Historical information

Extracts from the entry for the bridge in the Victorian Heritage Database: "The bridge is of also of historical significance for its association with the prominent local identity and pioneer businessman John Foord, who was involved in the company that erected the 1862 timber bridge on the site. ... When the new bridge was built as a replacement, it took the same name." This second bridge (the current one) was opened in January 1893,

Physical description

Photocopy of a photograph of four men, one in old style diving suit. Copy is mounted on board made of what appears to be a thin layer of Styrofoam sandwiched between two layers of glossy paper.

Inscriptions & markings

Written on back of mount: "During building of 2nd John Foord Bridge"