Field notebook of William Gibson, 1881 July-1882 March. [1881-1882]

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Field notebook of William Gibson, 1881 July-1882 March. [1881-1882]

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Field notebook of William Gibson of permanent survey of part of railway line from Cootamundra to Gundagai, July 1881-March 1882. Railway surveys required an understanding of gradients, levels and curve radii. The field notebook contains all measurements of bearing, distances, curves and maps for the relevant part of the line. The Cootamundra to Gundagai line was opened 1 June 1886.

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Gibson, William, 1959-....

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Little is known about Mr. Gibson other than what is found here. He moved to Pittsburgh in 1803 and was a weaver and possible sign painter. From the description of William Gibson papers 1803-1849. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 45421162 Epithet: of Selby British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000565.0x00035d William Gibson was a surveyor who was active in New South Wale...