On 29 November 1940, a suspension bridge opened between San Remo on the mainland and with Newhaven on Phillip Island. The 540 metre bridge had two lanes but no footpaths, instead having six pedestrian refuges. The main span was 168 metres long. The cables had previously been used on a bridge on Sydney's North Shore. Because of weight restrictions, tourist coaches had to offload their passengers. [Wikipedia]HistoricalFoolscap size photocopy of a petition to Shire of Phillip Island for a bridge to Phillip Island in 1937. Signed by 42 local residents and ratepayers.first phillip island bridge to san remo, phillip island suspension bridge, petition, odlum, ockleford, regos, mcguigan, west, mcfee, richardson, underdown, mcmaster, cleeland, neely, leeson, saunders, scott, brown, hislop, donnellan, rackham, findlay, anderson

Article on RACV support for a bridge between Phillip Island and San Remo. Also a public meeting at Cowes urged local Shire Council to bring the question before the Minister for Public Works.Article on RACV support for a bridge joining Phillip Island to San Remo.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island, racv, black & white newspaper clipping, bridge phillip island & san remo

Original Phillip Island bridge which was replaced in 1968Large coloured photo of the first Phillip Island Bridge looking from Newhaven towards San Remo at low tide.Nilnewhaven, phillip island bridge, san remo

Collection of newspaper clippers in scrap book dated 1960 - 1973Newspaper article concerning the building of new bridge Phillip Island - San Remo; expected completion date; industrial dispute; photograph of old bridge"Sad, but it had to go"local history, newspapers, building of new bridge, phillip island - san remo 1967, jean jamieson

The bridge built around 1939. Fishing fleet. Twin jetties to left of bridge, township, bush and wide sand strip of surf beach.Bridge between Phillip Island and San Remo. Photograph depicting San Remo onlyNo. 1. Phillip Island Bridge, Vic. Airspy Photolocal history, photographs, bridges, san remo, coastline, bridge, fishing fleet, jetties, bruce bennett

First traffic across 2nd Bridge, 1969, between Sand Remo & Newhaven, after official opening ceremony. From the Jack Jenner Collection.Minister's Car driving across newly opened Bridge between San Remo & Phillip Island 1969.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, opening of phillip island bridge, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, phillip island bridges, public construction

Six coloured photographs from a collection donated by Julie Barnett. Photos taken and purchased on her In-law's honeymoon during November 1946.Six coloured photographs as follows: 01. The Nobbies, Phillip Island 02. Cowes foreshore with Pier and Ferry. 03. Suspension Bridge 04. Cowes Pier looking towards Jetty Shed and Isle of Wight Hotel 05. Cowes Cenotaph with pier, Jetty shed and ferry in background. 06. Cowes Pier at sunset.On back: 01. The Nobbies, Phillip Island 02. Pier and Ferry Boat, at Cowes 03. San Remo Bridge, Phillip Island 04. The Pier at Cowes 05. Memorial and Pier at Cowes 06. Sunset over the Pier, Cowesthe nobbies phillip island, cowes pier phillip island, suspension bridge phillip island, cenotaph cowes phillip island, julie barnett

One of a collection of 18 photographs & postcards donated by Jill Yeoman. The Suspension Bridige was built during 1940. Postcard to Mrs Hughes & Lilly from Rita telling of a nice holiday visiting various towns and enjoying New Year's Eve fireworks on the Cowes beach.Black & White postcard of the Suspension Bridge from Newhaven, Phillip Island, to San Remo The Rose Series P. 2023. The bridge looking from Newhaven, Phillip Island, Vic.suspension bridge phillip island, phillip island bridge, jill yeoman

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandAerial Photograph of Phillip island Bridge and Cleeland's Bight.local history, photography, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge, coastline, bridge, phillip island, cleeland's bight, eastern passage phillip island, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandAerial Photograph of Phillip Island Bridge - Newhaven to San Remo.local history, photography, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, bridge, newhaven, san remo, phillip island, coastline, suspention bridge phillip island, john jenner, bryant west

Construction of 2nd Phillip Island Bridge. 1969. From the Jack Jenner Collection.Scaffolding for concrete works for new Bridge. Top view of empty forming close-up.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridges, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, public construction

1969 Phillip Island Bridge under construction. From the Jack Jenner Collection.Joining Girder between two sides of new Bridge. Part of crane shown. Men on the girder and each side.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge under construction, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, phillip island bridges, public construction

Article on need for a bridge linking Phillip Island and the Mainland - published in Sun News Pictorial on 14/4/1938Article on the need for a bridge linking Newhaven and San Remolocal history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping, bridge phillip island & san remo

1969 2nd Phillip Island Bridge under construction. Suspension Bridge demolished early 1970 From the Jack Jenner CollectionConcrete stanchions and scaffolding of new Bridge part built.(opened 1969). Taken from other half looking towards San Remo.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridges, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, public construction

Collection of Black & White photographs of the construction of the second Phillip Island Bridge by the Country Roads Board. Contractor John Holland & Co Pty. Ltd.Black & White photographs of the Construction of the Phillip Island 2nd Bridge in 1969 351-01: View from centre of suspension bridge. 351-02: Concreting Pier 8 351-03: Concreting Pier 8 351-04,05 & 06: Metal beams. 351-07: Driving sheet Piling. 351-08:Reinforcement in caisson (watertight structure)351-01: Country Roads Board Victoria, Aust. Negative No. 67-37 - Phillip Island Bridge Project. Shire of Bass 352-02: As above - Negative No. 67-38B 352-03: As above - Negative No. 57-38D. 352-04: Negative No. 67-223A. 352-05: Negative No. 67-223B 352-06: Negative No. 67-223D 352-07: As 352-01-03 plus Negative No. 67-312 352-08: As above - Negative No. 67-272.phillip island bridge (1969), country roads board, sasha stark

13 Black & White photographs from a collection of 70 of the construction of the second bridge for Phillip Island from San Remo to Newhaven by Country Roads Board - contrator John Holland & Co Pty. Ltd. Shire of Bass.13 Black & White photographs of the construction of the second Phillip Island Bridge from San Remo to Newhaven by Country Roads Boards from 1966 to 1969. All photos taken at various times throughout the construction showing the materials, machinery and men involved.351-23: CRB NEG No. 67-1219. 351-24: CRB NEG No. 67-1220. 351-25: CRB NEG No. 67-1291A. 351-26: CRB NEG No. 67-1629B. 351-27: CRB NEG No. 67-1629D. 351-28: CRB NEG No. 67-1629E. 351-29: CRB NEG No. 67-1630A. 351-30: CRB NEG No. 67-1630C. 351-31: CRB NEG No. 67-1630D. 351-32: CRB NEG No. 67-1825A. 351-33: CRB NEG No. 67-1825F. 351-34: CRB NEG No. 67-1826C. 351-35: CRB NEG No. 67-1826D.2nd phillip island bridge construction, phillip island bridge construction, country roads board, shire of bass, john holland & co pty ltd, sasha stark

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph from San Remo Beach showing the beginning of construction of the first Phillip Island Bridge in 1940.local history, photography, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge beginning construction, black & white photograph, phillip island bridge, phillip island suspension bridge, john jenner, bryant west

Prior to 1939 access to the Island was by punt from San Remo or car ferry from Stony Point. A bridge was opened in 1940 but increased traffic and low load capacity was a problem. The decision to build a new bridge was made in the 1960s.HistoricalColoured, bound booklet with a photo of the old and new Phillip Island bridges on the cover and the CRB logo and name on rear. It includes the order of proceedings for the opening and bridge statistics, plans and contractor information. Also photos of construction and a history of travel to the Island before a bridge was built and the first bridge. There is also a 2 page typed document written by the bridge engineer who gives a brief history of access to the Island and problems at the opening with access and a rebel who tried to open it unofficially.Official Opening of the Phillip Island Bridge at San Remo by The Hon. M.V. Porter, MLA. Minister of Public Works. November 21 1969bridges, 2nd phillip island bridge construction, tom russell, phillip island bridge opening 1969

Taken by Miss Edith Elms at completion of 1st bridge to Phillip Island 1940.Closed (sepia) 1st bridge to Phillip Island. Taken from San Remo pylon with scaffolding still around base.local history, photography, photographs, suspension bridge, san remo, sepia photograph, bridges, phillip island

Taken by Miss Edith Elms and donated via Chrisy Northcote. 1st Bridge to Phillip Island built 1940Close up of 1st Bridge showing concrete foundations. Taken from San Remo.local history, photography, photographs, suspension bridge, san remo, phillip island, sepia photograph, bridges

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

View taken from San Remo looking across bay to Phillip Island. Main section of bridge close up showing framework, arches and wires.Bridge - main sectionlocal history, photographs, bridges, san remo, black & white photograph, mona condrick

Construction of 2nd 1969 Bridge which was opened November 1969. From the Jack Jenner CollectionNew Bridge almost completed. San Remo in background with rising hill. Tractor on Bridge.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridges, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, public construction

View of San Remo showing Suspension Bridge - completed in 1940 - demolished in 1970. From the Jack Jenner Collection.Old Suspension Bridge right hand side of photograph. View looking towards San Remo with pier at middle left.P3460 The Rose Series. View from the Bridge looking toward San Remo - Vic.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge, sea transport, black & white photograph - post card - rose series, jack jenner collection, phillip island bridges, public construction

1969 Bridge construction showing Suspension Bridge in background.Girders on partly built Bridge. Crane in background - close-up at low tide.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge (1969), black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, phillip island bridges, public construction

2nd Bridge under construction 1968/69 as replacement for 1st Suspension Bridge between San Remo and Newhaven. From the Jack Jenner Collection.Photograph showing end span under construction. First Suspension Span in background - Crane top right background.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, phillip island bridges, public construction

Construction of 2nd 1968/69 Bridge connecting San Remo with Newhaven. From the Jack Jenner CollectionPhotograph showing two Bridges. Old Suspension Bridge on left. 1969 Bridge with all pillars in and decking completed only in foreground - taken from San Remolocal history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridges, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, public construction

Final stages of construction of 2nd Bridge (1968/69) connection San Remo with Newhaven. From the Jack Jenner Collection.Close-up of placing of middle Span of Bridge 1968/69.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridges, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, public construction