Victoria Bridge

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There have been three different Victoria Bridges. The first was opened in 1865 and collapsed a couple of years later. The second was opened in 1874 and was partially washed away by the 1893 floods. The current bridge was opened in 1969.

Victoria Bridge, 1865

View of Victoria Bridge in early Brisbane history

First permanent Victoria Bridge across the Brisbane River, c. 1865

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Larrikins on the Bridge

View of Victoria Bridge with horses and carriages crossing

Victoria Bridge from Queen Street, Brisbane, c 1880

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Victoria Bridge, flood 1893

Victoria Bridge with flood waters and horse-drawn tram in foreground, 1893

Victoria Bridge, flood 1893

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Victoria Bridge washed away, 1893

Part of Victoria Bridge washed away by flood waters, 1893

Victoria Bridge washed away, 1893

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Victoria Bridge Destroyed, 1893

Victoria Bridge partially washed away by flood waters, 1893

Destruction of Victoria Bridge

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Victoria Bridge, 1926

Elevated view of Victoria Bridge, Brisbane, September 1926

Victoria Bridge, Brisbane, September 1926

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Victoria Bridge, 1930

View of busy traffic passing over Victoria Bridge in October 1930

Victoria Bridge, Brisbane, looking north October 1930

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