TOODYAY RAILWAY BRIDGE AND AVON RIVER FLOOD 1917

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1917

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Overview

A sepia coloured photo with the old Toodyay railway line bridge central to the photo with flood waters of the Avon River lapping either side.
An unknown man, in trousers, waistcoat and white shirt, is standing in small side area attached to the bridge.
Small trees are to the distance behind him and on a hill beyond.

Historical information

Postcard photo.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-37-2001.1625

Item type

Photographs

Themes

Social History

Material

Photographic Paper

Width

89 mm

Height or length

140 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Written on reverse of this postcard photo 'No. 7495 Private Lionel T Lloyd, 25 Reinforcement Battalion on Active Service abroad. "Toodyay Railway Bridge whilst the Avon was in flood. I don't know who it is standing on the little siding on bridge' Love from your loved ones, Taken July 18/1917.

Year

1917

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Last modified

Monday, 4 October, 2021

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