Historical information

Jennie Johnson's reply to the History Centre's Facebook query.
The original wooden bridge at the Toorloo Arm of Lake Tyers burned down in 1936.The historical timeline surrounding the name and events of the site is 1918: The original timber road bridge was constructed along what was then part of the old highway route to service local forestry and transport.
1932: The area became a prominent camp for an unemployment relief crew (historically known as a 'Susso camp') during the Great Depression. The workers used the old camp at the bridge as their primary base.
1936: A bushfire ripped through the area and destroyed the timber structure. The location has been known as Burnt Bridge ever since.

Physical description

Coloured photograph showing the original bridge at Burnt Bridge over Toorloo Arm, near Lakes Entrance, Victoria,