How do you move water 350 miles by pipe? Time to pump. From just east of Perth in Mundaring to the edges of the Outback in Kalgoorlie, there's a major water pipe. Along the way, a series of pump stations.
Early signs of development, a scout tent and tools.
Water pipe details. Pipes were constructed from half sections, threaded with a connector. When steel was in short supply, wood was used, reinforced with external wire.
The station in Cunderdin is now a museum, filled with items related to the famous pipe and also a semi-random assortment of relics from its wheat belt region, past wars, old closets.
Pump. Steamy.
Early signs of development, a scout tent and tools.
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Recreated schoolhouse.
Water pipe details. Pipes were constructed from half sections, threaded with a connector. When steel was in short supply, wood was used, reinforced with external wire.
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Tools of the agriculture trade, way back when.
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