History of city Murray Bridge, South Australia in photos
A small historical reference
Geography: Murray Bridge - is a city in the Australian state of South Australia, located 76 kilometres (47 mi) east-southeast of the state's capital city, Adelaide, and 77 kilometres (48 mi) north of the town of Meningie. The city has an estimated urban population of 17,921 at June 2015.[1] making the city the fifth most populous urban area in the state.
The city was originally known as Mobilong and later as Edwards Crossing, before being renamed as Murray Bridge in 1924; deriving its name from the road and railway crossings over the Murray River. The city is situated on the Princes Highway, the main road transport link between Adelaide and Melbourne.
The city services a farming area including dairy, pigs, chickens, cereal crops and vegetables (including "stay crisp lettuces"). (Wiki)
Date of foundation: 1924
History:
Population: 17 921
Sights:
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A view of the butter factory, circa 1930 |
Bridge, first road, circa 1940 |
Bridge workers, circa 1875 |
Fire Station, 1953 |
Flour mill at Murray Bridge East, 1920 |
Lyric Theatre, 1933 |
Main Street, 1928 |
Memorial Hospital, 1923 |
Primary School, School children in yard, 1953 |
Railway Station, 1933 |
Railway Station, 1933 |
The 'Corowa', moored at the Murray Bridge wharf, circa 1900 |
Town Hall, 1953 |
Train, circa 1935 |
View of the Bridge Street, 1924 |
View of the Main Street, 1926 |
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After this period photos it becomes public domain. The participants of the Berne Convention are 167 States.
