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Divergence Westward Favored for Peak Hill Line
Public Works evidence from Assistant Engineer Stephen H. Weedon discusses routing the Narromine to Peak Hill railway. He argues a western diversion toward Bulgandra mine and Mungery would serve wheat-growing areas, shorten haulage, and leverage existing roads, noting farmers may still prefer roads if they are adequate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works Committee
Stephen H. Weedon
Department of Public Works
Narroming
Peak
Bulgandra
Tomingley
Bogan River
Bogen
Bulbod
Harvey Range
Narromine
Peak Hill
Bulgandramine
Mungery
Belar
Oshe
Darling
Barwon
Laoblan
Tion
Bulgandramin
Bullock Creek
Walillan
Bogan