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

Two typed pages relating to Albert W. Steane's career.albert w. steane, steane, south street, freemason

Thomas Fitzgerald was a plumber and gasfitter who lived with his father (same name) at 12 Poolman St Port Melbourne. He married the donor's mother Dorothy Joyce Stone in 1952 (her family lived at 17 Poolman St) and they bought 77 Ross St Port Melbourne (corner Clay and Ross sts) The property was a former Police Station with stables at the rear. Thomas died in March 1967 leaving Dorothy (known as Joyce) with six young children. The family lived there until 1970 when the property was sold and they moved to Glen Waverly. The children all attended Graham St Primary SchoolA number of digital images; career details & copy of Plumber's Certificate.thomas josephs fitzgerald, business and traders - plumbers

Produced to encourage young Aboriginal people to consider a career in teaching.colour illustrations, b&w illustrations, colour photographsaboriginal education, graphic novels, career planning, comic books, vocational guidance, aboriginal teacher recruitment

Heidelberg Golf Club members' tie with logo.One of a collection of various HGC members' ties.Black necktie with yellow and red diagonal stripes and HGC logo on bottom of tie.Manufacturer's tag on back of tie: "Career Dressing and phone number"heidelberg golf club, memorabilia, neckties, club ties

Heidelberg Golf Club members' tie with logo.One of a collection of various HGC members' ties.Black necktie with 2 yellow and red diagonal stripes and HGC logo in between.Manufacturer's tag on back of tie: "Career Dressing and phone number"heidelberg golf club, memorabilia, neckties, club ties

This uniform was worn by Barbara Varney in the 1960's.A yellow, short-sleeved, collared dress uniform worn by staff working at the Shire of Orbost. It has a zip front, two pockets and pleating detail on the sleeves and pocket. On the left hand side just below the collar the "Shire of Orbost" is embroidered in green. The dress is made of polyester/viscose.Tag at back of neck - Career Wear Neat 'n' Trim Neatoronuniform orbost-shire-council varney-barbara

Item re Capt Gladys Mole VX17199 A.A.N.S. Refer Cat 1901.4 for other service details.Newspaper cutting, copy of original detailing Capt Gladys Moles military career.“Riverine Herald Features” “Page 2 Riverine Herald Friday October 21 1994”newspaper, nurses

ISBN 064623241 Cliff's story of his racing career in his own words.Zappelli "Best Wishes, Cliff Young"

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

A report of the talk given by Bob Gardiner to the WHS on 10 Dec 2016 of his career as a walker.A report of the talk given by Bob Gardiner to the WHS on 10 Dec 2016gardiner, bob, olympic games, walker

Sent in as part of the 1991 Centenary Celebrations of the College. Includes completed form describing qualifications and career.1991, centenary, celebrations

Article with 2 photographs in "The Herald" February 3, 1939 about the Burnley course and careers for girls.the herald, female students, careers for girls, poultry, chicken farming

Part of a collection of books, manuals, photographs, letters and clothing relating to the working life of Stuart Ascough. Stuart's career in the wool industry spanned over 43 years from 1960 to 2003 in various roles including Topmaking Plant Manager at Courtaulds Ltd. in Spennymore, U.K., Operations Manager at Port Phillip Mills in Williamstown Victoria, Marketing Executive, Early Stage Wool Processing at the International Wool Secretariat Melbourne, Australia and General Manager of Victoria Wool Processors Pty. Ltd. in Laverton North, Victoria. Throughout his career Stuart travelled extensively, and in the 1990s worked at many topmaking mills in China on quality improvement projects. He also provided technical advice and training at mills in India, Ukraine, Lithuania, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Latvia, Byelorussia and other parts of Europe and Asia.One sided A4 sized leaflet showing different breeds of sheep used for the production of wool in Australia.front: THE AUSTRALIAN SHEEP FLOCKstuart ascough, international wool secretariat, victoria wool processors, port phillip mills pty ltd, topmaking, career, wool industry, mills, leaflet

Part of a collection of books, manuals, photographs, letters and clothing relating to the working life of Stuart Ascough. Stuart's career in the wool industry spanned over 43 years from 1960 to 2003 in various roles including Topmaking Plant Manager at Courtaulds Ltd. in Spennymore, U.K., Operations Manager at Port Phillip Mills in Williamstown Victoria, Marketing Executive, Early Stage Wool Processing at the International Wool Secretariat Melbourne, Australia and General Manager of Victoria Wool Processors Pty. Ltd. in Laverton North, Victoria. Throughout his career Stuart travelled extensively, and in the 1990s worked at many topmaking mills in China on quality improvement projects. He also provided technical advice and training at mills in India, Ukraine, Lithuania, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Latvia, Byelorussia and other parts of Europe and Asia.One sided A4 sized leaflet showing images and text relating to the processing of wool from fibre into fabric.front: WOOL / PROCESSING / Two main systems are used to process wool from fibre into fabric.stuart ascough, international wool secretariat, victoria wool processors, port phillip mills pty ltd, topmaking, career, wool industry, mills, leaflet

Part of a collection of books, manuals, photographs, letters and clothing relating to the working life of Stuart Ascough. Stuart's career in the wool industry spanned over 43 years from 1960 to 2003 in various roles including Topmaking Plant Manager at Courtaulds Ltd. in Spennymore, U.K., Operations Manager at Port Phillip Mills in Williamstown Victoria, Marketing Executive, Early Stage Wool Processing at the International Wool Secretariat Melbourne, Australia and General Manager of Victoria Wool Processors Pty. Ltd. in Laverton North, Victoria. Throughout his career Stuart travelled extensively, and in the 1990s worked at many topmaking mills in China on quality improvement projects. He also provided technical advice and training at mills in India, Ukraine, Lithuania, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Latvia, Byelorussia and other parts of Europe and Asia.Concertina A4 sized leaflet outlining the history of wool in Australia from 1788 to 1988 in four pages with colour graphics and black text.page 1: Wool in Australia / 1 7 8 8 - 1 8 3 8 / Within 50 years of settlement sheep had moved into / every colony, the annual wool clip was over two / million kg, and wool had become our main export page 2: Wool in Australia / 1 8 3 8 - 1 8 8 8 / The first 100 years saw Australia become the / world's leading producer of wool. Our economy's / strength depended on the wool clip. page 3: Wool in Australia / 1 8 8 8 - 1 9 3 8 / By the late 1930's, wool represented over 62% of / the total export value of primary products. Australia's / fine wool was in great demand worldwide. page 4: Wool in Australia / 1 9 3 8 - 1 9 8 8 / In the 50 years leading up to our Bicentenary, / many developments in the sheep and wool / industry have maintained Australia's place / as the leading producer of wool.stuart ascough, international wool secretariat, victoria wool processors, port phillip mills pty ltd, topmaking, career, wool industry, mills, leaflet