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  2. RAILWAY HISTORY OF W.A. IS UNIQUE

    THE railway history of Western Australia is probably unique in the history of the railway ...

    Article : 371 words
  3. FIRST LINE WAS OPENED 58 YEARS AGO

    The 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 words
  4. BETWEEN 8000 AND 9000 EMPLOYED

    Between 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 words
  5. SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY HAS INCREASED ENORMOUSLY

    The 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 words
  6. WELDING OF RAILS FOR COMFORT

    The recent trend in track improvements is towards longer rail lengths and this has been accomplished by welding the 40ft. ...

    Article : 486 words
  7. Motor Trollies Are A Big Factor In Maintenance

    As 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 words
  8. FLASHLIGHT SIGNALS' EFFICIENCY

    Safety has always been a cardinal principle of the Railways of this State. To this end the safe working system of the service has ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 347 words
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