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 169 The Railway-Builders ADELAIDE AND VICINITY and also regarding! the rights of the Corporation in the matter of railway construction at that place. On June 2 I, I 8 7 I, a large bridge, which cost £ii,ii7 7s. id., was opened to traffic at this point, and ended an old- standing dispute. In 1877 the new City Bridge — which was really an enlargement (in width) of the old bridge— was opened to the public with much ceremony. Improvements were effected to the Frome and other bridges. In August, 1873, a private railway connecting Adelaide with Glenelg was opened. OvERWAY Bridge, Morphett Street Victoria Square