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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Table, Ralph Speirs, Warrnambool Triton Woodwork Club, 2009
The turpentine timber used to construct this table was originally used to build the second Hopkins River bridge in 1895. That long timber truss road bridge was built across the river close to the river mouth. The first Hopkins River bridge was built in 1862. That bridge was replaced by the second bridge, built in 1895. In 2001 the new third bridge was built to replace the 1895 bridge, in a design to look similar to the 1895 bridge. The timber from the second bridge was recycled to make this hall table, a cheeseboard presented to the Mayor at that time, and other mementos. The plaque attached to the table states the table was made in 2009 by Ralph Speirs, Warrnambool Triton Woodwork Club. The table is significant for its connection with the second Hopkins River bridge, built in 1895. The timber used to make the table has been recycled from the second Hopkins River bridge that was destroyed to make way for the new, third bridge. The Timber Truss Hopkins River Bridge was classified with State Significance on 16th April 1996, being the oldest of six surviving timber truss bridges in Victoria and the most intact timber road bridge of any type for its size and age. Its design was unique within Australia. It was the largest timber bridge built in Victoria during the 1890s. The bridge was of importance to the economical development of the region, opening up access to allow ease of trade and social connections between the eastern region of southwest Victoria and the town, later city, of Warrnambool and regions further west.Table made from turpentine timber. The timber was recycled from the second Hopkins River Bridge after the bridge was destroyed. The bridge was built in 1895. The table was constructed in 2009 by Ralph Speirs, Warrnambool Triton Woodwork Club. The front corners of the table are rounded and bthe back corners are straight. A plaque with eight rows of text is attached to the table."TABLE BUILT FROM TURPENTINE TIMBER RECYCLED FROM THE SECOND HOPKINS RIVER BRIDGE, BUILT IN 1895 AND DEMOLISHED IN 2000 TO BE RPLACED BY THE PRESENT THIRD BRIDGE. CONSTRUCTION BY RALPH SPEIRS, MEMBER OF WARRNAMBOOL TRITON WOODWORK CLUB, IN 2009"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, hopkins river, bridge, 1895, 2009, ralph speirs, warrnambool triton club, domestic furniture, table, hall table, side table, timber table, hall stand, furniture -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Postcard - Bullock Island Lakes Entrance, H D Bulmer, 1950 c
Bullock Island and first traffic bridge. Bullock Island has no development. North Arm bridge and Princes Highway in foreground, New Works area across Cunninghame Arm in distance Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also a cut down colour photograph of second humpy bridge to Bullock Island donated by M Fish number 04208.1 size 3 x 13 cm|Also two black and white photographs numbers 04208.2 and 04208.3 in SparesColour tinted postcard of Bullock Island and first traffic bridge. Bullock Island has no development. North Arm bridge and Princes Highway in foreground, New Works area across Cunninghame Arm in distance Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also a cut down colour photograph of second humpy bridge to Bullock Island donated by M Fish number 04208.1 size 3 x 13 cm|Also two black and white photographs numbers 04208.2 and 04208.3 in Spares Bullock Island and Bridge Lakes Entrance waterways, gippsland lakes, islands, vegetation -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, 1960s
A black and white photograph of the wooden bridge at the Fruit Salad Farm in Marysville taken in the 1960s.A black and white photograph of the wooden bridge at the Fruit Salad Farm in Marysville taken in the 1960s.Bridge at/ Fruit Salad Farm 1960'smarysville, victoria, australia, fruit salad farm, accommodation, restaurant, photograph -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Harris Bridge – Red Bend Road -- Great Western
Harris Bridge – Red Bend Road Great Western.Black & white photo of Bridge. Photo is out of focus so hard to work out.Harris' Bridge Red bend Road Great Westernstawell -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Bridges, Bairnsdale Advertiser, 1990
... Bridges... Bridges ...Also a second photograph showing men constructing the footbridge.Black and white photograph showing Army Reservists building the suspension footbridge over the backwater near Bairnsdale, Victoriaboats and boating, bridges, waterways, construction -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, late 1970s
... bridges ...The photograph was taken before the wooden Holden Bridge which spans an arm of the Deep Creek at Bulla was replaced by a more sunstantial concrete structure. As well as building a new bridge, the sharp bend and approach to the old bridge was also removed.A black and white photograph of a wooden road bridge with eucalypt trees growing on either side of the bridge.bridges, holden bridge, shire of bulla, george evans collection -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, first half 20th century
This appears to be the Boggy Creek bridge and to have been taken at Nowa Nowa. The Boggy Creek Bridge was built in 1916 as part of the Bairnsdale to Orbost extension to the main Gippsland Railway, and is situated in the middle of the township of Nowa Nowa, crossing a steep-sided and well-timbered creek-valley. This section of the line closed in 1987.This bridge plays a major part in the identity and history of the town of Nowa Nowa, since Boggy Creek’s steep sided valley divides the township into two components. It is part of the East Gippsland Railway line.A black / white photograph / postcard of a tall railway bridge, with concrete pylons in the centre,There is a creek below.on front - bottom left - " NOWA NOWA BRIDGE"boggy-creek-railway-bridge nowa-nowa railway-bridge east-gippsland-railway orbost-bairnsdale-railway -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1940- (before 1950)
... Bridges ...Stoney creek has been 'bridged' a number of times in School Rd, since the creek was re-routed in the early 1900's. A dray bridge was built c1910 by local residents which stood them in good stead for more than a decade.Photo of 'school bridge' over Stoney Creek. Gravel road in foreground leading to a wooden bridge surrounded by tall gum trees.structures, bridges -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph, Caire, Nicholas John, Swing Bridge Sale Victoria, 1905c
... Bridges ...turning on a central axis to allow the passage of river vessels. Image shows machinery for operation and the bridge closed to river traffic. Latrobe Wharf on the left bank is seen through bridge. Sale VictoriaBlack and white photograph of the Latrobe Bridge. This was a swing bridge over the Latrobe Riverbridges, waterways, civil engineering, jetties -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Crescent Bridge, Sassafras
The Crescent Bridge in The Crescent at Sassafras. Stories tell us that one of Iris Woolrich’s (nee Dorey) brothers is riding the horse. Photo taken pre WW1.Black and white photograph showing three men, one sitting on a horse, at the Crescent Bridge in SassafrasPrinted on front: Crescent Bridge, Sassafrassassafras, the crescent, woolrich, bridge, track, post card -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, mid 1930s
This is a photograph of McKillop's Bridge probably taken just after its rebuilding. The current McKillop’s Bridge was built by the Country Roads Board in two stages between 1931-36, during which its height was raised after the original bridge superstructure was washed away in record floods of January 1934, prior to its original official opening. In its reconstructed form the original concrete abutments were turned into additional piers and the welded-steel trusses were cantilevered back over them to meet the new higher road approaches. "McKillops Bridge was Heritage listed due to its social and technological significance – the steel trusses' arc-welded construction technique was a pretty big deal in the 1930s. It was once an important route for cattlemen, who used the ford across the Snowy in the years preceding the bridge's existence"This is a pictorial record of McKillop's Bridge just after its construction.A black / white photograph of a wooden bridge across a river. At the bottom right is a man with his back to the camera. He is looking at flood debris on the bank. At the bottom left are two men near a pylon.on back - McKillops Bridgebridge-mckillop's snowy-river-bridge -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, first half 20th century
This is a photograph of the second Snowy River Bridge at Orbost. The section in the central span could have been built after flood damage. This bridge over the Snowy River was opened on July 4 1922. It was constructed in 1922 alongside the previous suspension bridge. Its building was a combined effort of the Victorian Railways and the Country Roads Board at a cost of 35,000 pounds. It was replaced in 1976 by the present bridge after several major floods.This bridge was replaced in 1976 after several major floods.A black / white photograph / postcard of a bridge over a river. It has what looks like a bo girder in the central section. On the left is the river bank.on front bottom left - "SNOWY RIVER BRIDGE"orbost snowy-river-bridge transport-bridge -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Chandler Highway Bridge, 1977
The heritage listed Fairfield Bridge was originally constructed for the Outer Circle Railway to bridge the Yarra River between East Kew and Fairfield stations. In the 1930s it was converted for vehicular traffic. In the 2010s a new concrete bridge was erected beside it to increase vehicular capacity.Print copy of the Chandler Highway Bridge, [formerly the Fairfield Viaduct of the Outer Circle Railway] showing the original position of the walkway beside the bridge. The POV is from the Fairfield side looking towards Kew. CHANDLER HWY BRIDGE OVER YARRA / OCTOBER 1977 / ORIGINALLY BUILT FOR OUTER CIRCLE RWYchandler highway bridge, outer circle railway viaduct, bridges -- kew (vic.) -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Cunninghame Arm footbridge Lakes Entrance Victoria. c1955, Rose Series, 1955 c
Cunninghame Arm footbridge showing crowd on bridge, cars parked on Esplanade, new concrete wall between dunes and lake at south end of bridge Lakes Entrance Victoria. c1955. Also another colour postcard similar view of footbridge made by Murray Views donor Susan Samuel 2 January 2015 number 04272.1, 9 x 14 cmColour postcard taken from south end of the Cunninghame Arm footbridge showing crowd on bridge, cars parked on Esplanade, new concrete wall between dunes and lake at south end of bridge Lakes Entrance Victoria. c1955. Also another colour postcard similar view of footbridge The Foot-Bridge, Lakes Entrance. Vicrecreation, waterfront, land reclamation, gippsland lakes -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1940
... bridges ...Part of a collection donated by Miss Edith Elms via Chrisy Northcote. This was a Commercial SouvenirClose up of Suspension bridge taken from San Remo with shrub tips along foreground.The Bridge, San Remo, Vic.local history, photography, photographs, suspension bridge, san remo, phillip island, black & white photograph, bridges -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph, Caire, Nicholas John, Swing Bridge Sale Victoria c1905, 1905c
... Bridges ...Latrobe Bridge - Open. The bridge is swung into this position when the steamers pass down to the Lakes or return to Sale.Black and white photograph of the Latrobe River Bridge over the Latrobe River, shows the bridge open to river traffic, with a good view of the supporting structure. Sale Victoriawaterways, bridges, civil engineering -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Souvenir - Souvenir Plate - Union Bridge, Albury, Hancock and Sons, c1930s
This item is from a collection donated by descendants of John Francis Turner of Wodonga. It is one of many souvenirs produced to represent landmarks in the Albury-Wodonga district. The first punt across the Murray River at Albury was established by Robert Brown in 1843. In 1861 the first Union Bridge was built. It was demolished to make way for the second Union Bridge which opened in 1898. This second bridge closed and was eventually demolished after the third and existing bridge was opened in 1961. Hancock and Sons, Stoke on Trent - Sampson Hancock, a prominent Wesleyan Methodist, started potting in 1857. In 1891 he established the business of Sampson Hancock & Sons. Sampson died in 1900 and the business was continued by his three sons - Jabez, Harry and Arthur. In 1935 the business was in financial difficulty and was made bankrupt. It was restarted as S Hancock & Sons (Potters) Ltd. and moved to the Gordon Works, Hanley - which was renamed the Corona Works. The restarted company was not a success and it finally closed in 1937, having been put into receivership on 23rd March. This information helps to establish provenance of this plate.This item comes from a collection used by a prominent citizen of Wodonga. It is representative of a items produced to represent historic landmarks or features of the district.Fine China round plate with gilt edge and image of the Union Bridge, AlburyBeneath image: " THE BRIDGE OVER THE MURRAY AT ALBURY, NSWALESalbury souvenirs, union bridge albury, albury-wodonga border, murray river bridges -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph - Bridge at Tawonga 1936, 22/03/1936
First Tawonga bridge was built in 1884- destroyed by floods in 1916. New bridge constructed 1923 and destroyed in 1953. Present concrete bridge constructed in 1986 and named Ryders BridgeBridge construction over Kiewa River at TawongaBlack and white photographic postcard of the bridge at Tawonga across the Kiewa River.Handwritten in pencil on rear of photograph - Sunday 22nd March, 1936. Printed on front - Bridge at Tawonga across the Kiewa (Blumer, photo)tawonga bridge, kiewa valley -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured
... Bridges ...An old bridge at Back Creek on the Heatherlie Quarry Rail line.Photo shows the beginning of a bridge that has become dilapidated with time. Large beams lie around covered in weeds. Bushy growth has grown over the bridge.structures, bridges -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Postcard - North Arm bridge Lakes Entrance Victoria, The Lakes Studio, 1947
... Bridges ...Also identical image, good condition, clearer print, collected, also enlargement 16 cm x 25.5 cmBlack and white postcard taken from the path up Kalimna Hill, showing the concrete North Arm bridge; Bullock Island; New Works area and Western side of Entrance. Lakes Entrance VictoriaNorth Arm Bridge Lakes Entrancewaterways, bridges, coast -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, CIRCA 1941
... bridges ...BUILDING OF BRIDGE OVER MOUNT CREEK ON ROAD TO MOUNT BECKWORTH, BRIDGE NOW CLOSED TO TRAFFIC.PHOTOCOPY OF PHOTO OF BUILDING BRIDGE OVER MOUNT CREEK TO MOUNT BECKWORTH. CIRCA 1941 TWO MEN IN WORK WEAR STANDING ON BRIDGElocal history, photography, photographs, bridges -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Bridge over Mullum end Adelaide Street, Ringwood. (undated)
Photo taken around 1958-61 of Ed and Imi(Fred) Strauks standing with Brian Burton and brother?, Neil and Mark Clarkson also one other person on the Mullum Mullum Bridge in Ringwood, according to Gaby Strauks.3 children sitting on bridge (unnamed) with tricycle.Written on back of photograph, "Bridge over Mullum end Adelaide Street." -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Old Railway bridge over Mitchell, 1/05/2005 12:00:00 AM
... Bridges ...The bridge was built 1912 / 13 c on concrete piers, single track with steel guard fence with concrete road bridge adjacen.tColour photograph of the remnant of railway bridge across the Mitchell River at Bairnsdale Victoriarailway, bridges -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1880
... Bridges ...This photo shows the first Delley's Bridge, built to cross the Fyans Creek to provide access to Halls Gap and beyond in the 1880's. The bridge was swept away a number of times in floods. This bridge was replaced by a higher timber structure but constant erosion of the creek bank eventually led to its replacement by a timber and concrete structure. After nearly 50 years of its use, wear and tear necessitated a fourth bridge to be erected in 2001.A log bridge across a creek with a man standing on the bridge. A woman in a white dress and hat is beside the creek and a man is standing near her on the bank. In the left background a house can just be seen through the trees.structures, bridges -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Kane's Bridge destroyed by the 1934 Flood, 1934
In 1928 a footbridge was erected to link Kew with the public golf course across the Yarra. The total cost of construction came to 250 pounds and the bridge became known as Kane's Bridge. During the 1934 floods the bridge was washed downstream, and was subsequently rebuilt. The present form of the bridge resembles the earlier bridge which crossed from the Yarra Bend Asylum to Kew, further upstream. (VHD)Black and white positive print (identical to 2021.70 but with a different annotation) showing the destruction of Kane's Bridge in the floods of 1934. The Kodak paper would indicate a 1950s reprinting.Annotation verso: "Kane's Bridge in 1934 flood / Dec. 1934.kane's bridge, river yarra, yarra valley, 1934 floods -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured
... Bridges ...An old bridge on the Heatherlie Quarry rail line at Back Creek, this line was used to transport sandstone from the quarry to Stawell.Photo shows an old bridge with 3 adults at the end, one male standing and 2 adults sitting. The bridge consists of large wooden beams,cross beams and supports .water can be seen at the bottom of the depression. Bush surrounds the bridge.structures, bridges -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
... bridges ...SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF GOVERNMENT BRIDGE OVER TULLAROOP CREEK, CLUNES.BRIDGE OVER TULLAROOP CREEK, CLUNES. PUBLISHED BY E. BARNETT, M5124 [FOR REVERSE - SEE OVER]local history, photography, photographs, bridges -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, WHEELERS BRIDGE
... BRIDGES ...SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF CONSTRUCTION OF "WHEELERS" BRIDGE AT LAWRENCE MOUNTED ON CARDBOARDTHE FIRST REINFORCED CONCRETE BRIDGE IN AUSTRALIA. ENGINEER - JOHN MONASH. LATER SIR JOHN MONASH.local history, photography, photographs, bridges -
Geelong Naval and Maritime Museum
Shoulder Titles, Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train Shoulder Titles
The Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train (RANBT) was formed of 300 men based initially at Kangaroo Beach on the Gallipoli Peninsula from 1915, during WWI. They built and maintained jetties and were constantly under fire. Some of these men lost their lives and a number were wounded during their 5 months of service here. As a result the RANBT was the most highly decorated unit during WWI. The unit then continued to the Middle East, operating bridges over the Suez Canal before the unit was disbanded (Australian War Memorial online, 2014).These badges represent a highly specialised and decorated Unit from WWI. The RANBT was made up of 300 men who served in Gallipoli and in the Middle East from 1915-1917. The badges are associated with Australian defense and form significant links to ANZAC history. A pair of brass shoulder titles "NBT" from the Naval Bridging Train attached to paper card. They have a loop shank at the back for fastening."NBT" Naval Bridging Trainshoulder title, royal australian naval bridging train, ranbt, navy shoulder badge -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, C 1980s
... Bridges ...This is a photo of one of the trestle bridges on the Heatherlie Quarry train line. The bridge is located near the current location of "The Pines" campground.The photo is a "front on" of a derelict trestle bridge crossing a shallow creek; many sleepers are missing and thick bush and trees surround the bridge. There are four adults at the end of the bridge, one standing and three seatede. The bottom left hand side of the photo is blurredstructures, bridges, quarrying, heatherlie