It was an historic day back in 1927 when the construction of the timber and steel bridge over the Murray River at Robinvale was completed. There was a sense of excitement and renewal in the air. Peacetime had brought soldier-settlers to this previously unpopulated area after 1918. Plans were afoot to extend the railway across the Murray to the NSW town of Lette.  An agricultural enclave to rival Mildura was the dream of many. The railway now linked this Murray region to the main markets. 

In the end, the railway extension never happened and the bridge became more useful to road transport than rail. After widening the approaches in the 80s, the main bridge was finally replaced in 2007 and most of its members dismantled. Many of these timber bearers now live here at the Timberzoo, waiting to be reborn as the essential elements of a coastal dwelling - or a timeless outdoor structure. Ironbark, Red Gum and Yellow Box 350 x 380mm among other sizes - up to 6.5m long. Decking sleepers in box, ironbark and red gum 200 x 100mm (2.4s). Mellowed, worn, sun-bleached but durable timbers which suggest a quiet permanence - and a brooding indestructibility.

Recycled Stringybarks  Overlay 120 x 16mm  T&G  $55.00/m2. 

The old timber stables down the lane from Mornington Racecourse could tell their own stories of past champions and legendary trainers. Sadly, they were in the way when redevelopment plans were approved - and demolition ensured. The tough old timbers were saved in great condition and remilled to a flooring board which is just under the 19mm standard. Fine, though, for fixing the modern way - direct to a structural sheet floor. The rural odour of horse and hay still hangs over the sawdust bin at Timberzoo mill, and a piece of local history is yours for the asking price. Dark surface veining and metal marks on both surfaces would suit a rustic project. A bar, a café, a wine store, a studio, a winery, a shop, a converted shed. 

DAR Recycled Stringybark  190 x 85mm  $80.00/m  (4.0 - 4.2m)
Dressed Gippsland Bridge bearers with bolt and washer; peg and mortise feature. Deep nutty tones with fine surface frisson of checking. Suit furniture, benchtop or exposed beam.

DAR Recycled Blackbutt  185 x 85mm $90.00/m (to 6.0m)
Creamy tones and good length.

DAR Recycled Brushbox   185 x 85mm  $100.00/m  (4.0m to 5.5m)
Dark plums and salmon tones with a clean finish. 

Blackbutt 185 x 85mm	Brushbox 185 x 85mm	Blackbutt & Brushbox 185 x 85mm

We are profiling several packs of Blackbutt and Grey Ironbark as this goes to press, and still have 4 x packs of Spotted Gum available from our last run. This is kiln-dried timber, derived from State Forests of NSW in a falldown size or graded to NFG. When remilled it is a mix of NFG and higher grades - close to run-of-mill. We call it Mill-Feature Grade for this reason. Mill-Feature Grade has many clear boards; boards with minor feature and boards with medium to high feature. Overall there are a low percentage of shorts and the average length in packs exceeds 3.0m.
 

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