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C1873
The “Manhole” Railway Tunnel, Queensla…
Rare c.19th hand coloured engraving of a small tunnel on the Queensland Railway made in 1873. The tunnel shown is in the midst of romantic mountain scenery. It is 73 miles from Ipswich; its length is145 8 chains. ” The … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The “Manhole” Railway Tunnel, Queensland.
Date:
C1873
Artist:
Unknown
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
163mm
x 206mm
Paper Size:
170mm
x 218mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1873
Description:
Rare c.19th hand coloured engraving of a small tunnel on the Queensland Railway made in 1873.
The tunnel shown is in the midst of romantic mountain scenery. It is 73 miles from Ipswich; its length is145 8 chains. ” The Manhole” is the name given to it, on account of a drive having been run from the side of the mountain to the centre, at j right angles to the line.
From the original edition of the Town and Country Journal.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 41861
State Library New South Wales: 1870-1919 TN83A
State Library Victoria: RARENSL N.S.W. 1870-1919
