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1929 The first C.R. train to enter Alice Springs (Stuart) NM 22. This was a stock train and arrived before the first Ghan to Alice Springs. W.J.Crowe on headlight (fireman), Jack McPherson (driver) on toolbox. Stock was from "Bonnings" and involved 2 trains. Also Lionel Kingston (Punch), Fred Swanson, Guards Dick Johnson and Bert Garlic. (W.J.Crowe Collection) (Murray Billett Collection)


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'mbc_03 - early 1930s - NM 23 and banker on wheat train approximately 2½ miles from Quorn – (W.J.Crowe Collection)' 'mbc_04'

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'mbc_06 - 1920's - Joe Harris and Bill Crowe (standing) G 19 – Trans line (W.J.Crowe Collection)' 'mbc_09 -   - Bridge repairs Central Australia Railway – location unknown – Bill Crowe and Tom Duncan crew (W.J.Crowe Collection)' 'mbc_10 - Bridge repairs Central Australia Railway – location unknown – Bill Crowe and Tom Duncan crew (W.J.Crowe Collection) -  '
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