Postcard, J.W.K. & Co, River Yarra near Macauleys' Boathouse Kew, c.1910

Historical information

The Zig-Zag Bridge which was constructed in the 1870s to link the Yarra Bend Asylum and Kew Asylum. Initially it transported bluestone from the west side of the Yarra to the east during the construction of the Kew Asylum.

Physical description

Real photo postcard of the Zig-Zag Bridge at Kew. In the middle ground there is a rowboat.

Inscriptions & markings

Obverse: "River Yarra near Macauleys' Boathouse Kew". Reverse: "Gift from L Bennett"

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