Historical information

In the early days of European settlement of the Snowy River area in East Gippsland, from the 1870s onwards, the crossing of the Snowy River often posed difficulties. Presumably, this photograph was taken prior to the first bridge being built at Orbost in 1893.

Significance

This photo is significant because it shows the difficulties in transport caused by the crossing of the Snowy River.

Physical description

A sepia coloured photograph of two men riding on top of a wagon load of filled bags, the wagon being pulled by two horses. They appear to be crossing a river with water around the wagon and horses. In the background is a river bank, telegraph poles, fence posts, and trees.

Inscriptions & markings

On back, written in pencil: 'Snowy Bridge'.