Victoria Bridge and Nepean, Penrith
1907
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Construction on the Victoria Bridge began around 1864 and completed in 1867. It began operation as a rail bridge only with road traffic being punted across the river by ferry. The bridge opened to road traffic in 1869 when the timber span was replaced by an iron span. This postcard depicts the southern view of the river. This postcard bears a 1penny New South Wales postage stamp. Postcard is postmarked Penrith and sent to Miss E M Gornall. 299 Russell Street, Bathurst.
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Victoria Bridge and Nepean, Penrith
Collector:
Date of work:
1907
Search dates:
01 Jan 1907 - 31 Dec 1907
Reference number:
JC13
Level of description:
Item from Collection: Photographs
Part of:
Series: Joyce Cole Collection
Access restrictions:
Unrestricted
Use restrictions:
Acknowledge_Penrith_City _Library
General notes:
Message reads: Course of Championship sculling race, 2nd March 1907 - Won by Towns - Received your p.c this morning. I believe although I have never met him that Mr. B is alright - This p.c shows the championship course, suppose we will have a big crowd here on March 2nd. Have not been to Sydney since the holidays so don't know when I will see Wal - Kind regards Sid.
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Record types:
Graphic records - Postcards
Contributors:
Judges, A (Photographer)
Record number:
106308