Depicts 50 years of progress in road and bridge construction in Victoria. The first survey made in 1913 showed that travel was hazardous on the hand-made roads. In 1916 the first all-weather road to Geelong was completed. Gradually isolated settlers and mailmen were able to travel in the country. Municipal co-operation was sought and aid given for road construction by machines. Recent work includes new concrete bridges, and the completion of a two-lane highway from Melbourne to Dandenong, all important to Victoria’s prosperity. During 50 years, motor registrations increased from 10,000 to 90,000.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320972
Language
English
Subject categories
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Road construction
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Roads - Australia
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Roads - Design
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Bridge construction - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White and Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)