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C1879
Q.N.R. Cooktown Railway Trial Survey
Map of the trial survey of the railway from Cooktown to the Normanby River. Following the Palmer gold rush of 1873 a railway was needed to connect to the coast. An isolated line opened between Cooktown and Palmer Road in … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Q.N.R. Cooktown Railway Trial Survey
Date:
C1879
Mapmaker:
Unknown
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Paper Size:
310mm
x 330mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1879
Description:
Map of the trial survey of the railway from Cooktown to the Normanby River. Following the Palmer gold rush of 1873 a railway was needed to connect to the coast. An isolated line opened between Cooktown and Palmer Road in 1885, and extended to Laura in 1888.
