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| + | <center>'''''___ this listing is currently being prepared by [mailto:roaa@tassie.net.au R.E.] and any assistance with improving the accuracy and amount of information provided below is welcome___'''''</center> | ||
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| + | '''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 ''' | '''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 | + | * the closest post office to Farrell Siding during it's period of operation was at [[Mount Farrell]] (renamed Tullah in 1910) |
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px>file:farrell siding map small.jpg | <gallery widths=200px heights=200px>file:farrell siding map small.jpg | ||
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* for an enlargement, 'click' on either map once | * for an enlargement, 'click' on either map once | ||
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== Datestamp == | == Datestamp == | ||
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<gallery widths=200px heights=200px>File:farrell siding type 2.jpg </gallery> | <gallery widths=200px heights=200px>File:farrell siding type 2.jpg </gallery> | ||
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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 - crisp and clear strikes such as the one above are elusive |
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| − | [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 datestamp here''] |
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<gallery widths=200px heights=200px>file:wee georgie wood.jpg</gallery> | <gallery widths=200px heights=200px>file:wee georgie wood.jpg</gallery> | ||
| − | * "Wee Georgie Wood" was one of three 2' gauge locomotive that provided the only connection between Farrell Siding and Tullah | + | * "Wee Georgie Wood" was one of three 2' gauge locomotive that provided the only connection between Farrell Siding and Tullah between 1909 and 1962 |
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| − | + | == Links & References == | |
| + | * an interesting and detailed article about the [http://www.westernwilderness.com.au/clients/westcoast/downloads/Farrell%20Tramway%20-%20finalised%20proofs%202.pdf North Mount Farrell Tramway] by John Dennis may be found here | ||
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| + | | To the '''[[Index of Tasmanian Post Offices and Postal Markings ]]''' | ||
| + | To the '''[[Tasmanian Datestamp Types]]''' main page | ||
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''Please contact [mailto:ross@tassie.net.au the author of this listing] to report any errors and/or omissions or to provide better or 'missing' images, etc.'' | ''Please contact [mailto:ross@tassie.net.au the author of this listing] to report any errors and/or omissions or to provide better or 'missing' images, etc.'' | ||
