Historical information

This photograph is of the construction of the first road bridge over the Genoa River - 1915.
Before today's timber truss and concrete bridge was constructed between 1926-1928 by contractor J.T. Noble Anderson, two earlier bridges crossed the Genoa River at this location. They provided crucial links in the Princes Highway route from Melbourne to Sydney.
The letter on the back of the postcard was written by Gordon ? to Alex ? on 2nd October 1917. "this represents the opening of Genoa Bridge. Mrs Alexander cutting the ribbon and Mr Martin holding it at the other side. Did most of the speaking. The gent holding the roll of paper is who came to open the bridge. I can't think of his name. Hubert is standing up at the right / Gordon "

Significance

This is a pictorial record associated with the history of Genoa in East Gippsland.

Physical description

1100 -A large black / white photograph on a cream coloured buff card. It is of an unfinished bridge with men working there. A small rowboat can be seen on the far side of the river.
1100.1 - A photograph / postcard of the opening of "Genoa Bridge 1917". There is a ribbon stretched across the timber decking road in front of a group of people.
1100.2 - A black / white photograph of a road bridge across a river.

Inscriptions & markings

on back - "Princes Highway - the 1st bridge over the Genoa River - 1915"
on back of 1100.1 is a hand-written letter.