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Richmond Bridge works begin to preserve convict-era landmark

YEAR
2017
PLACE
Tasmania
SOURCE
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Richmond Bridge works begin to preserve convict-era landmark

Richmond Bridge works begin to preserve convict-era landmark - ABC News Skip to main content Skip to news navigation, settings and search Explore the ABC ABC News News Home Richmond Bridge works begin to preserve convict-era landmark ShareShare article Richmond Bridge works begin to preserve convic…

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4,032
Year
2,017
Source
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Record ID
4032
Source
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Publication
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Published
2017-03-12
Narrative type
Ghost and Apparition Accounts
Public-text label
haunted_by_a_notorious_ex-convict
Archive period
Digital Era
Location
Richmond Bridge, TAS (TAS): B
State or territory
TAS
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Richmond Bridge works begin to preserve convict-era landmark - ABC News Skip to main content Skip to news navigation, settings and search Explore the ABC ABC News News Home Richmond Bridge works begin to preserve convict-era landmark ShareShare article Richmond Bridge works begin to preserve convict-era landmark R By Rhiannon Shine Topic:Architecture Sun 12 Mar 2017 at 3:46pmSun 12 Mar 2017 at 3:46pm Sun 12 Mar 2017 at 3:46pm Works recommended in 2010 are finally getting underway on the Richmond Bridge. (ABC News: Rhiannon Shine) abc.net.au/news/richmond-bridge-conservation-works-tasmania/8347030 Link copied ShareShare article Australia's oldest bridge, which many believe is haunted by a notorious ex-convict, is getting some TLC to help it last into the future. The Richmond Bridge, which spans the Coal River in Tasmania's south, was built by convict labour in 1823 and completed two.

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