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Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Theodora Lucas
Theodora Lucas (Lekatsas) was the mother of Giannoula Varvarigos, grandmother of Rene Sikiotis and great grandmother of Leah and John Sikiotis. A small square black and white photograph with a white border of an elderly lady sitting in a room next to a stand which has a vase of flowers on it.Written on the back: Great grandmother Theodora Lucas. -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Theodora Lucas, c
Theodora Lucas (Lekatsas) was the mother of Giannoula Varvarigos, grandmother of Rene Sikiotis, and great grandmother of Leah and John Sikiotis.A sepia photograph with a white border of an elderly lady standing in front of an iron fence in an inner suburb.Written on the back: Great grandma Theodora Lucas -
Orbost & District Historical Society
account, 1st November, 1927
Herman Wehner, had learned his trade as a blacksmith and coach builder in Germany before coming to Australia in about 1884. After working for some time in Melbourne and at Wallan he came to Orbost in 1889 and bought John William Borland‟s wheelwright and blacksmithing business in Nicholson Street. At the time there were two blacksmithing and wheelwright businesses in Orbost, the other one, also in Nicholson Street, was owned by Mr John Russell. (ref, John Phillips Newsletter July 2015) Robert Pullar Cameron was a Shire Councillor for many years. He married Penuel Hossack and had a family of James, Flora, Penuel and Alex. The Wehner family is/ was a prominent family in Orbost from the late 19th century. Herman Wehner founded Wehner's Blacksmith's at Orbost in 1889. Oswald Wehner began working in 1910 with his father. In 1947 Ossie's son Tom started blacksmithing, retiring in 1991 and closing the business, The building remains in Nicholson Street. This item is an example of book-keeping in the early 20th century. It is a useful research tool.A white paper account with blue print, red lines. At top left is a blue illustration of a horse. The account is from H. Wehner, General Blacksmith and Wheelwright to R. P. Cameron.wehner-blacksmith account book-keeping cameron-r.p. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document, The First Schoolmaster, Mr John Brown, Vermont State School, 1919
Photocopy from souvenir program for Vermont School Jubilee 1868-1919 featuring Mr John Broiwn, the first Schoolmaster. John Brown was the second Head Teacher at Eltham State School No. 209 (Eltham Primary) in Dalton Street having taken over from John Clarke in 1889. He died in office 23 Sept 1906 after a short severe illness at age 55 and is buried in Box Hill Cemetery (Evelyn Observer 28 Sep 1906 p2). The book "We did open a school in Little Eltham" incorrectly states his date of death as 16/12/1906.eltham state school no. 209, head teacher, john brown, vermont state school -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book prize, How the British won India
John Stanley Coltman attended Ballarat College 1913 - 1920; Son of W F Coltman of 208 Clarendon St, Brother of W Lawrie, Owen H & Gwenda. A high achieving student John went on to become Dux of College 1919, School Captain 1920, Captain of cricket 1920, tennis 1918, 1919, 1920, football 1919, 1920, athletics 1919 1920, Stroke of first crew 1919 and 1920. The Coltman Demonstration Room, part of the MacKinnon Wing First Floor, was named in honour of John (1919py) and Owen Coltman (1917). The book was donated back to the school library in 1985. A blue leather bound set with Ballarat College crest and borders embossed in gold on front cover; page edges are maroon marbled; gold lettering on spine; bookplate fixed to inside of front cover; library plate to right side of end pages;Bookplate: Ballarat College / Awarded to / Jack Coltman / Form Vb / Prize for History 1st / A S Polson B A / Principal / Christmas 1915ballarat college, 1915, john-s-coltman -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book prize, Mary Barton
John Stanley Coltman attended Ballarat College 1913 - 1920; Son of W F Coltman of 208 Clarendon St, Brother of W Lawrie, Owen H & Gwenda. A high achieving student John went on to become Dux of College 1919, School Captain 1920, Captain of cricket 1920, tennis 1918, 1919, 1920, football 1919, 1920, athletics 1919 1920, Stroke of first crew 1919 and 1920. The Coltman Demonstration Room, part of the MacKinnon Wing First Floor, was named in honour of John (1919py) and Owen Coltman (1917). This book was donated back to the school library in 1985. A marron leather bound book with Ballarat College crest and borders embossed in gold on front cover; gold lettering on spine; bookplate fixed to inside of front cover; library plate to right side of end pages;Bookplate: Ballarat College / Awarded to / J Coltman / Form VIb / Prize for Prefect / Presented by Principal / A S Polson B A / Principal / Christmas 1918ballarat college, john-s-coltman, 1918 -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book prize, Harold: the last of the Saxon kings
John Stanley Coltman attended Ballarat College 1913 - 1920; Son of W F Coltman of 208 Clarendon St, Brother of W Lawrie, Owen H & Gwenda. A high achieving student John went on to become Dux of College 1919, School Captain 1920, Captain of cricket 1920, tennis 1918, 1919, 1920, football 1919, 1920, athletics 1919 1920, Stroke of first crew 1919 and 1920. The Coltman Demonstration Room, part of the MacKinnon Wing First Floor, was named in honour of John (1919py) and Owen Coltman (1917). This book was donated back to the school library in 1985. A blackleather bound book with Ballarat College crest embossed in gold on front cover; gold lettering on spine; bookplate fixed to inside of front cover; library plate to right side of end pages;Bookplate: Ballarat College / Awarded to / J S Coltman / Form VIa / Special Prize for service as Prefect (Captain of School) / Pres. by Principal / A S Polson B A / Principal / Christmas 1919ballarat college, john-s-coltman, 1918 -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book prize, Pioneers in Canada and Pioneers in India (2 vols)
John Stanley Coltman attended Ballarat College 1913 - 1920; Son of W F Coltman of 208 Clarendon St, Brother of W Lawrie, Owen H & Gwenda. A high achieving student John went on to become Dux of College 1919, School Captain 1920, Captain of cricket 1920, tennis 1918, 1919, 1920, football 1919, 1920, athletics 1919 1920, Stroke of first crew 1919 and 1920. The Coltman Demonstration Room, part of the MacKinnon Wing First Floor, was named in honour of John (1919py) and Owen Coltman (1917). This book was donated back to the school library in 1985. Dark green leather bound set with Ballarat College crest and borders embossed in gold on front cover; gold lettering on spine; marbled endpages and page edges; bookplate fixed to inside of front cover; library plate to right side of end pages;Bookplate: Ballarat College / Awarded to / J S Coltman / Form VIa / Prize for Dux of College / "Snow" prize / A S M Polson B A / Principal / Christmas 1919ballarat college, john-s-coltman, 1919, dux -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph - Digital image, Pill Family, 1910c
Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin and Whatmough family. This photograph shows six children of the Pill family (mother Jessie Ann Whatmough, father John Henry Pill), taken at family orchard at 1440 Heidelberg - Kinglake Rd Cottlesbridge. The children are from left to right; Evelyn Alice b 1890, Bertram b 1896, Edwin Henry b 1888, Harry Stanley b 1899, Florence Jessie b 1892 and seated in front William John b 1894. William John Pill was murdered at Cottlesbridge in 1958. local familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.shirley fraser, pill family -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Book - St. Clement’s Church of England, Elsternwick
2 copies of ‘Our First 100 Years Saint Clement's Elsternwick’, a 48 page book on the history of the church. Includes early photos of church, church members, interior of church, church furniture, nine stained glass windows and photographs of Rev. John Hislop, Rev. H. B. Macartney, Rev. H. W. H. Adeney, Rev. George Sproule, Rev. Hugh H. Gardner, Rev. Alfred Ernest Albert Britten, Rev. John Henry Frewin, Rev. Karl Egbert Hamilton, Rev. Colin J. Cohn, Rev. George Tooth, Rev. John Rowse. Includes photographs.st. clement’s church of england, st. clement’s anglican church, elsternwick, covey joan, moore alison, parkinson stephen, hislop john rev., allman beatrice, cohn colin, frewin nell, morris phyllis, hayman miriam e., kirke clarice, rowse john rev., tooth george rev., foundation stone, stanley st., manses, macartney h. b. rev., adeney h. w. h. rev, sproule george rev., oak avenue, gardner hugh h. rev., britten alfred ernest albert rev., frewin john henry rev., patterson nellie, moore mary elizabeth, hamilton karl egbert, hamilton mrs. karl, britten alfred mrs., cohn charlotte, cohn lottie, tooth brenda, stanley street, rowse kay, roselea street, caulfield south, anglican church, sunday schools, religious groups, clergy, davies j. h., mccombie street, caulfield grammar school, st. mary’s caulfield, carre-riddell t. w., stained glass, organs -
Federation University Historical Collection
Clothing - Costume, Ballarat College of Advanced Education T-Shirt, 1983
This T-shirt was worn by John Barker who was the son of E J Barker who from 1949-1960 was a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB). Then from 1960-1964 was Vice Principal at SMB and was Principal of SMB from 1964-76. Then from 1976-1987 was Foundation Director of the Ballarat College of Advanced Education (BCAE) until his retirement. The Library at Federation University was named in honour of E J Barker. John completed a Diploma of Mechanical Engineering at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education and a few years later a Bachelor of Engineering. John was a keen sportsman particularly enjoying hockey and sailing.White t-shirt with blue coloured ribbed neck and cuff bands and stencil of logoPrinted on front - Ballarat C.A.E. Australian Inter Collegiate Championships - Sydney - 1983 ballarat college of advanced education, t-shirt, john barker, e j barker, australian inter collegiate championships, sport, costume, uniform, textiles -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph and Documents, Anne Beggs Sunter, Latta/Downing Family, Mount Helen
The Federation University Mt Helen Campus was once the farm of John Latta and his wife Elizabeth Ann Dean. The couple married in 1867 and had three children at the time of John Latta's death (Elizabeth Ann b.1870; Mary b.1873; John b.1875). Elizabeth later married George Downing, and had another six children. The house was situated in the vicinity of the current Administration and Caro Conference Centre buildings, surrounded by an orchard, and a well under the current Albert Coates Building (Union Building). The land was purchased by the Ballarat School of Mines for their tertiary division from the Stapleton family.Various items relating to the Federation University Mount Helen Campus, and the early settlers on the land, the Latta Family. .1) Parish Plan, including E. Latta, M. Fiscalini, R. Wynne, R. Nixon, J.U. Smith, J. Davis .2) Part of a 1930s ordinance map showing Ballarat, Buninyong and Greenhill .3) Contour Map with the first two Mt Helen Campus buildings included. .4) Drawing a a proposed campus plan .5) Latta Family negativemount helen campus, latta family, greenhill, e. latta, m. fiscalini, r. wynne, r. nixon, j.u. smith, j. davis, parish plan, john latta, elizabeth latta, george downing, elezabeth downing, green hill, pontresina, abraham baxter, g. dean, market gardens, jim downing, bob thornton, j. hateley, martin fanning, toll keeper, anne beggs sunter -
Federation University Art Collection
Ceramic, 'Boxed Object' by John Teschendorff, 1984
John TESCHENDORFf (1942- ) Born Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria John Teschendorff studied at the Caulfield Institute of Technology (now Monash University), the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and the Royal College of Art London. In 1995 he was selected for Australian Ceramics 1830-1995 a major survey exhibition presented at the Museo Internazionale della Ceramiche, Faenza Italy. Since the early 1980s John Teschendorff has been working with constructed forms and works on paper whilst holding a number of senior academic appointments in Melbourne (Melbourne State College), Perth (Curtin University) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysian Institute of Art & Limkokwing Institute of Technology). Black ceramic of slab construction item in a perspex box.john teschendorff, ceramics, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, gippsland campus, john teschendorf, strezleckie sptkanie -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Linton State School pupils, grades III-VIII, 1955
Back row: Graham Dumbrell, Daryl Broes, Garry Jennings, Bill Graham, John Gribble, David Wilkie, Andre van der Ploeg, Ian Getsom. Middle row: John Chasey, Ivan Kerr, David Dumbrell, David Hyatt, Peter Reidy, Bert van Bergen, Robert Howlett, Harold Morgan, David Kerr, Terry Stevens, John van der Ploeg. Front row: Margo Mark, Jane Coleman, Valma Preston, Glenis Chasey, Lorraine Mark, June Anderson, Dawn Wilkie, Cheryl Morgan, Irene McDonald. At front: Carol Wilkie, Margaret Anderson.Black and white photograph of Linton School pupils in grades 3-8, 1955.linton state school no. 880, graham dumbrell, daryl broes, garry jennings, bill graham, john gribble, david wilkie, andre van der ploeg, ian getsom, john chasey, ivan kerr, david dumbrell, david hyatt, peter reidy, bert van bergen, robert howlett, harold morgan, david kerr, terry stevens, john van der ploeg, margo mark, jane coleman, valma preston, glenis chasey, lorraine mark, june anderson, dawn wilkie, cheryl morgan, irene mcdonald, carol wilkie, margaret anderson, bonny (bonnie) hyatt -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Swinton Family Home Station in Glenorchy 1866
Swinton Home Station. Part of a collection of Photographs by Mr. O.G. Armstrong as commissioned by the Shire of Stawell for the Inter-colonial and Paris Exhibition in Melbourne in 1866. Swinton was a family name of John Carfrae, whose father was Thomas Swinton Carfrae of Edinburgh. When John Carfrae came to Ledcourt in 1848 he divided it into three runs, Ledcourt, Swinton and Newington. John Holt occupied Ledcourt and Swindon before 1865, at which time Marcus Clarke was a jackaroo. Alexander Gray came to Swinton in 1881. The Grey family still live at Swinton. The present home was built in 1911 after severe floods in 1909 destroyed the original homestead. Wooden cottage with outbuildings in front of trees. A number of men women and First Nations people standing and sitting in front.stawell aborigional -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Artefact, Trophy, Circa 1969
Perpetual trophy awarded for public speaking the award being named the Neil A Fisher award. It was awarded in the years from 1969-1971. An item with local social and historical links.Round stainless steel tray with lip and wooden handles. Face engraved with names and small blue and gold Jaycee badge glued to one side.Warrnambool Jaycees Oratory Contest. John Mitchell 1969. David Clarke 1970 Trevor Murphy 1971. Neil A Fisher Award all engraved on front face. Ranleigh stamped on back rim.warrnambool jaycees, neil a fisher award, warrnambool history -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Big River Days-A history of the Big River valley and the golden times of the long gone townships of Enoch's Point and Darlingford, 1996
A history of the Big River valley and the townships of Enoch's Point and Darlingford, VictoriaPaperback. Cover has a photograph of a group of men sitting and crouching for a group photograph. There are trees in the background.for Doug - / With best wishes,/ John Pilkington / January 2000 To the memory of my parents,/ Ralph and Florence Pilkington Stamp of the Marysville & District Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779enoch point, darlingford, big river, victoria, australia, history, john keith pilkington -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Norman G Manners, Bullwinkel, 1999
Details the story of Vivian Bullwinkel, sole survivor of a massacre of Australian nurses by the Japanese during WWII.Orange buckram hardcover book with title in gold on cover and spine. Red dust cover with image of nurses and inset colour picture of Vivian Bullwinkel in red, grey and white nurse's uniform. 239 plain paper pages with cut edges and illustrations.On front end paper "John W Bill Toon OAM. 8th Div AASC. Ex POW. VX30397. Siam Burma Death Railway Slave 1942-45" and "Donated by Bgo YMCA" books, military history -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, black & white Cheltenham Tennis Club 1920, and 2 Documents, 1920
Cheltenham Tennis Club was established 1883 when Shire of Moorabbin released land in Cheltenham Park for recreational use. 1924 The Shire of Moorabbin gave permission for the development of extra Courts.Cheltenham Tennis Club 1883 was one of the first Tennis Clubs established in Melbourne.A black and white photograph of men and women seated and standing in and around the Cheltenham Tennis Clubhouse in Cheltenham Park, Cheltenham in 1920. Letter Handwritten 1883 Shire of Moorabbin, South Brighton , release of land in Cheltenham Park for the development of Tennis Courts. Letter Typed 1924 Shire of Moorabbin, permission for extra Courts, signed by the shire secretary, Alexander Chalmers Smith.PHOTO ; written on back : Cheltenham Tennis Club 1920 / Cheltenham Park Letter ; signed John Keys Shire of Moorabbin South Brighton Logo 1871 Letter ; Shire of Moorabbin Logo 1924charman road, cheltenham, 1920, tennis club. charman stephen, gettens mary, spring grove, charman road, balcombe road, nepean road, dairy farmers, market agrdeners, poultry farmers, methodist church, keys john, shire of moorabbin, colsamix, cheltenham park melbourne, sabbath victorian law article 26, cheltenham golf club -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Oral History, Ed Crabtree and John Temby War TimeFlying Experiences, August 2014
E. Crabtree was in the RAAF from February 1940 until May 1946 and was a B-24 Liberator pilot and instructor between October 1943 and March 1946.This oral history of E.Crabtree is of historical significance because it provides a first hand account of the individuals experience during World War II as a member of the RAAF who trained at Benalla and Point Cook. He saw active service in the Pacific conflict flying B-24 Liberator aircraft from Darwin. He is the second last person to fly B-24 Liberator A72-176 and has been involved in the restoration of the same aircraft since 1986.Printed label DVD disc in plastic cover.Three photos. Ed Crabtree and John Temby recount the restoration of Liberator A72-176 and share some of their war time experiences with David Smith. Interview recorded in August 2014. iA imaginACTIONoral history raaf world war ii -
Victorian Apiarists Association
Publication, 1st Australian Bee Congress, October 13-16, 1972
Just over A5 size soft cover book. Aqua cover with picture of Mugga Ironbark flowering on the front, colourful map of Australia on the back with honeycomb on it & surrounded by Australian birds on flowering gums 239 pagesThis volume was published under the guidance of - Prof. Dr. Eng. V Harnaj - President of Apimondia John Guilfoyle - President of the First Australian Bee congress Dr. Francis Smith - Editor of the scientific papers -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Peter Hoeg, Miss Smilla's Feeling For Snow, 1994
SoftcoverB/W Postcard to Mr and Mrs. John Davies from Noel, Inscription of 'Kim and Cathy' on the last page of the book along with a newspaper clipping from Sydney Morning Herald of Opinion Columnwalsh st library -
Camberwell RSL Sub-Branch
Bronze plaque, Plaque commemerarting the opening of the Camberwell Central RSL in 1959, 1959
Bronze PlaqueThis Tablet was unveiled by John S. August JP on Sunday 18th October 1959 To commemorate the opening of Camberwell Central RSSAILA Memorial Hall President R. .Rhyss -Jones Secretary S.W. Goldfinch -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Plaque commemorating centenary of first confectionery production of MacRobertson confectionery
Black and white photographInscription on plaque reads: "This plaque was unveiled by John R. Urquhart, Chief Executive, on 10th June 1980. To commemorate the centenary of the first production of MacRobertson Confectionery by the founder, the late Sir MacPherson Robertson." -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Graeme Bennett, The Stawell Woollen Mills, 2013
The history of the Stawell Woollen MIllsOff white card cover with hatching, colour photograph of a Water colour painted by Will Rees 1922.Back shows Mill Garden ets c 1990The Stawell Woolen Mills Graeme Bennet Evolution of the Bennett Textile Business Page iii: For my Parents John and Jessie Bennett, my family and the people of Stawell Best Wishes thanks Graemestawell industry -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, C. N. Govett, A. E. Twentyman, "A story of the Melbourne Cable Tramway System - 11th November 1885 to 26th October 1940", 1973
Report or history Melbourne's cable trams written by Neville Govett and Alf Twentynan, two recognised historians on Melbourne cable trams. The book looks at the Engine Houses, cables in detail, route colours, grips, shunting, the various lines and how they operated, fares, annual reports, notes, and fare collection. Includes information on the operators, See item 1885 for another copy and a full scan of the document.Yields information about the operation and history of Melbourne's cable trams.Report - black comb bound, 230 approx. pages, photocopied from an original, loose sheets foolscap sheets photocopied from an original manuscript by C. N. Govett and A. E. Twentyman - 1973On page 3 in ink "To my friend John, with Best Wishes Neville Govett, 28 Apr 86". On a label on the outside of the comb binding "The Melbourne cable tram system" is a Dymo machine label. trams, tramways, cable trams, mmtb, winding houses, engine houses, operations -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Historic trams go", 1/11/1993 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Herald Sun 1/11/1993 titled "Historic trams go" about the proposed removal of the W class tram from Melbourne - retiring some of 200 strong fleet. Quotes the Transport Minister Alan Brown and notes the number of stored trams. Item by Damon JohnstonAlong the bottom edge - "My father drove these trams John Stanley Caddell - Preston Depot - started cable trams 1905" and on right hand edge "1 Nov 1993 Herald Sun"trams, tramways, w class -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photo - Copy of Tawonga Primary School 1903, Tawonga Primary School, 1903 - original
Tawonga is in the Kiewa Valley where farmers lived with their families. The school was opened on 27th July 1880 situated on 8 acres near the current township of Tawonga. This school was erased by fire in 1900 and all records were destroyed. The school then moved to the old Tawonga Hall. In 1910 the school was shifted to its present site on 3 acres of land donated by Frank Cooper. The school building and attendance continued to grow especially during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. Historic: Tawonga Primary school has educated the local farming and town children for many years. It is an excellent source of the names of the local families in 1903. The photo is taken outside the Old Tawonga hall where the school was situated in 1903 and shows the clothing worn by children and teachers at the time.Teacher and 20 students in school photo. "Tawonga Primary School 1903" added digitally when the photo was copied. There is a typed list of all names.Names of students. Back Row: Charlotte Cooper, John Cooper, Ada Cooper, Thomas Hollands, Irene Roper, Stewart Hollands, Lily Barnette. Teacher Donald Mc Cance. Centre Row: Edward Trebilcock, Alfred Hollands, Pearl Barnette, Frank Cooper, Nellie Higginson, Bert Roper, Reg Roper. Front Row: Ben Cooper, Raymond Cooper, Myrtle Barnette, Lewis Crotty, John Creamer, Annie Hollandstawonga primary school. education. kiewa valley. cooper family -
RusCare Ltd. (formerly known as St John of Kronstadt Russian Welfare Society)
Award for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs, 2003
This award was presented to the Russian Welfare Society on 10 December 2003This Award is recognition of the service the Society has provided to the Victorian community.This award is a compilation of a certificate (Item no. 00006A) and a medal (Item no. 00006B). The award has a gold coloured decorative frame with a navy blue background. The medal is bronze with a small descriptive plaque beneath it. It is mounted on a blue velvet background.Certificate (00006A): "Victoria's Аward for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs - Award for Meritorious Service in the Community awarded to St John of Kronstadt Russian Welfare Society Inc" It is signed by the Hon. Steve Bracks MP, Premier of Victoria and George Lekakis, Chairman of the Victorian Multicultural Commission. Medal: "Government of Victoria Award for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs - Meritorious Service Award" Plaque: "Awarded to St John of Kronstadt Russian Welfare Society December 10, 2003"russian community, multicultural affairs, victoria -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Wodonga VRI versus Melbourne Conductors, 1982
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.A photo of the members of the Wodonga VRI team who played against a team of Melbourne Conductors in Wodonga.Back Row: Mick Steff, Alistair Sandiland, Mick Sandilands, John Ferris, John Partington, Candy Whitsed, David Lohde, Mel McRorie, Wayne McAulffe, Laurie Allan, Martin McGrath, Tony Doody, Ian Sandford Front Row: Chris Graham, Ian Vertigan, Wayne Tenant, Wayne Green, Robin Heathcore, Ray Newton, Colin Symes, G. Barrett. Lying Down: Brad McElroy, "Shocker" Murray.railways wodonga, social activities railways 1982, fred rochow