New Bridge Replaces Ferry (1969)

Williams Lake, Canada. GV. Panning shot over Fraser River area with its wooded banks to the township of Williams Lake in Canada. Various shots showing American style caravan car driving onto outdated chain ferry on the Fraser River. Various shots at the cattle ranch on the other side of river and several wooden cottages. Various shots as a 300 ft. long box bridge is slung into position over the river to replace the outdated ferry and people working on the bridge. This bridge was bought and erected by the ranchers. MS. First car driving across the bridge. Woman leans from window and cuts the tape. Various shots of a large timber carrying vehicle as it comes down snowy hill and crosses the bridge. (Dupe. Neg.) Date found in the old record - 01/11/1968. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT