1860s
The Causeway is the name of two bridges which span the Swan River at the eastern end of Perth Water. They link the City of Perth and Town of Victoria Park. The two bridges are joined at Heirisson Island, which is approximately midway across the river, to make a continuous crossing.
Initially, a dam was constructed across the mud flats in 1839, only 10 years after the establishment of the Swan River Colony.
The first pile of the original Causeway bridge was driven across the river flats in November 2, 1840. It was originally known as the Perth Bridge. In June 1862, the river flooded badly and the bridge was between seven and eight feet under water.
The Causeway is the name of two bridges which span the Swan River at the eastern end of Perth Water. They link the City of Perth and Town of Victoria Park. The two bridges are joined at Heirisson Island, which is approximately midway across the river, to make a continuous crossing.
Initially, a dam was constructed across the mud flats in 1839, only 10 years after the establishment of the Swan River Colony.
The first pile of the original Causeway bridge was driven across the river flats in November 2, 1840. It was originally known as the Perth Bridge. In June 1862, the river flooded badly and the bridge was between seven and eight feet under water.
Built by convict labour, a second Causeway bridge was opened in November 12, 1867 by Governor John Hampton. A young onloooker called out after the official opening speeches were completed: "And I, John Stephen Maley, do hereby declare that I will be the first to cross this Perth Bridge and Causeway!". The Governor's party proceeded across the Causeway after the young man had crossed.
The pictures above picture the first Causeway circa 1862.
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The first pile of the original Causeway bridge was driven across the river flats in November 2, 1840. It was originally known as the Perth Bridge. In June 1862, the river flooded badly and the bridge was between seven and eight feet under water.
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