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  2. Kyogle-Brisbane Railway Line to be Opened To-day

    A great many engineering difficulties had to be overcome in the building of the new-line, especially that portion of it in the vicinity of the border, where the ...

    Article : 1,715 words
  3. BIRTHDAY OF MODERN WORLD.

    Great are the changes that have taken place in the world since on September 27, 1825 (exactly 105 years ago to-day) the Stockton to Darlington railway line was opened for traffic. We are told that the engine weighed about eight tons and could make a speed of nearly sixteen miles an hour. The main difficulty that had to be encountered before this time was the want of adequate ...

    Article : 1,023 words
  4. THE DEVELOPMENT OF RAILWAYS

    In the following article Mr. N. C. Hewitt traces the history of railway development in New South Wales and Queensland, with special application to the North Coast districts of the Mother State. He explains the great work done by railways in the development of a new country and points out ...

    Article : 9,963 words
  5. TYPICAL COUNTRY WHICH THE LINE SKIRTS.

    Interesting from beginning to end, the line passes through a verdant young hardwood forest. The undertaking will be the means by which this richly timbered country will be made more accessible to industry. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 40 words
  6. BORDER TUNNEL THREE-QUARTERS OF A MILE LONG.

    This tunnel divides New South Wales and Queensland, and is three-quarters of a mile in length. Looking from the New South Wales end the tunnel presents a gaping hole in a solid hill of rock. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 44 words
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    AN INFORMATIVE GRAPH, PREPARED BY THE RAILWAY DEPARTMENT, QUEENSLAND, SHOWING THE SAVING AND HAULAGE EFFORT THAT WILL BE EFFECTED BY THE NEW LINE. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 28 words
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