ALBUM; WEST TOODYAY BRIDGE OPENING CEREMONY

1988
Subcollections
Overview

Burgundy vinyl covered photographic album entitled "West Toodyay Bridge 30 November 1988", containing photos of the event commemorated, and associated material.
The album relates to the opening of the West Toodyay Bridge on 30 November 1988, and includes a letter from Main Roads Commissioner Tognolini referencing the request from the Shire of Toodyay for the photos.
There are twelve photos in total relating to the event, showing the then minister for Transport R. Pearce speaking at the opening with members of the Toodyay Shire Council.
Also included is a fragment of ribbon from the event.
A notable figure is former Shire Councillor R. Somers, to whom the letter previously mentioned is addressed.
The photo themselves are slightly faded but in otherwise excellent condition.

Historical information

The photo album was sent to R. Somers as a member of the Shire Council, and from there eventually was stored in the Museum Workshop.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-37-2012.5a-n
Item type
Width
290 mm
Height or length
350 mm
Year
Statement of significance

The value of the item considered for accession lies its research value as a visual record of the development of West Toodyay and an important local event. This photo also has research value in recording members of previous Shire Councils. This item is considered to be of local significance.

Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Shire of Toodyay

Shire of Toodyay

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West Toodyay bridge re-opening 1988, cutting ribbon
Album cover, West Toodyay Bridge opening 1988
West Toodyay bridge re-opening 1988, bridge in use
West Toodyay bridge re-opening 1988, official opening
West Toodyay bridge re-opening 1988, Bob Pearce
West Toodyay bridge re-opening 1988, plaque
West Toodyay bridge re-opening 1988, unidentified man
West Toodyay bridge re-opening 1988, coach crossing bridge
West Toodyay bridge re-opening 1988, passengers in coach
West Toodyay bridge re-opening 1988, group
West Toodyay bridge re-opening 1988, group 2
West Toodyay bridge re-opening 1988, group 3
West Toodyay bridge re-opening 1988, group 4

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