The Kidd Bridge was opened on August 5 1961 replacing the Channon Street Bridge. It was named after William (Billy) Kidd who was Chairman of the Widgee Shire Council.
Murray Views No. 42 Mary River and Channon Street Bridge, Gympie, QChannon Street BridgeChannon Street BridgeOpening of Kidd Bridge 1961Mary River Bridges have been the subject of much controversyBridges Span 68 YearsOpening of Kidd Bridge – Bill Kidd, Chairman of Widgee Shire (back to photo), Minister for Main Roads Mr Ernest Evans, Charles Newton Barton Main Roads – 5 August 1961Opening of Kidd Bridge – Bill Kidd, Chairman of Widgee Shire (cutting ribbon), Ron Witham, Max Hodges MLA (on dais), Charles Newton Barton Main Roads – 5 August 1961Opening of Kidd Bridge – Bill Kidd, Chairman of Widgee Shire, Minister for Main Roads Mr Ernest Evans – 5 August 1961 – Council photoOpening of Kidd Bridge – Bill Kidd, Chairman of Widgee Shire, Minister for Main Roads Mr Ernest Evans – 5 August 1961Braved Icy Winds to Witness Opening of W H Kidd Bridge
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