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HFF from Gundagai

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The Prince Alfred Bridge was built in 1866, the first major crossing spanning the flood plains of the Murumbidgee River. A kilometre long,it formed part of the Hume Highway, the main Highway from Sydney to Melbourne, until it was replaced in 1976. The Prince Alfred Bridge is the longest timber viaduct in Australia and has been classified by the National Trust as a structure whose preservation is essential to Australia’s heritage. Despite this, it is in a precarious state. Hard to imagine it as a major Highway once!

Have a fabulous Friday and an outstanding weekend. Stay safe and well.

Günter Klaus, Ronald Losure, Nouchetdu38, Frans Schols and 46 other people have particularly liked this photo


40 comments - The latest ones
 Annalia S.
Annalia S.
Amazing, Diana. Warped and buckling and even falling apart in places, but still impressive!

HFF, down there!
2 years ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Superbe et impressionnant ce magnifique pont avec une remarquable clôture.
HFF et bon week-end salutaire.
2 years ago.
 Steve Paxton
Steve Paxton club
the days have been kinder but what a history. HFF you keep safe from the new covid threat.
2 years ago.
 Amelia
Amelia club
How is this timber viaduct being maintained, Diana? It has been very impressive in its day, but looks a tad rickety now.
HFF and stay safe.
2 years ago.
 Dimas Sequeira
Dimas Sequeira club
Fascinating old bridge! It should be classified and preserved. I don't think it would support the traffic of long trucks (road trains). HFF, Diana!
2 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
HFFfantastic

Stay well ( see you soon:)
2 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
Fascinating.............this old bridge must have been quite something in it's day, not least a superb feat of engineering. Even in this condition it remains very photogenic and you've captured it is beautiful detail Diana.

I think if they're going to preserve it though, they need to start work pretty quickly :-))

HFF and have an enjoyable and safe weekend.
2 years ago.
 Xata
Xata club
And still standing, that's amazing ! HFF Diana
2 years ago.
 Stephan Fey
Stephan Fey club
Great Diana, HFF!
2 years ago.
 Wilfried
Wilfried
was die schon durch gemacht hat
2 years ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
Schöne Wellen auf der Brücke. Diese beeindruckende Brücke ist sicher erhaltenswürdig, aber dann sollte man es auch tun.
HFF und ein schönes Wochenende, Diana!
2 years ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Impressive bridge capture! HFF! Stay well!

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2 years ago.
 Dinesh
Dinesh club
Beautiful historical image.

If it was the highway once, those were the days probably men walked or rode a horse -- then it was quite enough for the purpose!

HFF / Best wishes
2 years ago.
 Christa1004
Christa1004 club
Oh my, that's fantastic, these remains of a former highway!! HFF DIana.
2 years ago.
 J. Gafarot
J. Gafarot club
Wonderful picture !
HFF to you dear friend.
Enjoy your weekend
Abraço
2 years ago.
 Frode
Frode club
Wonderful shot. HFF and a great wekend.
2 years ago.
 Erhard Bernstein
Erhard Bernstein club
HFF Diana!
2 years ago.
 neira-Dan
neira-Dan club
ce vieux pont en bois est impressionnant ; HFF Diana
2 years ago.
 Loose_Grip/Pete
Loose_Grip/Pete club
Definitely needs a bit of TLC but impressive all the same.
HHF & have a great weekend.
2 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
A great shot of this marvellous old bridge, which I remember driving across in days gone by. Doesn't it say something that, although it is heritage listed, it is being allowed to degrade so badly. HFF, big huggss and have a great weekend, Diana.
2 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
That doesn't look very safe; well composed.
Thank you for the note.
HFF and a safe and healthy weekend.
2 years ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
My, that looks a dicey bridge -but what a find! Wonderful shapes and textures. Looks like it needs a new coat of paint or varnish :) joke - Cheers for the info. Well done.

HFF, enjoy the coming week. Herb
2 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Fabulous shapes to this historic bridge, It's survival is essential.
Terrific capture D and thanks for sharing
HFF and a brilliant weekend.
2 years ago.
 Simone Maurel
Simone Maurel club
beau et nostalgique;intéressante histoire
2 years ago.
 * ઇઉ *
* ઇઉ * club
Although in precarious condition, it is absolutely worth seeing and admiring.
A well composed shot with wonderful details, Diana!
HFF, and have a fantastic weekend!
Stay safe and well, too.
2 years ago.
 Tanja - Loughcrew
Tanja - Loughcrew club
Oha...da kann man nur noch schauen, nicht laufen :) HFF Dir und hab ein fröhliches Wochenende!
2 years ago.
 gezginruh
gezginruh club
Very interesting picture,Diana!

HFF and enjoy your weekend!

Best wishes
Füsun
2 years ago.
 Bergfex
Bergfex club
HFF - and a nice weekend!
2 years ago.
 Fred Fouarge
Fred Fouarge club
Beetje Gammel maar wel Apart HFF Diana
2 years ago.
 Erika+Manfred
Erika+Manfred club
Belated HFF
2 years ago.
 Antje P.
Antje P. club
Belated HFF and a nice weekend, Diana!
2 years ago.
 niraK68
niraK68 club
HFF
2 years ago.
 Rainer Blankermann
Rainer Blankermann club
HFF, Diana. I like this old fence!
Have a great weekend. Stay safe and healthy!
2 years ago.
 Jocelyne Villoing
Jocelyne Villoing club
Bonne soirée et bonne nouvelle semaine Diana.
2 years ago.
 Erika Akire
Erika Akire club
...belated HFF Diana...
2 years ago.
 Schussentäler
Schussentäler club
a real old bridge, A belated HFF and stay well
2 years ago.
 Percy Schramm
Percy Schramm club
Beautiful impression of this old bridge. Belated HFF, wish a fine sunday, Diana !
2 years ago.
 ©UdoSm
©UdoSm club
For today's world of technology unbelievable...
2 years ago.
 GrahamH
GrahamH club
It was hard to imagine it was the the Hume Highway back when it was the Hume...

Sad to see it deteriorating though.
2 years ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Wow,diese Brücke hast du wunderbar aufgenommen liebe Diana,vielen Dank auch für die Info dazu :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Wochenstart,ganz liebe Grüße und eine herzliche Umarmung, Güni :))
17 months ago.

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