A new timber bridge was built in only a few days in November 1969 on Lyrebird Road to cross the Mississippi Creek, east of Warburton.
It highlights the practical skills of the local Forests Commission crews.
The bridge was constructed for mixed species forest harvesting before the catchment was taken over by the MMBW as part of the Yarra tributaries lease agreement.
Photos: Gregor Wallace.
20 November 1969. Lyrebird Rd, Mississippi Creek. Bed logs in placeDarryl Baldock, barking stringer logsStringers in place. Vern Minifie, Don ‘Rocky’ Yeomans, Darryl Baldock.Darryl Baldock, barking stringer logs.Levelling stringers, Don Yeomans with adze, and Vern Minifie24 November 1969. Lunch. Vern Minifie, Darryl Baldock, Max Roker, Don Yeomans.Spiking down the transverse decking. Max Roker, Vern Minifie, Don Yeomans.Only the running rail to finish off. Don Yeomans, Vern Minifie, Darryl Baldock, and Larry Macrae.New bridge on Lyrebird Road over the Mississippi Creek. See the new sign just above the Land rover.
