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  2. TUESDAY.

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    Article : 496 words
  3. THE INDOOROOPILLY - BRIDGE.

    The sketch above is of the Indooroopilly railway-bridge, on the Brisbane River, which was partly destroyed by the flood on Monday. The bridge was designed by Mr. H. C. Stanley, engineer-in-chief of railways, and was of the following dimensions:—Length, 716ft.; Width, 22ft.; height above high water, 43ft. It cost £52,135, and 1,274 tons of iron were used in its construction. When it became evident that the safety of the bridge was threatened by the rising water, Mr. Stanley caused a loaded train to be placed upon it, and ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 145 words
  4. VICTORIA-BRIDGE, BRISBANE.

    This magnificent iron bridge, on the lattice girder principle, with swing openings to allow of the passage of ships, connects North and South Brisbane. The swing was rarely used, and is now permanently closed. This bridge was designed by Robinson and I'Anson, of Darlington; the ironwork was manufactured by Peto, Brassey, and Betts, of Birkenhead; and it was erected under the engineership of the late Thomas Oldham, and subsequently of A. R. Jones. It was commenced in 1863. and was opened with ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 325 words
  5. LATER INTELLIGENCE.

    At Ipswich the flood waters have been slowly but steadily falling to-day (Tuesday). A considerable portion of the previously submerged area is now dry, and a sad picture of ...

    Article : 745 words
  6. WEDNESDAY.

    The fears which were entertained for the safety of the Victoria-bridge have been realised. That splendid structure has been completely wrecked. The disaster took place ...

    Article : 750 words
  7. SEVERAL DEATHS REPORTED.

    At Swan Hill a bus driver named George Keogh went in a dingey with four others to rescue some clothing belonging to a friend. When in deep water they capsized the ...

    Article : 768 words
  8. DESTRUCTION OF A RAILWAY BRIDGE.

    On Saturday, when it was seen that the flood was to eclipse all its predecessors, special steps were taken to combat the tremendous force of water which came rushing down on ...

    Article : 385 words
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