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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Cliff Thomas, C. 1970s
The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Cliff Thomas started his career with Victorian Railways at Geelong in 1946. He was driving electric locomotives and running the depot in 1952. Cliff moved to Wodonga in 1969 where he retired in 1984.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, cliff thomas -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Coach Calling It A Day, 2014
Tennis coach Ian Strong has just retired.Tennis coach Ian Strong has just retired from 32 years as coach of Vermont South Club.Tennis coach Ian Strong has just retired. vermont south tennis club, strong, ian -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Ephemera, Payslip, 1970s
1970s payslip for Shirley Isabel Boreham, employee at the Stanley Works, who retired after 15 Years service.1970s payslip for Shirley Isabel Boreham, employee at the Stanley Works, who retired after 15 Years service.1970s payslip for Shirley Isabel Boreham, employee at the Stanley Works, who retired after 15 Years service.boreham, shirley, stanley works pty ltd -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/07/1995 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of William Thomas Bill Farquhar, retired pioneer trawler fisherman of Lakes Entrance VictoriaPersonality Profile Bill Farquhar Lakes Post 19.7.1995 p3genealogy -
Canterbury History Group
Document - A few childhood memories of Airdrie, Anderson, Jean, 1991
A page of childhood memories of living in Airdrie, and a pamphlet of the services provided to retired nurses by Airdrie House and Sharrott Housecanterbury, rochester road, airdrie house, sharrott house, anderson> jean, airdrie house society incorporated, nurses -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - George Lynch Junior, C. 1970s
The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.George Lynch Jr. followed his father into a railway career. He started at Wodonga on 27 November 1937. George passed his Driver test on 5 February 1947 and retired on 28 July 1978.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, george lynch jr. -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Jack Dwyer and Harry Binder, C. 1961
The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Jack Dwyer was born on 25 September 1896. He started his railway career at North Melbourne on 8 February 1917. Jack passed his driving qualification on 25 June 1936 and retired at Wodonga on 25 September 1961. Harry Binder was born on 30 July 1898. He started his railway career at Ballarat on 7 January 1918. Harry passed his driving qualification at Wodonga on 23 February 1921 from where he retired on 30 July 1963.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railway men, harry binder, jack dwyer -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - GREAT COAT, ARMY, COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT CLOTHING FACTORY, 1962
MAJOR THOMAS GLAZEBROOK, refer Cat No 4330.2.Great coat- Khaki colour, wool, yellow metal buttons, half belt at the back, metal "R" (retired) on each epaulettearmy uniform, great coat -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 2000
Colour photograph of Bob Calnin retired police officer recipient of many police awards leading historic parade Buchan Victoriabuildings, police -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Stumps for Fred after 40 years, 4/07/1984
Article in Nunawading Gazette. Fred Watson has retired after 40 years as umpire for the Box Hill Reporter District Cricket Association.watson, r.a., watson, fred, box hill reporter district cricket association -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Les (Pee Wee) Hallawell, 1987
The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community. This locomotive, the Y170, was one of 25 general purpose diesel-electric locomotives built by Clyde Engineering, Granville NSW for the Victorian Railways between 1963 and 1968. Although built to dieselise Victoria's shunting operations and replace steam locomotives on branch line services, they were also used on mainline goods and passenger services. After closure of many branch lines across the state and the end of short pick-up goods trains, use of the class dropped. This locomotive, the Y170 entered service on 13 July 1968. It was withdrawn from service in April 1988 and was eventually scrapped in 1992.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Les Hallawell standing in front of Locomotive Y170. He started with Victoria Railways on16 Mayv1949. . He passed his Driver qualification on 12 July 1955. Les retired in Wodonga on 29 March 1988.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railway men, y class locomotive, les hallawell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - COLIN HOLL WITH D3 LOCOMOTIVE
Photocopy of photo, laminated. Image shows Colin Holl, former driver with Victorian Railways. Retired D3 locomotive parked behind on tracks. Written on back of image; Colin Holl, a former driver with Victorian Railways, Colin will speak at the 'Making Tracks' exhibition. Photo taken beside a retired d3 locomotive near the locomotive shed of the Bendigo Railway Yard.railways, bendigo to melbourne, colin holl former driver -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Max Cooke retires, 7/03/1990 12:00:00 AM
Article in Nunawading Gazette 7/3/1990 about Max Cooke who retired from Stanley Works, Nunawading after 50 years.Article in Nunawading Gazette 7/3/1990 about Max Cooke who retired from Stanley Works, Nunawading after 50 years.Article in Nunawading Gazette 7/3/1990 about Max Cooke who retired from Stanley Works, Nunawading after 50 years.cooke, max, stanley works pty ltd -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Brian Amos - Forest Hill Chase, 10/07/1991
Article in Nunawading Gazette on the memories of Brian Amos who has retired after 22 years as radio announcer at Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre.amos, brian, forest hill chase, shopping centres -
Canterbury History Group
Ephemera - Airdrie House Society Incorporated, 19/10/1991 12:00:00 AM
A programme for the Diamond Jubilee Celebration of the Founding Committee of Airdrie House Society Incorporated, and a pamphlet of the services for retired nurses provided by Airdrie House and Sharrott House.canterbury, airdrie house, sharrott house, rochester road, nurses, airdrie house society incorporated -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Diary, A A L Chanter, Flash backs mainly concerning the Machine Gun Section of the 4th Light Horse Regiment of the A.I.F
Copy of diary of MAJ (retired) A A L Chanter. 10 pages, type written. Covers period from his enlistment in 1911, service at Gallipoli and Middle EastSigned by author -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Two retired officers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles, Colonel John Neale and Lieutenant Colonel Doug Hunter preparing for Reserve Forces Day 1998reserve forces, vmr, jubilee -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
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Two retired officers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Colonel John Neale and Lieutenant Colonel Doug Hunter preparing for Reserve Forces Day 1998.resersve force, vmr, jubilee -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Driver Bill Welsh's Last Trip, 19 November 1980
The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Driver Bill Welsh in the cabin of a locomotive on his last trip. He started with Victorian Railway in Bendigo on 16 September 1935. He became a Fireman at Wodonga on 2 February 1939. Bill passed in Driver qualifications on 30 January 1946 and retired in Wodonga on 19 November 1980.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, bill welsh -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - OFFICERS OBLIGATIONS POST WW2, Australian Army, c1939-1950
Refers to WW2 Service of Capt E.M. BushOne sheet of paper folded to make 4 pages. Printing is in black ink. It covers subjects such as Reserve of Officers. Retired list. Male and Female Officers. Obligations of Officers.officers, regulations, post ww2 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Ian Park, 2001
Copy of Thanksgiving Service 10 Jan 2001, for pharmacist Ian Park, a note from Ian to his customers when he retired and a copy of a Small Business Award.Copy of Thanksgiving Service 10 Jan 2001, for pharmacist Ian Park, a note from Ian to his customers when he retired and a copy of a Small Business Award.Copy of Thanksgiving Service 10 Jan 2001, for pharmacist Ian Park, a note from Ian to his customers when he retired and a copy of a Small Business Award.pharmacies, park, ian, vermont shopping centre -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Ann Drummond
Black and white photograph of Ann Drummond, Community Services Manager of the City of Nunawading after Shirley Ramsay retired. Ann was also the first Children's Services Co-ordinatorcity of nunawading, drummond, ann -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Prahran town clerk, 38 years", 10/07/1969 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Age, 10-7-1969, reporting on the death of Mr. John Romanis, Town Clerk city of Prahran and Secretary of the PMTT. Had retired in 1945.trams, tramways, pmtt, prahran -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, Burnley's Fine Exhibit, 1926-1936
Newspaper article describing a large exhibit of fruit, vegetables and dahlias sent from Burnley when A.W. Jessep was Principal. The report mention George Russ, who retired in 1936.fruits, vegetables, dahlias, a.w. jessep, exhibition, george russ -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Story Dogs, 2018
A retired seeing Eye Dog has become a Story Dog which listens to primary school students practising readingA retired seeing Eye Dog has become a Story Dog which listens to primary school students practising reading and has been sponsored by Woodards Real Estate Blackburn.A retired seeing Eye Dog has become a Story Dog which listens to primary school students practising readingdogs, woodards real estate blackburn -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Mick Seymour, C. 1985
The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Mick Seymour joined the Victoria Railways at Benalla on 6 September 1948. He transferred to Wodonga on 1 April 1949. He passed his driver qualifications at Wodonga on 22 April 1955. Mick was AFULE Branch Secretary for 11 years between 1957 and 1971. He retired on 17 April 1985.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railway men, mick seymour -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Russell RFD
Bill Russell joined 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles as a Trooper, rising to the rank of Lieutenant.Colour photograph of Lieutenant ( Retired ) Bill Russell receiving Reserve Forces Decoration ( RFD ) from Director ofArmour Colonel R. Kershaw at Buna Barracks, Albury, 29 April 1990.russell, vmr, rfd, buna barracks, albury, medal -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Presentation at Farewell parade
In 1977 the 8/13th VMR was reduced to Independent Squadron status titled " A Squadron 8/13 VMR. This is one of a collection of photographs found at the Cobram Tip They were handed to local Member Tim McCurdy MLA who in turn handed them on to former 8/13th Sergeant Adrian Younger who in turn placed them in the Regimental Collection.. Black and white photograph of Captain John Mclean, Lieutenant Gordon Maloy and retired Major Norman Whitehead MC being presented with trophies at the Regimental Farewell Parade at Buna Barracks Albury 1976.buna barracks, albury, farewell, mclean, malloy, whitehead -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Geoff Williams, C. 1980s
The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Geoff Williams started his railway career as a clerk at Maryborough on 27 August 1947. He became a cleaner in June1952. He passed his Driver qualification in March 1956. Geoff achieved is Fireman's ticket in 1959. He was appointed as Engineman's Instructor in 1972. After a successful career with Victorian Railways, Geoff retired on 1 September 1986.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, geoff williams -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Allan Elvish with daughters Joan and Beverley, C. 1950s
The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Allan Elvish with his daughters. Allan started with Victoria Railways cleaning at Benalla on 3 December 1937. He passed his Driver qualification at Wodonga in 1948. He retired on 8th October 1971. Allan was AFULE Branch Secretary from 1951 until 1971. He was stationed at Katherine, Northern Territory as a Fireman from 1943 to 1944.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, allan elvish