigo represent the centre group of the 18 bridges built by Monash & Anderson under the Monier patents. The first group consisted of the two multi-span bridges at Fyansford and Wheelers Bridge in 1900. The eight Bendigo Bridges were built close together between 1901 and 1902. A further 7 Monier arch bridges were built at various other localities by Monash & Anderson during the period 1901 to 1913. "bendigo, history, early bendigo, weerona avenue, construction, incident. -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Early 1970s
... The two arch bluestone bridge which spanned the Jacksons... melbourne The two arch bluestone bridge which spanned the Jacksons ...The two arch bluestone bridge which spanned the Jacksons Creek was replaced in the early 1970s with a wider double lane bridge. Dangerous curves were also taken out of the road. The area in the foreground on the RHS has now been incorporated into a public picnic area.A black and white photograph of road works taking place on the Sunbury Road over Jacksons Creek. Large concrete drain pipes are in the foreground and on the RHS of the photograph with roadwork signs on the LHS. Three trucks are at the foot of the hill.macedon street, macedon street road bridge, jacksons creek, road construction, george evans collection -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Bulla Bridge, c 1980s
... A coloured close - up photograph of a four-arched blue.... A coloured close - up photograph of a four-arched blue stone bridge ...The bridge in the photograph is the bluestone bridge at Bulla which spans the Deep Creek, a tributary of the Maribyrnong River. It was built in 1869 and replaced a ford crossing which was built further downstream. Many of the buildings and structures in the area were built from bluestone which is in abundance throughout this volcanic area.This bridge is one of many similar structures built across Western Victoria where the bluestone volcanic rock was found in abundance.A coloured close - up photograph of a four-arched blue stone bridge spanning a waterway. Some greenery is visible on either side of the bridge and above it. bulla bridge, bluestone, bridges, deep creek. -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph
... at Sunbury where it is spanned by the high arched Rupertswood railway... it is spanned by the high arched Rupertswood railway bridge north ...The photograph shows a section go the Jacksons Creek at Sunbury where it is spanned by the high arched Rupertswood railway bridge north of the town on the Bendigo line. The Melbourne to Bendigo rail line has a number of significant bridges along its route, five of which can be seen in Sunbury.A sepia photograph in post card format of a river flowing under a bridge. There is a partial view of the tall pylon on the LHS of the image.jacksons creek, bridges -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Early 1970s
... arched stone bridge has been incorporated into a public picnic... arched stone bridge has been incorporated into a public picnic ...In the early 1970s the eastern approach to Sunbury was changed. The stone bridge spanning the Jacksons Creek was replaced by a wider concrete structure and dangerous curves were taken out of the road. The area on the LHS of the photograph including the two arched stone bridge has been incorporated into a public picnic area.A black and white panoramic view of the eastern approach to Sunbury and the Sunbury township before the road was widened and straightened and the new bridge was built. There are two cars in the foreground. One is approaching the bridge and the other is leaving Sunbury.macedon street, macedon street road bridge, jacksons creek, sunbury township, george evans collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George Coop, Elgin Street railway overpass, Hawthorn, c.1962, 1962
... a single arch bridge structure and that the opportunity was taken... a single arch bridge structure and that the opportunity was taken ...Looking southwest towards the Burwood Road overpass on the Camberwell line. GC took this photograph as he liked the laciness of the bridge supports. It is GC's assumption that shortly after the Granville disaster in NSW (18 January 1977) where a train derailment wiped out the bridge supports causing the bridge to collapse and crush the train, that bridges of this kind were replaced to have a single arch bridge structure and that the opportunity was taken when the third line went out the Camberwell, Box Hill, Lilydale lines. There are now three lines there. Back then there used to be the old line coming from Hawthorn to Kew across Barkers Road behind Xavier College and into what is now the VicRoads building in the heart of Kew and a single carriage train like the shuttle service between Eltham and Hurstbridge operated on this line.Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white transparency458m, burwood road, camberwell line, elgin road, hawthorn, lilydale line, overpass, red rattler, tait train, -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph - View of Jackson Creek Sunbury, c1870
... the skyline. The five arch railway bridge is visible in the distance... the skyline. The five arch railway bridge is visible in the distance ...The photograph was taken on a rise overlooking the early settlement of Sunbury with Mount Holden and other hills across the skyline. The five arch railway bridge is visible in the distance on the RHS of the image. Two of Sunbury's early hotels, the John Franklin and the Ball Court are across the middle distance. Craiglee Vineyard with the vines growing is in the foreground. A black and white photograph with a white border.Written across the bottom: VIEW OF JACKSON CREEK SUNBURYsunbury, vineyards, jackson creek, craiglee vineyard -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Jacksons Creek Viaduct
... The four arch railway bridge, known as the Jacksons Creek... melbourne The four arch railway bridge, known as the Jacksons Creek ...The four arch railway bridge, known as the Jacksons Creek Viaduct Bridge, spans the Jacksons Creek north of the Sunbury Railway Station. The weir at the base of the bridge was used to dam water as well as ensuring a water supply for the steam trains. The pump house at the base of the bridge was where the water was pumped and then taken to the railway station for the steam engines.This bridge is one of notable four railway bridges along the railway line that are in Sunbury. An enlarged black and white photograph with a white border of a high bridge over a watercourse.bridges, jacksons creek viaduct, jacksons creek viaduct bridge, railways -
Peterborough History Group
Newspaper, London Bridge Falls Down, 16th January 1990
... The collapse of one arch of the London Bridge rock... The collapse of one arch of the London Bridge rock formation on January ...The collapse of one arch of the London Bridge rock formation on January 15th 1990 was a significant event for Peterborough residents.London Bridge is a major local tourist attraction. Prior to the collapse tourists could walk across the arches onto the rock platform and it was a regular fishing spot. The collapse of the arch was a significant event for the town. The site is still an important tourist stop. The rockfall occurred after two recent events - a helicopter hit the arch and crashed, no one injured; and the earthquake in Newcastle NSW.Two full page articles about the rock formation London Bridge falling down, and the people who were stranded on the rock platformlondon bridge, london bridge rock formation, rock collapse, great ocean road, peterborough -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, Kodak, Sydney Harbour Bridge, c1949, 13/10/1949
... the arched span of the bridge....Written in white on front - 660.B, Harbour Bridge, Sydney... beneath the arched span of the bridge. Sydney Harbour Bridge ...Postcard written by Frank Wright to a friend, W. Snelling in London. Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. A small section of the city and water can be seen beneath the arched span of the bridge.Written in white on front - 660.B, Harbour Bridge, Sydney., Height-Top arch - 437 ft.,Width 159 ft. 11 3/4 in., Footways 10 ft. ea., Roadway 57 ft., Four Electric Rail Tracks., Length of span 1650 ft. Handwritten on back - Message to W. Snelling in London from Frank Wrightfrank wright, cornet, conductor, sydney harbour bridge