Landmark Bridges



Date of Issue : 2 Mar 2004
Postmark : Bridgewater TAS 7030
Denomination : 5 x 50c
Stamp Size : 13.8 mm x 14.4 mm
Paper : Tullis Russell
Printing Process : Lithography

This stamp issue by Australia Post features a few landmark bridges which show diverse construction materials and styles, ranging from the stone bridge of convict days to the engineering and architectural wonders of current times. These bridges are landmarks due to their physical position and status as well as their historic or engineering qualities. The bridges featured are Ross Bridge in Tasmania (b.1836), Lockyer Creek Bridge in Queensland (b.1911), Sydney Harbour Bridge (b.1932), Birkenhead Bridge in Adelaide (b.1940) and Bolte Bridge in Melbourne (b.1999).