Random Bollocks From A Semi-Retired Foamer!: PETRIE CREEK (CLARK'S) LIFT BRIDGE

The Semi-Retired Foamer has been a railfan since he was around 5 years old, oh yes a very young age, an age when one really should avoid being involved with the gunzel community to any great extent. A few rather unsavoury people bringing that fact home.
After a few decades of train chasing, one decided to break with protocol and get married, thus leading to a severe cut in railfan activity.
Subsequent dealings with hate breeders, lunatics, mental defectives and self-appointed preservation overlords lead to an even greater decrease in my hobby participation.
However things have changed thanks to our small group of trusted mates, interest has returned, and now I have become a bit more involved yet again..
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Over the years I have tried my best to further both the hobby, as well as the friendships that it brings. I have done this by setting up proactive groups both here in Australia, as well as the Philippines. It is with huge honour that I am often considered the founding father of the railfan hobby in the Philippines (my second home).
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I don't take the hobby too seriously and I am a friend to anyone who is good and genuine. But never forgive those who have used their hate to destroy my hobby or hurt the friends within it.

Let's Make The Hobby Great Again!
I aim to share the era that I considered mine, the 80s and 90s. I also like to help promote, and even raise funds for, the various heritage societies that keep the era alive
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Monday, May 31, 2021

PETRIE CREEK (CLARK'S) LIFT BRIDGE

The lesser known of the two Moreton Sugar Mill lift bridges crossed over the Petrie Creek in Bli Bli.

Unlike its cousin across the Maroochy River, which served many farms, along many different lines, this one only served a couple of farms at the end of the relatively short Clark's line.

While in the area researching tramway remains with my friend Andrew Palser (Maroochy River Lift Bridge Group), we decided to see if we could locate any remains of this old, long removed, bridge.

Note: These remains are on private property (Rivershore Holiday Park) and access was asked for and granted.

It took a while, walking around the shoreline looking for any clues.
When nearly about to give up, I finally noticed the surviving parts seen above, then soon after the only surviving bit of rail (below).