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

A history of the Stawell Sheep Show for the first fisty years Yellow card with black border inset with black text and black line of a rams head. Black Plastic Spine Rear cover heavy cardThe Judge's Decision A History of the Stawell Sheep Show The First Fifty Years By John Kingstonstawell agriculture

Methodist Church of Australasia Young People's Department Graded Decision and Rededication card for Sunday School students.Buff coloured card with brown text.methodist church of australasia, dedication card, ephemera, sunday school

Photocopy of a three page letter signed by K. M. Fitzmaurice of the PTC and dated 5/12/1989 regarding the August 1989 National Wage Decision and the restructuring of awards and multi-skilling. Provides a proposed career structure and weekly pay rates on pages 2 and 3 and notes that the Unions have refused to have discussions.trams, tramways, employees, ptc, wages, personnel, unions

The CHIRP (Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme) Charitable Trust chirp, seafarers welfare

The proposal for a block of apartments in Watsonia will go to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal after the developer failed to reach an agreement with Banyule City Council.News clipping, black text.watsonia, town planning, unit development watsonia

The State Government must decide on the “obvious” North East Link route by Christmas, according to Nillumbik Mayor Peter Clarke.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.north east link, nillumbik council

This permit was eventually overturned following community objection and the land was donated by Yarra Valley Water for use as a community reserve.The Stokes Orchard Estate collection is typical of housing developments of the late 1970s and 1980s. It was one of the earliest estates in Eltham following the nearby Woodridge Estate development.A4 document consisting of ten pagesAs notedstokes place, eltham, stokes orchard, stokes orchard estate, streets, houses, peter and carla vermey, diosma road, letter of objection, melbourne metropolitan board of works, planning application, reservoir, shire of eltham

Asian Alternatives takes readers into the corridors of power in Canberra and inside Australia's secret diplomatic dealings to analyse the forces that shaped Australia's policies of the 1960s.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - australia, australia - foreign relations - united states

We all make decisions every day - they shape the lives we lead. In times of war, decision-making can take on a greter signifiance. australia. army - aboriginal troops, vietnam, world war one

Asian Alternatives takes readers into the corridors of power in Canberra and inside Australia's secret diplomatic dealings to analyse the forces that shaped Australia's policies of the 1960s.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - australia, australia - foreign relations - united states

Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans died on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This item is significant because it documents actions taken by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee in their role overseeing the Tourist Area.A circular to all prospective builders at Falls Creek to advise them that each organisation proposing to erect any building or structure at Fells Creek must furnish satisfactory assurances of its financial ability to complete the development. It also reminds Licensees that at no time can the raceline at Falls Creek be tapped for water supply without the permission of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. falls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration, falls creek accommodation, ski championships

News Release from the Minister for Public Transport Alan Brown, dated 18/11/1993 - about the future of the W class tram, keeping at least 51, the delivery of the B class tram, and keeping a further 50 for supplementary service. The Herald Sun item by Damon Johnston quotes the release and Alan Brown, Michael Norbury, Paul Mees of the PTUA, Lou Di Gregorio of the Union. Notes the proposed expenditure of $200,000 on each of the trams to be kept. Also has an item of British tourist Will Bright about the use of W class trams and his thoughts along with a photo - written by Anita Quigley.Yields information the announcement of a policy regarding the W class in 1993 by Government.News Release - 2 A4 pages stapled and Newspaper clipping from Herald Sun 19/11/1993tramways, w class, national trust, tramcars, alan brown, b class trams, refurbishment

Annual Wage Review decision. Front cover signed by the Members of the panel. Justice Ross, Senior Deputy President Watson, Senior Deputy President Harrison, Commissioner Hampton, Mr. Vines, Professor Richardson, Mr. Dwyer.Spiral bound, 87 page, A4 size printed document.Signed front cover by all Members of the panel. wages, australia, decision,

The purpose of this charter is to assist everyone with an interest in the significance and conservation of natural heritage to make soundly-based decisions on conservation of that heritage.The purpose of this charter is to assist everyone with an interest in the significance and conservation of natural heritage to make soundly-based decisions on conservation of that heritage.conservation of natural resources, nature conservation, biodiversity conservation