TIMBER TRESTLE ROAD BRIDGE OVER ARTHURS CREEK
EAGLES NEST ROAD ARTHURS CREEK, NILLUMBIK SHIRE
Statement of Significance
REVISED STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE, CONTEXT, 2010
What is significant?
The early 20th century bridge and the site to a radius of 20 metres.
How is it significant?
The bridge is historically and aesthetically significant to the Shire of Nillumbik.
Why is it significant?
The bridge is historically significant as the smallest surviving timber trestle bridge in the Shire of Nillumbik and as a rare surviving example, in the Shire, of what was the most common type of road bridge in Victoria during the 19th and early 20th centuries (Criterion B). Aesthetically because the bridge is significant in the streetscape (Criterion E).
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TIMBER TRESTLE ROAD BRIDGE OVER ARTHURS CREEK
Nillumbik Shire -
TIMBER TRESTLE ROAD BRIDGE OVER ARTHURS CREEK, EAGLES NEST RD
Nillumbik Shire
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Pear orchard trees (7 plus 27), Apted's Glen Ard orchard
Nillumbik Shire
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'Mororo' 13 Oxford Street, Malvern
Stonnington City -
1 Arnold Street
Yarra City -
1 Austin Street
Yarra City
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Notes See all notes
referred to as Schultz's Bridge
Tamara Slabon • 14/08/19
The adjoining property that was owned by the Schutlz Family. There is mention of this bridge in newspapers found on Trove, that this bridge was referred to as Schultz's bridge.
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Notes See all notes
referred to as Schultz's Bridge
Tamara Slabon • 14/08/19
The adjoining property that was owned by the Schutlz Family. There is mention of this bridge in newspapers found on Trove, that this bridge was referred to as Schultz's bridge.
