Longford Swing Bridge

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The Swing (Latrobe) Bridge, built in 1883 by the Victorian government, was the first movable bridge built in Victoria. Designed by John Grainger (the father of famous Australian pianist and composer Percy Grainger) this bridge opened by pivoting horizontally on a set of central piers. The bridge keeper would be summoned, day or night, to open the bridge by the whistle of ships travelling along the Latrobe River.

The Swing Brdige was used as a shooting location for the 2008 film The Tender Hook.
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Coordinates:   38°8'46"S   147°5'13"E
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