Road engineering and its development in Australia 1788-1938
Newell, H. H.1938
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This paper covers the growth of the system of highways during the period 1788-1938 in the various states of Australia from the lowly beginnings of a bush track around the shores of Sydney Cove.
Main title:
Road engineering and its development in Australia 1788-1938 / by H. H. Newell
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Imprint:
Sydney : Department of Main Roads, 1938
Collation:
Pages 41-106 black and white illustrations maps
Notes:
Arthur Street CollectionReprinted from Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Australia, Vol 10, no. 2&3, February and March 1938
Contents:
Part 1: Introduction; Early period, 1788-1823; Great Western Road; Southern Road; Great Northern Road; The South Coast; David Lennox and his bridges; Road administration, New South Wales, prior to 1925; Development of road making technique during the 19th Century; New South Wales road system, 1925-1937; Main roads finance; Administration; Developmental roads; Maintenance and construction methods; Development of road plant; Activities associated with road construction and maintenance. Part 2: Victoria; Queensland; South Australia; Western Australia; Tasmania; Northern Territory
Dewey class:
625.7994
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
28367
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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| Research | History Support Collection | 625.7994 ROA | Available |