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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - The Legend Goes to Darwin - The Ghan Inaugural Journey Adelaide to Darwin, Great Southern Railway Travel Pty Ltd, 2004
... railway adelaide to darwin... Inaugural Journey Adelaide to Darwin Great Southern Railway Travel ...Brochure published to commemorate the inaugural journey of the Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin. The Ghan takes its name from the 19th century Afghan camel drivers who arrived in Australia and helped to explore the country's remote interior. The original line linked Adelaide to Alice Springs was completed in 1929. After 126 years of planning, and at a cost of $1.3 billion, the first passenger train reached Darwin on 3 February 2004.non-fictionBrochure published to commemorate the inaugural journey of the Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin. The Ghan takes its name from the 19th century Afghan camel drivers who arrived in Australia and helped to explore the country's remote interior. The original line linked Adelaide to Alice Springs was completed in 1929. After 126 years of planning, and at a cost of $1.3 billion, the first passenger train reached Darwin on 3 February 2004.the ghan, railways australia, inland railways australia, railway adelaide to darwin -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Camel Team on the Transcontinental Railway, c1905
... , which runs from Adelaide to Darwin.... runs from Adelaide to Darwin. Camel Team ...Photograph of a camel team on the Transcontinental Railway, which runs from Adelaide to Darwin.camels, the ghan, trans continental railway -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Transcontinental Railway Survey Camp, c1905
... , which runs from Adelaide to Darwin.... runs from Adelaide to Darwin. Transcontinental Railway Survey ...Photograph of a camel team on the Transcontinental Railway, which runs from Adelaide to Darwin.the ghan, trans continental railway, survey camp -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Workers on the Transcontinental Railway, c1905
... Railway, which runs from Adelaide to Darwin.... runs from Adelaide to Darwin. Workers on the Transcontinental ...Photograph of a workers camp on the Transcontinental Railway, which runs from Adelaide to Darwin.the ghan, trans continental railway, camp, camel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETHARD COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH RESO TOUR
George Pethard Collection including references to Taraxale Brewing Company Pty brown covered 29x19mm photographic album bound with gold string / 52 black and white Photographs of Reso tour to central Australia and Northern Territory / includes Aboriginal camps , camel trains / landscapes , war cemetery at Adelaide River / May 13- June 13 1947 / the 40 members of the party are also named includes: George Pethard / Aboriginal camp , Jay Creek consisting of makeshift tents / crowd playing 'Two Up ' Photo of the ship 'Meggs' at Darwin / Manton Dam - Darwin's water supply photo. Reso Tour to Central Australia and Northern Territory.Roy Dunstan Publicity and Tourist services Victoria Railwaysphotograph, person, male, george pethard / taraxale brewing company pty ltd / aboriginal camps / camel trains / war cemetary at adelaide river photo of the ship 'meggs' at darwin / manton dam - darwin's water supply photo -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Taylor, Colin, Australia By Rail, 1988
From the vast emptiness of the Nullarbor Plain, on the longest straight rail line in the world, to the twisting tracks of outback Queensland and the rainforests of the north, Australia's railways offer a rich variety of contrasting experiences. Taking the train is an ideal way to explore the continent in comfort and style. Features include: fully revised fifth edition- updated and expanded: with seventy maps including the new Ghan extension to Darwin, rail travel for all budgets--from the five-star luxury of the Great South Pacific Express to economy sleeping berths for budget-conscious travellers, plus full details of the Austrailpass and other passes and ticket bargains, railway route guides with seventy rail maps--all main lines and branches, what to look out for when travelling, and where to stop, railway history--and the battle for the survival of rail in Australia, city guides and maps--the best sights, recommended hotels, and restaurants in many stops along the lines; with extensive sections on Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, and Canberra.ill, maps, p.144.non-fictionFrom the vast emptiness of the Nullarbor Plain, on the longest straight rail line in the world, to the twisting tracks of outback Queensland and the rainforests of the north, Australia's railways offer a rich variety of contrasting experiences. Taking the train is an ideal way to explore the continent in comfort and style. Features include: fully revised fifth edition- updated and expanded: with seventy maps including the new Ghan extension to Darwin, rail travel for all budgets--from the five-star luxury of the Great South Pacific Express to economy sleeping berths for budget-conscious travellers, plus full details of the Austrailpass and other passes and ticket bargains, railway route guides with seventy rail maps--all main lines and branches, what to look out for when travelling, and where to stop, railway history--and the battle for the survival of rail in Australia, city guides and maps--the best sights, recommended hotels, and restaurants in many stops along the lines; with extensive sections on Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, and Canberra.railroad travel -- australia -- guidebooks, railroad travel -- australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Bromby, Robin, Rails To The Top End: The Adelaide-Darwin Transcontinental Railway, 1982
... Rails To The Top End: The Adelaide-Darwin Transcontinental... of the narrow gauge 3'6" Adelaide to Darwin Transcontinental Railway ill ...A brief illustrated history of the narrow gauge 3'6" Adelaide to Darwin Transcontinental Railwayill, maps, p.64.non-fictionA brief illustrated history of the narrow gauge 3'6" Adelaide to Darwin Transcontinental Railwayrailroad construction - australia - history, transcontinental railway - australia - history