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Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Electric tram line construction in Cotham Road, Kew, E.J. Dower, 1913
One of a series of photographs, taken by Edgar James Dower in the second decade of the twentieth century. Born and raised in Olinda, his family later moved to Surrey Hills. He worked as an adult as a clerk in the city office of the Metropolitan Gas Company, and in his role as a 'collector', he was able to photograph scenes including the construction of tramlines and associated buildings in Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell and Surrey Hills. Later he established a real estate agency with his brother - the E.J. Dower Real Estate Agency, Dandenong Office.The image is an historically significant record of the development of transport infrastructure which was used to connect Victorians in the first two decades of the twentieth century. This development resulted from increases in population and the consequent extension of Melbourne's suburbs. The photographs, both individually and collectively, richly detail the labour of workers and the tools and machinery used to create and extend Melbourne's tram network in the years preceding and during World War 1.Digital copy of an original mounted photograph depicting construction of a new electric tramline in Cotham Road, Kew. The photo shows a pair of horse drawn drays with workers posed beside them. An annotation on the reverse of the photo notes that the drays were used to transport the steel tram tracks from the Hawthorn Railway Station siding. Annotated verso: "1913 / Preparing for Electric Tram Cotham Road Kew / Metal [tracks] transported by horse and dray from Hawthorn Railway siding"theme --- travelling by tram, theme -- connecting victorians by transport and communications, cotham road -- kew (vic.), trams -- kew (vic.) -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Certificate, Kinnane First Aid Certificate 1959
David Kinnane was the leader of a Victorian Railways First Aid team that won many state and interstate competitions. Other members of the team were: Geoffrey Storey and Joe Deveson. The Victorian Railways used to hold first aid competitions with groups of men competing in teams.white card with black printing and writing with red and green insignia.VICTORIAN RAILWAYS - FIRST AID ORGANISATION Certificate of Proficiency THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT David J. Kinnane HAS PASSED 18 EXAMINATIONS IN FIRST AID TO THE INJURED, MELBOURNE Keith MacKenzie AMBULANCE OFFICER 1959 -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Certificate, Kinnane First Aid Certificate 1960
David Kinnane was the leader of a Victorian Railways First Aid team that won many state and interstate competitions. Other members of the team were: Geoffrey Storey and Joe Deveson. The Victorian Railways used to hold first aid competitions with groups of men competing in teams.VICTORIAN RAILWAYS - FIRST AID ORGANISATION Certificate of Proficiency THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT David J. Kinnane HAS PASSED 19 EXAMINATIONS IN FIRST AID TO THE INJURED, MELBOURNE Keith? MacKenzie AMBULANCE OFFICER 1960 david kinnane, first aid, victorian railways, st john ambulance association -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Certificate, Kinnane First aid Certificate 1961
David Kinnane was the leader of a Victorian Railways First Aid team that won many state and interstate competitions. Other members of the team were: Geoffrey Storey and Joe Deveson. The Victorian Railways used to hold first aid competitions with groups of men competing in teams.VICTORIAN RAILWAYS - FIRST AID ORGANISATION Certificate of Proficiency THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT David J. Kinnane HAS PASSED 20 EXAMINATIONS IN FIRST AID TO THE INJURED, MELBOURNE Keith MacKenzie AMBULANCE OFFICER 1961 david kinnane, first aid, victorian railways, st john ambulance association -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Certificate, Kinnane First Aid Certificate 1962
David Kinnane was the leader of a Victorian Railways First Aid team that won many state and interstate competitions. Other members of the team were: Geoffrey Storey and Joe Deveson. The Victorian Railways used to hold first aid competitions with groups of men competing in teams.VICTORIAN RAILWAYS - FIRST AID ORGANISATION Certificate of Proficiency THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT David J. Kinnane HAS PASSED 21 EXAMINATIONS IN FIRST AID TO THE INJURED, MELBOURNE Keith MacKenzie AMBULANCE OFFICER 1962 david kinnane, first aid, victorian railways, st john ambulance association -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Certificate, Kinnane First Aid Certificate 1963
David Kinnane was the leader of a Victorian Railways First Aid team that won many state and interstate competitions. Other members of the team were: Geoffrey Storey and Joe Deveson. The Victorian Railways used to hold first aid competitions with groups of men competing in teams.VICTORIAN RAILWAYS - FIRST AID ORGANISATION Certificate of Proficiency THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT David J. Kinnane HAS PASSED 22 EXAMINATIONS IN FIRST AID TO THE INJURED, MELBOURNE Keith MacKenzie AMBULANCE OFFICER 1963david kinnane, first aid, victorian railways, st john ambulance association -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Certificate, Kinnane First aid Certificate 1964
David Kinnane was the leader of a Victorian Railways First Aid team that won many state and interstate competitions. Other members of the team were: Geoffrey Storey and Joe Deveson. The Victorian Railways used to hold first aid competitions with groups of men competing in teams.VICTORIAN RAILWAYS - FIRST AID ORGANISATION Certificate of Proficiency THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT David J. Kinnane HAS PASSED 23 EXAMINATIONS IN FIRST AID TO THE INJURED, MELBOURNE Keith MacKenzie AMBULANCE OFFICER 1964 david kinnane, first aid, victorian railways, st john ambulance association -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Certificate, Kinnane First Aid Certificate 1965
David Kinnane was the leader of a Victorian Railways First Aid team that won many state and interstate competitions. Other members of the team were: Geoffrey Storey and Joe Deveson. The Victorian Railways used to hold first aid competitions with groups of men competing in teams.VICTORIAN RAILWAYS - FIRST AID ORGANISATION Certificate of Proficiency THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT David J. Kinnane HAS PASSED 24 EXAMINATIONS IN FIRST AID TO THE INJURED, MELBOURNE Keith MacKenzie AMBULANCE OFFICER 1965 david kinnane, first aid, victorian railways, 1938, rupert m downes, rpert downes, v. e. southwood, st john ambulance association -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Certificate, Kinnane First Aid Certificate 1966
David Kinnane was the leader of a Victorian Railways First Aid team that won many state and interstate competitions. Other members of the team were: Geoffrey Storey and Joe Deveson. The Victorian Railways used to hold first aid competitions with groups of men competing in teams.VICTORIAN RAILWAYS - FIRST AID ORGANISATION Certificate of Proficiency THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT David J. Kinnane HAS PASSED 25 EXAMINATIONS IN FIRST AID TO THE INJURED, MELBOURNE Keith MacKenzie AMBULANCE OFFICER 1966 david kinnane, first aid, victorian railways, st john ambulance association -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Certificate, Kinnane First Aid Certificate 1967
David Kinnane was the leader of a Victorian Railways First Aid team that won many state and interstate competitions. Other members of the team were: Geoffrey Storey and Joe Deveson. The Victorian Railways used to hold first aid competitions with groups of men competing in teams.VICTORIAN RAILWAYS - FIRST AID ORGANISATION Certificate of Proficiency THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT David J. Kinnane HAS PASSED 26 EXAMINATIONS IN FIRST AID TO THE INJURED, MELBOURNE Keith MacKenzie AMBULANCE OFFICER 1967david kinnane, first aid, victorian railways, st john ambulance association -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folio, Rodney Shire Business Firms, 1999
A collection of photographs, business accounts, advertisements, recollections and memories of Tatura and Merrigum, including the railway crossing and gates and an article on the Blake familyA green back and front plastic folder with black spine, A4 size, containing plastic sleeves. Various information contained within including Tatura railway crossing, photographs of Criterion Hotel and others.district businesses, shire of rodney, tatura, merrigum, tatura railway crossing, blake family of tatura -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Jack Dwyer and Harry Binder, C. 1961
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 Dwyer was born on 25 September 1896. He started his railway career at North Melbourne on 8 February 1917. Jack passed his driving qualification on 25 June 1936 and retired at Wodonga on 25 September 1961. Harry Binder was born on 30 July 1898. He started his railway career at Ballarat on 7 January 1918. Harry passed his driving qualification at Wodonga on 23 February 1921 from where he retired on 30 July 1963.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railway men, harry binder, jack dwyer -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Railway level crossing in Glenferrie Road, Glenferrie, E.J. Dower, 1912-13
One of a series of photographs, taken by Edgar James Dower in the second decade of the twentieth century. Born and raised in Olinda, his family later moved to Surrey Hills. He worked as an adult as a clerk in the city office of the Metropolitan Gas Company, and in his role as a 'collector', he was able to photograph scenes including the construction of tramlines and associated buildings in Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell and Surrey Hills. Later he established a real estate agency with his brother - the E.J. Dower Real Estate Agency, Dandenong Office.The image is an historically significant record of the development of transport infrastructure which was used to connect Victorians in the first two decades of the twentieth century. This development resulted from increases in population and the consequent extension of Melbourne's suburbs. The photographs, both individually and collectively, richly detail the labour of workers and the tools and machinery used to create and extend Melbourne's public transport network in the years preceding and during World War 1.Digital copy of an original mounted photograph showing the old railway crossing in Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn. The removal of the train level crossing and the elevation of the rail line above the road was designed to enable the laying of tram tracks along Glenferrie Road. The buildings to the right of the photo were being demolished to allow for this. "The Don Store" is immediately behind the crossing.Annotated verso: "1912 / Demolishing shops near Glenferrie Railway Station, just prior to the regrading of line to camberwell / Taken by E.J. Dower 1912"theme --- travelling by tram, theme -- connecting victorians by transport and communications, glenferrie railway station, glenferrie road -- hawthorn (vic.), railways -- hawthorn -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Hotham Street, Circa 1972
This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages.Victorian Heritage Database - Hotham Street Road Overbridge HO116 Heritage Overlay - City of Glen Eira https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/43557 (as of 04/07/2021) The Hotham Street road overbridge is located on the Sandringham railway line between Ripponlea and Elsternwick railway stations. It is presumed to have been built by contractors Sharp and Campbell who signed a contract on 25th . November, 1881 to construct a second line of railway between Windsor and Elsternwick. This contract was completed during 1882 and the bridge may have been designed in the year when Robert Watson took over from William Elsdon as engineer in chief for the Victorian railways. It is historically, aesthetically and technically significant. It is historically significant (Criterion A) to the extent that it demonstrates the standards of construction adopted by the Victorian Railways Department when it rebuilt the lines acquired from the private railway companies, (compare the Geelong and Melbourne Railway Co's line from Newport to Geelong, acquired in 1860). It is aesthetically significant (Criterion E) as an intact nineteenth century structure of its type, many similar girder bridges having been renewed with concrete girders in recent years. The bluestone abutments demonstrate high standards of stone masonry and are representative of Departmental work of the period. This bridge forms one of a group of historic structures on the railway to Brighton Beach and therefore contributes to the line's cultural importance as a whole. The survival of the riveted iron girders with their bellied angle iron struts is important since these elements are representative of the civil engineering practices of the Victorian Railways at the time and constitute the technical significance (Criterion F) of the structure.Page 96 of Photograph Album with three photographs (one portrait and two landscape) from Hotham Street - two external views of one house and a railway bridge.Handwritten: Hotham Street [top right] / 112 HOTHAM ST [under top left photo] / BRIDGE OVER SANDRINGHAM RAILWAY [under top right photo] / 112 HOTHAM ST CNR MELBY AVE [under bottom left photo] / 96 [bottom right]trevor hart, elsternwick, hotham street, caulfield, houses, brick, bay windows, verandahs, railway bridges, tunnels, gardens, bluestone, civil engineering, victorian railways, sharp and campbell, contractors -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Parish of Nunawading, 1892
Map copied from 'Directory maps - parishes and counties' 26 Nov 1892.Map copied from 'Directory maps - parishes and counties' 26 Nov 1892. Lithographed by G.S. Bonne[y]. Map includes roads, railway, stations, names of property owners. 2nd copy 'for copying'.Map copied from 'Directory maps - parishes and counties' 26 Nov 1892. maps, parish of nunawading -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - One Fine Day - decision to move Wodonga Railway Line, 2000
On December 1, 2000 it was finally announced that the railway line would be moved away from the centre of the Wodonga CBD after many years of lobbying. Since its opening in 1873 the railway line had crossed High Street, originally called Sydney Road. The railway had bisected the city with level crossing gates frequently stopping the flow of traffic as trains passed through. The Wodonga Rail Bypass project moved Wodonga station from the original central location to a position on a new line on the northern edge of the town. Not only did this release land in the middle of the city for commercial and public use, but also eliminated 10 level crossings. The project actually commenced in 2008 with the last passenger train passing through Wodonga on 8 November 2008. On 23 July 2010, the new rail bypass was opened, and the original line through Wodonga closed. In this image the decision is celebrated by the Member for Indi, the Honourable Lou Lieberman, Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister John Anderson, Wodonga Mayor Cr. Graham Crapp and General Manager of Uncle Ben's Australia, Mr Bob Kennedy.This image commemorates a significant occasion in the development of the Central Business District of Wodonga, Victoria.A framed photo of four men celebrating the decision to move the railway out of the centre of Wodonga as well as an image of the from page of the Border Mail newspaper.wodonga railway, wodonga rail bypass, city of wodonga -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Film - DVD - Audio-Visual, Efftech, "VR Tramways in the 1950s", 2006
The DVD tells the story of the Victorian railways tramways in the 1950s for both the St Kilda to Brighton Beach line and the Sandringham to Black Rock lines. Produced and narrated by Roger Greenwood of Efftech Pty Ltd.Yields information about the two tramways operated by the Victorian Railways during the 1950sDVD compact diskette in a black plastic box with covers, titled "VR Tramways in the 1950s" with photos of Victorian Railways trams on the front and rear cover. Produced by Efftech in 2006.films, tramways, trams, st kilda brighton electric tramway, sandringham, black rock tramway, efftech, roger greenwood -
Mont De Lancey
Tool - 'Jigger' Railway Sleeper Drill, Unknown
Used to drill railway sleepers in the early 20th Century.'Jigger" - an antique steel large two piece drill used to drill railway sleepers around the early 20th Century. The 50cm drill piece can be detached and replaced and it has a handle with a knob on top to turn the drill. The drill is attached by a bolt and screw.steel, metal, tool, drills -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Certificate, Victorian Railways, Kinnane First Aid Certificate 1938, 1938
David Kinnane was the leader of a Victorian Railways First Aid team that won many state and interstate competitions. Other members of the team were: Geoffrey Storey and Joe Deveson. The Victorian Railways used to hold first aid competitions with groups of men competing in teams.White card with red border and red and grey print. Handwritten in ink.The St John Ambulance Association; Signatures - David J Kinnane; Rupert M Downes MD MS; John Heedman? MBBS; V E Southwood; dated 1st October 1938 Victorian Railwaysdavid kinnane, first aid, victorian railways, 1938, rupert m downes, rpert downes, v. e. southwood, st john ambulance association -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Late 1950's
Yields information the appearance and details about SEC Tram No. 36 in the late 1950's and the railway level crossing at Ballarat station.Digital scan from the Ben Parle collection of SEC No. 36 crossing the level crossing at the Ballarat Railway station with the signalling mast and Reid's Coffee Palace in the background. Photo 1950's or early 1960 prior to introduction of dash canopy lighting. Photo received with the Ben Parle slides 09/2004. trams, tramways, lydiard st nth, railway, level crossings, tram 36 -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo Chalet
Cases, first aid
Used at the Chalet or by the Victorian Railways for administering first aid. 'A range of first aid supplies, including older types of stretchers and syringes emphasise the importance given over the years to emergency equipment and to the need for remedial items such as bedpans and invalid cups.' (Pg 110. Historica) For many years whilst under Railways Management the First Aid Room was opposite the stairs leading down to the Café, on the left hand side leading up to the Dining Room. Here skiing and recreational injuries were attended to.Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Collection items. Appendix A.3.Staff Equipment. (Pg 167 Historica).Seven green painted tin first aid cases with hinged lids. Two cases have "Victorian Railways"stamped on them. All have a blue circle with a redcross marked on them.Yes -
Orbost & District Historical Society
framed black and white photograph, 1914
No information available. According to the label this is a photograph of "a well known reprobate among the navvies who built the railway line" - probably the East Gippsland Bairnsdale to Orbost line.A black / white photograph of an old man, unshaven, missing front teeth and wearing a hat. It is on a brown buff card under glass in a heavy, black wooden frame.on bottom of photograph - "S Vogt 1914" on card at front - "Shoot 'em, Fly 'em. A well known reprobate among the navvies who built the railway line"railway-east-gippsland navvy-railway -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Lower Main Street Stawell looking East c1905. Merle Photographic Studio at Left
Lower Main Street looking East from Railway gates. Shows four horse drawn vehicles. The photo was taken from the railway gates towards the main shopping area. The Presbyterian spire can be seen in the back ground. c1905.Sepia Postcard of a street scene the roadway is central in picture featuring 4 horse drawn vehicles. Street is tree lined with picket fence on right side of photograph. 0007a taken opposite the Diamond house looking down Seaby St. toward the railway crossing.Lower Main Street Stawell No 10. is inscribed on the front and The "Merle Studio" Main Street, Stawell on the back.stawell shops business streetscape building transport -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Railway Spikes, etc
Spikes Railway and part of sleeper reputed from Burma Railwayephemera, ww2, general -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - RAILWAYS COLLECTION:DVD
DVD. Railways. Celebrating 150 Years of Railway. Produced by The BHS. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Souvenir Plaque, C WW2
Railway Spike from Thai Burma Railway mounted on wood.Ex Prisoner of War Association. Found by Bill Toon in 1994. -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
This is a photo of Broken and Drummond Falls. It is part of promotional material for tourism, and was produced by Victorian Railways.The photo shows a series of cascades leading down to a wider set of falls, all surrounded by bush.'Copyright Photograph. This photograph may be reproduced on condition that it is acknowledged as "Victorian Railways Photograph".' stamped on back. "P. 3500" written on back in pencil. "Broken & Drummond Falls" written on back in blue ink.scenery, waterfalls -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - RAILWAYS COLLECTION: 1946 RAILWAY MAP OF VICTORIA AUSTRALIA, 1946
Railways Collection-1946 glossy paper Railway Map of Victoria Australia Reproduced courtesy of V/Line by the Railway Museum North Williamstown Victoria 1988 price 3 pence. The maps shown are Railway Map of Suburban Lines Melbourne and Railways map of Victoria Showing Victorian Government Railways in red.map, victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BADHAM COLLECTION: VICTORIAN RAILWAYS LIST OF ENGINE DRIVERS AND VARIOUS STAFF
Victorian railways Seniority list of engine drivers, Firemen and Cleaners, various staff Circ 1920. On front cover showing J.H. Badham, Depot Foreman Maryborough. Foolscap 33 pages stapled, on page 25 shows J. H. Badham number 156, location Bendigo, date of entry into 11.5.1914 service.document, memo, railway, list of engine drivers , firemen and cleaners , various staff circ 1920/ j.h. badham - depot foreman maryborough -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Parliamentary 1902, "Electric Trams", 1902
Last page of a report by the Railways Standing Committee 1902. recommends that the State (Victoria) obtains possession of the tramways - looks at the situation in Sydney. At the time Sydney was expanding its electric tram system, Melbourne was reliant on cable trams.Yields information about a view of the Railways Standing Committee in 1902.Photocopy A4 sheet of the last page of a 10 page report dated 6-5-1902, possibly the "Electric Trams" - Parliamentary report - Railways Standing Committee 1902. letters, railways, tramways, reports, public transport, parliament