RAILWAY GAUGES
(JNFICATION PROPOSED
(Jnstraliaft Press Association)
CANBERRA, Feb. 18
Another attempt to induce the Premiers-, itof the various States to' cooperate- with the Commonwealth in the 1 umfieation of the Australian rail l way gauges will be made at a conference this week at Canberra between' the (Commonwealth and State. Ministers. ..The estimated cost of the work is 25 millions. Portion of the uni
tion ail Western ‘ Australia and’ New South ' Wales has already been completed. : ;at a cost of nearly five millions. 1 * ' J ' '
Thei Prime,Minister, Mr J. H. Scullin, vs)l suggest that the work be resiimeßpithe cost of which will be shared by, the States and the CommouWeraltW It should occupy seven years, the Comonwealtli bearing one-fifth share -of the outlay The railway gauge recommended- by 'the experts is /four? feet eight and a-h’alf inches. Mr Scullin emphasises that a standard’ gauge will prevent loss and delay in th& transportation, ; .-perishable goods, reduce operating costs, and give more .rapid access to. markets, ..apart, from its use' in times of national emergency, . . ••
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Hokitika Guardian, 19 February 1930, Page 3
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174RAILWAY GAUGES Hokitika Guardian, 19 February 1930, Page 3
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