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PHOTO, COMMEMORATIVE - BUCKINGHAM BRIDGE COLLAGE

c. 2011
Overview

Framed commemorative photo collage of the opening of the temporary causeway crossing after the demolition of Buckingham Bridge during a fire in February 2011.
The photographs include a main photo of the temporary causeway, as well as several photographs

Historical information

The devastating Kelmscott-Roleystone fires in February 2011, destroyed or damaged more than 70 houses, and claimed the Buckingham Bridge (built 1935) over the Canning River on Brookton Highway.
Main Roads WA began demolition of the burnt down bridge on F

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-COA2023.11
Material
Aluminium
Cotton
Glass
Paper
Width
807 mm
Height or length
504 mm
Depth
33 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Preservation Framers

Keywords
Bushfire Roleystone Kelmscott 2011
Canning River
Brookton Highway , Kelmscott
Buckingham Bridge
City of Armadale
The Government of Western Australia
MAIN Roads Department
Year
c. 2011
Statement of significance

On the 6th of February 2011, the Roleystone Kelmscott Bushfire destroyed over 70 homes in the east Kelmscott and south west Roleystone area. Residents were evacuated to the Armadale Arena, which became the centre for helping those effected by the fire. Th

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