Construction of the West Gate bridge, over the Yarra River, began on April 8, 1968. Tragically on October 15, 1970 part of the bridge collapsed and thirty five workers died. These photos were taken by my husband, John Arnold, between 1973 and 1976. John was working for some of this time on the tug, Elton Griffin. The bridge was finally opened on November 15, 1978.
Raising of the wreck of the steam tug 'Melbourne', out of the main shipping channel off Williamstown. the "Melbourne' had been struck by a 40,000 ton cargo ship and sunk.
Image: John Arnold
Taken from the river bank, Fishermans Bend.
Image: John Arnold
Taken from river bank, Fishermans Bend.
Image: John Arnold
From the Yarra River
Image: John Arnold
From the Yarra River
Image: John Arnold
From the Yarra River
Image: John Arnold
From the Yarra River
Image: John Arnold
Taken from the Yarra on the Spotswood / Yarraville side.
Image: John Arnold
Taken from the Yarra River on the Spotswood / Yarraville side.
Image: John Arnold
Taken from the Yarra on the Spotswood / Yarraville side.
Image: John Arnold
This is the Empress of Australia - this ship replaced the Princess of Tasmania. Taken from Webb Dock.
Image: John Arnold
Taken from Lorimer Street, Fisherman's Bend, outside the Government Aircraft factory.
Image: John Arnold
Taken from Lorimer Street, Fisherman's Bend, out side the Government Aircraft factory.
Image: John Arnold
