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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Bayley, William A, Picton-Mittagong Main Line Railway 2nd Edition, 1975
... of the Picton to Mittagong loop line railway in New South Wales. ill ...A history of the Picton to Mittagong loop line railway in New South Wales.ill, maps, p.64.non-fictionA history of the Picton to Mittagong loop line railway in New South Wales.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - pictorial works -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The Zig Zag Railway Co-op Ltd, The Lithgow Zig Zag Railway 3rd edition, 1976
... Zig Zag railway in the New South Wales Blue Mountains. ill ...A short history of the Lithgow Zig Zag railway in the New South Wales Blue Mountains.ill, maps, p.20.non-fictionA short history of the Lithgow Zig Zag railway in the New South Wales Blue Mountains.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The Zig Zag Railway Co-op Ltd, The Lithgow Zig Zag Railway 4th edition, 1982
... Zig Zag railway in the New South Wales Blue Mountains. ill ...A short history of the Lithgow Zig Zag railway in the New South Wales Blue Mountains.ill, maps, p.24.non-fictionA short history of the Lithgow Zig Zag railway in the New South Wales Blue Mountains.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Ryan, Lawrance, Lines to the Lachlan Cowra Railway 1886-1986, 1986
A history of the Cowra railway from Blayney to Demondrille in New South Wales and branch lines, for the centenary of the railway.ill, maps, p.96.non-fictionA history of the Cowra railway from Blayney to Demondrille in New South Wales and branch lines, for the centenary of the railway.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroads -- new south wales -- cowra -- history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Ryan, Lawrance, Lines to the Lachlan Revised Edition, 1986
A history of the Cowra railway from Blayney to Demondrille in New South Wales and branch lines, for the centenary of the railway.ill, maps, p.192.non-fictionA history of the Cowra railway from Blayney to Demondrille in New South Wales and branch lines, for the centenary of the railway.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroads -- new south wales -- cowra -- history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Oates, Gordon et al, Rails to the Western Plains A History of Railways in the Dubbo District 1881-1981, 1981
A history of the railways in the Dubbo District of New South Wales.ill, maps, p.95.non-fictionA history of the railways in the Dubbo District of New South Wales.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Deane, Henry, The Wolgan Valley Railway - Its Construction, 1979
A history of the Wolgan Valley shale oil railway and it's construction.ill, maps, p.28.non-fictionA history of the Wolgan Valley shale oil railway and it's construction.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Bentley, James, The Lithgow Zig Zag, 1992
A history of the railway from Sydney to Lithgow over the Blue Mountains in New South Wales & the preserved Zig Zag Railway operating out of Lithgow.ill, maps, p.67.non-fictionA history of the railway from Sydney to Lithgow over the Blue Mountains in New South Wales & the preserved Zig Zag Railway operating out of Lithgow.railroad construction - new south wales - history, preserved locomotives - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Singleton, C.C, Railway History In Illawarra New South Wales, 1969
... Railway History In Illawarra New South Wales... of the railways of the Illawarra district of New South Wales. ill, maps, p ...A brief history of the railways of the Illawarra district of New South Wales.ill, maps, p.64.non-fictionA brief history of the railways of the Illawarra district of New South Wales.railroad construction - new south wales - history, illawarra district - railways - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Estell, Don, Illawarra 100 Years, 1988
A history of the railways of the Illawarra district of New South Wales to celebrate the centenary of the railway.ill, maps, p.106.non-fictionA history of the railways of the Illawarra district of New South Wales to celebrate the centenary of the railway.railroad construction - new south wales - history, illawarra district - railways - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, A Railway History of the Illawarra, 1978
A history of rail transportation at Australian Iron and Steel Pty Ltd Port Kembla, New South Wales together with an account of the development of railways and shipping ports in the Illawarra region.ill, maps, p.33.non-fictionA history of rail transportation at Australian Iron and Steel Pty Ltd Port Kembla, New South Wales together with an account of the development of railways and shipping ports in the Illawarra region.railroad construction - new south wales - history, illawarra district - railways - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Traction Publications, The First Hundred Years Sydney-Goulburn Railway: 1869-1969, 1969
... Sydney to Goulburn railway - New South Wales - history... to Goulburn railway - New South Wales - history A short history ...A short history of the Sydney to Goulburn railway to celebrate its centenary.ill, maps, p.60.non-fictionA short history of the Sydney to Goulburn railway to celebrate its centenary.railroad construction - new south wales - history, sydney to goulburn railway - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Traction Publications, The First Hundred Years Sydney-Goulburn Railway 1869-1969 - Enlarged Edition, 1969
... Sydney to Goulburn railway - New South Wales - history... to Goulburn railway - New South Wales - history A short history ...A short history of the Sydney to Goulburn railway to celebrate its centenary.ill, maps, p.36.non-fictionA short history of the Sydney to Goulburn railway to celebrate its centenary.railroad construction - new south wales - history, sydney to goulburn railway - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, McNicol, Steve, Rails At 'The Hill': A Pictorial of Trains at Broken Hill 1960-1998, 1999
... including New South Wales Government Railways, National Rail ...A pictorial of trains at Broken Hill including New South Wales Government Railways, National Rail and Silverton Tramway.ill, p.32.non-fictionA pictorial of trains at Broken Hill including New South Wales Government Railways, National Rail and Silverton Tramway.railroad operations - new south wales - pictorial works, tramways - broken hill -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, McNicol, Steve, Silverton End of the Line, 1986
A history of the 3'6" Silverton Tramway out of Broken Hill.ill, maps, p.28.non-fictionA history of the 3'6" Silverton Tramway out of Broken Hill.railroad operations - new south wales - pictorial works, tramways - broken hill -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Railmac Publications, The Tarrawingee Tramway, 1984
A history of the 3'6" Tarrawingee Tramway out of Broken Hill.ill, maps, p.56.non-fictionA history of the 3'6" Tarrawingee Tramway out of Broken Hill.railroad operations - new south wales - pictorial works, tramways - broken hill -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Stokes, H.J.W, Railways of the Canberra and Monaro Districts, 1984
A history of the railways around Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory and the Monaro district to Bombala in New South Wales.ill, maps, p.64.non-fictionA history of the railways around Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory and the Monaro district to Bombala in New South Wales.railroad construction - australia - history, railroad operations - act & nsw - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Robertson, Ian, Rails to Cooma Commemorating 100 years of trains 1889-1989, 1989
A history of the railway from Goulburn to Cooma in New South Wales.ill, maps, p.67.non-fictionA history of the railway from Goulburn to Cooma in New South Wales.railroad construction - australia - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book - The Unforgiving Minute: How Australia Learned to Tell the Time
Drawing on a wide range of theoretical insights and primary sources, "The Unforgiving Minute" offers an original interpretation of Australian history. It examines time telling from the convict era to the 1990's. As the convict era drew to an end, the colonial governors looked to clocks as the mechanical policemen of an emerging free society. Fifty years later, as railways and telegraphs began to spread across the land, and pocket watches appeared on the waistcoats of working men, colonial society began to keep stricter hours of work and play, and to teach its children the virtue of punctuality. In the early 20th century, punch clocks and time-switches laid the basis for new patterns of work in the factory and the home. Now, in the 1990s, the "faceless clocks" in computers and automated control systems have created a "postmodern" time regime that is both more flexible, and more demanding, than its predecessors.a small book of 21.5 cm; 160pnon-fictionDrawing on a wide range of theoretical insights and primary sources, "The Unforgiving Minute" offers an original interpretation of Australian history. It examines time telling from the convict era to the 1990's. As the convict era drew to an end, the colonial governors looked to clocks as the mechanical policemen of an emerging free society. Fifty years later, as railways and telegraphs began to spread across the land, and pocket watches appeared on the waistcoats of working men, colonial society began to keep stricter hours of work and play, and to teach its children the virtue of punctuality. In the early 20th century, punch clocks and time-switches laid the basis for new patterns of work in the factory and the home. Now, in the 1990s, the "faceless clocks" in computers and automated control systems have created a "postmodern" time regime that is both more flexible, and more demanding, than its predecessors. time measurements -- social aspects -- australia -- history, clocks and watches -- social aspects -- australia -- history, australia -- social conditions, graeme davison -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Poster, 21 - 11 10
Louise Blake purchased this for our collection because of the connection of this area with the filming location.Framed and under glass reproduction of the original poster of the film 'The Story of the Kelly Gang' (by biograph) at Anderson's Olympia Theatre cnr Cambell & Elizabeth Streets, opposite Central Railway Station (Sydney) commencing Saturday, Nov 26. Specially taken by Messrs Johnson & Gibson, Melbourne. An entirely new and exquisite pictorial representation of the Thrilling Story of the Kelleys'. Seven photos: captioned 1. Ned Kelly, 2. Glenrowan Hotel the Kelly's at bay, 3. The notorious Kelly Gang, 4. Police locked up at Jerilderie at their own , 5. Don Kelly & Steve Hart shoot each other, 6. The bank robbery at Euroa and 7. Dan Kelly shoots Sherrit the spy. Popular prices. JJ Miller Print Co off Post Office Place, Melbourne 21 11 10.illustrations, reproductions -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Holmes, Lloyd, A Railway Life, 1991
Reminiscence of railwayman Lloyd Holmes and his time working on the New South Wales and Victorian Railways in the 1950s.ill, maps, p.112.non-fictionReminiscence of railwayman Lloyd Holmes and his time working on the New South Wales and Victorian Railways in the 1950s.railroads - victorian railways - personal reminiscence, railroad operations - victoria - history -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Religious Book, The Holy Bible, 1836
This Holy Bible is entitled "The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments, translated out of the original tongues: and with former translations diligently compared and revised by His Majesty's Spiritual Command." It was printed by Sir D. Hunter Blair and M.T. Bruce in Edinburgh, 1836, printers to the King's most Excellent Majesty, H.B.S." The Bible belonged to David and Alice Ellis, a young couple married in Dublin in 1855. It has been handed down in the Ellis family until it was donated, together with other personal effects, in 2004 by David and Alice’s granddaughter, daughter of David Ellis Junior. Alice treated the Bible as an important posession. On 6th October 1855 newlyweds David and Alice Ellis set sail for Australia in the brand new Schomberg, considered the most perfect clipper ship. She was built as an emigrant ship in Aberdeen and set sail from Liverpool on her maiden voyage, bound for Melbourne, Australia. She was loaded with 430 passengers plus cargo that included iron rails and equipment intended for building the Geelong Railway and a bridge over the Yarra from Melbourne to Hawthorn. On 27th December 1855, only one day from her Melbourne destination, the Schomberg was grounded on a sand-spit on the Victorian coast near Peterborough. The passengers and crew were all safely rescued by a passing small steamer, the SS Queen, which traded between Melbourne and Warrnambool, and taken to Melbourne. The passengers had been told, when leaving the sinking Schomberg, that all they could take with them was a small basket or handbag. A newspaper article later mentioned that one of the things Alice made space for in her basket was her Bible. (It is unclear whether Alice took any possessions with her onto the SS Queen, but a note accompanying the donation of the Bible and basket states that the items were “left on deck and salvaged as Schomberg went down”.) Another steamer was despatched from Melbourne to retrieve the passengers’ luggage from the Schomberg and Alice was reunited with all of her boxes of belongings. Other steamers helped unload the cargo until the change in weather made it too difficult. Although the Schomberg was wrecked there were no lives lost. At that time David was 23 years old (born in Wales, 1832) and his new bride Alice was 26 (born in Dublin, 1829). They had been given letters of introduction to people in Tasmania so they travelled there from Melbourne. However the couple only stayed on that island for about a year before they returned to the Western District of Victoria. David worked for Mr Neil Black as a gardener for a while then, when the land in the area was made available by the Victorian government, David and Alice claimed a selection of land on Noorat Road in the Terang district. They settled there for the remainder of their lives, expanding their property “Allambah” as opportunities arose. A document accompanying the donation lists the names of six children; William, Grace (c. 1859-1946), Thomas (c. 1866 – 1939), David (c. 1962 – 1953), James and Victor. David died on 13th April 1911, aged 79, at their property. Alice passed away the following year, November 1912, aged 83. Alice’s obituary described her as “a very homely, kindly-natured woman, who was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends; and she was also a firm adherent of the Presbyterian Church”. At the time of Alice’s death she left behind three sons and one daughter. Her daughter Grace Ellis was also a very active member of the Terang Presbyterian Church and a member of the PWMU (Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union). She was also involved in the Red Cross and other charities. Grace passed away in 1946, aged 87. David and Alice Ellis were amongst the very earlies pioneers of the Terang district of Western Victoria. Their donated possessions are a sample of the personal effects of emigrants to Australia. The donated items are a sample of the personal goods carried aboard a significant migrant ship in 1855. They are also significant for their association with the Schomberg. The Schomberg, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S612), has great historical significance as a rare example of a large, fast clipper ship on the England to Australia run, carrying emigrants at the time of the Victorian gold rush. She represents the technical advances made to break sailing records between Europe and Australia. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from the Schomberg is significant for its association with the shipwreck, The collection is primarily significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the Schomberg. It is archaeologically significant as the remains of an international passenger Ship. It is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and for its association with the shipwreck and the ship, which was designed to be fastest and most luxurious of its day Bible, known as the Ellis - Schomberg Bible, with patterned brown leather cover. Printed by Sir D. Hunter Blair and M.T. Bruce, Edinburgh 1836. Bookmark of card placed within Bible’s pages is from Keswick Book Depot, Melbourne. Bible has hand written inscriptions inside front and back covers and has been well used. Bible was amongst the possessions of David and Alice Ellis, passengers on the Schomberg when wrecked in 1855.Scripture references and notes are hand written in pencil on front and back inner pages. Bookmark card has printed inscription; on front “BOOK MARK / KESWICK / BOOK / DEPOT / EVERYTHING / EVANGELISTIC / 315 COLLINS ST / MELBOURNE / CENT. 3013”, on back is line drawing of a stem of iris flowers above the verse “The entrance of Thy / words giveth light; it / giveth understanding / unto the Simple. Ps. 119-30” flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, schomberg, holy bible, schomberg bible, d hunter blair and m t bruce, 1836 bible, 1855 shipwreck, peterborough shipwreck, ss queen, david ellis, alice ellis, allambah terang, dublin emigrants, terang presbyterian church, western district victoria -
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, Gifford H. Eardley, Locomotives: A Guide - Enfield Railway Museum, 1973
Details of the locomotives in the Enfield Railway Museum in Sydney NSWill, p.52.non-fictionDetails of the locomotives in the Enfield Railway Museum in Sydney NSWenfield railway museum - sydney nsw, tourist railways and museums - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Gifford H. Eardley, Locomotive guide - Thirlmere Railway Museum, 1976
Updated details of the locomotives in the Thirlmere Railway Museum near Sydney NSWill, p.62.non-fictionUpdated details of the locomotives in the Thirlmere Railway Museum near Sydney NSWthirlmere railway museum - nsw, tourist railways and museums - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, New South Wales Rail Transport Museum, NSW Rail Transport Museum - Exhibits Reports, 1980
Details of the locomotives and rollingstock of the NSW Rail Transport Museum at Thirlmere NSWill, p.64.non-fictionDetails of the locomotives and rollingstock of the NSW Rail Transport Museum at Thirlmere NSWthirlmere railway museum - nsw, tourist railways and museums - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, New South Wales Railway Museum
... New South Wales Railway Museum... Railways about the future of the New South Wales Rail Transport ...A submission to the Government of New South Railways about the future of the New South Wales Rail Transport Museum at Enfield Sydney NSWmaps, p.55.non-fictionA submission to the Government of New South Railways about the future of the New South Wales Rail Transport Museum at Enfield Sydney NSWenfield railway museum - sydney nsw, tourist railways and museums - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Public Transport of New South Wales, Transport Quiz, 1978
A book of questions relating toTransport mattersIll, p.54.non-fictionA book of questions relating toTransport matterstransport questions, new south wales transport -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, New South Wales Department of Railways, Souvenir of the official opening of the Sydney-Melbourne standard gauge railway line, 1962
... line. Book New South Wales Department of Railways ...Souvenir booklet on aspects of the opening of the Sydney to Melbourne standard gauge line in 1962Ill, p.58.non-fictionSouvenir booklet on aspects of the opening of the Sydney to Melbourne standard gauge line in 1962railways - australia - history, railway gauge - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The Commission, Interim report of the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Glenbrook Rail Accident, 2001
... Railway accidents - New South Wales... Prahran Railway accidents - New South Wales Railway safety - New ...First volume of three into the Glenbrook rail accidentIll, p.76.non-fictionFirst volume of three into the Glenbrook rail accidentrailway accidents - new south wales, railway safety - new south wales