C1886

The Sydney-Newcastle Railway.-Last Shot in the Tunnel.

Scarce colonial engraved scenes showing the building of the Sydney to Newcastle railway line. Inset views clockwise from centre; 1. Scene in the Tunnel During the Explosions. 2. Cutting Leading to the Gosford Entrance. 3. The Meeting of the Two … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

The Sydney-Newcastle Railway.-Last Shot in the Tunnel.

Date:

C1886

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Engraving.

Image Size: 

250mm 
x 352mm

Paper Size: 

285mm 
x 418mm
AUTHENTICITY
The Sydney-Newcastle Railway.-Last Shot in the Tunnel. - Antique View from 1886

Genuine antique
dated:

1886

Description:

Scarce colonial engraved scenes showing the building of the Sydney to Newcastle railway line.

Inset views clockwise from centre;
1. Scene in the Tunnel During the Explosions.
2. Cutting Leading to the Gosford Entrance.
3. The Meeting of the Two Undercuttings.
4. Leaving the Tunnel
5. Speechifying.
6. Broken Bay Heads.|

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

Edward M. Grosse ( - 1920)

Grosse was an illustrator and caricaturist and chief artist on the Town and Country in 1889,.

View other items by Edward M. Grosse

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