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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Railway tracks looking west, 1/06/2009
One of a collection of photographs taken of the Nunawading Railway Station prior to the lowering of the railway line and building of the new railway station on the western side of Springvale Road so that the Springvale Road Rail Crossing can be eliminated.Black & white photograph of he precinct surrounding the Nunawading Station and the Springvale Road Railway crossing. This photograph is the railway crossing and tracks looking west to Blackburn. See NP 3545 to NP3567 for the complete set of photographsnunawading railway station, springvale road nunawading, redevelopment of railway line/springvale road. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Railway Platform from south side, 1/06/2009
One of a collection of photographs taken of the Nunawading Railway Station prior to the lowering of the railway line and building of the new railway station on the western side of Springvale Road so that the Springvale Road Rail Crossing can be eliminated.Black & white photograph of the precinct surrounding the Nunawading Station and the Springvale Road Railway crossing. This photograph is railway station looking from north side of station. See NP 3545 to NP3567 for the complete set of photographsnunawading railway station, springvale road nunawading, redevelopment of railway line/springvale road. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Newspaper clipping of photograph taken at railway crossing with railway lines leading to Ringwood Railway Station in 1908
Newspaper clipping of photograph taken at railway crossing with railway lines leading to Ringwood Railway Station in 1908. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photographs / Album Pages, Canterbury Road from Heathmont Railway Station Bridge 1954, 1954
Houghton & Byrne Pest Service Truck on Canterbury Road crossing Heathmont Railway Station Bridge 1954. Photo courtesy Vic. RoadsCanterbury Road from Heathmont Railway Station Bridge - 1954. Photo courtesy Vic. Roads -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham Railway Station, 2014
Shirley Jones' recollections of memories of Mitcham Railway Station.Shirley Jones' recollections of memories of Mitcham Railway Station and her life connection with the railways through her father Frank Bawden and her husband.Shirley Jones' recollections of memories of Mitcham Railway Station. mitcham railway station, jones, shirley, bawden, frank -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image - Black and White, Ballarat Railway Station, c1904, c1904
The Ballarat to Melbourne Railway line opened in 1862.Black and white panoramic view of the Ballarat Railway Station. A steam train is about to cross Lydiard Street North, and the railway gates are shut to prevent cars crossing the tracks. ballarat railway station, signals, railway track, provincial hotel, railway gates -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, The Railway Crossing from Corner of Springvale Road & Station, 1/06/2009
One of a collection of photographs taken of the Nunawading Railway Station prior to the lowering of the railway line and building of the new railway station on the western side of Springvale Road so that the Springvale Road Rail Crossing can be eliminated.Black & white photograph of he precinct surrounding the Nunawading Station and the Springvale Road Railway crossing. This photograph is of the Railway Crossing from corner of Springvale Road & Station. See NP 3545 to NP3567for the complete set of photographsnunawading railway station, springvale road, nunawading, redevelopment of railway line/springvale road., station street nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Railway Crossing from the north, 1/06/2009
One of a collection of photographs taken of the Nunawading Railway Station prior to the lowering of the railway line and building of the new railway station on the western side of Springvale Road so that the Springvale Road Rail Crossing can be eliminated.Black & white photograph of the precinct surrounding the Nunawading Station and the Springvale Road Railway crossing. This photograph is of the railway crossing of Springvale Road, Nunawading, looking to the south of the shops. See NP 3545 to NP3567 for the complete set of photographsnunawading railway station, springvale road nunawading, redevelopment of railway line/springvale road. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Railway bridge at Tel-el-Fara, 1917_
This photograph shows a railway bridge in Tel-el-Fara, PalestineDigital copy of black and white photograph. "Railway bridge over Waddi buzzetti [?] Tel-el Fara"charles marshall, world war 1 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, 1990's
This item is probably a copy of a book produced for tourists and may have been used in the Slab Hut (Orbost visitor Information Centre). The articles contained in the booklet are dated in the 1900's.This booklet is a useful research tool.A small booklet with a laminated cover.It contains black/ white photocopies of early Orbost businesses.On front cover - handwritten "Harry Hudson"booklet-orbost-businesses -
Orbost & District Historical Society
exhibitors' information, Snowy River Mail as "Mail" Print, 1975
This was created for the annual Orbost Show 1975. It provides information to potential exhibitors. The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. Its first show was held on 3rd March 1904...on a site alongside the Bonang Road where the present Golf Club stands. It is currently held at the Recreation Reserve at Newmerella. Ref: In Times Gone By-Deborah HallThis item is associated with the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show which has been a major event in Orbost for over a century. Agricultural shows are an important part of cultural life in small country towns and the Orbost Show is an integral part of Orbost 's agricultural history.A six fold sheet of white paper with information on categories for the Orbost Annual Show, March 10th 1975. Tet is black print.orbost-show -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, second half 20th century
This appears to be a photograph of a large group of people at the Orbost Railway Station awaiting a train - a steam train? The group seems to be made up of family groups. This item is associated with the history of the Orbost-Bairnsdale railway line and therefore reflects the role that the rail line played in the social and economic history of Orbost. The closure of the line was a significant event in Orbost's history. It is a pictorial record of a social event in Orbost.A black / white photograph of a large group of people standing at a railway station. Some are standing on the platform, others on the line. Most are looking toward the right.orbost-railway-station family-activity -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Photo of Original Photograph, Wal Larsen, B/W photo of Buninyong Railway line cutting in June 1940, June 1940
Railway and surrounds in 1940.B/W photo of Buninyong Railway line cutting in June 1940buninyong, railway, bunny, cutting -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1962
This photo shows Bert May addressing a group of ladiers at the 1962 Golden Jubilee of the Orbost High School. Bert May served as the Member for Gippsland in the Legislative Council from 1957 until 1973. With earlier levels of schooling available at the Orbost State School or nearby schools of Newmerella and Jarrahmond School, it was not until April 1912, and after much campaigning from parents and other notable community members, that the Orbost Higher Elementary School was opened. Mr Richard Trembath was appointed the new Head teacher of Orbost Higher Elementary School and was assisted by Miss Olga Hirst. The senior class consisted of 26 pupils, and the junior class, 16 pupils. A limited curriculum was available which included lessons in Latin, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Geography, History, Drawing and advanced English. (ref. O.S.C. website)Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This item is representative of its history and is a useful reference tool.A black / white photograph of a man giving a speech to a group of ladies in a classroom. all are standing.on back - Bert May, Orbost H.S. Jubilee 1962orbost-education orbost-high-school -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, S.F. Gerberg & Bulmer, C 1908u
This photograph shows members of the Orbost Agricultural Show committee about 1908 with L to R : S. Lynn; John Russell; Mat Lynch; W. Warren; John Johnson; Will Cumming & Geo. Perry. The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. Its first show was held on 3rd March 1904...on a site alongside the Bonang Road where the present Golf Club stands. It is currently held at the Recreation Reserve at Newmerella. (Ref: In Times Gone By-Deborah Hall) This item is associated with the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show which has been a major event in Orbost for over a century. Agricultural shows are an important part of cultural life in small country towns and the Orbost Show is an integral part of Orbost 's agricultural history. A faded black / white photograph of seven men standing outside with trees in the background.on back - " Orbost Agricultural Show" and list of men in photograph.orbost-agricultural-society annual-show -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Railway Station Stawell
Railway Station Stawell. B/W photo showing large two storey brick station with long verandah over platform in heavy shade. Rail lines in foreground. This Photograph is a copy of a Negative owned by the Society - paid from a grant 1991. This Photograph is of Stawell Railway Station.B/W. Photograph of Stawell Railway Station taken from acroos the railway tracks. Also showing two vechiles of the far right. the centre of the building is two story stawell railways, transport, mark dadswell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Map, Crowlands & Navarre Railway Construction Trust, VR Plan Showing Railway Construction District Crowlands to navarre Line 1916, 4 July 1916
Two (2) Very large Coloured Maps. Scale 40 Chains to 1 Inch. rail Line Drawn in RedShire of Kara Kara. Shire of Stawell Shire of Ararat 4 July 1916railways -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, Association of Railway Enthusiasts (ARE), "Australian Railway Enthusiast - Vol 22, No. 2, June 1984", June 1984
Has articles on US Railroads in 1948, steam loco booster trials, tram 661, NZ railcars, a trial trip as a fireman. Cover has a photo of Ballarat tram 30 in Sturt St West by Robert Belzer. Centre pages has an item about the repainting by the BTPS of tram 661 into a chocolate colour MMTB 1920's scheme, with photos by John Alfred, Dave Macartney and William F Scott. Unfortunately the centre page spread colour is out of register.Yields information about the repainting of tram 661.Magazine - part colour cover and centre spread - 32 pages, centre stapled to A4 size.trams, tramways, ballarat, btps, tram 661, repainting, livery -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The NORTH EAST RAILWAY Melbourne to Wodonga- A Lineside Guide, Keith W. Turton, 1973
A detailed history and description of the North East Rail Line, including information about each station and siding and relevant maps.non-fictionA detailed history and description of the North East Rail Line, including information about each station and siding and relevant maps.railway transport victoria, north east railway victoria, victoria railways, lineside rail guide -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Cassells, K.R, The Sanson Railway, 1962
A history of the Sanson Tramway north of Wellington on the North Island of New Zealand.index, ill, maps, p.88.non-fictionA history of the Sanson Tramway north of Wellington on the North Island of New Zealand.railroad construction - new zealand, railroad operations - new zealand -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Gunzburg, Adrian et al, Rails Through the Bush: Timber and Firewood Tramways and Railway Contractors of Western Australia, 2008
A history of the timber and firewood tramways and railway contractors of Western Australiaindex, ill, maps, p.300.non-fictionA history of the timber and firewood tramways and railway contractors of Western Australiatramways - western australia - history, railroad operations - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Australian Railway Historical Society (W.A. Division Inc.), The Mundaring Weir Railway, 1968
A short history of the narrow gauge railway for building the Mandering Weir in Western Australia.maps, p.11.non-fiction A short history of the narrow gauge railway for building the Mandering Weir in Western Australia.narrow gauge railroads - western australia - history, industrial railroads - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Knowles, J.W, The Mount Morgan Rack Railway, 1982
A history of the Mount Morgan rack railway in Queensland.ill, maps, p.52.non-fictionA history of the Mount Morgan rack railway in Queensland.railroad construction - queensland - history, rack railways - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society NSW Division et al, Australian Railway Routes 1854-2000, 2000
Descriptions of railway routes in Australia from 1854 to 2000.maps, p.80.non-fictionDescriptions of railway routes in Australia from 1854 to 2000.railroad construction - australia - history, railroads -- australia -- history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Callaghan, W.H, The Overland Railway, 1992
A history of the South line from Adelaide to Serviceton with track diagrams of the stations.ill, maps, p.314.non-fictionA history of the South line from Adelaide to Serviceton with track diagrams of the stations.railraod construction - south australia - history, railroad operations - south australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Wilson, John, Bob's Railway, 2019
Turbulent political times in South Australia and a remarkable railroading dog.index, ill, p.160.non-fictionTurbulent political times in South Australia and a remarkable railroading dog.railroad operations - south australia - history, railraod construction - south australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Babbage, Jack, The History of Pichi Richi Railway, 1984
A history of the Pichi Richi railway from it's construction as part of the Commonwealth Railways Great Northern Railway to a preserved steam tourist railwayill, maps, p.104.non-fictionA history of the Pichi Richi railway from it's construction as part of the Commonwealth Railways Great Northern Railway to a preserved steam tourist railway railroad construction - south australia - history, railway history - commonwealth railways -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Babbage, Jack, The First 100 Years of the Pichi Richi Railway, 1980
A history of the first 100 years of the Pichi Richi railway from it's construction as part of the Commonwealth Railways Great Northern Railway to a preserved steam tourist railwayill, maps, p.104.non-fictionA history of the first 100 years of the Pichi Richi railway from it's construction as part of the Commonwealth Railways Great Northern Railway to a preserved steam tourist railway railroad construction - south australia - history, railway history - commonwealth railways -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society (S.A. Division) Inc, The Victor Harbor Railway Line Pictorial Review, 1984
A pictorial review of the railway to Victor Harbor in South Australia from an South Australian Railways line to a tourist railway.ill, maps, p.52.non-fictionA pictorial review of the railway to Victor Harbor in South Australia from an South Australian Railways line to a tourist railway.railroad construction - south australia - history, preserved locomotives - south australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society Inc, The Pichi Richi Railway, 1975
A history of the preserved Pichi Richi Railway built on part of the former Commonwealth Railways 3'6" railway from Port Augusta to Alice Springs in South Australia.ill, maps, p.52.non-fictionA history of the preserved Pichi Richi Railway built on part of the former Commonwealth Railways 3'6" railway from Port Augusta to Alice Springs in South Australia.railroad construction - south australia - history, commonwealth railways (australia) -- history.