E05143
Photograph E05143 Period 1910-1919Two bridges across the Somme that were built for carrying all traffic except tanks. A railway line is on the right and the shell damaged town of Peronne is in the background. Note the sign on the fa
E05133 Accession Number: E05133
Description
A bridge across a fast running stream constructed to carry heavy traffic. The foundation of the bridge was made by placing sacks of cement in the water and securing them by piles. A sign in the background (far right) reads 'Dead Slow'. Note the shell damaged building on the left and the debris along the banks of the stream.
Details
Accession Number
E05133
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Date Made
15 May 1919
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
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