Trans-Australian Railway Linking East and West
Author: Australia. Dept. of Works and Railways
Publisher:
Published: 1917
Total Pages: 66
ISBN-13:
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Australia's Railways
Author: Alison Hideki
Publisher: Redback Publishing
Published: 2018-08-01
Total Pages: 33
ISBN-13: 1925630765
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAustralia's Engineering Marvels contain the stories of the design and construction of some of Australia's major feats of engineering. Some of Australia's bridges, hydro-electric power stations, railways and communications structures were built at times when much of the technology we take for granted today was not available. Many represented the latest in design and technology when they were built.
Railways
Author: Commonwealth Railways (Australia)
Publisher:
Published: 1920
Total Pages: 48
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Trans-Australian Wonderland
Author: A.G. Bolam
Publisher: ETT Imprint
Published: 2023-07-01
Total Pages: 155
ISBN-13: 1923024035
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe first book written on the natural history of life on the Nullabor Plain, was written by station-master A.G. Bolam and first published in 1923. The author recollects his times with Aboriginal trackers and workers in and around Ooldeah, as the great railway progressed from South Australia across to Western Australia, and in doing so looks at animal and bird life and the unique geographical feature of the Plain. Bolam studied the Ooldeah tribe and records their nomadic social life, their attitude to clothes and footwear, smoking, bartering, marriage, weapons, tools, whip making and water carrying. He records their approach to fire-making and smoke signals, medicine and surgery, amusements, decorations, corroborees and ceremonies, as well as deaths and burials. Of especial interest are his notes on message sticks, writing, tracking and procuring water in desert conditions.
Australia by Rail
Author: Hilary Bradt
Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 306
ISBN-13: 1556505531
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen the Moors spread across the country during the eighth century they could never penetrate the Pyrenees, though they left quite a legacy in other parts of Aragón. By the ninth century the Christians had begun to reconsolidate in the Pyrenees; they formed the Kingdom of Aragón and made Jaca - today the most popular village among mountain sportsters - their earliest capital. The Romanesque churches scattered throughout the Pyrenees stand as a genteel testament to the devotion and determination of these rallying Christians. During the 12th century they had worked their way south into the wide.
Train
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2023-03-21
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 0744085179
DOWNLOAD EBOOKVisit a train station and create a colorful fold-out scene with all your favorite trains. DK Picture Stickers in favorite themes offer great value and hours of sticker fun in a terrific accordion-page format. Kids can create an exciting scene on one of the poster-size spreads, and then pull it out to hang in a bedroom or playroom. Fun facts accompany each reusable sticker.
Trains Unlimited in the 21st Century
Author: Tim Fischer
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
Published: 2011-08-01
Total Pages: 484
ISBN-13: 0730497402
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn entertaining and illuminating journey along the world's railways, past, present and future, by the host of the ABC's hugely popular Local Radio series, THE GREAT TRAIN SHOW. ABC Local Radio's hugely successful podcast series tHE GREAt tRAIN SHOW unearthed thousands of train enthusiasts across the country. Hosted by former deputy PM and renowned train obsessive tim Fischer, the series covered such topics as the restoration of locomotives, childhood train memories, the importance of rail during wartime, and travel on the trans-Siberian railway. tRAINS UNLIMItED continues this entertaining and illuminating journey along the world's railways. It is about the history, excitement and romance of rail, including the twelve best rail experiences in the world, and it explores the future potential of rail - with unequalled energy efficiencies and strong environmental credentials, tim makes a compelling case for an even greater role for rail transport in the 21st century and beyond. As wide-ranging, authoritative, fascinating and quirky as the radio program, tRAINS UNLIMItED is sure to delight all train enthusiasts and interested general readers alike. All aboard!
