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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - aerial view of railway line, 03/05/1952
... Victorian Railways...Victorian Railways aerial survey record print... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Victorian Railways aerial ...Victorian Railways aerial survey record print of the railway line between Heywood and Rennick (S.A. border) Black and white, white vertical strip on imageFront: Notations in black pen, added at a later date Back: 'Heywood - Rennick 21082 - 19373 235m 73c Heywood' - all black ink. Purple VR aerial survey stamp. '3 May 1952' - black stampvictorian railways, aerial photography, train line -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BADHAM COLLECTION: GENERAL APPENDIX TO THE BOOK OF RULES AND REGULATIONS / TIMETABLE APRIL 1919
... VICTORIAN RAILWAYS general appendix to the book of rules...Victorian Railways general appendix to the book of rules... DOCUMENT Memo railway VICTORIAN RAILWAYS general appendix ...Victorian Railways general appendix to the book of rules and regulations, working time table April 1919. Blue paper cover, blue cloth binding that is stained and faded.document, memo, railway, victorian railways general appendix to the book of rules and regulations, working time table april 1919. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, c1946
... Victorian Railways...Black and white negative, of Victorian Railways trams 49... Trams tramways Victorian Railways VR Trams Bay Road Sandringham ...Black and white negative, of Victorian Railways trams 49 in Bay Road Sandringham, passing the junction to the Sandringham Tram depot. Note the white bumper bars. Photo c1946. (Possibly 12-3-1946 - see Reg Item 5773) In the background is the Roxy Theatre and the spire of the All Souls Anglican Church. (The church spire has since been rebuilt) Photo not in the Wal Jack Victorian Railways Album.trams, tramways, victorian railways, vr trams, bay road, sandringham, tram 49 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BADHAM COLLECTION: CARBON COPY BOOK OF EXAMINATIONS
... Victorian railways... of Victorian Railways employees. Dated from 20.9.49 through to 21.10.49'.... COTTAGE Miners Badham Victorian railways employees J. Badham Light ...Light brown cover carbon copy book, stapled at top. Contains entries detailing examinations undertaken by J. Badham of Victorian Railways employees. Dated from 20.9.49 through to 21.10.49'.J. Badhamcottage, miners, badham, victorian railways, employees -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Flag - VR Flag
... Victorian Railways...A large blue flag bearing the gold insignia of Victorian... Aurora" train tragedy in 1969 Victorian Railways Southern Aurora ...This flag was flying at the Wodonga Station when VR Driver John (Jack) Bowden drove past it whilst at the controls of the “Southern Aurora” on 7 February 1969. The Sydney – Melbourne passenger train was bound for Melbourne. At about 7.05 a.m. the “Southern Aurora” collided head-on with the Melbourne-Albury goods train near Violet Town. 8 people lost their lives in the crash and 117 were injured. Driver John Bowden had died of cardiac arrest at some time before the collision. The driver of the goods train, Lawrence Rosevear, a good friend and workmate of Jack Bowden had tried to apply the brake when he realised the Aurora was not slowing down, but was unable to stop the impact. Lawrence also died in the crash. A memorial is maintained at Violet Town to commemorate those who died and also recognised those who helped in the aftermath of the tragedy.This flag is connected to the "Southern Aurora" train tragedy in 1969A large blue flag bearing the gold insignia of Victorian Railways. Canvas binding and the rope is still attached on the flag pole side. There is fringing on the other side but there is some fraying due to age.victorian railways, southern aurora, john bowden -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1960s
... ' photo taken by the Victorian railways.... on condition that it is acknowledged as Victorian Railways Photograph.... by the Victorian railways. SCENERY Wonderland Range Copyright photograph ...Photo is of the "Nerve Test", and is a ' Tourism promotion' photo taken by the Victorian railways.Photo shows man standing at end of a narrow,rocky ledge. Large rock formations flank ledge on both sides. Peak in background. Man is wearing dark pants with shirt and tie.Copyright photograph. This photograph may be reproduced on condition that it is acknowledged as Victorian Railways Photograph.scenery, wonderland range -
Orbost & District Historical Society
label / sign, 1970's -1980's
... This item was used by Victorian Railways in 1980's...Victorian Government Railways... gippsland This item was used by Victorian Railways in 1980's ...This item was used by Victorian Railways in 1980's. It was inserted onto the side of railway freight wagons. The Bairnsdale-Orbost railway was opened in 1916 to serve the agricultural and timber industry. Because of the decline in traffic and heavy operating costs, the line was finally closed in August, 1987. Orbost Railway Station was opened on Monday 10 April 1916 as the terminus of the Orbost railway line, and closed in 1987. The station was located on the west side of the Snowy River despite the town of Orbost being on the east side of the river, in order to save on the costs of a bridge over the river, which at the time had highly variable levels 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.A double -sided rectangular shaped label / sign, heavily laminated.Black print on light brown background. On one side : "MASS 31 tonnes LOADED; FROM NOWA NOWA; LIMESTONE TO APM SIDING; TRARALGON". On reverse : "EMPTY FROM TRARALGON; TO APM LIMESTONE SIDING ; NOWA NOWA".freight orbost-bairnsdale-railway -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: YOUR RAILWAYS TODAY AND TOMORROW
... Victorian railways... Railways. Published September 1961 by the Victorian Railways. 12... trains Australian railways Victorian railways A green and white ...A green and white magazine titled ' Your Railways Today and Tomorrow.' Based on an address at a symposium 'Linking the Horizons' by E. H. Brownbill, Chairman of Commissioners, Victorian Railways. Published September 1961 by the Victorian Railways. 12 pgs. photos. Inserted within the magazine is a brief historical survey on ' How Victoria's Railways began and developed.' Significant dates from 1852 to 1962 from the Public Relations and Betterment Board Railways Administration Offices, Spencer Street, Melbourne, C.1.transport, railways, history, lydia chancellor collection, collection, trains, australian railways, victorian railways -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RAILWAYS COLLECTION: VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8.7.1929
... RAILWAYS COLLECTION: VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT GAZETTE...Railways Collection -Victorian Government Gazette Monday... DOCUMENT Railways Collection -Victorian Government Gazette Monday ...Railways Collection -Victorian Government Gazette Monday 8.7.1929 Victorian Railways. Aged paper Gazette -front and back pages are damaged. Front page states A list of all persons (exclusive of Supernumeraries ) employed in the Railway Services on 1.1.1929. Published in the government gazette pursuant to Section 178 of the Railways Act 1915 No.2716. The gazette shows Columns as follows- Departmental number, Name in full (Alphabetically), Position, Date of birth, Date of entry, Salary or rate of pay 1.1.29.document -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, c1946
... Victorian Railways...Black and white negative, of Victorian Railways trams 48... Trams tramways Victorian Railways VR Trams Bay Road Sandringham ...Black and white negative, of Victorian Railways trams 48 turnout out of Bay Road Sandringham, after passing the junction to the Sandringham Tram depot. Note the white bumper bars. Photo c1946. (Possibly 12-3-1946 - see Reg Item 5773) In the background is the Roxy Theatre and the spire of the All Souls Anglican Church. (The church spire has since been rebuilt).Also in the background is the Salvation Army Hall, Barker Upholster and two buses. Photo not in the Wal Jack Victorian Railways Album.trams, tramways, victorian railways, vr trams, bay road, sandringham, buses, tram 48 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - Loading cable car trailer 88 at Flinders St yard
... photograph. Part of the Victorian Railways Heritage series. ...In ink of rear of prints "Photo Victorian Railways"... of the Victorian Railways Heritage series. Yields information about ...Set of three black and white photographs of cable trailer 88 being loaded onto a wagon at the Spencer St / Flinders St railway yard by the railway yard travelling gantry crane. Trailer lettered M&MTB. Has a man riding the top of the car before being loaded into a I type open wagon. Photo mid to late 1920s? See Reg Item 3713 for a more detailed analysis of the first photograph. Part of the Victorian Railways Heritage series. Yields information about the sale of cable tram trailers.Set of three Photographs - Black and White - Loading cable car 88 at the Flinders St yard adjacent to Spencer St railway station.In ink of rear of prints "Photo Victorian Railways"tramways, trams, flinders st, cable trams, sale of trams, railways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Victorian Government Information Bureau?, "The Garden City of Australia / Twenty-four views of Melbourne", c1950
... Victorian Railways... Victorian Railways 2 Collins St from Spring St (with trams... Victorian Railways Flinders St Station Gardens Book, brown cover ...Book, brown cover patterned (Deer skin?), titled "The Garden City of Australia / Twenty-four views of Melbourne" with 24 pages (smaller than cover) printed pages stapled inside. Inside front cover is a map of Melbourne, with specific buildings marked, inside rear cover - Where to go in Melbourne, General Information and Sight seeing tours. On rear cover is printer details. Page Photo details by 1 Skyline of the City of Melbourne from Yarra Bank Victorian Railways 2 Collins St from Spring St (with trams) ditto 3 Princes Bridge, River Yarra ditto 4 St Kilda Rd from Flinders St Station ditto 5 St Pauls Cathedral ditto 6 Bourke St Shopping Centre - with double deck buses no details of photographer 7 Elizabeth St - with trams and buses Victorian Railways 8 Swanston St with modern skyscrapers (Collins) ditto 9 Aerial view, city of Melbourne ditto 10 Parliament House ditto 11 Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery ditto 12 St Kilda Rd, Looking towards the City trams 772 and W2 ditto 13 Kings Domain - Pioneer Monument ditto 14 Royal Melbourne Hospital - with back view inset ditto 15 Alexandra Gardens and the Shrine of Remembrance ditto 16 Alexandra Gardens and Government House ditto 17 Captain Cook's House - Fitzroy Gardens ditto 18 Albert Park Lake no details of photographer 19 Melbourne Boys School, MacRobertson's Girls High School and Melbourne Uni - no details of photographer 20 Scene in the Botanical Gardens Victorian Railways 21 Aerial view of St Kilda with Brighton in background Victorian Railways 22 Melbourne Cricket ground, taken during the testimonial match to Sir Donald Bradman - no details 23 Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital and Exhibition Buildings and Aquarium - Victorian Railways 24 Dandenong - Showing Silvan Dam Victorian Railways The testimonial match took place in Melbourne during December 1948 (Reference Sir Donald Bradman Museum). Possibly arranged by the Victorian Government Information Bureau given the number of Victorian Railways photographs.trams, tramways, melbourne, st kilda rd, swanston st, bourke st, victorian railways, flinders st station, gardens -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Buttons, Victorian Railway Buttons
... Victorian Railway Buttons...Victorian Railways, Buttons, Stokes & Sons, Melbourne...These silver Victorian Railway Buttons were made... Wendouree goldfields These silver Victorian Railway Buttons were ...These silver Victorian Railway Buttons were made in Melbourne by Stokes & Sons and were a standard form of button for police, railways and military during the Victorian era and in the case of the Victorian Railways until the 1960s.On the rim of back of buttons: - Stokes & Sons Melbournevictorian railways, buttons, stokes & sons, melbourne, railways, military, police. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative - Set of 2 - St Kilda station - tram 3, Wal Jack, 30/12/1940
... Victorian Railways...Set of two Photo of Victorian Railways trams 3, 34 and 40... of two Photo of Victorian Railways trams 3, 34 and 40 at the St ...Set of two Photo of Victorian Railways trams 3, 34 and 40 at the St Kilda Railway station, with a driver in the view. Photo in the Wal Jack Victorian Railways Album - dated 30-12-1940.Yields information about VR trams at the St Kilda Railway Station during Dec. 1940.Set of two Black and white negatives.trams, tramways, victorian railways, vr trams, brighton, tram 3, tram 34, tram 40, crews, uniforms -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative - Set of 2 - VR TRam 54, Wal Jack, 30/12/1942
... Victorian Railways... Photo of Victorian Railways trams 54 at Brighton terminus... Photo of Victorian Railways trams 54 at Brighton terminus. Head ...Photo of Victorian Railways trams 54 at Brighton terminus. Head on photo of No. 54 included. Has the destination of St Kilda Rly. Photo in the Wal Jack Victorian Railways Album - dated 30-12-1942.Yields information about VR tram 54 and the Brighton Beach terminus.Set of two Black and white negatives.trams, tramways, victorian railways, vr trams, brighton, shelters, tram 54 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "WARNING TO NOT LEAN AGAINST DOOR", 1940's??
... Victorian Railways... process on the rear. May have been fitted to a Victorian... Trams tramways Signs Tramcars Victorian Railways Passengers ...Enamel sign - steel back, black enamel with white letters, slightly impressed = "WARNING TO NOT LEAN AGAINST DOOR". Has the marks from the sign being supported during the enamelling process on the rear. May have been fitted to a Victorian Railway's tram.trams, tramways, signs, tramcars, victorian railways, passengers, behaviour -
Lorne Historical Society
Pamphlet - Tourist Brochure, Lovely Lorne
... Victorian Railways...The Victorian Railways promoted tourist destinations around... Parade Lorne great-ocean-road The Victorian Railways promoted ...The Victorian Railways promoted tourist destinations around Victoria. A folded paper tourist brochure about Lorne The front cover is a coloured painting of Lorne from above the Erskine River towards the main beach. , on the back is a black and white sketch tourist map of the roads, tracks and beauty spots. Inside the first fold are 6 black and white photographs, Cumberland River, Mt St George, Phantom Falls, Cumberland Cliffs, Teddy’s Lookout, leafy walk towards the pier. Inside contains written descriptions of the highlights of Lorne and six black and white photographs, four general views of Lorne, Lover’s Walk, Erskine Falls . souvenirs, victorian railways, publicity -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo Chalet
Bucket, ice
... Part of the Victorian Railways silver service. When...Crown with scroll underneath with "Victorian Railways... of the Victorian Railways silver service. When the Victorian railways took ...Part of the Victorian Railways silver service. When the Victorian railways took over management of the Chalet from 1 October 1924, they ran their dining room and cafe in similar fashion to the dining cars on their trains and refreshment rooms on their stations, using the same ceramic hotel-ware and electro plated nickel silverware (EPNS), all made to order items that are clearly idenitified by the distinctive 'VR' monogram. The Chalet retains a good selection of of the diverse range of EPNS items formerly used in the dining room..- which in all their variety and function help to interpret the dining room protocols of the 'tourist house' and the service provided by the Victorian Railways refreshment and Services Branch. Many of the items were manufactured by Stoke & Sons of Melbourne (est. 1856.)' (Pg 103. Historica) Possibly once graced the chrome display cabinet.Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Collection items. Appendix A.3.Tableware. (Pg 166 Historica).Small ice bucket. Electroplated silver on nickel. Has a handle to carry and wide pedestal base."VR" insiginia engraved on front of bucket.Crown with scroll underneath with "Victorian Railways" Under that,"WHITE - THROUGH / E.P \ A1\ N.S" -
Puffing Billy Railway
2'6" gauge Fox Freight Bogie, 1890s
... victorian railways... on the Victorian Railways 4 narrow gauge lines from construction... imported by the Victorian Railways First patented by Englishman ...'FOX" Built Fox freight Bogie imported by the Victorian Railways First patented by Englishman Samson Fox in 1893, the Fox style bogie carried virtually all the rolling stock on the Victorian Railways 4 narrow gauge lines from construction to demolition.Historic - Narrow Gauge Railway - Fox freight Bogie imported and used by the Victorian RailwaysPressed Steel Frame Bogie made of iron and Wrought iron fox, bogie, puffing billy, victorian railways -
Lorne Historical Society
Pamphlet - Tourist pamphlet Lorne, Lorne Victoria Australia
... Victorian Railways...Victorian Railways printed a series of brochures... Parade Lorne great-ocean-road Victorian Railways printed a series ...Victorian Railways printed a series of brochures publicizing holiday destinations.A folded paper souvenir pamphlet. The cover is a colored picture of Lorne from Scotsman’s Hill with two bathing suited young women in the foreground, and a blurb extolling the virtues of Lorne. On the back is a red, yellow and blue map of Lorne and district. Inside are eight black and white photographs of Lorne attractions,; the Main Street, tennis courts, Erskine River, walking tracks and the George River with the phrase ,” The resort that embraces everything for the perfect holiday.”souvenirs, pamphlets, victorian railways, -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY BULLETIN
... Victorian Railways... (Victorian Railways). Written by G Doenau and illustrated with B & W... Newport Railway Workshops G Doenau Victorian Railways Bulletin. 24 ...Bulletin. 24 page booklet Volume XXX, No. 505, dated November 1979. Issued by the Australian Railway Historical Society. Publication devoted to the story of the Newport Railway Workshops (Victorian Railways). Written by G Doenau and illustrated with B & W photos of engines, carriages and views of workshops.organisation, industry, history, australian railway historical society, newport railway workshops, g doenau, victorian railways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Tickets - Sandringham Tramway - Middle Brighton to Bluff Road and Royal Ave, 1930s?
... Victorian Railways...Set of two Edmondson style card or pasteboard Victorian... that was issued to enable rail/tram travel on the Victorian Railways ...Tickets were produced to enable first-class travel from Middle Brighton Railways station to Sandringham and then by Electric Tramway from Sandringham Railway Station to the corner of Bluff Road and Royal Ave. The ticket colours indicated to station staff, Inspectors, and conductors the nature of the ticket and its availability These tickets were purchased by the donor in 1970 long after the tramway had closed and travel classes were abolished on the suburban railways. They were available for use on the replacement bus service. Yields information about the type of ticket that was issued to enable rail/tram travel on the Victorian Railways and their tramways.Set of two Edmondson style card or pasteboard Victorian Railways return tickets for travel between Middle Brighton and Bluff Road and Royal Ave. Both date stamped 15 June 1970. .1 - Adult - 1st class - No. 1365 .2 - Child - 1st class - No. 00143Both date stamped on rear "!5 June 1970"tramways, trams, tickets, victorian railways, sandringham, black rock tramway, bluff road -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopies, John Phillips, Bungaree Aerial photo, 1980's
... Victorian Railways...Two sets of three copies of the Victorian Railways aerial... Railways Two sets of three copies of the Victorian Railways aerial ...Demonstrates the use of bogie trams on the Lydiard St North route and the crossing of trams at Seymour St loop.Two sets of three copies of the Victorian Railways aerial photographs of Bungaree Railway station late 1960's early 1970's. Shows tennis court, station buildings, houses and sheds in the station yard. The level crossing does not appear to have any flashing lights installed on it.trams, tramways, bungaree, aerial views, victorian railways -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo Chalet
Vase
... service settings . 'When the Victorian railways took over...Two fluted electroplated silver vases with Victorian... settings . 'When the Victorian railways took over managemen ...Silver plated vase which was part of the Dining room silver service settings . 'When the Victorian railways took over managemen of the Chalet from 1 october 1924, they ran their dining room and cafe in similar fashion to the dining cars on their trains and refreshment rooms on their stations, using the same ceramic hotel-ware and electro plated nickel silverware (EPNS), all made to order items that are clearly idenitified by the distinctive 'VR' monogram. The Chalet retains a good selection of of the diverse range of EPNS item formerly used in the dining room..- which in all their variety and function help to interpret the dining room protocols of the 'tourist house' and the service provied by the Victorian Railways refreshment and Services Branch. Many of the items were manufactured by by Stoke & Sons of Melbourne (est. 1856.' (Pg 103. Historica) Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Collection items. Appendix A.3.Tableware. (Pg 166 Historica).Two fluted electroplated silver vases with Victorian Railways insignia and a number at base."VR" and more... -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BADHAM COLLECTION: MEMORANDUM CHIEF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS OFFICE MELBOURNE 31.12.1941
... TDD/ KH /RS41/ 14883 / VICTORIAN RAILWAYS / (sgd.) A.C...Victorian railway memorandum chief mechanical engineers... DOCUMENT Memo railway TDD/ KH /RS41/ 14883 / VICTORIAN RAILWAYS ...Victorian railway memorandum chief mechanical engineers office Melbourne 31.12.1941. Foolscap document, reference TDD/KH / R.S.41 /14883. Memo Re Silverton Mechanical Lubricators and Atomisers. Instructions for the guidance of workshops and depot staff and Enginemen dealing with K and X Class Engines fitted with the above.A .C. Ahlston (sic) Chief Mechanical Engineer.document, memo, railway, tdd/ kh /rs41/ 14883 / victorian railways / (sgd.) a.c. ahlston -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Books: Permanent way correspondence course Book 1 and Book 2 1947-1948
... Victorian Railways Institute... by Victorian Railways Institute. Book 1 was published in 1947... published by Victorian Railways Institute. Book 1 was published ...Two books Permanent way correspondence course published by Victorian Railways Institute. Book 1 was published in 1947 and consists of 179 pages and covers Sections 1-12. Book 2 continues pagination from page 280 to page 701 and covers sections 13-20 and was published in 1948.book, victorian railways institute -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Badge - VR 50 Tram Badge, R. E. V Gomm, mid 1990's
... Victorian Railways...Metal lapel badge - image of Victorian Railways tram No. 50... Victorian Railways Metal lapel badge - image of Victorian Railways ...Demonstrates a sales item produced by the museum.Metal lapel badge - image of Victorian Railways tram No. 50 - stamped metal badge with a clip on rear, nickel plated finish, with hand painted green, cream, grey and black paint infilling the detail. Possibly made Travis Jeffrey, not thought to be a BTM produced badge - mid 1900's.tramways, trams, badges, lapel badge, btm, victorian railways -
Australian Railway Historical Society Victorian Division
Replica Builder's Plate Key Tag, 1980s
... Victorian Railways... by the Victorian Railways and manufactured in Glasgow, Scotland...Australian Railway Historical Society Victorian Division 26 ...Class Leader of the R Class Steam Locomotive, designed by the Victorian Railways and manufactured in Glasgow, Scotland by the North British Locomotive Company. One of 70 Locomotives constructed from 1951 to 1954, becoming the last steam mainline express passenger locomotive on the Victorian Railways. The first 4-6-4 wheel arrangement used by the V.R. Replica Builder's Plate for Steam Locomotive R700 Key TagLocomotive R700 North British Locomotive Company Ltd. Glasgow 1950 No. 26994builder's plate, victorian railways, steam locomotive, r class, north british locomotive company -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BADHAM COLLECTION: THE V.R.I. REVIEW NOVEMBER 5 1922
... victorian railways.... Michie, official organ of the Victorian Railways Institute... MAGAZINE Organization victorian railways THE V.R.I. REVIEW / editor ...The V.R.I. review November 5, 1922 vol.12 no.10. Editor J.D. Michie, official organ of the Victorian Railways Institute. Printed in pink stained, paper stapled, price of three pence. Cover includes Institute logo, photos inside of Maryborough Railway Football Club premiers 1921-1922.magazine, organization, victorian railways, the v.r.i. review / editor j.d. michie / maryborough railway football club premiers 1921-1922 -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo Chalet
Teapot
... Original Victorian Railways teapot, part of the silver... / BOOMERANG PLATE / WARRANTED / HARD SOLDERED / 745 / VICTORIAN... Victorian Railways teapot, part of the silver service at Mt Buffalo ...Original Victorian Railways teapot, part of the silver service at Mt Buffalo Chalet. Part of Victorian Railways silver service. When the Victorian railways took over management of the Chalet from 1 October 1924, they ran their dining room and café in similar fashion to the dining cars on their trains and refreshment rooms on their stations, using the same ceramic hotel-ware and electro plated nickel silverware (EPNS), all made to order items that are clearly identified by the distinctive 'VR' monogram. The Chalet retains a good selection of the diverse range of EPNS item formerly used in the dining room..- which in all their variety and function help to interpret the dining room protocols of the 'tourist house' and the service provided by the Victorian Railways refreshment and Services Branch. Many of the items were manufactured by Stoke & Sons of Melbourne (est. 1856.)' (Pg. 103. Historica) Possibly once graced the chrome display cabinet.Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Collection items. Appendix A.3.Tableware. (Pg 166 Historica).Large electroplated teapot with "VR" engraved on one side. Handle features holes at base either end of join. Lid features a circular knob and scroll handle at front with a wooden insert. Teapot has flat wide circular base."EPNSSRS / MADE IN AUSTRALIA / STOKES & SONS / MELBOURNE / BOOMERANG PLATE / WARRANTED / HARD SOLDERED / 745 / VICTORIAN RAILWAYS"