Publisher:
Northern Territory Government Printing Office
Published:
1993
Alibris ID:
16244508792
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Seller's Description:
Fine. 072451595X. Soft cover is stapled wraps. Booklet appears as if unused. No date listed, but per World Cat, probably 1993 or 1995. Extensively illustrated with 36 b/w photographs and 5 maps. Photos include pictures of Aborigines, horse drawn carriages, camels used for work, many aspects of daily life in Central Australia. Chapters include: History of the Overland Telegraph Line; History of the Alice Springs Telegraph Station; History of hthe Barrow Creek Telegraph Station; History of the Tennant Creek Telegraph Station. "The Telegraph Stations in Alice Springs, Barrow Creek and Tennant Crreek remain largely intact since their construction in the 1870s. These Telegraph Staions provide a fascinating insight into the early years of settlement in Central Australia...these sites record forever one of the great events in the historyy of Australian development---the construction of hte Overland Telegraph Line between Port Augusta and Darwin...marked the beginning of settlement of the arid centre.; B&W Photographs; 7 x 9 1/2; 36 pages; Very slight bumping and rubbing/scuffing.
Publisher:
Northern Territory Government Printing Office
Published:
1993
Alibris ID:
16992803575
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Seller's Description:
Like New. Size: 0x0x0; Northern Territory Government Printing Office; ND(1993). Pamphlet. Small sticker residue bottom rear cover else New and In-Stock. 8vo[octavo or aprx 6 x 9], 36pp. We pack securely and ship daily w/delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
