THE railway history of Western Australia is probably unique in the history of the railway ...
Article : 371 wordsThe first railway built in Western Australia—apart from two privately owned timber lines—was between Geraldton and Northampton, 35 miles in length. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 1,201 wordsBetween 8000 and 9000 men are employed on the railways throughout the year. Considered on the basis of the average number of dependents per employe, this is equivalent to 30,000 ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 314 wordsThe West Australian Government electricity supply scheme, with the power station, situated at East Perth, was inaugurated in 1913. At that time the operation of the tramways system of the ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 998 wordsThe recent trend in track improvements is towards longer rail lengths and this has been accomplished by welding the 40ft. ...
Article : 486 wordsAs passengers travel over the 700 miles from Perth to Wiluna, little thought is probably paid to the constant problem of maintenance which has to be observed by the department in order to keep the wheels running ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 447 wordsSafety has always been a cardinal principle of the Railways of this State. To this end the safe working system of the service has ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1955), Mon 10 May 1937, Page 4
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