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Advertising : 35 wordsWORK IN THE MURKY DEPTHS OF THE YARRA WHERE THE RIVER BED IS BEING PREPARED TO PROVIDE a solid base for the huge pillars is of the greatest importance in connection with the construction of Spencer-street bridge.—Left: Fred Byers, diver, who has an unpleasant but essential task, being fitted with his helmet before descending. Right: Preservation of divers’ suits is no less important, and these have been carefully stretched before being put out to dry in the sun. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 86 wordsSLOWLY BUT SURELY AS NUMEROUS OBSTACLES SUCH AS UNEXPECTED ROCK FORMATIONS ON THE RIVER BED are being overcome, work is progressing on the construction of the Spencer-street bridge.—Left: An overhead view from a crane jib of the steel casing in which the framework of the mould for one of the concrete pillars of the bridge will be built. The depth of the casing is 40ft. to the river bed. Right: A general view of the work from the mast of a vessel berthed in the river. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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The Sun News-Pictorial (Melbourne, Vic. : 1922 - 1954; 1956), Tue 17 Apr 1928, Page 1
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