In the earliest years of the Colac-Beech Forest-Crowes line all trains were hauled by NA-class 2-6-2 tank locomotives. From 1926, with the introduction of articulated Beyer Garrat locomotive G41, it hauled the majority of trains with the NA-class providing supplementary service as required. Late in 1945 G41 was out of action undergoing repairs at the depot in Colac so regular traffic again was handled by an NA-class for a short time before the Garratt returned. After this the line survived on pulpwood traffic long after the other narrow gauge lines had ceased regular operation until, on 30 June 1962, a dilapated G42 Garrett hauled the last train of goods wagons and vans to Beech Forest and return.Focus on Victoria's Narrow Gauge Beech Forest Line, Part Two. A pictorial tribute to the late Edward A. Downs, Railway Historian. John E. Thompson. Puffing Billy Preservation Society; Belgrave (Vic); November 2006. iv, 42 p.; illus; maps. Soft cover. ISBN 0 9579792 6 6victorian railways; narrow gauge; beech forest; colac; crowes; john e. thompson; edward a. downs; railway;

Colour photograph of the railway line at Whycheproof.whycheproof, whycheproof railway line, railway

Approx circa 1980s Microphone with in line push to talk switch Philips Microphone

Police will join in the party as they patrol Were St with rainbow flags during the Summer Vibes on QWere St party.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .were street montmorency, midsumma festival, qwere st party, police

The time capsule includes newsletters, photos, a menu, medallions, a computer disk and a copy of the Ballarat Courier. The capsule was buried in a sealed PVC cylinder wrapped in plastic. A photograph of Pam Davies, Ballarat School of Mines Council President, about the release ballons at the 'SMB Final Party' which took place before the merger of the Ballarat School of MInes and the University of Ballarat. merger, pam davies, ballarat school of mines, party, time capsule, ballarat school of mines merger, council president

Staged photograph of 'Olinda School Party' at Kenloch. Used as a Christmas card by the Kenloch owners Mr & Mrs T. Kennon in 1923. The Kennon family were strong supporters of Olinda State School.olinda school, kenloch, t kennon, kennon family, xmas card, olinda, xmas

Copy of cutting- The Mail, September, 1925Ringwood State School. Advertisement for Euchre Party and Dance, Ringwood Hall, Wednesday, 2nd September,1925. Proceeds in aid of Ringwood State School Bazaar.

Blackburn Railway Line heading towards Mitchamblackburn railway, mitcham, glen ebor avenue

B/W. Lead-in to Beech Forest Railway Station in 1912, with line to Crowes on the left and the line from Colac on the right. Note Gardner Street crossing the Crowes line, the Beech Forest Public Hall to its left, a house further down, and the Catholic Church to the right.beech forest; railways;, beech forest; railways;

A black and white photograph of Singers Judy Condon, Maureen Elkner and Pauline Murphy of the Official April - May 1969 Melbourne Concert Party appear to be part of the audience as they entertain the diggers. (note there is no text at the bottom of the photograph)photograph, entertainers, melbourne concert party, gibbons collection catalogue, judy condon, maureen elkner, pauline murphy

A collection of replicas of survey maps acquired to build the Wodonga to Tallangatta Railway line. Each survey includes a diagram of a portion of the line showing survey measurements and details of the land which that portion of the line will run through. It also includes the name of the landowner from whom the necessary land was acquired.The first section of the Wodonga to Tallangatta line opened in 1889 and was further extended in 1891. It was a vital community link until the passenger service closed in September 1961. The last regular goods train on the line ran on 21st April 1978. These maps give detail of the surveying and building of the line.victorian railways, wodonga to tallangatta rail service

Snowflake Concert Party (Berndt)stawell

Typed below photograph, "1950 - Parish Hall Xmas Party. Mrs. Radok, Mrs. McWilliam, Mrs. Win Leslie, Mrs. Jess Anderson, ??, Mrs. Enid Durston".

Entertainment - Concert Party Group 1917stawell ww1

Entertainment - Concert Party Group 1917stawell ww1

Framed photo of Concert Party LTOR. Unknown guide Doug owen (compere), Garth thompson, Terry Walker, Peter Robinson and John Farrar of the Stranger Band, Patti McGrath (now Newton) and Denise "Ding Dong" DrysdaleNVVM Collectionframed photo, doug owen, patti mcgrath, the strangers, denise drysdale

Programme and song sheet for Melbourne Legacy comradeship party. Includes names of Legatees, songs sung and words to song “Barefoot Days”. 00070.1 Comradeship Mid-Year Party programme 00070.2 Barefoot Days songsheetThis booklet shows that Legatees enjoyed singing together at their Comradeship meetings. Comradeship meetings were very important to the Legatees. Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year.Two pieces of paper with black type on one side only. Two punched holes on each sheet.comradeship, legatee event

Wilson / Broadwood Wedding photograph of Bridal Party.stawell

Staff enjoying the 1996 Christmas Party at QBIC.12 col. photographs of QBIC Industries staffqbic industries, anne-marie o'connell, alan nemeth, joe seeto, barbara harding, michael bor

Pennant won by the Phillip Island Lifesaving Club in 1957HistoricalBlue felt pennant with yellow binding at top ,with beige writingRoyal Life Saving Society Women Winners Championship of Victoria Country Line & Reel 1957phillip island life saving club, royal life saving clubs, trophies & awards

Black and white photograph"Written on back of photograph" Rail line -Ringwood area. 4th from left- Max Miller

Typed below photograph, "1950 - Parish Hall Xmas Party. Just seen Mrs. J. Mason, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. McCrae Snr., Mr. and Mrs. G. Williams".

Entertainment - Concert Party Group 1917. Two postcards.stawell ww1

View of Railway Line and train, with labelling "Approved Site for Railway Station"Catalogue card reads, "Heatherdale Station Estate - 1924. 12 shop sites and 80 allotments. No deposit and 1 pound per month. 2nd Feb. 1924. J.B. McAlpin, agent. Situated between Heatherdale Rd. and Madden St. The station was erected in 1958."

Railway and surrounds in 1940.B/W photo of Buninyong Railway line cutting in June 1940buninyong, railway, bunny, cutting