New Bridge over the Macquarie at Dubbo.

Rare , c.19th hand coloured  engraving of the first bridge over the Macquarie River, at Dubbo which was opened on 24th May, 1866 by the Governor and Sir Samuel Saul.

A ball was held on the bridge, with Miss Campbell of Bunglegumbie playing the piano. The population of the town was 500 at the time.

From the original edition of The Illustrated Sydney News.

References:
Gibbs & Shallard. Illustrated Sydney News. ISSN 2203-5397.

Collections:
State Library New South Wales: F8/39-40
State Library Victoria: PCINF SLVIC=1853-1872
National Library Australia: Bib ID 440095