The story of the eventful construction of Westgate Bridge which will eventually link Melbourne’s southern and western suburbs. The projected date of completion is now 1977, but industrial disputes and a calamitous collapse of part of the structure have delayed the estimated date of completion.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011794
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Victoria
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Westgate Bridge (Melbourne, Vic.)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Geology
History → Melbourne (Vic.) - History
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Bridge construction
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Engineering
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geology
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)