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Image: StateLibQld 1 92272 Construction of the William Jolly Bridge, Brisbane, ca. 1931

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Description: Construction of the William Jolly Bridge, Brisbane, ca. 1931 Men working on what appears to be the north end of the William Jolly Bridge which linked North Quay on the north bank of the Brisbane River, to Grey Street on the south bank. The bridge opened to traffic on 30 March 1932, known then as the Grey Street Bridge. 'Amongst the interesting features of the Bridge, the length of which is 1634 feet, are the three main arches over the river, of 238 ft. centres, each rib consisting of structural steel fabricated under a sub-contract let by Messrs. M. R. Hornibrook Ltd. to Messrs. Evans, Deakin and Co., Brisbane. This steelwork was designed to support the concrete during construction without falsework.' (Information taken from: Souvenir : official opening of Grey Street Bridge, 1932).
Title: StateLibQld 1 92272 Construction of the William Jolly Bridge, Brisbane, ca. 1931
Credit: Item is held by John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland.
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