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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Allan Elvish with daughters Joan and Beverley, C. 1950s
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.Allan Elvish with his daughters. Allan started with Victoria Railways cleaning at Benalla on 3 December 1937. He passed his Driver qualification at Wodonga in 1948. He retired on 8th October 1971. Allan was AFULE Branch Secretary from 1951 until 1971. He was stationed at Katherine, Northern Territory as a Fireman from 1943 to 1944.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, allan elvish -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Driver Bill Welsh's Last Trip, 19 November 1980
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.Driver Bill Welsh in the cabin of a locomotive on his last trip. He started with Victorian Railway in Bendigo on 16 September 1935. He became a Fireman at Wodonga on 2 February 1939. Bill passed in Driver qualifications on 30 January 1946 and retired in Wodonga on 19 November 1980.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, bill welsh -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Receiving Silver Trays at Bendigo, 21 November 1985
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. Railwaymen at Recognition of service function in November 1985. Left to right: Len Gregson, Bill McAnanly, Eric Kaine (Benalla), Fred Rochow, Engine Inspector Geoff Williamsrailways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, recognition of service -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Group of four Railway men at Wodonga, 1984
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. Jack Van Berkle, Bill Rapsey, Vic Zeinert, Hec Lloyd relaxing outside of work hours.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Driver Len Gregson on his last trip, 29 October 1988
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.Driver Len Gregson on his last trip prior to retirement. He was met at Albury by his daughters. David Naldred was the Fireman.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, len gregson -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Group of 5 railway men at Albury, 15 October 1988
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.Railway men at Albury in October 1988 Left to right: Driver Len Gregson, Engineers' Instructor Peter Blackford, Driver Eric Johnson, Driver Austin Fulford, Driver Noel Strauss.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Driver Ray Murphy and Fireman Bill Welsh, 1942
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.Driver Ray Murphy and Fireman Bill Welsh in S-class Locomotive cab at Spencer Street Station, Melbourne. S Class Diesel Locomotives The eighteen members of the S Class were ordered in two batches by the Victorian Railways from Clyde Engineering for express passenger and freight workings, with the final eight locomotives ordered specifically to work the North-East standard gauge line. Many were named after prominent Victorians.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, ray murphy, bill welsh -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photographs, Agfa, Heathmont shops and locations in Dec 1999 (25 Photos), 29-Dec-99
Photographs (25) B&W of Heathmont shops, buildings, parks, train tracks, scout hall, toilet block.Canterbury Road, Heathmont, looking south-west (3226_001.jpg); Southern part of Heathmont shopping centre, looking west (3226_002.jpg); Canterbury Road, Heathmont, looking north (3226_003.jpg); McLean's Real Estate, Heathmont (3226_004.jpg); Northern part of Heathmont shopping centre (3226_005.jpg); Heathmont shops (3226_006.jpg); Heathmont shops (3226_007.jpg); Heathmont dry cleaners (3226_008.jpg); Heathmont newsagency (3226_009.jpg); Heathmont Mother's General Store (3226_010.jpg); The Boulevard, Heathmont (3226_011.jpg); Heathmont train (3226_012.jpg); Heathmont public toilets (3226_013.jpg); Heathmont railway crossing, Allens Road (3226_014.jpg); Heathmont bicycle path, near Allens Road (3226_015.jpg); Cnr Allens Road and The Boulevard, Heathmont (3226_016.jpg); Heathmont bicycle path, near Allens Road (3226_017.jpg); Oval No. 1, HE Parker Reserve, Heathmont (3226_018.jpg); Cnr Allens Road and The Boulevard, Heathmont (3226_019.jpg); 2nd Ringwood Scout Group, HE Parker Reserve (3226_020.jpg); Railway line looking towards Heathmont Station (3226_021.jpg); HE Parker Reserve sign (3226_022.jpg); Heathmont supermarket (3226_023.jpg); Heathmont greengrocers (3226_024.jpg); Heathmont railway crossing, near Allens Road (3226_025.jpg) -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1900 c
Black and white photograph showing chaff cutting at Howlett property Inglewood using steam engine power. Identified are Andrew Brodribb and Arthur Howlett at the chaff cutter, James, Maud, Ethel, Ivy Howlett near steam engine Punt Rd Metung Victoriagenealogy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: STEAM TRAM
Black and white photo of steam tram engine with carriage (partly visible) with BTC in copperplate writing on side of carriage. Driver in steam tram sitting astride window ledge of tram. Stamped on reverse of photo: "Photo, A. Doney, Bendigo". Copy written in blue ink.A. Doney, Bendigo, copy.basil miller, bendigo tramways, steam -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour, Deakin University Museum Studies Students of 1994-1997 Reunion, 09/10/1998
Deakin University Museum Studies students of 1994-1997 at the Old Castlemaine Gaol to celebrate 20 years of Museum Studies, 1979-1998. Most attendees arrived at Castlemaine on board a Steam train. In the back row is Clare Gervasoni who was the curator of the Federation University Art and Historical Collection.Coloured photograph mounted in a presentation folder showing students of 1994-1997 attendees at the Deakin University Museum Studies. Names of people printed under the photographmuseum studies, deakin university museum studies, margaret birtley, anne kewshaw, chris keeler, clare gervasoni, castlemaine gaol, rachel faggoter -
Greensborough Historical Society
Ticket - Digital Image, Travel cards, 1990, 28/02/1990
Digital image of "Greensborough plus Inner" Travel Cards, February to April 1990. Travel cards were able to be used on all public transport.Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.Digital image of train tickets. Yellow and pink with black text.travel cards, train tickets -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Manual of Land Warfare Part 2 Infantry Training Vol 6 Pam 2 Short Range Ant Armour Weapon 84 mm L14A1 (Carl Gustaf), 1984
A soft covered booklet providing information to train soldiers on the weapon7610- 66 -120- 434284 mm carl gustaf, anti-armour -
Victoria Police Museum
Carte de Visite (small group of men), W.E. Barnes, 1880
Small photograph of a group of men standing around a train lineglenrowan siege, police murders, kelly gang, bushrangers, glenrowan -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - loading rice, n.d
Port of Portland Authority archives.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland archives, cargo, cargo handling, portland harbour -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - containers of goods for shipping on cargo train, 1982
Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: Mar '82 (stamp, upper right)port of portland archives, cargo, containers, train, rail shipping -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER ARTICLE ON TRAINS. 1/1/1918, 1/1/1918
Newspaper article on trains. V.R.I. REVIEW, 1/1/1918.newspaper, trains, newspaper article on trains. v.r.i. review. 1/1/1918 (victorian railways institute) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION: THREE MEN AND TRAIN ENGINE
Photograph 6 - Sepia photo of 3 men and a train engine.Coopers, Bendigo.photograph, portrait, group, photograph, group, train, burrowes st., golden square collection. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF GREYHOUND TRAINER
Black aand white photograph of greyhound trainer George Thompson.clubs and associations, sport, greyhound racing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO- TRAIN IN TOWN, Feb 1970
Slide. Bendigo- Train in Town. Workers on a truck near the R766.slide, bendigo, bendigo- train in town., bendigo- train in town. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO- TRAIN IN TOWN, Feb 1970
Slide. Bendigo- Train in Town. A crane lifting sections of track.slide, bendigo, bendigo- train in town., bendigo- train in town. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO TRAIN IN TOWN, Feb 1970
Slide. Bendigo Train in Town. Engine on way to resting place.slide, bendigo, bendigo train in town., bendigo train in town. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO TRAIN IN TOWN, Feb 1970
Slide. Bendigo Train in Town. Rolling the sand in preparation for the track.slide, bendigo, bendigo train in town., bendigo train in town. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Der Letzte Zug, 2004
Book written by Eric Eckstein, 2004, published in Duesseldorf, GermanySoft covered book with photos of train tracks front and back.books, autobiography -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, Meehan, Patrick Henry - Special student 1957, 1957-1960
Records of student trained under Commonwealth Reconstruction Training Schemepatrick henry meehan, students, 1957, crts -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, Career profiles in Horticulture, c. 1970
Training and careers of 14 people, most of whom trained at Burnleyeducation, students -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Crowlands Railway 1953
Guards Van and train carriages at Crowlands 16/12/1953transport, railways -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive - Certificate, Certificate for General Nursing May Chapman nee Booth, March 1919
Registration as general nurse on completion of training at Pleasant Creek Hospital Blue Certificate from the Royal Victorian Trained Nurses AssociationMay Booth Stawell Hospital March 1919 General Nursenursing, medical, hospital -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Badge, not known
Badge commemorating 150 years of Rail in VictoriaGold pin badge with 150 on top of train and Victoria underneathnumismatics, badges -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Lake Park, Blackburn, 1908
A reproduction of a booklet advertising train journeys to Lake Park, Blackburn.A reproduction of a booklet advertising train journeys to Lake Park, Blackburn.A reproduction of a booklet advertising train journeys to Lake Park, Blackburn.lake park, train