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West Gate Bridge disaster: Nine News

Here is National Nine News coverage of the West Gate Bridge disaster on 15 October 1970 in Melbourne, with voice-over from reporter John Bailey.

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The Bridge: construction

Construction began in 1923 and the Sydney Harbour Bridge was completed in January 1932.

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Closing the Harbour Bridge arch

Amateur footage documenting aspects of the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The closing of the arch on the 19th of August, 1930 is shown.

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Australian Biography: Franco Belgiorno-Nettis

Franco Belgiorno-Nettis (1915–2006) was born in Cassano delle Murge, Italy.

He migrated to Australia in the 1950s and founded the engineering company Transfield.

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1970 West Gate Bridge Disaster

On 15 October 1970, Australia's worst-ever industrial accident occurred when the West Gate Bridge collapsed into the Yarra River in Melbourne, killing 35 people.

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West Gate Bridge disaster: Seven Network

Seven Network news coverage of the West Gate Bridge disaster on 15 October 1970.

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Constructing Australia: The West and Federation

Some sort of federation of the Australian colonies had been suggested as early as 1846.

Ferocious political struggles over the shape of the new nation continued to the eleventh hour.

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The Perth to Coolgardie Water Scheme

Construction of the Perth to Coolgardie Water Scheme is a story of personal tragedy, political rivalries, corruption and trial by media that nearly tore apart Australia at the moment of its birth.

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Constructing Australia: Pipe Dreams - Gold Rush

This is a story of personal tragedy, political rivalries, corruption and trial by media that nearly tore apart Australia at the moment of its birth.

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Constructing Australia: Pipe Dreams - The Premier's Dream for Water

This is a story of personal tragedy, political rivalries, corruption and trial by media that nearly tore apart Australia at the moment of its birth.