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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1/10/2005 12:00:00 AM
Also two photographs of same train at Bairnsdale railway station on same day 05095.1 and .2 10 x 15 cmColour photograph of vintage steam train part of Steamrail Victoria tour of Gippsland approaching railway station Bairnsdale Victoriabridges, railway -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eltham Railway Station, c.1912, 1912c
... railways ...Photo of Eltham Railway Station from west, c.1912. Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photo Collection, no. 686 (duplicate of hard copy held at Eltham Library)railways, railway station, eltham, trains, sepp -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1955-1956", Jul. 1997
... Railways ...Yields information about the City of Ballaarat the time of the Mayor's report to the City Council, about the events, industry, transport and other issues within the City.Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1952 - 1953. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. One page covering trams and railwaystrams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Geelong No. 29 at the Railway station, c1930
Black and White Photograph of Geelong No. 29 at the Railway station, c19?? Has the destination of Newtown, a MESCo logo on the side panel and on the side of the truck, a tow bar.In hand writing on the rear "24)" in top left hand corner. In the body of the photograph "at Railway Station" and along bottom edge a "William Scott" address label and "WFS / Geelong Heritage Centre"trams, tramways, geelong, railway station, mesco, tram 29 -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Surrey Hills: in celebration of the centennial 1883-1983, 1983
... railways ...A pictorial history of Surrey Hills based on information collected and based at the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre. It includes early rural properties and diaries, the coming of the railway, land sub-division and early homes, schools, parks and recreation.A pictorial history of Surrey Hills based on information collected and based at the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre. It includes early rural properties and diaries, the coming of the railway, land sub-division and early homes, schools, parks and recreation.surrey hills, railways, land use, migrants, spanish communities, transport, houses, wattle park, festivals and celebrations, churches, education, water supply, fire stations, hospitals, (mr) george klepper, ainger family, (mr) john woodhead, (mr) h. breedon, medical services, real estate agents, businesses, musical events and activities, entertainment, parks and reserves, scouts, guides -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Jacksons Creek Viaduct
... Railways ...The four arch railway bridge, known as the Jacksons Creek Viaduct Bridge, spans the Jacksons Creek north of the Sunbury Railway Station. The weir at the base of the bridge was used to dam water as well as ensuring a water supply for the steam trains. The pump house at the base of the bridge was where the water was pumped and then taken to the railway station for the steam engines.This bridge is one of notable four railway bridges along the railway line that are in Sunbury. An enlarged black and white photograph with a white border of a high bridge over a watercourse.bridges, jacksons creek viaduct, jacksons creek viaduct bridge, railways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Victorian Parliament, "Report - The Parliamentary Standing Committee re the Beaumaris Electric Street Railway.", Dec. 1916
... Railways ...Printed - 6 page foolscap, stapled on left hand side, 2 sections, Victorian State Parliamentary Report titled "Report - The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways on the question of the Beaumaris Electric Street Railway." - dated 22 December 1916. References previous reports, Black Rock, Beaumaris, residential development, routes and costs of the proposed tramway, costs provided by the Chief Engineer for Railway Construction, E. Kernot, and Committee recommendations - tempered by the War.trams, tramways, sandringham, black rock, beaumaris, railways, tramways, proposals -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Coloured Photograph, Blackburn Railway Road, 2012
Blackburn Railway station opened on 25/12/1882 but was not staffed and the crossing was not manned. The station opened as ac staff and ticket station on 12/8/1889 with hand operated gates.Automatic signalling was introduced on 13/7/1958.Coloured photograph of the Blackburn Road railway crossing at Blackburn, looking east towards Ringwood - 2012blackburn road, blackburn, blackburn railway crossing -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo Chalet
Vase
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... -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine - Australian Railway Enthusiast - Vol 31, No. 1, Jim Seletto, "Memories of the Railway Trams", March 1993
... Railways ...Contains a detailed article on both the VR lines by Jim Seletto, featuring photos of 39, 30, 53, 49, MMTB 675 and a colour photo of VR 49 on the rear. Contains maps and diagrams of St Kilda Station. Includes Sandringham and Black Rock line. Published by the ARE.Provides a light hearted record and view of the VR Railway trams with plenty of stories..Magazine - "Australian Railway Enthusiast - Vol 31, No. 1, March 1993", 24 pages, centre stapled,vr trams, st kilda - brighton tramway, sandringham, black rock, maps, st kilda, tramways, railways -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard, Railway Pier, Melbourne, Victoria, c. 1900
Railway Pier opened in 1852 with the building of the Hobson's Bay Railway linking the city to Port Melbourne. In 1923 in was re-built as Station Pier.Sepia postcard of Railway Pier with shed on left in front of 2 ships . A sailing ship lies on the opposite side below the Finger Pier. A steamer being towed away from the pier by a tug .piers and wharves - railway pier, transport - shipping -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph, Railway Pier, Melbourne, Victoria, c. 1900
Railway Pier opened in 1852 with the building of the Hobson's Bay Railway linking the city to Port Melbourne. In 1923 in was re-built as Station Pier.Sepia postcard of Railway Pier with shed on left in front of 2 ships . A sailing ship lies on the opposite side below the Finger Pier. A steamer being towed away from the pier by a tug .piers and wharves - railway pier, transport - shipping -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mitcham Railway Crossing
... railways ...Coloured photograph of a Metro train crossing Mitcham Road and heading east towards Ringwood - 2012. In 2013, due to the amount of traffic using Mitcham Road, the railway line and station were reconstructed underground.mitcham railway crossing, trains, railways, transport -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Lower Main Street Stawell. c1905 Looking East towards Railway Line. railway Hotel on Right
Lower Main Street. with Railway Hotel on Right. c1905.Postcard. Lower Main Street. Two Bullocks in teh distance, A Carriage under a tree on the right side of Main Street, and a child on the footpath. Railway Hotel on Right.LOwer Main St.stawell transport streetscape -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Geoff Williams, C. 1980s
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 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
railway stamps, c. 1916-1987
Used by station staff on the Bairnsdale to Orbost railway line which closed in 1987. 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.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.Three stamps used by Victorian Railways, for WAYGARA, BRUTHEN, and ORBOST stations. All stamps have black painted handles. The stamp is made of rubber and the handles are wood.WAYGARA BRUTHEN ORBOSTrailway-stamp railway-history orbost-railway-line -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Smith - Signalman at Ringwood - at No.1 Wantirna Rd Railway house, Undated
No.1 Wantirna Rd. Railway house originally built in 1889 - said to be one of the oldest in the state.Written on back of photograph, "No.1 Wantirna Rd. Railway house built in 1889. Now one of the oldest in the state. Occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Eric Smith. Signalman at Ringwood". "Eric W. & P. Skewes, Commercial & Industrial Photography, 48 Pitt St. Ringwood. Phone 87 6720". -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, Royal Visit 1954, 1954 original
Original photograph of official party waiting for her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth 11, Tatura Railway Station 1954.Black and white photograph of Royal visit. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip at Tatura Railway Station. 1954. Copy (2). L0290, L0344.on back: Tatura Station. Royal Visit 1954 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Heathmont History Group, Brochure produced for the celebration of the 90th anniversary of Heathmont Railway Station - 1 May 2016, May-16
Brochure produced for the celebration of the 90th anniversary of Heathmont Railway Station.Brochure "May 1st 1926 - May 1st 2016 - Happy 90th Birthday Heathmont Railway Station" for re-enactment ceremony Sunday May 1st 2016. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Tunstall Railway League, 1889
... Railways ...(Tunstall Railway League :a meeting of gentlemen interested in a rail line between Blackburn and Dandenong ...)(Tunstall Railway League :a meeting of gentlemen interested in a rail line between Blackburn and Dandenong ...) Copied from 'The Reporter' No 1 Wednesday 26 June 1889 and 8 August 1889. Researched by Mrs P.E. Turner.(Tunstall Railway League :a meeting of gentlemen interested in a rail line between Blackburn and Dandenong ...) turner, p.e., railways, tunstall railway league -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Train coming up grade beyond Barnsbury Rd, Deepdene 1905
The Outer Circle Railway was opened in stages in 1890 and 1891, as a steam-era suburban railway line. It traversed much of the modern City of Boroondara, including the suburbs of (from north to south) Kew East, Camberwell, Burwood, Ashburton, and Malvern East. At its longest, it ran from Fairfield station, on what is today the Hurstbridge line, to Oakleigh station, on the current Pakenham and Cranbourne lines.Steam train in a cutting on the Outer Circle Railway line. Exhibition enlargement donated by Stewart West from an original owned by Miss Foley.trains, outer circle railway -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Ceiling Rose
Came from the Station Master's House, Mitcham Railway Station. Shirley Jones mentioned them to Harold Bakes, Shirley helped put them on the board and fill up the holes. Mr Eric Sunderland helped cut them out, quite a jobSmall ceiling rose plaster mould from the Station Master's House, Mitcham Railway Stationbuildings, fittings -
Orbost & District Historical Society
newspaper clippings, August, September 1987
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. The closure of this railway was a controversial issue at the time with many public protests in the district. These articles are contemporary record of a significant event in Orbost history.Three articles relating to the closure of the Bairnsdale - Orbost Railway in 1987. They are from the Snowy River Mail and The News. They contain photographs, news articles and the history of the line and its closure. orbost-bairnsdale-railway east-gippsland-railway snowy-river-mail -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Railway Step Bridge Stawell
Railway Step Bridge StawellTwo (2) Colour Photgraphs of a Pedestrian Bridge across Railway Tracks. One showing the bridge in the mid distance, with a mound of soil in front. The Second looking across the bridge, with houses in the distancestawell, railway -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Shelley Station
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. Shelley Railway Station - Shelley was once Victoria's highest railway station, located 781 metres above sea level. The Shelley Railway Station was opened in 1916 and closed in 1979. The railway was used early in its life to transport farmer’s livestock from the Upper Murray to Wodonga. From the 1950s the railway was used heavily to transport equipment and machinery from Wodonga to the Upper Murray to help build the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme. The Snowy Hydro Scheme was completed in 1974 and after several years of low level use, the railway was closed. Some remnants of the Shelley Station passenger platform can still be seen today, along with some information boards. The Shelley Railway Station now forms part of the High Country Rail Trail.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.Shelley Railway Station. This image shows the tank where the hand brakes were lifted. They were applied again at the "up" side of Koetong for about another 10 miles then lifted near Bullioh.railways wodonga, fred rochow, shelley station, high country rail trail -
Bendigo Military Museum
Clothing - LOIN CLOTH - POW
Loin cloth worn by Capt D.F.V. Hufer who was a P.O.W. on the Burma Railway during WW2. See Catalogue no. 2725 for medal details and his service record.Navy coloured cotton cloth with two cotton strings for tying around a person's waist. The item is displayed over green card under glass in a rectangular metal frame.On a rectangular white card inside the frame: 'Loin cloth worn by Capt D.F.V. Hufer Burma Railway WW2'prisoner of war, burma railway, world war two, capt d.f.v. hufer -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Newsletter, U3A Nunawading Newsletter, 2010
Newsletter of the University of the Third Age Nunawading. No.74 Sep 2010.Newsletter of the University of the Third Age Nunawading. No.74 Sep 2010 incl. photos of Springvale Road railway crossing. See Series Contents card for holdingsNewsletter of the University of the Third Age Nunawading. No.74 Sep 2010.springvale road nunawading, nunawading railway station, u3a nunawading -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Flyer - Invitation to planning meeting re campaign against converting the Railway Reserve to a road, Anne Callaghan, 19 Dec 1988
Friends of the Park was established to campaign against the proposal to turn the Railway Reserve into a major road to service the proposed Bayside development. Anne Callaghan was the convenor.Handwritten photocopied invitation to a planning meeting to campaign against converting the Railway Reserve to a major road, an aspect of the 'Bayside' redevelopment, 1988public action campaigns, societies clubs unions and other organisations, transport, parks and gardens, town planning - proposals shelved - bayside, anne callaghan, friends of the park, railway reserve -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Beech Forest Railway Station, 1903, 1903
In 1903, before the extension to Crowes, Beech Forest Railway Station was the terminus, already 3 roads wide with Station building, outshed, Goods Shed, and three small departmental residences. An NQR wagon near the Goods Shed is loading timber while a further NQR wagon sits outside the station building.Photograph, B/W, 174mm x 267mm. Beech Forest Railway Station, 1903.beech forest; railways; station; -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Nunawading Railway 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 southern entrance from Station Street. Note the Grenda Bus|See NP 3545 to NP3567for the complete set of photographsnunawading railway station, springvale road nunawading, redevelopment of railway line/springvale road., station street nunawading