The first Victoria Bridge built with cast iron cyclinders

Chief Secretary's Department1874-01-01/1893-12-31

Queensland State Archives
Runcorn, Australia

The original Victoria Bridge lasted nearly two decades, until a record 900-millimetre rainfall in a 24-hour period burst the river’s banks and flooded Brisbane.

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Title: The first Victoria Bridge built with cast iron cyclinders
Creator: Chief Secretary's Department
Date Created: 1874-01-01/1893-12-31
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Type: Photograph
Rights: Copyright State of Queensland
External Link: https://www.archivessearch.qld.gov.au/items/ITM435739

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The first Victoria Bridge built with cast iron cyclinders

Chief Secretary's Department1874-01-01/1893-12-31

Queensland State Archives
Runcorn, Australia

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