Susie Royal won the Trotter's Racer's Handicap Ballarat on the 10 February 1934. Susie Royal owned trained and driven by W Rothacker. One large black and white photograph in a black frame with gold trimmings. Top line: Ballarat / 10/2/34 Second line: Trotter's Pacer's Handicap Third line: Won by Susie Royal Fourth line: Owner Trainer & Driver W Rothacker Bottom line: Distance 1 1/2 miles / Time 3 min 46 secs Bottom right corner: A Copley, Phone F1748 434a Flinders Street Near William St Melbournehorses, race, winner, driver, trainer, owner, ballarat, a copley, 1934, susie royal, wc rothacker, bill rothacker

Cloth shoulder patch to indicate that the conductor of the bus was qualified as a "Bus Driver Trainer". Demonstrates the method of indicating a bus driver was qualified to train other bus drivers.Cloth badge or patch - made on black cloth backing with the words "Bus Driver Trainer" stitched in red cotton. tramways, conductors, badges, mmtb, clothing, uniforms, training, buses

Cloth shoulder patch to indicate that the conductor of the tram was qualified as a "Conductor Trainer". Similar design to item 6543Demonstrates the method of indicating a conductor was qualified to train other conductors.Cloth badge or patch - made on black cloth backing with the words "Conductor Trainer" stitched in red cotton. tramways, conductors, badges, mmtb, clothing, uniforms, training

Prince Pirate won the Association Handicap 2nd Div at Ascot on the 20 July 1936. Prince Pirate owned, trained and driven by O Marshall. One large black and white photograph in a black and gold frame. Top line: Ascot / 20/7/36 Second line: Association Handicap 2nd Div Third line: Won by Prince Pirate Fourth line: Owner Trainer & Driver O Marshall Bottom line: Distance 1 1/4 miles / Time 2 min 56 secs Bottom right corner: A Copley, Phone F1748 434a Flinders Street Near William St Melbournehorses, race, winner, driver, trainer, owner, a copley, ascot, o marshall, 1936, prince pirate, orme marshall

Series of four photographs featuring the Special trains on the occasion of the ARHS special train on Saturday 21/8/1971 to undertake the last tour of Ballarat Tramways, prior to the closure of the system. The first line closure (Victoria St.) took place the following day. .1 - R761 just arrival in platform 2 of the Special train. .2 - ditto .3 - R761 shunting across the Lydiard St. with the Victoria Hotel in the background. .4 - R761 leaving Ballarat station (note slide from a different roll of film). Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken by Peter Moses 21 August 1971. Note: Train/tram tour operated in conjunction with the TMSV.On back of slide: .1 - In black ink "Ballarat / R761 Station" and "P. Moses" in bottom left hand corner. .2 - In black ink "Ballarat / R761 ARHS Train / Ballarat Station" and "P. Moses" in bottom left hand corner. .3 - In blue ink "Ballarat / R761 shunting" and in upper left hand corner "P. Moses". .4 - In red ink "Ballarat / ARHS Train departs" and on other side of slide "P. Moses" in black ink.tramways, trams, arhs, lydiard st north, ballarat railway station

Carriage Toilet sign Lift the Handle after using closet pan : but not while train is at Platform or in station yardHistoric - Railways - Carriage Toilet signCarriage Toilet sign made of enamel paint on metal Lift the Handle after using closet pan : but not while train is at Platform or in station yardpuffing billy, carriage toilet sign

Train ticket re Albert Corrie VX47191, refer Cat No 4847 for service historyPalestine Train ticket, card grey colour, print in English and Arabic, hand written in pencil, Ticket “K54774”.In pencil, “Gaza 15020 - 20.4.42, AIF - reg No 71749, One 1 - 2nd class & seventeen 17, 3rd class Gaza to tel El Kibir” Pencil at bottom, “20.7.42 - 3 - 11 & 111 - Gaza Tel el Kibir”palestine, railways, tickets

Photocopies of Hume Weir photographs 1928-29One of three black and white photographs, photocopied onto a single sheet of A4 paper. This one is of construction work on a cliff face, with train lines, tunnel and cable.Written on paper next to photo: "Detail of open cut for [illeg.]. Train lines for taking rock to crusher tunnel & stay ropes of suspension bridge showing"hume weir, suspension bridge, bridges, tunnels, construction

1.Photocopy of letter dated 24/12/1914 handwritten by William Thomas Byrne of Docker's Plain whilst at training camp - 3rd light horse brigade train - to his sister. 2.Photocopy of brief summary of W.T.Byrne's life to when he was discharged in 1918 - photocopied from Docker Plains School Honor Book William Thomas BYRNE was born on 21/9/1890 at Docker Plains to William and Johanna Byrne. He was educated at Docker Plains and Wangaratta State schools. A farmer when he enlisted on 13/10/1914. He trained at Broadmeadows and embarked on Hororata on 17/4/1915. He served with the 3rd Light Horse and 12th and/or 27th ASC - Army Service Corps as a Driver. Newspaper article dated 7/11/2003 states letter was found inside second hand book and the writer of the letter identified as the uncle of local Wangaratta resident and historian Bill O'Callaghan. The letter written prior to embarking overseas was addressed to Mrs Connell Ford Street Wangaratta but intended for his sister Nora, a Nun at Brigidine Convent, Albert Park. Photocopy of handwritten letter and life history summary in black ink on white paper 3rd Light Horse Brigade train 24/12/14william thomas byrne 5692, docker's plains

These are copies of an original video shot by Ray Barling on the day that the Orbost-Bairnsdale line closed in 1987. He used a hand-held video camera from his cabin on the train, The video was shown at the 2016 Centenary Exhibition in Orbost. 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. Orbost Railway Station was opened on Monday 10 April 1916 as the terminus of the Orbost railway line, and closed in 1987. The station was located on the west side of the Snowy River despite the town of Orbost being on the east side of the river, in order to save on the costs of a bridge over the river, which at the time had highly variable levels. 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. On April 10 1916, the first scheduled train service left Orbost for Bairnsdale. The Bairnsdale-Orbost railway was opened 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. Orbost Railway Station was opened on Monday 10 April 1916 as the terminus of the Orbost railway line, and closed in 1987. The station was located on the west side of the Snowy River despite the town of Orbost being on the east side of the river, in order to save on the costs of a bridge over the river, which at the time had highly variable levels, The video was shown for the first time at the Centenary Exhibition held in Orbost, by the Orbost & District Historical Society, t created much interest leading to the production of the videos.Two copies of a D.V.D. titled"Last Train To Orbost 21 August 1987". The cover is a photo of the last train.rail-closure orbost-bairnsdale-railway

The Victorian Railways oil can/feeder was used to oil various parts of engines of trains as part of the maintenance of trains. This would have been carried out by employees in the 'Rolling Stock Branch' of Victorian Railways, which included the maintenance and operation of locomotives and rolling stock. It was donated by a resident of Wodonga, and the Wodonga train line and train station opened in November 1873 when the section of the line from Wangaratta to Wodonga was completed. The expansion of Victorian Railways to the northeast of Victoria occurred after the Victorian Government took over the railways in 1867 and the trains serviced large towns such as Seymour, Wangaratta and Wodonga, as well as smaller towns along the way.The oil can/feeder has local significance as it was donated by a resident of Wodonga, as well as state significance as an example of the equipment used by the Victorain Railways.Grey metal Victorian Railways oil can/feeder used to oil various parts of train engines, with a long spout, handle and a chain attached to the lid."V↑R" on the proper left side.oil can, oil feeder, vintage oil cans, vintage oil feeders, victorian

Taken some time between 1914-18 in France, the photograph depicts extensive wreckage of a railway train. There are collapsed buildings, debris, and helmets scattered all across the landscape. There is one unidentified soldier standing in the middle of the photograph. With research that is currently available, it can be inferred that the wreckage depicted in this photograph is from the tragic Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne derailment which occurred on December 12, 1917. The railway accident involved a troop train carrying almost 1,000 French soldiers on their way home for leave from the Italian Front in World War I. As the train descended into the Maurienne Valley, a sudden, uncontrollable acceleration caused a catastrophic crash and subsequent fire. 675 people died in the accident.The record is historically significant due to its connection to World War I. This conflict is integral to Australian culture as it was the single greatest loss of life and the greatest repatriation of casualties in the country's history. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when the Australian government established the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in August 1914. Immediately, men were recruited to serve the British Empire in the Middle East and on the Western Front. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing public and scholarly interest in war, history, and especially the ANZAC legend, which is commemorated annually on 25 April, known as ANZAC Day. Additionally, there is only limited information available about the Sant-Michel-de-Maurienne derailment. The record may be a useful springboard for further investigation into this accident and its history.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: 6530 / Destruction of train carrying / German helmets (?) to (?) prior to / his retreat at Charleroi /military album, army, war, wwi, world war i, france, charleroi, train, military, wreckage, europe, belgium, saint-michel-de-maurienne, maurienne valley

Black and white photograph of Moorabbin railway station, at the completion of works to relocate it to below street level. There are two "red rattler" trains pulled in to the station, utilising each of its two tracks and two of its three platforms. A third platform is visible to the left of the image, but no tracks have been laid to allow for an additional train. This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.Black and white photograph of Moorabbin railway station, at the completion of works to relocate it to below street level. There are two "red rattler" trains pulled in to the station, utilising each of its two tracks and two of its three platforms. A third platform is visible to the left of the image, but no tracks have been laid to allow for an additional train. Stamped in blue ink on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative No M6859 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 111moorabbin, railway station, red rattler, public transport

Cloth shoulder patch to indicate that the conductor of the tram was qualified as a "Conductor Trainer".Demonstrates the method of indicating a conductor was qualified to train other conductors.Cloth badge or patch - made on black cloth backing, red stitching on the edge and the words "Conductor Trainer" stitched in red cotton. tramways, conductors, badges, mmtb, clothing, uniforms, training

17th April 1919 a stock train travelling north crashed head-on with a goods train coming in the opposite direction. The driver thought he had been given the all-clear to proceed into Sunbury and it was only when the train was approaching the Macedon Street bridge that he saw the red light and it was too late. The accident caused damage to rolling stack and disruption on the Bendigo and Maryborough lines. The train coming from Bendigo smashed onto the platform at Sunbury. The driver of the stock train was thrown under the van and suffered a broken arm and facial injuries. The fireman was thrown clear of the tracks. A local Sunbury doctor treated them before they were taken by a casualty train to hospital. A crew from Melbourne came to Sunbury to repair the damage. The track was cleared by that afternoon. This photograph shows the crane lifting steam engine off the platform at Sunbury Station. This rail crash was one of many that has occurred in and near Sunbury and further on the tracks on the Bendigo Line over the years. A black and white photograph with a cream border of a steam train engine on its side with a crane lifting it back onto the rails. Two workmen are standing by the tracks.train crashes, sunbury station

Vin's Gift won the Novice Handicap at Ascot on the 30 May 1942. Vin's Gift owned by Mrs T Allen, trained and driven by T Allen. Two large coloured mounted photographs. Top: Novice Handicap Ascot / 30-5-42 Middle: Miraccilous 2nd / Won by Vin's Gift / Molly Pronto 3rd Bottom: Owner Mrs T Allen / Trainer & Driver T Allen / Vins Gift / (Rate 2m 23 7/9) / Distance 9f / H'cap 12y bhd / Time 2m 42 3/4 Bottom right corner: Akers & Co Melbhorses, race, winner, driver, trainer, owner, ascot, vin's gift, 1942, t allen, mrs allen, miraccilous, molly pronto

Jigs And Reels won the Kick Handicap at Melbourne Showgrounds on the 14 January 1978, followed by Quick Whip and Kazibob. Jigs And Reels owned by Mr G Harrison, was trained and driven by K Allen. Jigs And Reels raced from 1975 (3yo) through to 1979 then went to US and raced until 1985 (13yo). Career: 29 wins 22 seconds 20 thirds 216 starts.Two colour photographs, one small one large in a brown frame. At the top: Kick Handicap/ Showgrounds / 14-1-78 At the bottom: Left corner: Distance 2538 Metres / Kilo rate 1-22-4 Centre: Quick Whip 2nd /Jigs And Reels (Delvin Dancer - Canny Rose) / Kazibob 3rd Right corner: Owner Mr G Harrison / Trainer - Driver K Allenhorses, race, winner, driver, trainer, owner, melbourne, showgrounds, 1978, jigs and reels, k allen, mr g harrison, quick whip, kazibob

Transport TrainsStawell 1950 Easter Gift. Visit of Governor Dallas Brooks State Car 4 is in Carriage Dock. 2 trains in Yard. Passenger Specials from Melbourne

The photograph shows the failure of a tramcar axle after being hit by a train (the Deepdene Dasher) at the Deepdene level crossing in 1923 - see pages 6 to 8 of the reference for details of the event and who was to blame. Yields information about the damage to a tramcar axle after a collision with the Deepdene Dasher in 1923.Photograph, black and white, with notes on the rear.On rear in pencil "Car 65 run into by train at Deepdene, axle Hadfield centre" tramways, axles, deepdene, accidents, collisions, tram 65, mmtb, trams, railways

Leaving Colac the narrow gauge train goes through Tulloh. Coram, Barongarook, Kawarren, Lovat, Gellibrand, Banool, Wimba, McDevitt, Weeaproinah, Devitt Bros., and Ditchley before it reaches Beech Forest, and vice versa. The distance in miles, the height above sea level and the timing from the starting point is given. Note that Weeaproinah W NC changed its name to Dinmont when the Crowes line extension is built. Colac-Beech Forest timetable for May, 1911 showing the DOWN train from Colac to Beech Forest, and the UP train from Beech Forest to Colac plus annotations.colac; melbourne; tulloh; coram; barongarook; kawarren; lovat; gellibrand; banool; wimba; mcdevitt; weeaproinah; devitt bros.; ditchley; beech forest; railway; timetable;

We have an original copy donated by Ian Barkla and a larger one copied by Ken Hall. The Barkla original has a sticker with his reference details on the back. Taken of a Sunday excursion train to Warburton about 1938.A black and white photo of a steam train. There are houses in Windsor Crescent in the background to the left of the photograph.surrey hills railway station, steam trains, 1938, windsor crescent

Gaby's Dalla won the Cooinda Handicap at Melbourne Showgrounds on the 20 January 1951, followed by John's Pride and Glimpse. Gaby's Dalla owned by HJ Robertson, was trained and driven by TC Taylor. One large colour photograph in a brown frame. At the top: Gaby's Dalla / Cooinda Handicap at RMS / 12 1/2 Fur / 20-1-51 In the middle: Left side: Driver - Trainer TC Taylor / 2nd John's Pride - Neck Right side: Owner HJ Robertson / 3rd Glimpse - 4 yds At the bottom: Time - 3.32 / Mile Rate 2-15 1/5horses, race, winner, driver, trainer, owner, melbourne, showgrounds, 1951, gaby's dalla, tc taylor, hj robertson, john's pride, glimpse

Original held by Mr. Mike Rosel. Relates to series of images, reg. No P000027, P000028.2, P000029.3, P000030.2, P000031, P000032Photograph shows Port of Echuca from a slight height looking lengthways (north ward) with the steam train carriages and the wharf dominating the view. Murray river on the right, Murray esplanade on left with Star hotel visible and Federal Ale sign of the northern fence beyond the hotel. Sawmill is a commercial concern (steam visible above roof). Steam train marked A2 and 996 on the front of the engine. Various equipment , including manual cranes, visible on and around the wharf. Cargo shed is clearly visible on the wharf.Black and white photograph of the Port of Echuca from a slight height looking lengthways, (north) with steam train and wharf dominating the view. Murray river on the right and Murray Esplanade on left. Cranes and cargo shed clearly visible with other wharf machinery running along the side of the wharf. Star Hotel visible on the far left of the photograph. Saw mill (in background) is still a working operation.On train "A2" and "996". "Federal Ale" sigh on the fence beyond the Star Hotel.port of echuca, sawmill, steam trains, echuca wharf, rosel, mike

Vin's Gift won the Progressive Handicap Pacers Division at Ascot on the 25 July 1942. Vin's Gift owned by Mrs Allen, trained and driven by T Allen. Two large coloured mounted photographs. Top: Progressive H'p Pacers Div Ascot / 25-7-42 Middle: Van Logan 2nd / Won by Vin's Gift / Baby Pronto 3rd Bottom: Owner Mrs Allen / Trainer & Driver T Allen / Vins Gift / (Rate 2m 19 2/5) / Distance 10f / H'cap 60y bhd / Time 2m 59 1/4 Bottom right corner: Akers & Co Melbhorses, race, winner, driver, trainer, owner, ascot, vin's gift, 1942, t allen, mrs allen, van logan, baby pronto

Another excursion train travels to Beech Forest in 1960. At Gellibrand railway yards engine G42 leads the train with driver L. Moore and fireman, Les Ogden.B/W. Locomotive G42 and an excursion train to Beech Forest, on track number one, in 1960. The fireman, Les Ogden, hangs from the engine. The other tracks are empty.gellibrand; railway; loco g42;