RECORD GAUGE.
AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY HANDICAP. COST OF .ALTERATION; By Telegraph—Frees Association—Copyright (Rcc. February 22, 9.30 p.m.) Melbourne, February 22. Tho War Railways Council has recommended the establishment for dcfcnco purposes of a uniform gauge 4ft. BJi». on the main trunk railway lines connecting tho capitals of , the various States. . It is suggested that the cost of tho alteration should bo divided between tho States and tho Commonwealth, tho latter bearing a substantial share. THE REPORT DENIED. (Rec. February 23, 0.25 a.m.) Melbourne, February 22. The : Minister for Defence, Senator Pearce, declares that the reported decision of tho War Railway Conferenco is misleading and • inaccurate. Ho is tho only Minister who has teen the report.
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Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1059, 23 February 1911, Page 5
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114RECORD GAUGE. Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1059, 23 February 1911, Page 5
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