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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - Framed Information Sheet, About The Map, Circa 2000s
The information sheet belongs with a map showing the Burma Thailand Railway and it's route with the various camps and P.O.W centres. The map was produced over a period of 15 months and drawn in four stages. Shows Hellfire Pass formerly ( The Konyu Cutting). The 50 Kilo Camp in Burma. There were 56 stations and 87 camps on the route of the map. The map gives due credibility and was released as a limited edition of 1000 copies only. Copies of the map are displayed all over the world including Staffordshire in England, University of Houston, National Guard Museum of Texas and on display at the Australian and New Zealand Embassies in Bangkok.Framed information sheet of the map produced to show the various camps and sights along the Burma Thailand railway. The map was produced using a number of older railway maps, including the Escritt translated map and a local Thai road touring map. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Map - Street Map, R L Jarrett, Map of Mitcham, Tunstall and Blackburn, 1929
Tunstall was originally the name of Nunawading Railway Station. Tunstall opened on 4 June 1888 and was renamed on 1 November 1945. An historically significant advertising map that can be used to ascertain the extent of urban development in 1929 in the areas of Nunawading, Blackburn and Mitcham.A map of Mitcham, Tunstall and Blackburn found on the reverse of a real estate subdivision plan published by R. L. Jarrett of Elizabeth Street. This promotional street map is overprinted with the business address of the sponsors and advertising. Map overlaid in red print: "Drake & Co. / (N. Armstrong, Prop.) / Estate and Financial Agents / next Mitcham Station / Established 1914. Open all day Saturday. / Phones: Office, Box Hill 289 J. / Private, Vermont 10."real estate agents, mitcham, tunstall, blackburn, road maps, drake & co, new zealand insurance co ltd -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Dr Blakie's home and surgery, 171 Union Road, Surrey Hills
The photo would have been taken prior to 1913 as Dr Blakie moved across the road to 174 Union Road to a purpose-built home/surgery designed by architect Arthur Plaisted. He practised at 171 Union Road joining or taking over from Dr Percy Liddle in 1905. The property was rented from the Zeplin family who built the house in 1890, which was known as 'Edgeware', and originally owned all the land bound by the railway, Union Road, Wilson Street and Montrose Street. in the 1920s to 1930s. 1906 became the home of Dr James Blakie, surgery was to the left of house. In 1912 Blakie had house built opposite (now Medical Centre). In 1920s-30s 'Edgeware' became Surrey Hills Police Station. Family details: James Blakie was born in New Zealand to a farming family of Scottish origin. He trained at Otago University with additional study at Cambridge. He married Catherine Miller Martin in 1906. They had 4 children: Geoffrey Noel (1906-1955); Raymond James (1907-1989); Theodore (1913-1913) and a daughter.Black and white photo of a Victorian style home with a slate roof, 2 chimneys, and a striped corrugated iron front veranda to 2 sides with decorative iron fretwork. It has a picket fence and an established garden with a central path leading to the front door. A woman, identified as Nurse Jones, is standing on the veranda.victorian style, homes, edgeware, house names, union road, montrose street, surrey hills, police station, zeplin family, professor zeplin, doctors, medical services, nurses, nurse jones, dr james landells blakie, dr percy liddle, mrs catherine miller blakie, raymond james blakie, geoffrey noel blakie, surrey hills police station, arthur plaisted, architects, edgeware, house names, 1890-1900 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Mann Collection Album - DALGETY N.Z.L, High Street West - corner of Melbourne Road to Railway, C. 1960s
Elaine Mann was married to David Mann, a successful Wodonga businessman and community leader who passed away in Wodonga in June 2012. David was a member of the Mann family who began their business in Wodonga in 1920. Elaine was a teacher in Wodonga for many years and an active member of the community.This photo collection is of significance as it documents how the businesses and buildings in Wodonga have evolved and contributed to community throughout the late 20th century.Dalgety-N.Z.L in High Street West - corner of Melbourne Road to the railway line. Businesses include a barber, dry cleaners and Dalgety-N.Z.L. Dalgety and Company Limited merged in November 1961 with New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited, one of its principal competitors in Australia's eastern states and New Zealand. As of 30 June 1970, the business name Dalgety New Zealand Loan was delisted, with the company becoming Dalgety Limited. This information dates the photo as being taken between 1961 and June 1970. This site later became Wodonga Home Furnishers. The building was demolished in November 1998 to make way for the realignment of Elgin Street to join what was then Jack Hore Place. wodonga businesses, high st wodonga, railway crossing, dalgety -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Cassells, K.R, The Sanson Railway, 1962
... The New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society Inc.... The Sanson Railway Book Cassells, K.R. The New Zealand Railway ...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, Emerson, G.W. et al, Coalfields Enterprise: Private Railways of the Ohai District Southland, 1964
... New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society... railroads - New Zealand - history A history of the coal railways out ...A history of the coal railways out of Invercargill New Zealand in the Ohai district of Southland.ill, maps, p.36.non-fictionA history of the coal railways out of Invercargill New Zealand in the Ohai district of Southland.industrial railroads - new zealand - history, colliery railroads - new zealand - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society, Coaling From the Clouds, 1971
... New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society... railroads - New Zealand - history A history of the coal railways out ...A history of the coal railways out of Mount Rochfort and the Denniston Incline railway in the north of the South Island of New Zealand.index, ill, maps, p.64.non-fictionA history of the coal railways out of Mount Rochfort and the Denniston Incline railway in the north of the South Island of New Zealand.industrial railroads - new zealand - history, colliery railroads - new zealand - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society, Private Railways in Hawke's Bay, 1984
... New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society... of New Zealand along the railway from Palmerston North towards ...A history of the private railways operating in the Hawke's Bay area of the North Island of New Zealand along the railway from Palmerston North towards Gisborne.ill, maps, p.24.non-fictionA history of the private railways operating in the Hawke's Bay area of the North Island of New Zealand along the railway from Palmerston North towards Gisborne.industrial railroads - new zealand - history, railroads - new zealand - north island - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society, Josephine and Her Friends
... New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society... Friends Booklet New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society ...A brief history of the 0-4-0 0-4-0 Fairlie steam locomotive Josephine and other small locomotives working in New Zealand.ill, p.10.non-fictionA brief history of the 0-4-0 0-4-0 Fairlie steam locomotive Josephine and other small locomotives working in New Zealand.industrial railroads - new zealand - history, railroads - new zealand - north island - history -
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Booklet, Stott, Bob, Rails Through The Bush, 1973
A brief history of some of the timber tramways and tramway locomotives working in New Zealand.ill, p.32.non-fictionA brief history of some of the timber tramways and tramway locomotives working in New Zealand.railroads - new zealand - north island - history, timber tramways - new zealand - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Mahoney, P.J, New Zealand Railway Memories, 1999
... New Zealand Railway Memories... of J.D. Mahoney. ill, p.120. New Zealand Railway Memories Book ...A pictorial history of steam trains in New Zealand compiled from the photographic collection of J.D. Mahoney.ill, p.120.non-fictionA pictorial history of steam trains in New Zealand compiled from the photographic collection of J.D. Mahoney.railroad steam locomotives - new zealand - history, railroad operations - new zealand -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Pierre, Bill, North Island Main Trunk An Illustrated History, 1981
A history of the North Island Main Trunk railway from Auckland to Wellington New Zealand.index, ill, maps, p.300.non-fictionA history of the North Island Main Trunk railway from Auckland to Wellington New Zealand.railroad construction - new zealand, railroad operations - new zealand -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Shennen, Frank, Modern Australian and New Zealand Trains, 1960s
Presenting a selection of 104 color action photographs of the present and passing parade of modern-day trains of Australia and New Zealand around the late 1960s.ill, maps, p.112.non-fictionPresenting a selection of 104 color action photographs of the present and passing parade of modern-day trains of Australia and New Zealand around the late 1960s.railroads -- australia -- trains -- pictorial works, locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Traction Publications, Along The Line in New Zealand, 1972
... - Pictorial Photographs of New Zealand railways steam and diesel. ill ...Photographs of New Zealand railways steam and diesel.ill, maps, p.68.non-fictionPhotographs of New Zealand railways steam and diesel.railroads -- new zealand., railroads - new zealand - pictorial -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Douglas Hoy, West of the Tararuas - An illustrated History of the Wellington and Manawatu Railway Co, 1972
... Railway construction - New Zealand... Prahran Railway construction - New Zealand Private railway ...An illustrated history of the Wellington to Manawatu Railway Company and their railway to Longburn and JohnsvilleIndex, ill, maps, p.136.non-fictionAn illustrated history of the Wellington to Manawatu Railway Company and their railway to Longburn and Johnsvillerailway construction - new zealand, private railway companies of new zealand - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, IPL Publishing Group, Danger ahead : New Zealand railway accidents in the modern era, 1991
... Danger ahead : New Zealand railway accidents in the modern...Railway accidents - New Zealand... Prahran Railway accidents - New Zealand Railway safety - New ...Descriptions of new Zealand railway accidentsIll, p.159.non-fictionDescriptions of new Zealand railway accidents railway accidents - new zealand, railway safety - new zealand -
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Book, Grantham House et al, Tragedy on the track : Tangiwai & other New Zealand railway accidents, 1986
... Tragedy on the track : Tangiwai & other New Zealand railway...Railway accidents - New Zealand... Prahran Railway accidents - New Zealand Railway safety - New ...Descriptions of New Zealand railway accidentsIll, p.178.non-fictionDescriptions of New Zealand railway accidents railway accidents - new zealand, railway safety - new zealand -
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Booklet, New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society, New Zealand train wrecks, ????
... Railway accidents - New Zealand...New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society... Prahran Railway accidents - New Zealand Railway safety - New ...Descriptions of New Zealand railway accidentsIll, p.48.non-fictionDescriptions of New Zealand railway accidents railway accidents - new zealand, railway safety - new zealand -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, R. S. Fletcher, Single Track - The Construction of the Main Trunk Railway, 1978
... Main Trunk Railway New Zealand - history... Prahran Main Trunk Railway New Zealand - history Railway ...An illustrated history of the building of the main trunk railway in New Zealand from Auckland to Wellington in the North Island.Index, ill, maps, p.224.non-fictionAn illustrated history of the building of the main trunk railway in New Zealand from Auckland to Wellington in the North Island.main trunk railway new zealand - history, railway construction new zealand - history -
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Book, Steve McNicol, New Zealand Rail Scene, 1988
... Railway operations and rollingstock - New Zealand... Prahran Railway operations and rollingstock - New Zealand Railway ...Photographs of New Zealand trains in the North Island. 1988.ill, maps, p.52.non-fictionPhotographs of New Zealand trains in the North Island. 1988.railway operations and rollingstock - new zealand, railway history - new zealand -
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Book, David B. Leitch, Railway Histories of the World - Railways of New Zealand, 1972
... Railway Histories of the World - Railways of New Zealand...History of railways - New Zealand... Prahran History of railways - New Zealand Railway construction ...History of railways in New ZealandIndex, ill, maps, p.254.non-fictionHistory of railways in New Zealandhistory of railways - new zealand, railway construction - new zealand -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Gordon Troup, Footplate :The Victorian Engineman's New Zealand, 1978
Stories from locomotive enginemen in New Zealand of running trains in the early 20th century.index, ill, maps, p.239.non-fictionStories from locomotive enginemen in New Zealand of running trains in the early 20th century. locomotive engineers -- new zealand -- biography., railroads -- new zealand -- history. -
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Book, John Owen Percival Watt, Southland's Pioneer Railways, 1965
... History of railways - New Zealand... of railways - New Zealand History of the Southlands Railway in New ...History of the Southlands Railway in New Zealand from 1864-1878ill. p.72.non-fictionHistory of the Southlands Railway in New Zealand from 1864-1878railroads -- new zealand -- southland -- history., history of railways - new zealand -
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Book, Troup, Gordon, Steel Roads of New Zealand - An Illustrated Survey, 1973
... History of railways - New Zealand... Prahran Railroads -- New Zealand -- History. History of railways ...An illustrated description of the New Zealand Railways up to 1973.index, ill, maps, p.342.non-fictionAn illustrated description of the New Zealand Railways up to 1973.railroads -- new zealand -- history., history of railways - new zealand -
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Book, Dyer, P. F, Jubilee Selections from the New Zealand Railway Observer, 1969
... Jubilee Selections from the New Zealand Railway Observer...History of railways - New Zealand...The New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society Inc... Prahran Railroads -- New Zealand -- History. History of railways ...A selection of articles about New Zealand Railways from the N Z Railway Observer magazine up to 1969ill, maps, p.106.non-fictionA selection of articles about New Zealand Railways from the N Z Railway Observer magazine up to 1969railroads -- new zealand -- history., history of railways - new zealand -
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Booklet, Stott, Robert, North Island Main Trunk 75th Anniversary Album, 1983
A pictorial history of the first 75 years of the New Zealand Main Trunk line from Auckland to Wellington in the North Island.ill, p.48.non-fictionA pictorial history of the first 75 years of the New Zealand Main Trunk line from Auckland to Wellington in the North Island.railroads -- new zealand -- history., railroads - new zealand - north island - history -
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Booklet, McGavin, R.J, N.Z.R. Album, 1968
... The New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society..., R.J. The New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society ...A pictorial view of New Zealand Government Railways in the steam era.ill, p.24.non-fictionA pictorial view of New Zealand Government Railways in the steam era.railroads -- new zealand -- history., railroads - new zealand - pictorial -
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Book, McLennan K.E, North Island Main Trunk Golden Jubilee Souvenir Booklet, 1958
... anniversary of the North Island Main Trunk railway in New Zealand ...A pictorial book commemorating the 50th anniversary of the North Island Main Trunk railway in New Zealand in 1958.ill, maps, p.36.non-fictionA pictorial book commemorating the 50th anniversary of the North Island Main Trunk railway in New Zealand in 1958.railroads -- new zealand -- history., railroads - new zealand - pictorial -
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Book, Murphy, J.A, Trains at Work in the North Island, 1973
Pictures of New Zealand trains in the North Island in the steam and diesel period.ill, p.80.non-fictionPictures of New Zealand trains in the North Island in the steam and diesel period.railroads - new zealand - pictorial, railroads -- new zealand. -
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Book, Along The Line in New Zealand, 1972
... - Pictorial Photographs of New Zealand railways steam and diesel. ill ...Photographs of New Zealand railways steam and diesel.ill, p.68.non-fictionPhotographs of New Zealand railways steam and diesel.railroads -- new zealand., railroads - new zealand - pictorial