Brisbane Transport Unitplaque, army

Railway track running through the gates at Humffray Street (North) Ballarat. Signal box in foreground and Ballarat Station in the BackgroundRailway track going through gates at Humffray Street (North), Ballarat. Signal box on the right of photo, Ballarat station in background. railways, gates, building, signal box, lights, tracks, train, ballarat station, lines, road, rust, lights, ballarat, graffiti.

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

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

Colour print of a group of Bowlers, "At Transport Interstate Bowls Tournament Victoria, NSW, Queensland - Lyndon Bowls Club - Brisbane 1985 Vics L to R Tom Arral, Norm Martin, John Faulks, Self (Seated), Jack Manning, Alan Edwards." Printed on Fujichrome paper.In ink on rear ""At Transport Interstate Bowls Tournament Victoria, NSW, Queensland - Lyndon Bowls Club - Brisbane 1985 Vics L to R Tom Arral, Norm Martin, John Faulks, Self (Seated), Jack Manning, Alan Edwards."trams, tramways, personnel, sports, bowls

Foolscap duplicated reports or ""Transcript of Evidence Public Works Committee - Melbourne - 1974 - Eastern Railway Enquiry". Each set stapled in top left hand corner. 690.1 - First day - 46 pages - 14/8/1974 - includes evidence from Mr Kirby of MMTB 690.2 - Second day - 48 pages - 21/8/1974 - last page loose. 690.3 - 3rd day - 19 pages - 9/10/1974 690.4 - 4th day - 87 pages - 11/11/1974 - last three pages loose and damaged. 690.5 - 5th day - 27 pages - 27/11/1974 690.6 - 6th day - 66 pages - 9/12/1974 - last two pages loose 690.7 - 7th day - 34 pages - 5/2/1974 - first and last two pages loose and includes Mr. Kirby and others on trams. 690.8 - Report from the Parliamentary Public Works Committee - 25/6/1975 - 33 pages.Each set of documents stamped "AETA" and "AETA Public Transport Committee" on the front sheet.trams, tramways, victorian government, parliament, enquiries, mmtb, tramways, railways, doncaster

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

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

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".

Used to transport berries to Wandin Railway Station in early 1900's.2 x green metal cut-down kerosene tins, with handle. One tin has a lid.tins, kerosene containers

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.

Possibly used as a tool to rescue people who may have been in distress in the ocean off Gabo Island. It was removed from Cape Otway and returned to Gabo Island museum. Information printed in black on the orange, plastic, ring shaped buoy confirms the item’s association with Gabo Island Lightstation and also indicates that it was made in Australia by the Rotadyne company for the Department of Transport, which oversaw lightstations between 1950 and 1982, and 1983 and 1987. The buoy was repatriated to Gabo Island from Cape Otway Lightstation in July 2015. It is unknown how it came to be there or how long it had been there.It has second level contributory significance for its historic value and provenance.Circular orange plastic ring with printed in black around ring. Ring has raised inscription. Remnants of white reflective tape in four places. White rope tied to ring through four holes in a distinctive taught crossed pattern at the back of the bouy.On front printed in black, "GABO ISLAND LIGHTSTATION", and embossed "MADE IN AUSTRALIA', 'DEPT. OF TRANSPORT / APPROVAL CERT. No 2315' On reverse, 'ROTADYNE'

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

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

Stawell Cycle Club in front of Slattery's Railway Hotel Lower Main Street Stawell 1931 or 1936. Built in Lower Main Street in 1873 opposite Central Pank and the Stawell Athletic Club Rooms. First licensed by W. O Callaghan in 1878. Many others have held this license since. In 1939 it was badly damaged by fire and rebuilt with many improvements. The Kyhat family held the license from 1939 to 1953. Peter McBean held the licensee from 1980.Large group of cyclists lined up in front of railway Hotelhotel

Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record..1) and .2). RACT cloth shoulder badge. Embroidered lettering on a navy blue background. Curved shape.On each badge: 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN CORPS OF TRANSPORT'.uniform, badge, royal australian corps of transport, kevin john herdman

This object was purchased in Murchison under the hotel veranda in 1944 by the donors father for him. There were also others for sale.Wooden WW2 type plane painted light grey (aged silver frost). 2 engine - propellers turn. Wheels turn. Sold to donors father in 1944 by Camp guard in Murchison. Some decoration added by donor as a boy. Plane made by POW.No 86 Transport Wing RAAF A65-86models, planes, camp 13, internees, camp guard

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

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

Black and white photograph of Victorian Railway's Tram No. 52 being delivered to Elwood depot during 1942 by Yellow Express prime mover and low loader trailer - Truck registration - DP 635. Has the depot and water tower in the background and a person, the driver? alongside the truck. See image i1 for the details on the rear. Destination City, 4th Edition for date of manufacture.On rear of photograph in ink. 1. On left hand edge "PS can destroy photo when finished" 2. On upper 2/3rds of back "Photo wires being taken down to allow 1/2 section house to past it being 19-6 x 48 x 23 wide. Transported Preston to Reservoir by Yellow Express Melbourne Victoria" - would appear to refer to another photograph. - Dimensions in feet? 3. On lower 1/3rd, "Tram being transported Newport Railway Workshops to Elwood Depot , 11 mile. 45 long x 8-6 x 10 / Yellow Expx". Dimensions in feet.trams, tramways, vr, st kilda brighton tramway, elwood depot, vr class tramcars, yellow express, tram 52

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;

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

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 the station looking from the entrance of station on the north side of the tracks. See NP 3545 to NP3567 for the complete set of photographsnunawading railway station, springvale road nunawading, redevelopment of railway line/springvale road.