glennmreid Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Today was the 50th birthday of the Forster-Tuncurry bridge, which opened on 18th July 1959. Today was a big day, with celebrations in both Forster and Tuncurry. When I was down at Forster checking out what was going on, I visted the historical society store. I bought some photos of what Forster and Tuncurry was like before the bridge was opened, and how people and vehicles were carried over by ferry. There is even a shot of the first ferry in 1886. A lady and her cart is been carried over, with the horses behind in the water. Hope you all enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat-as-trophy Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Thanks for sharing these terrific photo's Glenn. Some times it is great to see the shots of where we are fishing now, as they where in years gone bye. It would be fantastic if you could find the same spots now and post the before and after pics. Cheers Mrs Flightmanager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 A bit of Forster Tuncurry History, always like seeing old pics of what places looked like.. Thanks Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmoshe Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 A bit of Forster Tuncurry History, always like seeing old pics of what places looked like.. Thanks Glenn Great old pics Glenn. I could have sworn that that first picture is Roberta with the cart. Cheers, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmreid Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 Great old pics Glenn. I could have sworn that that first picture is Roberta with the cart. Cheers, Pete. Could be Roberta and her first boat, before her yak was invented. First shots of the Forster Predator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewgaffer Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 (edited) Could be Roberta and her first boat, before her yak was invented. First shots of the Forster Predator. Nice to know Roberta is still a good sort and only as young as she feels... Talking about the change to Forster since the 50/s Glen, I hope they never short cut the lakes road or even fix the pot holes Glen as Forster will eventually become just another one of those over populated places on the coastline where tourism is everything and fishing is frowned upon in favour of surf boards and water sports.... Cheers jewgaffer Edited July 19, 2009 by jewgaffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmreid Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 Nice to know Roberta is still a good sort and only as young as she feels... Talking about the change to Forster since the 50/s Glen, I hope they never short cut the lakes road or even fix the pot holes Glen as Forster will eventually become just another one of those over populated places on the coastline where tourism is everything and fishing is frowned upon in favour of surf boards and water sports.... Cheers jewgaffer I too do hope Forster doesn't become like that Byron. The lakes road is still bendy, full of potholes. But it is a very scenic drive. Fishing and boating is still very much part of Forster, and I do hope it stays that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 hahaha I forgot the 'celebrations' were on this weekend ..... I went to Newcastle on Fri to fish Lake Macq yesterday! Came back late last night & couldn't work out why there were so many cars still around the place ..... put it down to the school holidays! Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmreid Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 Alot of cars around Roberta. Went down to the keys today to see the speedboats in action. The place was full of cars, even had people from the council directing traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cut_loose Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Very intersting photos, Thanks for sharing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmreid Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Glad you liked the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cut_loose Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Will be up there in January for 2 weeks or so. Might see you out on the water mate & might see Roberta in her yak hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmreid Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Give us a yell when you are up here. Might see us around. Just watch out for Roberta and her Destroyer, the HMAS Predator. Lethal machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cut_loose Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Give us a yell when you are up here. Might see us around. Just watch out for Roberta and her Destroyer, the HMAS Predator. Lethal machine. Its only Letal if your a bream ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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