A time-line to build a railway
Read about The Railway between Kalgoorlie and Port Augusta.
The following is a list of important dates in the building and use of
the Trans Continental Railway. Match up the dates with the event.
1896 1901 1908 1911 1912
1914-1918 1917 1942-1944 1960s
(Note that 1901 occurs twice in the answers)
1. A full survey
took place across the desert from Western Australia to the border and
from South Australia to the border
2. The railway
line between Kalgoorlie and Perth was completed.
3. The Trans
Continental Railway was mainly used for military purposes.
4. Western Australia
joined the Federation with the promise of a railway linking WA to the
East.
5. A bill was
passed in Federal Parliament to allow construction of the railway.
6. A preliminary
survey for a trans Australia railway was completed.
7. Construction
of the line was completed near Ooldea.
8. A standard
gauge railway was also built between Kalgoorlie and Perth
9. Construction
of the railway line between Port Austusta and Kalgoorlie commenced
10. Problems
with supplies and labour slowed construction of the line.
How many dates did you get
correct? Check
your answers to find out.
