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BOOK - WAGR GOODS RATES

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c. 1935

Overview

Faded red hard covers with black text. Spine and binding covered with a red fabric. Printed text in body of the book is black. Text on front [GOODS RATES. / Classification, and General Regulations / FOR THE / Conveyance of Merchandise and Live Stock; / ALSO / Jetty Regulations, Wharfage Charges, Etc. / TO TAKE EFFECT FROM 1st MARCH, 1935 / All Classifications, Rates, and Regulations prior to this date are cancelled] other text is illegible xcept for the number botom left [b9402/35]

Historical information

This item is a book about the goods rates for the railways. This book was used at the Armadale Railway Station by the employees. This book was issued by the Western Australian Government Railways (W.A.G.R) for use after the 1st of March 1935. This book was found at the Armadale Railway Station when the signal box was moved to its current location at the Armadale Visitor Centre on Jull Street in 1990.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2009.39

Item type

Books

Themes

People
Social History

Material

Cardboard

Paper

Width

17 mm

Height or length

153 mm

Depth

243 mm

Inscriptions and markings

cover [Western Australian Government Railways]

Keywords

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Armadale Railway Station

Western Australian Government Railways W.AG.R

Year

c. 1935

Statement of significance

This object is part of a collection of that is associated with the history of rail within the City of Armadale. The arrival of the railway to the City of Armadale in 1889 saw the district change from one that was isolated from Perth due to distance (approx 30km from Perth) and a poorly maintained road. to one that had quick access via the train line. The train line meant not only the rapid transport of people but also of mail, news, ice and goods into and out of the district.

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Rare or representative

Well provenanced

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