Historical information
These spikes are from the old Snowy River bridge (the second) 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.
Significance
These items are from a significant piece of infrastructure built in Orbost in the early 20th century. This bridge no longer exists.
Physical description
Twenty-four iron spikes of four different lengths. They are probably hand-made and have round shafts and heads. They are very rusty.
