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Wellington Railway Bridge over the Macquarie River, New South Wales
Wellington Railway Bridge over the Macquarie River, New South Wales

Wellington Railway Bridge over the Macquarie River, New South Wales

Photographer (Australian, 1877 - 1951)
Datec 1900
Object number00012806
NameGlass plate negative
MediumEmulsion on glass
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Transfer from the Mitchell Library
DescriptionA black and white image of the Wellington Railway Bridge spanning the Macquarie River in New South Wales.HistoryThe Wellington Railway Bridge was opened in 1881 and was the fourth of 11 lattice bridges built by NSW Railways chief engineer John Whitton. SignificanceThe Hall photographic collection provides an important pictorial record of recreational boating in Sydney Harbour from the 1890s to the 1930s. The collection documents the lively sailing scene in Sydney during this period and features images of vessels ranging from large racing and cruising yachts to the great array of skiffs and the emerging technologies of motorboats. Images of the many spectators and crowds who supported and followed the sailing races are also included in this visual record.