Collection 12: Wheat silos in the Central West and Riverina areas, 2004, 2005, 2007 / photographs by Hal Pratt

PXA 1001/Box 5/186-202

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16-17 January 2004; 30 September 2005; 16-17 March 2007

Graphic Materials, Photographs

826018

17 photographs - silver gelatin photoprints - 20.3 x 25.2 cm. and 25.2 x 20.3 cm.

186. Condobolin. Orange to Broken Hill line. Siolocs located downline from town railway station. The original S024 silo (2,400 tonne capacity) was built in 1933. Extra silos (6,800 tonne) were added in 1961. At a separate site are two 'A' depots (each 29,900 tonnes) built in 1979. 16/1/04

187. Yarrabandai. Orange to Broken Hill line. Small abandoned village which still has one old shop front. No sign of a railway station. The original S024 silo (2,400 tonne capacity) was built in 1932. These silos were known as "Old 90" (i.e. 90,000 bushels) to distinguish them from the S027 with the same capacity. The D150 bulkhead (15,000 tonnes) was built in 1967. 16/1/04

188. Gunningbland. Orange to Broken Hill line. Located near a few old houses in flat country. The original silo S024 (2,400 tonne capacity) was built in 1930. The later silos are constructed of untreated flat steel, curved and welded together. 16/1/04

189. Nelungaloo. Orange to Broken Hill line. Location only, although a few houses nearby. The silo is a S008 (800 tonnes capacity or 30,000 bushels) built in 1934. 16 of these small silos were constructed between 1928-1934. Inside the 4 main bins are 8 smaller bins allowing the storage of various grains. 16/1/04

190. Parkes. Orange to Broken Hill line. Located in the town near the railway station. Extensive rail yards - you once changed trains here for Broken Hill, the 'Silver City Comet'. The original 50,000 bushel silo was one of the first country silos, built in 1920. The five large bins were added in 1937 bringing the grain capacity to 8,200 tonnes. 17/1/04

191. Derriwong. Orange to Broken Hill line. Located near small village in scrubby country. The original silo is a S008 (800 tonnes or 30,000 bushels capacity), the smallest of the concrete structures. It was built in 1933. The bulkhead is similar to the D150 which were built between 1965-1970. 30/9/05

192. Ootha. Orange to Broken Hill line. Location only in scrubby country. The original S024 silo (2,400 tonne capacity) was built in 1932. The bulkhead is similar to the D150 which were built between 1965-1970. Small village to NE of silos. 30/9/05

193. Bogan Gate. Orange to Broken Hill line. Small town at Tottenham line branch. Silo and two bulkheads located in town. Original S054 silo (50,000 bushel capacity) was built in 1920. The workhouse was added in 1937. The bulkhead B067 was one of the first built, constructed in 1959 (capacity 6,700 tonnes). A later bulkhead has a much greater capacity than the two original buildings combined. 30/9/05

194. Murrami. Yanco to Roto line. Bulkheads in small village of a dozen houses with post office & new corrugated steel community hall, in flat irrigation country. The D150 bulkhead (15,000 tonne capacity) was built in 1969. Separate from the railway & fenced off is a larger bulkhead belonging to "Sun Rise". 16/3/07

195. Willbriggie. Narrandera to Hay line. Location only in flat irrigation country. Signs of truck action recently. The D150 bulkhead (15,000 tonnes capacity) was built in 1966. This, the most common depot, is one of 72 built between 1965-70. 16/3/07

196. Tharbogang. Yanco to Roto line. Located in a small village on outskirts of Griffith. Line, including the siding, has has been recently upgraded. Concrete silos similar to others on this branch with a capacity of approximately 5200 tonne. Bulkhead similar to the D150. 16/3/07

197. Tabbita. Yanco to Roto line. Location only adjacent Kidman highway. Tall concrete silos similar to the S052 (5200 tonne) but with extra bin. Recently constructed superstructure including ladders & hoppers. Small bulkhead downline. 16/3/07

198. Goolgowi. Yanco to Roto line. Located in village in red soil plains. The S052 silo has a capacity of 5200 tonnes. The C288 bulkhead (28,800 tonne capacity) was constructed in 1969. Also two earlier galvanised steel bulkheads. 16/3/07

199. Merriwagga. Yanco to Roto line. Located on highway near village of Merriwagga. Tall concrete silos with steel bands similar to the S052 (5200 tonne). The D150 bulkhead (15,000 tonnes capacity) was built in 1966. 16/3/07

200. Hillston. Yanco to Roto line. Silo & bulkhead located on edge of small town. Tall S052 silos (5200 tonne capacity), concrete construction with steel bands. Disused turntable although line still open to Roto. Very large white bulkhead to south of silo. 16/3/07

201. Naradhan. Ungarie to Naradhan line. Location only on scrubby plain with some hills. End of branch line. Original S027 silo (2,700 tonne capacity) was built in 1936. The D150 bulkhead (15,000 tonne capacity) was built in 1966. 72 of these bulkheads were erected between 1965 & 1970. A larger white bulkhead appears to be idle, a result of the drought. 17/3/07

202. Youngareen. Ungarie to Naradhan line. Location only in open country with some low hills. A D150 bulkhead (capacity 15,000 tonnes) is the only facility. These 'D' depots are the most common type of storage, except for the more recent bunker stores. Branch line is operable to Naradhan. 17/3/07

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