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Wooden Wonders

By Don Chambers

Victoria's timber bridges

Before the 1850s gold rushes, bridges were scarce in Australia, but during the 2nd half of the century many fine timber structures were built to ‘bridge the colonies’ and open up markets through road and rail linkages across rivers, valleys and ravines. Includes technical details and drawings as well as many beautiful photographs and the stories behind these awe-inspiring triumphs of engineering. Produced for the National Trust.

WINNER of two Awards:
• the Colin Crisp Award for Engineering Excellence 2007: Highly Commended
• the Victorian Community History Awards 2007, Commendation, Best Collaborative / Community Work

Hard cover & dust jacket. 268mm X 196mm. 207 pages. ISBN 9781864471007. Full colour (B&W and sepia historic photos). RRP $49.95.