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The Moorabool Viaduct on the Melbourne and Ballarat Railway, Australia, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The Moorabool Viaduct on the Melbourne and Ballarat Railway, Australia, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Moorabool Viaduct on the Melbourne and Ballarat Railway, Australia, 1862. In 1851, gold was discovered near Ballarat, sparking the Victorian gold rush. The railway having been formally opened, great was the rejoicing of the Ballaratians, who are sanguine in the expectation of a marked increase in the prosperity of their township in consequence...The piers are spanned by iron latticed girders, each span being 130ft. The weight of the girders is about 1500 tons. The original design of the line, including that of the viaduct, is due to Mr. Darbyshire; but upon his successor, Mr. Higginbotham, as engineer-in-chief, has devolved the duty of seeing it carried out. The cost of the Moorabool Viaduct is estimated at something like £300, 000'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph print depicts The Moorabool Viaduct on the Melbourne and Ballarat Railway in Australia, captured in 1862. The discovery of gold in Ballarat in 1851 ignited the Victorian gold rush, leading to the formal opening of the railway and great excitement among the townsfolk. The Moorabool Viaduct, a testament to the industrial prowess of the era, is spanned by iron latticed girders, with each span measuring 130ft. The weight of these girders is estimated to be approximately 1500 tons. The original design of the line, including that of the viaduct, is attributed to Mr. Darbyshire, but its execution was overseen by Mr. Higginbotham. The cost of constructing the Moorabool Viaduct is estimated to be around £300,000. This engraving was published in the Illustrated London News in 1862, providing a glimpse into the technological advancements and industrial growth of the time. The 19th century image showcases the cast iron structure's impressive scale and the ingenuity of the engineers who brought it to life. The Moorabool Viaduct stands as a significant architectural achievement, reflecting the optimism and ambition of the Ballarat community during the gold rush era.
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