During the transition of the Wynyard Hotel ti a medical centre in 2019, some history was revealed from some previous work undertaken in 1968. Picture courtesy of Andrianna Benjamin.
Willow Bend Rail Line
Thanks to Chris Nicholes for this photo and interesting description: Willow Bend Rail line retaining wall, built by the DMR 1968. The wall was not planned, but was needed when the big Dozer ripping and pushing the cutting out, pulled up the rail line when working too close. It was panic stations when the workers […]
Wabco Dump Truck 1968
Thanks to Chris Nicholes for the picture and description: 1968 – one of the first Wabco dump trucks, being hauled to the Talbingo dam project. Peterbilt truck, just out of Gundagai.
Talbingo Dam Site 1968
A picture of the Talbingo Dam site taken in 1968. With thanks to Chris Bonnor.
Gocup Road, 1968
With thanks to Chris Nicholes for the picture and description: Gocup Road 1968. Hauling a new WABCO Haulpac dump truck to Talbingo Dam site. Peter built prime mover, Pacific Coast Trucking. Photo courtesy Doug Clark.