Difference between revisions of "Farrell Siding"
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* Earliest recorded date: '''11 JUN 1907''' · Latest recorded date: '''11 NOV 1908''' | * Earliest recorded date: '''11 JUN 1907''' · Latest recorded date: '''11 NOV 1908''' | ||
| − | * example of the Type 2 datestamp are rated RR - | + | * example of the Type 2 datestamp are rated '''RR''' - clear strikes such as the one above are elusive |
| − | [http://tps.org.au/bb/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=639 ''Report an earlier or later use of the Type | + | [http://tps.org.au/bb/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=639 ''Report an earlier or later use of the Type 2 datestamp here''] |
Revision as of 20:05, 4 June 2014
OPENED: 15 MAY 1907 · CLOSED: 2 DEC 1908
Location: situated on the Emu Bay Railway approx. 6kms NW of Tullah and 7.5km NNE of Rosebery at 41° 42.76'N 145° 32.78'E
- the closest post office to Farrell Siding during it's period of operation was at Mount Farrell (renamed Tullah in 1910)
- for an enlargement, 'click' on either map once
Datestamp
- Earliest recorded date: 11 JUN 1907 · Latest recorded date: 11 NOV 1908
- example of the Type 2 datestamp are rated RR - clear strikes such as the one above are elusive
Report an earlier or later use of the Type 2 datestamp here
| To the Index of Tasmanian Post Offices and Postal Markings
To the Tasmanian Datestamp Types main page |
Other Information
- "Wee Georgie Wood" was one of three 2' gauge locomotive that provided the only connection between Farrell Siding and Tullah between 1909 and 1962
Links & References
- an interesting and detailed article about the North Mount Farrell Tramway by John Dennis may be found here
| To the Index of Tasmanian Post Offices and Postal Markings
To the Tasmanian Datestamp Types main page |
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