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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Footbridge across the Yarra River at Eltham Lower Park
... Footbridge across the Yarra River at Eltham Lower Park...yarra river...The Yarra River Footbridge was opened in August 2004... melbourne The Yarra River Footbridge was opened in August 2004 ...The Yarra River Footbridge was opened in August 2004 and links the Diamond Creek Trail between the Shire of Nillumbik and City of Manningham. It is a shared pathway and also links with the Main Yarra Trail. It affords lovely views over the Yarra River.Colour photographbridge, eltham lower park, eltham south, homestead road, lenister farm, yarra river, footbridge, lookout, diamond creek trail -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Outer Circle Railway Bridge over River Yarra, c.1900
... Outer Circle Railway Bridge over River Yarra...river yarra - kew (vic).... ...The Chandler Highway Bridge crosses the Yarra River and connects...Black & white photograph of the railway viaduct over Yarra...Reverse: "Pre 1930. Outer Circle Railway Bridge over River... Bridge crosses the Yarra River and connects Alphington and Kew ...This photograph forms part of the Eric Sibly collection of images and information relating to the Outer Circle Railway which he donated to the Kew Historical Society in 1974. Heritage Victoria Citation (Abridged) "The Chandler Highway Bridge, a 137 metre wrought iron lattice-truss girder bridge with four spans supported on red brick piers with moulded bluestone cappings. The bridge has a cantilevered walkway along the west side. ...The Chandler Highway Bridge crosses the Yarra River and connects Alphington and Kew. It was completed in November 1890 as part of the Outer Circle Railway Line.Black & white photograph of the railway viaduct over Yarra River looking south towards Kew.Reverse: "Pre 1930. Outer Circle Railway Bridge over River Yarra (now Chandler Highway) - note bridge over line on Kew side for Asylum Farm". KH - 56. Kew Historical Society.chandler highway, railway bridges - kew (vic), sir john monash, outer circle railway, river yarra - kew (vic) -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Map - Yarra River, Saltwater River and Coode's Canal, 1935
... Yarra River, Saltwater River and Coode's Canal...Plan No.7. Yarra River, Saltwater River, Coode's Canal... Signed Walker A.W. Plan No.7. Yarra River, Saltwater River ...Plan No.7. Yarra River, Saltwater River, Coode's Canal area 1935.Signed Walker A.W.melbourne, a w walker, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, mmbw -
Bay Steamers Maritime Museum
Framed photograph, Ronald Mason, S.T.Wattle being lifted by two cranes from the Yarra River, 10/2009
... S.T.Wattle being lifted by two cranes from the Yarra River...river yarra... the River Yarra by two mobile cranes, the vessel is suspended above... being lifted by two cranes from the Yarra River onto 24 South... the River Yarra by two mobile cranes, the vessel is suspended above ...Photo taken on the day of the Wattle's removal from the River Yarra by two mobile cranes, the vessel is suspended above the river. A very significant moment in the life of the Wattle as this was the first day of the major restoration project that continues from 2009 through 2012 aiming to finish in mid 2013. Prior to this restoration project there was a long lead up to find funding and resources to restore the Wattle and ensure that Wattle was not scrapped. The majority of this preparation and restoration work was and continues to be completed by volunteers.Colour photograph in a gilded wooden frame. S.T. Wattle being lifted by two cranes from the Yarra River onto 24 South Wharf. A number of crew can been seen wearing safety attire assisting with the manouvering of the vessel.photograph, wattle, river yarra, mobile crane, crane, steam tug, volunteers, bay steamers maritime museum, 2009 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Yarra River, Studley Park, 1924
... Yarra River, Studley Park...kew (vic.) — yarra river... christian (1886-1962) landscape photography kew (vic.) — yarra river ...Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) , was a descendant of one of the earliest settler families in Kew. Employed at the Kew Asylum as a 'public servant', he was a skilled amateur photographer, photographing numerous scenes in Kew and on his travels around Victoria. The majority of his photographs date from 1916 to 1929. His finest photographs are housed in two photograph albums. Digital copy of a photograph from page 7 of the 47-page photograph album containing 261 gelatinous silver images, loaned by Diane Washfold with permission given to digitise and hold a copy in our collection. This photograph reveals the cliffs and the remnant bush in 1924."Studley Park / Kew"henry beater christian (1886-1962), landscape photography, kew (vic.) — yarra river, christian-washfold collection, photograph albums, yarra river -- geology, studley park -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Yarra River, Studley Park, 1924
... Yarra River, Studley Park...kew (vic.) — yarra river... christian (1886-1962) landscape photography kew (vic.) — yarra river ...Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) , was a descendant of one of the earliest settler families in Kew. Employed at the Kew Asylum as a 'public servant', he was a skilled amateur photographer, photographing numerous scenes in Kew and on his travels around Victoria. The majority of his photographs date from 1916 to 1929. His finest photographs are housed in two photograph albums. Digital copy of a photograph from page 9 of the 47-page photograph album containing 261 gelatinous silver images, loaned by Diane Washfold with permission given to digitise and hold a copy in our collection. The point-of-view selected by the photographer, Henry Christian, was the stretch of the Yarra at Studley Park. In selecting this view he concentrates on the tranquility of the river and the remnant vegetation that lines the banks. "Studley Park / Kew"henry beater christian (1886-1962), landscape photography, kew (vic.) — yarra river, christian-washfold collection, photograph albums, yarra river -- studley park (vic.) -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Aerial view over Yarra River and Port Melbourne, 18 Jun 1940
... Aerial view over Yarra River and Port Melbourne...Aerial photograph overlooking the Yarra River with Port... overlooking the Yarra River with Port Melbourne in the middle ...Aerial photograph overlooking the Yarra River with Port Melbourne in the middle. Background - Williamstown Road is visible at the top of the picture.piers and wharves - miscellaneous, built environment - commercial, malcolm moore ltd, north wharf, south wharf, nordfest -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fitzsimons Lane Bridge over Yarra River between Eltham and Templestowe, c.1966, 1966c
... Fitzsimons Lane Bridge over Yarra River between Eltham and...yarra river... on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known... on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known ...Originally Fitzsimons Lane was the name of the road on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known as the Eltham-Templestowe Road. When the new bridge was built the divided road was not continued in the Shire of Eltham as it would have required a significant widening of the cutting.Black and white photographManufacturer's marks: Polaroid, Batch #J62K181 (Sep 1966).infrastructure, shire of eltham infrastructure, bridge, fitzsimons lane bridge, polaroid, yarra river -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fitzsimons Lane Bridge over Yarra River between Eltham and Templestowe, c.1966, 1966c
... Fitzsimons Lane Bridge over Yarra River between Eltham and...yarra river... on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known... on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known ...Originally Fitzsimons Lane was the name of the road on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known as the Eltham-Templestowe Road. When the new bridge was built the divided road was not continued in the Shire of Eltham as it would have required a significant widening of the cutting.Black and white photographManufacturer's marks: Polaroid, Batch #J62K181 (Sep 1966).infrastructure, shire of eltham infrastructure, bridge, fitzsimons lane bridge, polaroid, yarra river -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fitzsimons Lane Bridge over Yarra River between Eltham and Templestowe, c.1966, 1966c
... Fitzsimons Lane Bridge over Yarra River between Eltham and...yarra river... on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known... on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known ...Originally Fitzsimons Lane was the name of the road on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known as the Eltham-Templestowe Road. When the new bridge was built the divided road was not continued in the Shire of Eltham as it would have required a significant widening of the cutting.Black and white photographManufacturer's marks: Polaroid, Batch #J62K181 (Sep 1966).infrastructure, shire of eltham infrastructure, bridge, fitzsimons lane bridge, polaroid, yarra river -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fitzsimons Lane Bridge over Yarra River between Eltham and Templestowe, c.1966, 1966c
... Fitzsimons Lane Bridge over Yarra River between Eltham and...yarra river... on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known... on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known ...Originally Fitzsimons Lane was the name of the road on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known as the Eltham-Templestowe Road. When the new bridge was built the divided road was not continued in the Shire of Eltham as it would have required a significant widening of the cutting.Black and white photographManufacturer's marks: Polaroid, Batch #J62K181 (Sep 1966).infrastructure, shire of eltham infrastructure, bridge, fitzsimons lane bridge, polaroid, yarra river -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fitzsimons Lane Bridge over Yarra River between Eltham and Templestowe
... Fitzsimons Lane Bridge over Yarra River between Eltham and...yarra river... on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known... on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known ...Originally Fitzsimons Lane was the name of the road on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known as the Eltham-Templestowe Road. When the new bridge was built the divided road was not continued in the Shire of Eltham as it would have required a significant widening of the cutting.Black and white photographinfrastructure, shire of eltham infrastructure, bridge, fitzsimons lane bridge, yarra river -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fitzsimons Lane Bridge over Yarra River between Eltham and Templestowe
... Fitzsimons Lane Bridge over Yarra River between Eltham and...yarra river... on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known... on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known ...Originally Fitzsimons Lane was the name of the road on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known as the Eltham-Templestowe Road. When the new bridge was built the divided road was not continued in the Shire of Eltham as it would have required a significant widening of the cutting.Black and white photographinfrastructure, shire of eltham infrastructure, bridge, fitzsimons lane bridge, yarra river -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fitzsimons Lane Bridge over Yarra River between Eltham and Templestowe
... Fitzsimons Lane Bridge over Yarra River between Eltham and...yarra river... on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known... on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known ...Originally Fitzsimons Lane was the name of the road on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known as the Eltham-Templestowe Road. When the new bridge was built the divided road was not continued in the Shire of Eltham as it would have required a significant widening of the cutting.Black and white photographinfrastructure, shire of eltham infrastructure, bridge, fitzsimons lane bridge, yarra river -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Looking south across the Fitzsimons Lane Bridge over Yarra River between Eltham and Templestowe
... Looking south across the Fitzsimons Lane Bridge over Yarra...yarra river... on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known... on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known ...Originally Fitzsimons Lane was the name of the road on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known as the Eltham-Templestowe Road. When the new bridge was built the divided road was not continued in the Shire of Eltham as it would have required a significant widening of the cutting.Black and white photographinfrastructure, shire of eltham infrastructure, bridge, fitzsimons lane bridge, yarra river -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fitzsimons Lane Bridge over Yarra River between Eltham and Templestowe
... Fitzsimons Lane Bridge over Yarra River between Eltham and...yarra river... on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known... on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known ...Originally Fitzsimons Lane was the name of the road on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known as the Eltham-Templestowe Road. When the new bridge was built the divided road was not continued in the Shire of Eltham as it would have required a significant widening of the cutting.Black and white photographinfrastructure, shire of eltham infrastructure, bridge, fitzsimons lane bridge, yarra river -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Russell Yeoman, Fitzsimons Lane Bridge over Yarra River between Eltham and Templestowe, c.1970, 1970c
... Fitzsimons Lane Bridge over Yarra River between Eltham and...Yarra River... on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known... on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known ...Originally Fitzsimons Lane was the name of the road on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known as the Eltham-Templestowe Road. When the new bridge was built the divided road was not continued in the Shire of Eltham as it would have required a significant widening of the cutting.Roll of 35mm black and white negative film, 4 of 7 stripsIlford HP4bridge, bridges, fitzsimons lane bridge, infrastructure, shire of eltham infrastructure, yarra river -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Russell Yeoman, Fitzsimons Lane Bridge over Yarra River between Eltham and Templestowe, c.1970, 1970c
... Fitzsimons Lane Bridge over Yarra River between Eltham and...yarra river... on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known... on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known ...Originally Fitzsimons Lane was the name of the road on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known as the Eltham-Templestowe Road. When the new bridge was built the divided road was not continued in the Shire of Eltham as it would have required a significant widening of the cutting.Roll of 35mm black and white negative film, 4 of 7 stripsIlford HP4bridge, bridges, fitzsimons lane bridge, infrastructure, shire of eltham infrastructure, yarra river -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, River Yarra from Alexandra Avenue, Melbourne, c.1911
... River Yarra from Alexandra Avenue, Melbourne...alexandra avenue - melbourne, yarra river...River Yarra from Alexandra Avenue, Melbourne. Coloured..."River Yarra from Alexandra Avenue, Melbourne"... - melbourne, yarra river weir collection "River Yarra from Alexandra ...Collection of thirty-nine postcards donated by Jillian Rigby which had been owned by her grandparents, George and Edith Weir, who from c.1917 lived at 84 Princess Street, Kew. The mostly 'mint' postcards were purchased in Victoria and while travelling overseas. The sole dated postcard is dated from 1929. The postcards are numbered sequentially from 2017.0058.01-39. The remainder of the collection donated by Jill Rigby which was once owned by the Weirs of Broken Hill and Kew consist of costumes, costume accessories, photographs, and documents.The postcards in the Weir collection, especially those purchased on a trip or trips to the mother country, i.e. United Kingdom, represent a representative sample of sites that were considered significant to those Australians undertaking a reverse grand tour by member of the erstwhile colonies. Those postcards which are early views of Melbourne must have been produced commercially for some decades from the early part of the 20th century.River Yarra from Alexandra Avenue, Melbourne. Coloured postcard. Weir collection."River Yarra from Alexandra Avenue, Melbourne"postcards, george and edith weir, alexandra avenue - melbourne, yarra river, weir collection -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Williamstown 'Short Road' ferry (punt) crossing the Yarra River, 1950s
... Williamstown 'Short Road' ferry (punt) crossing the Yarra...' ferry (punt) crossing the Yarra River from Newport to Port...' ferry (punt) crossing the Yarra River from Newport to Port ...copied from a photograph held by the City of Port PhillipLaser copy of photograph of the Williamstown 'Short Road' ferry (punt) crossing the Yarra River from Newport to Port Melbourne's Williamstown Road.transport - ferries -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Looking north across the Fitzsimons Lane Bridge over Yarra River between Eltham and Templestowe, c.1985, 1985c
... Looking north across the Fitzsimons Lane Bridge over Yarra...yarra river... of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known as the Eltham... of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known as the Eltham ...Turnoff to Candlebark Park on right. Originally Fitzsimons Lane was the name of the road on the Templestowe side of the Yarra River; on the Eltham side it was known as the Eltham-Templestowe Road. When the new bridge was built the divided road was not continued in the Shire of Eltham as it would have required a significant widening of the cutting.Colour photographinfrastructure, shire of eltham infrastructure, bridge, fitzsimons lane bridge, yarra river, candlebark park, red nose day -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, River Yarra at Kew, c.1927
... River Yarra at Kew...yarra river -- kew (vic.)...The River Yarra was a popular subject for photographic...Small, sepia coloured real photo postcard of the River..."RIVER YARRA AT KEW / REAL PHOTO SERIES M. 2908 "... The River Yarra was a popular subject for photographic postcards ...The River Yarra was a popular subject for photographic postcards. The postcards provide an interesting perspective of plantings on the banks of the Yarra at various periods. Small, sepia coloured real photo postcard of the River Yarra at Kew. The bird's eye view, presumably taken from Victoria Street Bridge shows the banks of the Yarra in the foreground densely planted with weeping willows. There is also canoe in the foreground. The expanse of lawn in the middle ground is that of 'Swinton', the tower of which can faintly be seen at the top centre of the view. "RIVER YARRA AT KEW / REAL PHOTO SERIES M. 2908 "real photo postcards, yarra river -- kew (vic.), postcards -- 1920s -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Tug, Marimba, with coal hulk, Yarra River, Roy Liebig, 1945
... Tug, Marimba, with coal hulk, Yarra River...yarra river... karen bowden yarra river marimba A series of photographs taken ...The donor's (Karen Bowden) grandfather - Roy Liebig (1897-1968) - took these photos in the 1940s. Karen, as administrtor of his estate, has extracted various photos and sent them to appropriate historical societies.A series of photographs taken by Roy Liebig in the 1940s Hard copy and digital. Tug "Marimba" with coal hulk behind. Possibly on Williamstown side with Port Melbourne structures far backgroundmaritime, piers and wharves, war - world war ii, roy liebig, karen bowden, yarra river, marimba -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Minnipa, Yarra River, Roy Liebig, 1945
... Minnipa, Yarra River...yarra river... karen bowden yarra river minnipa A series of photographs taken ...The donor's (Karen Bowden) grandfather - Roy Liebig (1897-1968) - took these photos in the 1940s. Karen, as administrtor of his estate, has extracted various photos and sent them to appropriate historical societies.A series of photographs taken by Roy Liebig in the 1940s Hard copy and digital. "Minnipa" in Yarramaritime, piers and wharves, war - world war ii, roy liebig, karen bowden, yarra river, minnipa -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Yarra River, Kew, 1925
... Yarra River, Kew...kew (vic.) — yarra river... christian (1886-1962) landscape photography kew (vic.) — yarra river ...Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) , was a descendant of one of the earliest settler families in Kew. Employed at the Kew Asylum as a 'public servant', he was a skilled amateur photographer, photographing numerous scenes in Kew and on his travels around Victoria. The majority of his photographs date from 1916 to 1929. His finest photographs are housed in two photograph albums. Digital copy of a photograph from page 3 of the 47-page photograph album containing 261 gelatinous silver images, loaned by Diane Washfold with permission given to digitise and hold a copy in our collection. A photograph of an introduced exotic tree in flower, probably near Macauley's Boat Sheds."Yarra Rvr / Kew / 1925"henry beater christian (1886-1962), landscape photography, kew (vic.) — yarra river, christian-washfold collection, photograph albums -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Yarra River, Kew, 1925
... Yarra River, Kew...kew (vic.) — yarra river... christian (1886-1962) landscape photography kew (vic.) — yarra river ...Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) , was a descendant of one of the earliest settler families in Kew. Employed at the Kew Asylum as a 'public servant', he was a skilled amateur photographer, photographing numerous scenes in Kew and on his travels around Victoria. The majority of his photographs date from 1916 to 1929. His finest photographs are housed in two photograph albums. Digital copy of a photograph from page 3 of the 47-page photograph album containing 261 gelatinous silver images, loaned by Diane Washfold with permission given to digitise and hold a copy in our collection. This photograph is of a stretch of the Yarra near Macauley's Boat Sheds. In the distance, elevated above the river are the towers of the Kew Asylum. Henry B Christian developed his own photographs and often selected those he considered artistically fine for visual modification, such in this instance, where he used an oval framing technique in the development process. The style was commonplace in postcards. "Yarra Rvr / Kew / 1925"henry beater christian (1886-1962), landscape photography, kew (vic.) — yarra river, christian-washfold collection, photograph albums, kew asylum -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Yarra River, Studley Park, 1924
... Yarra River, Studley Park...kew (vic.) — yarra river... christian (1886-1962) landscape photography kew (vic.) — yarra river ...Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) , was a descendant of one of the earliest settler families in Kew. Employed at the Kew Asylum as a 'public servant', he was a skilled amateur photographer, photographing numerous scenes in Kew and on his travels around Victoria. The majority of his photographs date from 1916 to 1929. His finest photographs are housed in two photograph albums. Digital copy of a photograph from page 7 of the 47-page photograph album containing 261 gelatinous silver images, loaned by Diane Washfold with permission given to digitise and hold a copy in our collection. This photograph was taken during a flood year when the Yarra encroached on the grounds of the Abbotsford Convent. In the distance, the Johnston Street Bridge separates the viewer from the industrialised landscape of Fairfield."Studley Park / Kew"henry beater christian (1886-1962), landscape photography, kew (vic.) — yarra river, christian-washfold collection, photograph albums, fairfield, kew, johnston street bridge, studley park -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Yarra River, Studley Park, 1924
... Yarra River, Studley Park...kew (vic.) — yarra river... christian (1886-1962) landscape photography kew (vic.) — yarra river ...Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) , was a descendant of one of the earliest settler families in Kew. Employed at the Kew Asylum as a 'public servant', he was a skilled amateur photographer, photographing numerous scenes in Kew and on his travels around Victoria. The majority of his photographs date from 1916 to 1929. His finest photographs are housed in two photograph albums. Digital copy of a photograph from page 7 of the 47-page photograph album containing 261 gelatinous silver images, loaned by Diane Washfold with permission given to digitise and hold a copy in our collection. This photograph was taken during a flood year, perhaps 1923, when the Yarra encroached on the grounds of the Abbotsford Convent. In the distance, the Johnston Street Bridge separates the viewer from the industrialised landscape of Fairfield. In developing the photo, Henry Christian employed a circular frame to artistically focus the view. He empkloyed this technique for what he may have viewed as his best photographs. "Studley Park / Kew"henry beater christian (1886-1962), landscape photography, kew (vic.) — yarra river, christian-washfold collection, photograph albums, fairfield, kew, johnston street bridge, studley park -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Yarra River, Studley Park, 1924
... Yarra River, Studley Park...kew (vic.) — yarra river... christian (1886-1962) landscape photography kew (vic.) — yarra river ...Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) , was a descendant of one of the earliest settler families in Kew. Employed at the Kew Asylum as a 'public servant', he was a skilled amateur photographer, photographing numerous scenes in Kew and on his travels around Victoria. The majority of his photographs date from 1916 to 1929. His finest photographs are housed in two photograph albums. Digital copy of a photograph from page 7 of the 47-page photograph album containing 261 gelatinous silver images, loaned by Diane Washfold with permission given to digitise and hold a copy in our collection. This photograph shows a covered tourist ferry moored on the river bank at Studley Park. Tourist cruises traversed the Yarra between Princess Bridge and Heidelberg, stopping at scenic points along the journey. "Studley Park / Kew"henry beater christian (1886-1962), landscape photography, kew (vic.) — yarra river, christian-washfold collection, photograph albums, kew, ferries, tourism, studley park -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Zig-Zag Bridge on the Yarra River at Kew, 1924
... Zig-Zag Bridge on the Yarra River at Kew...kew (vic.) — yarra river... christian (1886-1962) landscape photography kew (vic.) — yarra river ...Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) , was a descendant of one of the earliest settler families in Kew. Employed at the Kew Asylum as a 'public servant', he was a skilled amateur photographer, photographing numerous scenes in Kew and on his travels around Victoria. The majority of his photographs date from 1916 to 1929. His finest photographs are housed in two photograph albums. Digital copy of a photograph from page 8 of the 47-page photograph album containing 261 gelatinous silver images, loaned by Diane Washfold with permission given to digitise and hold a copy in our collection. The Zig-Zag Bridge linked the grounds of the Yarra Bend and Kew Asylums. The wooden bridge was constructed in the 1870s and lasted through numerous floods until its destruction in 1929. A horizontal structure, the walkway was reached via a wooden staircase on the Kew side. The steps were required due to the different levels of the banks on this stretch of the river. "Zig-Zag Bridge"henry beater christian (1886-1962), landscape photography, kew (vic.) — yarra river, christian-washfold collection, photograph albums, zig-zag bridge