Re: Railway between Perth and Kalgoorlie has been cut

["B.R.McManus" <brm@global.net.au>]

Peter Mason wrote in message <7d9f2n$ee8@mo.nabaus.com.au>...
>Following is an extract from ABC news "Remains of Cyclone Vance move into
>Bight" Wednesday 24 March, 1999 (5:40am WST)
>
>The remains of Cyclone Vance has left the Western Australian mainland and
>Can anyone confirm where the line is cut, the extent of damge, and the
>estimated repair time?
>
Peter
yes well Vance certainly had a go at us and Noel is pretty well right. The
major cuts were in the vicinity of Lake Julia [28km not 70km West of Kooly
though Noel].  Esperance Bch was also  cut(minor reopened Wednesday) between
Hampton and Kambalda in addition to the cuts toward Higginsville.  Probably
reopened next Wednesday 31st.
Other than that, most personnel in the vicinity have been issued flippers
and snorkels if intending to venture off the perway.
regards
Brian>
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