CHILDREN’S BOOKS West Australiana
Tells the story of C. Y. O’Connor and the building of the pipeline that brought water to the parched goldfields exactly a century ago. The colossal pipeline was built between Mundaring Weir and Kalgoorlie and is considered a feat of engineering. The construction of the pipeline, life on the goldfields, and the numerous characters involved in the project are also presented. Includes colour illustrations and glossary.
[30] p. : ill., map, ports., ; 28 cm. #290423 (tiny closed edge tear to jacket, otherwise Fine.)
For primary students. First Edition.
O’Connor, C. Y. — (Charles Yelverton) — 1843-1902 — Juvenile literature. | Pipelines — Western Australia — Design and construction — Juvenile literature. | Water-pipes — Western Australia — Design and construction — Juvenile literature. | Water-supply engineering — Western Australia — Kalgoorlie — Juvenile literature.