The first concrete bridge built over Tambo River at Swan Reach, in 1932 was never officially opened, so the opening of the refurbished bridge on 19 December 1995 was declared 'The Official Opening'. Photo taken at the Official Opening 19 December 1995Black and white photograph showing David Treasure, MLA, and Norm Butler of VicRoads, on the strengthened and widened bridge, over the Tambo River at Swan Reach, Victoria.bridges, waterways, officials

Black and white photograph of Swan Reach mixed hockey team with coaches Swan Reach Victoriasports

First timber road bridge over the Tambo River at Swan Reach officially opened 20 December 1905, after which punt was removed to BairnsdaleBlack and white postcard of the lifting bridge over the Tambo River at Swan Reach, Victoria. Man on horse standing on dirt road to Metung beside the river. Punt previously used to cross river visible against western bank of river.Tambo River (16 miles from Bairnsdale)bridges, waterways

Colour photograph of sixteen members of Swan Reach Football Club meeting for a kick and to plan the year ahead Swan Reach Victoriaclubs, football

The bell came from the ship Netherby, which was wrecked on King Island. The full story of the bell's journey from King Island is unclear, but assumption is that Roadknight family may have transferred it from their property in the Western District to Gippsland. It was common practice for the Master of shipwrecked vessel to acknowledge assistance by donating a significant relic to the persons who gave extraordinary aid in the crisis, as Mr Roadknight had done.Colour photograph of the Swan Reach school bell, showing the imprint 'Netherby 1858' shows teacher Lyn Wilkinson. Swan Reach Victoriaschools, shipwrecks, local history

Image appeared in Lakes Post Newspaper 7 June 1995Black and white photograph showing Whelans crane starting work on the approaches to the Swan Reach bridge, for widening and strengthening works. Swan Reach Victoriabridges, machinery, maintenance

Black and white photograph showing view of the Swan Reach bridge over the Tambo River. Traffic lights on bridge to control traffic and reduce weight. Swan Reach Victoriabridges, waterways, roads and streets

Black and white photograph showing view of the Swan Reach bridge over the Tambo River. Traffic lights on bridge to control traffic and reduce weight. Swan Reach Victoriabridges, waterways, roads and streets

Black and white photograph showing view of the Swan Reach bridge over the Tambo River. Traffic lights on bridge to control traffic and reduce weight. Swan Reach Victoriabridges, waterways

Black and white photograph showing view of the Swan Reach bridge over the Tambo River. Traffic lights on bridge to control traffic and reduce weight. Swan Reach Victoriabridges, waterways

Colour photograph showing view of the Tambo River at Swan Reach looking upstream. Boats at jetty on left, vegetation on each bank, poplar trees on right. Swan Reach Victoriabridges, waterways

Date made March 1994Black and white photograph showing traffic and restriction signs on Swan Reach Bridge, over theTambo River prior to funding being made available for strengthening and widening. Swan Reach Victoriabridges, waterways, vehicles

Also second identical copyColour photograph of one of the circular buildings at the pottery at Swan Reach, Victoria.buildings, retail trade

Circus day 2 July 1993, photo appeared in Lakes Post Newspaper July 1993.Black and white photograph of teacher Robyn Andrews from Swan Reach Primary School number 1631 on Circus Day 1993, with student Kara Whelan dressed in clown outfit. Swan Reach Victoriastudents, schools

Image appeared in Lakes Post newspaper 18 May 1994Black and white photograph of six men standing beside the Tambo River, with the Swan Reach bridge in the background, meeting to stress the poor condition of the bridge and the urgent need for the promised funding. Swan Reach Victoriabridges, waterways, public events

Other number 03644.2Black and white photograph of action at in game between Paynesville and Swan Reach Victoriaclubs, football

Also second colour photographColour photograph of a marble plaque with names of people from the Swan Reach district who had served in the First World War 1914 - 1919. Plaque is set in substantial decorative wooden frame, set high on the wall of the original building. Swan Reach Victoriawar memorial, plaques

Colour photograph of wedding of Tamara Parsons and Ricky Lawrence at Rhonda Rose Garden Swan Reach Victoriacelebrations

Also second identical copyColour photograph of the Tambo River, showing mist over the river and banks either side. Swan Reach Victoria vegetation, topography, waterways

Tambo Cluster school hockey team Zac Anderson, Josh Little, Evan Bott, Stewart Neal, Liam Diggle, Kerryn Cullinan, Jacqui Kelsey, Darren Severs, Simon Murrell, Nicola Deed, Howard Bott with coaches Cathy Murrell and Carol Bott back home proudly holding their banner for finishing third in State Finals held in Melbourne. Swan Reach VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing members of Tambo Cluster school hockey team Zac Anderson, Josh Little, Evan Bott, Stewart Neal, Liam Diggle, Kerryn Cullinan, Jacqui Kelsey, Darren Severs, Simon Murrell, Nicola Deed, Howard Bott with coaches Cathy Murrell and Carol Bott back home proudly holding their banner for finishing third in State Finals held in Melbourne. Swan Reach Victoriasports, recreation, schools

Black and white photograph showing two tourist ferries, MV Rubeena and possibly MV Loch Ard, tied up below the old Swan Reach bridge on the Tambo River. Shows three ladies on the Rubeena, and one man on the Loch Ard. The Union Jack flag flying on the Loch Ard. Swan Reach Victoriawaterways, boats and boating, tourism

Other number 03644.1Black and white photograph of Raymond East, Joyce and Brian Wren each presented with Life Membership of Football Club Swan Reach Victoriaclubs, football

Myrtle is in centre with white blouseBlack and white photograph showing Myrtle Grant and eight people having a picnic on bank of Tambo River with original bascule bridge in background at Swan Reach Victoriagenealogy, families

The temporary bridge was in use until for four years, following the collapse of the permanent bascule bridge on 17 November 1925 due to attack by teredo worm. The temporary bridge was swept away during a flood in June 1930.Sepia toned photograph of a pontoon bridge over the Tambo River at Swan Reach Victoria, built as a temporary crossing after the collapse of the bascule bridge on 17 November 1925. Tambo River Christmas 1927 on reversereligion, buildings

Black and white photograph showing P S Tanjil on Tambo River. Water level high in river, note bushes in water. Eucalypt hanging over the river on right. Thick vegetation on banks. Swan Reach VictoriaTambo Riverships and shipping, waterways

Property and subdivision believed to have been done by Bill and Kaye Reddenbach.Colour photograph of early stage of residential development showing roadways formed through property, drainage pipes placed ready for installation, street lighting in place. Photograph taken from school, looking east. Swan Reach Victorialand development, housing

Colour photograph of a timber cottage on north side of Princes Highway, it has a corrugated iron gable roof across building, gable projection centre front over veranda, single internal chimney with chimney pot. Swan Reach Victoria heritage study, houses

Hand tinted postcard showing Paddle Steamer 'Tanjil' passing upstream under the open Swan Reach Bridge on the Tambo River, East Gippsland, Victoria.New Bridge over the Tambo River Swan Reach Paddle Steamerships and shipping, waterways, bridges

Black and white photograph of Frank Wills and family beside an enormous hay stack. In photo are Jessie, Daisy, mother Frances nee Leatham and Frank holding the bridle of a draught horse. Man sitting in a horse drawn buggy close by. Swan Reach Victoriagenealogy

Opened 2 May 1895 on site of old hall / school, Mechanics Hall 1930's, supper room added to rear.Colour photograph of a late Victorian style brick hall painted burgundy with pink trim around the windows, oculus ventilator set in facade. Side walls and front angles are buttressed. Hall set on south side of Princes Highway at Swan Reach, Victoria.halls, historic buildings