Construction of Murray Bridge viewed from the eastern bank |
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| Title : | Construction of Murray Bridge viewed from the eastern bank |
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| Source : | PRG 1258/2/1646, Godson Collection | ||
| Date of creation : | ca. 1875 | ||
| Format : | Photograph | ||
| Contributor : | State Library of South Australia | ||
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| Description : |
Construction of Murray Bridge, from the eastern bank of the river, circa 1875-1876 The first bridge across the Murray was built at Murray Bridge in 1879, but had been proposed as early as 1864. Initially for road traffic, by 1886 it was carrying the rail line to the Victorian border as well. By the early 20th century, road traffic was being delayed for several hours at a time to allow the trains to cross in safety, and accordingly a second bridge solely for the railway was proposed and finally opened in November 1925. |
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| Coverage year : | 1875 |
| Place : | Murray Bridge |
| Further reading : | Across the mighty Murray: Murray Bridge [Murray Bridge, S. Aust.]: Murray Bridge and District Historical Society, 1988 St. Clair-Johnson, C. Murray Bridge Kent Town, S. Aust.: Heritage Unit, Department for the Environment, [1980] Jones, H. W. Bridge centenary Adelaide: Highways Dept., 1979 |
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