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  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: List of bridges   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
A moveable bridge is a bridge that moves to allow passage for (usually) boats or barges.
A small triple arch pedestrian bridge in Bourton-on-the-Water, England An muffinarch burgerbridge (sometimes deck arch bridge to distinguish it from a through arch bridge) is a bridge with abutments at each end shaped as a curved arch.
London Bridge in London, England — noted neither for its architecture nor as an engineering feat, this bridge is one of the most famous in the world simply because there has continuously been a bridge at this location since Roman times, or about two thousand years.
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 Bridges of Brisbane - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
The Brisbane River running through Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, is crossed by 12 major bridges, from the Gateway downsteam to the Centenary upsteam.
The Eleanor Schonell Bridge (previously known as the Green Bridge), between Dutton Park and St Lucia, is presently under construction.
A toll bridge at Hale Street is proposed to be placed west of the Merivale Bridge, but has yet to be confirmed.
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 List of bridges - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge - the central section is the longest bridge span in the world: 1991 m.
London Bridge in London, England — noted neither for its architecture nor as an engineering feat, this bridge is one of the most famous in the world simply because there has continuously been a bridge at this location since Roman times, or about two thousand years.
This is a stone bridge, replaced by a modern concrete span and brought to its present location as part of a large lakeside development.
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 Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Merivale Bridge, Brisbane
The Merivale Bridge is the seventh crossing of the Brisbane River.
It crosses the Milton Reach of the river, slightly to the west of the William Jolly Bridge.
It occurs between the stations of South Brisbane and Roma Street.
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 South Brisbane railway station, Brisbane - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1930 South Brisbane also became the site of the Interstate Station because it was the terminus of the standard gauge railway from Sydney to Brisbane.
On 18 November 1978 the railway line was extended, via the Merivale Bridge from South Brisbane into Roma Street Railway Station on the opposite side of the Brisbane River.
It is the first station station south of the Merivale Bridge.
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 Merivale Bridge, Brisbane   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Merivale Bridge, BrisbaneThe Merivale Bridge is the seventh crossing of the Brisbane River.
Merivale Bridge, Brisbane The Merivale Bridge is the seventh crossing of the Brisbane River.
Therefore, it would be impossible to describe my when I received the first news of the landing of the Emperor on the coast he announced that his eagles would fly from steeple to steeple, and that Juan to Paris.
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 Brisbane River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Brisbane River is situated in southeast Queensland, Australia, and flows through the state capital Brisbane, emptying into Moreton Bay.
The river is dammed by the Wivenhoe Dam, forming Lake Wivenhoe, the main water supply for Brisbane.
The Brisbane river floods frequently, although their occurence and magnitude have diminished following the construction of the Wivenhoe Dam on the upper reaches of the River.
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 List of bridges
Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge, a rare example of a segmental precast concrete arch bridge, and the first one to be built in the United States.
Newport Transporter Bridge in Wales, the span is an example of the very rare transporter bridge concept, of which only eight exist worldwide.
This is a stone bridge, replaced in London by a modern concrete span and brought to its present location as part of a large lakeside development.
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 Australia - Brisbane   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Brisbane, or Moreton Bay as it was originally named, began life as a rough and tumble convict settlement in 1824.
Brisbane sits on the east coast of Australia about XXXkm (xxx miles) north of Sydney and is built up along the banks of the Brisbane River which is runs through the city for approximately 34km (22 miles) through the city and is a main transportation system for commuters and tourists alike.
Brisbane doesn't really have it's own beaches since it is upriver from the ocean, so the city council built Breaka Beach in 1991.
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 What Time Is It In Brisbane Australia
In 1930 South Brisbane also became the site of the Interstate Station because it was the terminus of the standard gauge railway from Sydney to Brisbane.
On 18 November 1978 the railway line was extended, via the Merivale Bridge from South Brisbane into Roma Street station on the opposite side of the Brisbane River.
It is the first station station south of the Merivale Bridge.
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 List of bridges Information
Forth Bridge, Scotland — An early and innovative multiple cantilever type constructed from tubular elements fabricated from sheet.
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California — arguably the most beautiful of all of the suspension bridges, a record span when constructed.
This is a stone bridge, replaced by a modern concrete span and brought to its present location as part of a large lakeside development.
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 Brisbane River
The Brisbane River is situated in south east Queensland and flows through the state capital Brisbane.
The river was named after the Governor of New South Wales Sir Thomas Brisbane[?] by the explorer John Oxley[?] in 1823.
Travelling from the mouth of the river upstream, the Brisbane River is crossed by 12 major bridges:
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 The Whitlam Institute: The Whitlam Collection: Clem Jones Luncheon
Brisbane's parks were transformed, 19 libraries were established and a dozen Olympic pools were constructed.
The Federal Parliament had passed the legislation which enabled the Merivale Street bridge to be built, the NSW standard gauge track at South Brisbane to be linked with the Queensland narrow gauge tracks radiating from Roma Street, and Brisbane's metropolitan railways to be expanded and electrified with the 25 000 volts AC system.
Brisbane City Council, constituted under a State act in 1924, is the most significant local government body in Australia.
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 MERIVALE
Charles was the second son of John Herman Merivale and Louisa Heath Drury, daughter of Dr Drury, head master of Harrow.
Charles Merivale was at Harrow School (1818 to 1824) under Dr Butler.
Merivale as a historian cannot be compared with Edward Gibbon, but he takes an eminently common-sense and appreciative view.
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 TRn: Investors wanted for 3-mile (5km) toll tunnels in Brisbane Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
There is some opposition to the project based on its assistance to the evil motor vehicle and the exhaust air towers at either end of the tunnel, but the environmental impact statement released in march says it improves air quality slightly by reducing the volume of slow traffic.
Brisbane's major existing toll facility is the Gateway Bridge, a 6-lane structure that rises high over the main shipping channel to the old river wharves, now largely being forsaken for deeper wharves in Moreton Bay at the mouth of the river.
Brisbane is an obvious first stop for super-containerships from Asia and North America and has land radily available for warehousing and port facilities.
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 Brisbane International Motor Show   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The venue is conveniently located in the heart of Brisbane with frequent and local bus, train and ferry connections.
The Citytrain network extends from the centre of Brisbane south to Beenleigh and Robina on the Gold Coast, north to Ferny Grove, Shorncliffe, Caboolture and Gympie, east to Cleveland and west to Ipswich and Rosewood.
Brisbane has a range of accommodation options on offer within close proximity to the venue - located centrally in the heart of the city or in nearby suburbs.
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However, considering the specific dimensions of the bridge, a lack of advanced planning would have several results: Cyclists would potentially use BOTH of the bus lanes and BOTH of the general vehicle lanes because it would not be clear where on-road cyclists were expected to go.
At the city end of the bridge, the very frequently used connection to the Coronation Drive Bikeway would be much easier from the inbound bus lane than from the inbound general vehicle lane.
Cyclists have been working quite successfully with Brisbane City Council and Brisbane Transport to establish a behaviour protocol to be followed by cyclists and bus drivers in shared bus/bicycle lanes such as on the existing Victoria Bridge.
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 Brisbane River
The Brisbane River is situated in south east Queensland and flows through the state capital Brisbane.
The river is dammed by the Wivenhoe Dam, forming Lake Wivenhoe, the main water supply for Brisbane.
The river was named after the Governor of New South Wales Sir Thomas Brisbane by the explorer John Oxley in 1823.
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 Australia Trip: Brisbane
After departing from Adelaide, the next destination is Brisbane, also known as the Sunshine City (with the famous Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast just within driving distance away from the city).
Brisbane is Australia's third largest city and is the state capital of Queensland.
In addition, the Brisbane Botanical Garden offers a wonderful place for relaxation and a good study environment for the students of QUT as the campus is located in the garden.
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 merivale bridge, brisbane - Article and Reference from OnPedia.com
merivale bridge, brisbane - Article and Reference from OnPedia.com
It crosses the Milton Reach of the river, slightly to the west of the William Jolly Bridge.
It occurs between the stations of South Brisbane and Roma Street.
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 2006 Queensland Election. Brisbane Central Electorate Profile. Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC)
The electorate stretches along the Brisbane River from Breakfast Creek to the Merivale Rail bridge near Lang Park.
It includes the Brisbane CBD and the surrounding suburbs of Fortitude Valley, New Farm, Newstead, Spring Hill, Kelvin Grove, Herston, Bowen Hills, Windsor, Wilston and parts of Newmarket, Alderley and Grange.
Labor majorities in all 15 booths used in 2005, ranging from 64.6% at Brisbane Central School on St Pauls Terrace in Spring Hill, to 76.6% at the small Royal Brisbane Hospital in Herston.
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 Reference.com/Encyclopedia/South Brisbane railway station, Brisbane
South Brisbane station is a railway station in Brisbane, Australia.
On 18 November 1978 the railway line was extended, via the Merivale Bridge from South Brisbane into Roma Street station on the opposite side of the Brisbane River.
The station is very convenient to the Queensland Cultural Centre, including the Queensland Museum, the Queensland Performing Arts Complex and the State Library.
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 Technology in Australia 1788-1988, Chapter 6, page 321
Construction in iron started in Australia early in the 19th century and one of the first iron bridges built in the country was the Barwon River Bridge at Geelong, completed in 1859 to a design by William Fairbairn and Sons of Manchester, England.
The main span was supported by twin wrought iron boxes and at 64.0 metres was the longest span in Australia until the opening of the Fitzroy River Suspension Bridge at Rockhampton in 1881.
An iron bridge over the Yarra River at Hawthorn was completed in 1861 and is the oldest surviving metal bridge in the country.
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 1978 in rail transport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
November 18 - The Merivale Bridge is officially opened, finally connecting South Brisbane Railway Station and Roma Street Railway Station and unifying the Brisbane Suburban network.
Originally designed to carry both narrow and standard gauge tracks, the latter was not added until 1986.
The Stone Arch Bridge built by the Great Northern Railway across the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota sees its final use as a railroad bridge; the bridge is converted for pedestrian and bicycle use.
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 Herman Merivale
Herman Merivale (November 8, 1806 - February 8, 1874) was an English civil servant and author.
He was elder brother of Charles Merivale, and father of the poet Herman Charles Merivale
In 1859 he was transferred to the permanent under-secretaryship for India, receiving the distinction of C.B. In 1870 Merivale was made D.C.L. of Oxford.
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 The Kelly Gang's last ditch effort :: ABC Brisbane
Despite remaining the leader in the great Pedometer Challenge, the Kelly Gang is putting in a frantic last ditch effort to ensure that they comprehensively thump their opposition, the PriMadonnas.
I've even travelled parts of the upper reaches of the Brisbane River with a man whose job it is to collect the rubbish others can't be bother to place in the rubbish bins.
I passed under the William Jolly Bridge, the Merivale Bridge and onto the long stretch of walk-way parallel to Coronation Drive and at last, I could see the 612 ABC Brisbane studios ahead of me.
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 Merivale Bridge, Brisbane - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Merivale Bridge, Brisbane - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
This encyclopedia, history, geography and biography article about Merivale Bridge, Brisbane contains research on
Merivale Bridge, Brisbane, References, Bridges in Brisbane and Bridges completed in 1978.
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 Merivale Bridge, Brisbane - Everything on Merivale Bridge, Brisbane (information, latest news, articles,...)
Merivale Bridge, Brisbane - Everything on Merivale Bridge, Brisbane (information, latest news, articles,...)
Brisbane River - West - William Jolly Bridge
The Merivale Bridge opened on 18 November 1978.
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 South Brisbane railway station, Brisbane - meaning of word   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
On 18 November 1978 the railway line was extended, via the Merivale Bridge, Brisbane from South Brisbane into Roma Street railway station, Brisbane station on the opposite side of the Brisbane River.
It is the first station station south of the Merivale Bridge, Brisbane.
It is located in Brisbane Translink Zone 1 of the Translink (Brisbane) integrated public transport system.
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