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Conference Paper

Author
Gourlay, Michael R.
Title
Bourke Lock and Weir - a History: 2. Construction and Consequent Political and Legal Action
In
Engineering Heritage Matters: Conference Papers of the 12th National Conference on Engineering Heritage, Toowoomba, 29 September to 1 October 2003
Editor
Sheridan, Norman
Imprint
Engineers Australia, Barton, Australian Capital Territory, 2003, pp. 65-71
ISBN/ISSN
064642775X
Url
https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.335221081330162
Abstract

Construction of an experimental lock and weir on the Darling River at Bourke was commenced in June 1895. A description of this lock and weir is given followed by an account of its construction. The latter includes problems arising from the contractor's temporary bridge obstructing navigation and the subsequent completion of the project by the New South Wales Government. Consequent questions in the Colonial Parliament and legal action by the contractors against the Government are reviewed. Finally, the implications of these matters for subsequent similar structures are considered.

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