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Queen Victoria Street, Fremantle

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only intended to be a temporary structure while the old bridge was removed and replaced. However, no construction or demolition works occurred until 10 years later, with the old bridge left for pedestrians. The third bridge was a renovation of the original bridge, which had its deck replaced, new support piles added, and existing piles modified. The previous bridge was demolished after this bridge, which also catered for trams, was opened in 1909. The current structure, which opened on 15 December 1939, was also only intended to be used for a few years, but has remained in service since then, with major strengthening and repair works carried out in 1978 and 1982.
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There have been four different bridges at this location since the 1860s, the first of which was a timber bridge was constructed between 1863 and 1867, using convict labour. The second bridge was constructed between 1896 and 1898 downstream of the existing bridge. Whilst wider and stronger, it was
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In the 1830s ferries operated on the Swan River, including from North Fremantle and from Preston Point, further up the river. The North Fremantle ferry only transported people and luggage, whilst the Preston Point ferry also transported livestock.
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Two bars are also located on the north side of the river along Queen Victoria Street: Mojo's Bar and the Swan Hotel, which has been on the street for over 100 years.
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In 2011, Queen Victoria Street underwent road works to improve traffic accommodation and the amenity of the area.
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Victoria Avenue, North Fremantle, later renamed Queen Victoria Street. North Fremantle Town Hall is on the left.
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Register of Heritage Places – Permanent Entry – Fremantle Traffic Bridge & Ferry Capstan Base
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of the United Kingdom, to avoid confusion with similarly named roads in the area.
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This article contains a bulleted list or table of intersections which
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should be presented in a properly formatted junction table.
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Driving from North Fremantle to Fremantle, crossing the
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James Street (State Route 12 southeast) – via
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Index

Western Australia

Fremantle Traffic Bridge
Swan River
Route number(s)
State Route 12
Stirling Highway
North Fremantle
Tydeman Road
Canning Highway
Parry Street, Fremantle
Fremantle
Perth
Queen Victoria
Fremantle Harbour

State Route 12
Y Junction
Stirling Highway
North Fremantle
Fremantle Traffic Bridge
Swan River
Canning Highway
Naval Base
Adelaide Street
High Street
Fremantle Traffic Bridge
capstan
Historical photograph
Town of North Fremantle

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