Planning the conversion of Victoria's railways to standard gauge will begin as soon as State Parliament has ratified the agreement entered into with the Commonwealth. ...
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The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), Mon 22 Dec 1947, Page 3
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