Peak Hill Rail Linkbacks From Narromine to Peak Hill discussed
The report traces early 1883 trials from Dubbo to Forbes and outlines multiple proposed routes to Peak Hill. It notes deputations from Peak Hill Parkes Narromine and Tomingley leagues urging a line to connect Northern Western and Southern systems. Estimates for a Narromine to Peak Hill line span about 36 miles with a £119,366 cost and a Parkes route alternative discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peak Hill
F. A. Wright
Dubbo
Forbes
Parkes
Narromine
Molong
Cumnock
Bryant
Macquarie
Coolbaggie
Werria Creek
T. Brown
M.P
Peakill
Aledown
W. Moore
T. Waddell
T. Jones
M'S.p
Alectown
Goulburn
Lodden
Victoria
Myall Flat
Jerilderie
Berrigan
Qondobolia
Railway Commission Report on New South Wales Line to Narromine
The Railway Commissioners report on proposed railway from Narromine to Peak Hit noting cost of construction, estimated annual expenditure and revenue, and potential wheat expansion in the district. It cites a 34 percent capital cost interest, maintenance costs, and projected losses of £3,067 under a tri weekly train plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Sydney
Narromine
Peak Hit
Cairns
Callmate
Narromine to Peak Hill Rail Link Proposal Considered
A government committee reviews a Narromine to Peak Hill railway line proposing 671 514 acres served area and 3 300 population with estimated costs of about £2 208 per mile. The plan suggests routing west of the plan and notes distances from Parkes to Peak Hill and other links. The project was referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works on 23 November 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peak Hill
Narromine
Tomingley
Close
Fisher
Parkes
Parkea
Stockin
Dubbo
Sydney
Narromine Station
Condobolin
Omarius Oniver
David Kirxcatore
W. M. Fenoyx
Gulba
Darling Harbour
Orange
Lee
Standing Committee On Public Works
Railway construction cost estimate for 35 mile line
Department of Public Works Brydney reports on New South Wales Railways Nagkomine to Parnes Part 1 Narco Mine to Paar Hite. Estimated cost for a single line 35 miles 73.378 chains long with gala rails. Ruling grade 1 in 100 sharpest curve 20 chains radius. Chief Engineer's report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Worke
Brydney
NEW South Wales Railways
Nagkomine
Parnes
Paar Hite
Goll Raila
Narromine to Prax Hil Rail Line Length and Cost
Details the Narromine to Prax Hill railway line length at 35 miles 73-378 chains and an estimated total cost of £119,365 128 shillings, with £3,323 per mile excluding additional expenses.
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Tadd
Loa
U Walls
Seation
Ng Banks
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Young
Public Works Committee
Secretary Young
Eden George
Parkes - Dubbo
Railway Commissioners
W. Railways
Prax Hil
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