Pate 13. 
Diagram of Experiments made at the Government Yard, 
Clyde, for testing the strength of Timber Girders. 
Compound Girder 
Similar to those of Wagga Viaducts 
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} PHOTO-LITHOGRAPHED AT THE GOVT. PRINTING OFFICE, f 
j SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES. } 
