Burnett River, 24 August 1900

Lord Lamington opening the Burnett River road bridge, Bundaberg, 24 August 1900

Gympie Times and Mary River Mining Gazette
25 August 1900

OPENING CEREMONY

The handsome traffic bridge over the Burnett River was formally opened to traffic to-day by Lord Lamington.

His Excellency the Governor and party were entertained at lunch by the Burnett Bridge Board at the Queen's Theatre to-day. There was a very large gathering, including a large number of ladies. Lord Lamington, responding to the toast of 'the Governor,' paid a tribute to the ability of the Queensland Parliament and Government. He hoped the electors would maintain its reputation by selecting the best men to represent the colony in the Federal Parliament.

Mr. Philp responded to the toast of 'the Ministry,' and said the Government had plenty of work before them, but were determined to got through all the business now before Parliament. Messrs. Rutledge, Murray, and O'Connell also responded.

The toast of 'the Parliament' was responded to by Messrs. Paterson, Leahy, Giassey, and Lesina. The latter said he came without invitation, and to protest against the manner his party were treated with regard to this function.

 

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• Category
  Bridges
• Time period
  1900s
• Persistent identifier
  Image ID 3073
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• Queensland State Archive series link
  Series ID 17711, Photographs of Bridges
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  Digital Image ID 3073