Provides a history of construction commencing with the needs of the first settlers in the infant colony. Includes examples of early structures. From the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.
Review of Geoffrey Thornton's book. Includes a selection of bridge data and photographs including the Helmores Lane Bridge built in 1864, one of the oldest bridges still in use in New Zealand.
Descriptions and photographs of viaducts categorized by size.
Illustrated history of this brick arch bridge built by convict labour between 1836 and 1838 across the Elizabeth River at Campbell Town in Tasmania.
Article describes the six pedestrian suspension bridges that existed over the Dee River in Queensland in 1890, only two of which remain.
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