INTRODUCTION

In 1899 FJ Carson took up the Government Contract to build the bridge. It was built in drought years and completed in 1902, at a cost of 15,884 pounds. It was the first bridge to span the Clarence. The longest single span wooden bridge in the Southern Hemisphere, it is 972 feet long and has a 15-foot wide roadway on the bridge.

In 1976 the river rose to 54 feet, putting 6 inches of water over the roadway. The combined length of the truss spans 161m, which places the Tabulam Bridge among the six longest timber truss bridges ever built in Australia, and the largest with De Burgh trusses. The Tabulam Bridge has been placed on the heritage list.

Tabulam Cemetery

Just south of town, on Racecourse Road overlooking the Clarence River.

Dick Smith Monument

Situated on the landing spot of Dick Smiths epic historical journey across Australia in a hot air balloon. The monument is on the property 'Lisheen', just ten minutes from Tabulam. And an inspection can be arranged by phoning the property on 6666 1335.

Upper Clarence Light Horse Memorial

Erected to commemorate the formation of the Upper Clarence Light Horse in October 1885 by C.H.E. Chauvel of Tabulam Station, the plaque was unveiled on the 8th October 1985 by Mrs Elyne Mitchell, daughter of General Sir Harry Chauvel. The West of the Range Historical Society and the 15th Light Horse Motor Regt. Association erected the memorial. The monument is situated in Clarence Street, next to the picnic area.

Tabulam Wetlands

Although a shadow of their former glory, these wetlands 2klms west of Tabulam on the Bruxner Highway, still afford opportunities for viewing water birds such as Jabirus, Black Swans, Spoonbills, Pelicans and Ibis.

Stories
Tabulum Cavalry Ball

In The Days When We Were Young (Tabulum)

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