Identity area
Reference code
AU WA S5028
Title
PLANS - LOCOMOTIVES AND ROLLING STOCK
Date(s)
- 1879-01-01 - ? (Creation)
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Series
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Format
Plans
Status
Final
Context area
Name of creator
Name of creator
Name of creator
AU WA A2214 - AU WA A585 - WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS [2]
Biographical history
Name of creator
AU WA A33 - WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS [1]
(1890-10-01 - 1914-07-01)
Administrative history
The Western Australian Government Railways [1] was established following the abolition of the Dept of Works & Railways and the creation of the WAGR and the Dept of Works & Buildings. In 1914 the function of tramways was added and the Department's title changed accordingly.
Name of creator
AU WA A585 - WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS [2]
(1949-04-22 - 2000-12-17)
Administrative history
The Western Australian Government Railways, Tramways & Ferries was abolished in 1949 and its functions dispersed to the new bodies - Western Australian Government Railways (2) and Western Australian Government Tramways & Ferries.
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Scope and content
Plans of railway locomotives, coaches, wagons, and other rolling stock produced by and for the Western Australian Government Railways and Westrail. Some railway structures, Perth tramway stock, and items for other railway operations are included.
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