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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Greg Cooper, Tasmanian Railways 1871-1996 125 Years - A Pictorial History, 1996
... Railway History - Tasmania... Prahran Railway History - Tasmania Railway history - Australia ...A pictorial history of the last 125 years of the Tasmanian Railways up to 1996.ill, maps, p.88.non-fictionA pictorial history of the last 125 years of the Tasmanian Railways up to 1996.railway history - tasmania, railway history - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Austrail Publications, Port Arthur Railway Across Tasman Peninsula
... Railway operations - Tasmania - history...Railway operations - Tasmania - history Railway ...A history of the Port Arthur Railway across the Tasman Peninsula in Tasmania.ill, maps, p.64.non-fictionA history of the Port Arthur Railway across the Tasman Peninsula in Tasmania.railway operations - tasmania - history, railway construction - tasmania - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Fischer, Leonard C, The Railton-Roland Branch Line, 1995
... Railway operations - Tasmania - history...Railway operations - Tasmania - history Railway ...A brief history of the Tasmanian Government Railway branch line from Railton to Roland in Tasmania in the Municipality of Kentish.index, ill, maps, p.64.non-fictionA brief history of the Tasmanian Government Railway branch line from Railton to Roland in Tasmania in the Municipality of Kentish.railway operations - tasmania - history, railway construction - tasmania - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Cooley, Thomas C.T, Railroading In Tasmania 1830-1962, 1961
... Railway operations - Tasmania - history...Railway operations - Tasmania - history Railway ...A history of the railways, locomotives and rollingstock of the Tasmania Government Railways from 1830 to 1962.ill, maps, p.162.non-fictionA history of the railways, locomotives and rollingstock of the Tasmania Government Railways from 1830 to 1962.railway operations - tasmania - history, railway construction - tasmania - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, A Century of Tasmanian Railways, 1971
... Railway operations - Tasmania - history...Railway operations - Tasmania - history Railway ...A history of the Tasmania railways both government and private to mark the centenary of the first railway in 1871.ill, maps, p.31.non-fictionA history of the Tasmania railways both government and private to mark the centenary of the first railway in 1871.railway operations - tasmania - history, railway construction - tasmania - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Regal Press, The Brief History of The Launceston Western Railway 1867-1904
... Railway operations - Tasmania - history...Railway operations - Tasmania - history Railway ...A brief history of the Launceston Western Railway Company Ltd and their railway from Launceston to Deloraine from 1867 to 1904. This includes their 5'3" gauge railway and the re-gauged 3'6" railway.ill, maps, p.74.non-fictionA brief history of the Launceston Western Railway Company Ltd and their railway from Launceston to Deloraine from 1867 to 1904. This includes their 5'3" gauge railway and the re-gauged 3'6" railway.railway operations - tasmania - history, railway construction - tasmania - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Aubrey, Ronald K, A Pictorial History of the Railway & Tramways of Western Tasmania, 1995
... Railway operations - Tasmania - history...Railway operations - Tasmania - history Railway ...A pictorial history of the railways and tramways of western Tasmania including government and private, 3'6" gauge and smaller gauged tramways.ill, p.52.non-fictionA pictorial history of the railways and tramways of western Tasmania including government and private, 3'6" gauge and smaller gauged tramways.railway operations - tasmania - history, railway construction - tasmania - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Rae, Lou, A History of Railway and Tramways on Tasmania's West Coast, 1984
... Railway operations - Tasmania - history...Railway operations - Tasmania - history Railway ...A history of the railways and tramways of the West Coast of Tasmania both private and government, 3'6" and narrower gauge lines.index, ill, maps, p.212.non-fictionA history of the railways and tramways of the West Coast of Tasmania both private and government, 3'6" and narrower gauge lines.railway operations - tasmania - history, railway construction - tasmania - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Rae, Lou, The Emu Bay Railway VDL Company to Pasminco, 1984
... Railway operations - Tasmania - history...Railway operations - Tasmania - history Emu Bay Railway ...A history of the private Emu Bay railways on the West Coast of Tasmania from the days of the Van Diemen's Land Company to Pasminco.index, ill, maps, p.274.non-fictionA history of the private Emu Bay railways on the West Coast of Tasmania from the days of the Van Diemen's Land Company to Pasminco.railway operations - tasmania - history, emu bay railway - tasmania - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Rae, Lou, The Emu Bay Railway, 1984
... Railway operations - Tasmania - history...Railway operations - Tasmania - history Emu Bay Railway ...A history of the private Emu Bay railways on the West Coast of Tasmania.index, ill, maps, p.298.non-fictionA history of the private Emu Bay railways on the West Coast of Tasmania.railway operations - tasmania - history, emu bay railway - tasmania - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, West Coast Wilderness Railway, Abt System, 2002
... West Coast Wilderness Railway - Tasmania - history... Prahran West Coast Wilderness Railway - Tasmania - history narrow ...A brief history of the narrow gauge 3'6" Abt Railway from Strachan to Queenstown in Tasmania.ill, maps, p.16.non-fictionA brief history of the narrow gauge 3'6" Abt Railway from Strachan to Queenstown in Tasmania.west coast wilderness railway - tasmania - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Rae, Lou, The ABT Railway - On Tasmania's West Coast, 1988
... Private railway companies - Tasmania - history... companies - Tasmania - history A history of the ABT railway from ...A history of the ABT railway from Strahan to Queenstown in Tasmania.ill, maps, p.72.non-fictionA history of the ABT railway from Strahan to Queenstown in Tasmania.railroads -- australia -- history, private railway companies - tasmania - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Quail Map Company, Australian Railway Atlas No.1 - Tasmania, 2004
... Railway operations - Tasmania - history... - Tasmania - history Railway and tramway maps of Tasmania both ...Railway and tramway maps of Tasmania both government and private railwaysindex, maps, p.33.non-fictionRailway and tramway maps of Tasmania both government and private railwaysrailway and tramway maps - tasmania, railway operations - tasmania - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, A Century of Tasmanian Railways, 1973
... Railway operations - Tasmania - history...Railway operations - Tasmania - history Preserved ...A booklet for the Rail Fans Festival rail tour of the Tasmania Railway both government and private in 1973.ill, maps, p.27.non-fictionA booklet for the Rail Fans Festival rail tour of the Tasmania Railway both government and private in 1973.railway operations - tasmania - history, preserved locomotives - tasmania - history -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Geological specimen - Cerussite, Unknown c.1890s
Named in 1845 by Wilhelm Karl von Haidinger cerussite takes its name from the Latin cerussa, meaning 'white lead'. When viewed under certain lighting conditions cerussite gives of fire and rainbow-like colours (due to its high dispersion) and it is quite sought after by geological collectors for this very reason. Cerussite is usually found in the oxidised zone of lead ore deposits. It is a very common weathering product of galena and other lead ore minerals. It is a secondary mineral, meaning it forms as a result of the alteration of pre-existing minerals in the Earth’s crust. The presence of lead in cerussite makes it potentially toxic. Historically, it has been an important source of lead, which has numerous industrial applications, including in batteries, construction materials, and radiation shielding. Cerussite has a crystal structure that belongs to the orthorhombic crystal system. Its crystal structure is characterized by a three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in a repeating pattern. The crystal lattice of cerussite consists of interconnected lead (Pb) and carbonate (CO3) ions. This crystal structure is visible in the specimen. This specimen was found in Dundas (formerly Mount Dundas), a historical mining locality, mineral field and railway located on the western foothills of the West Coast Range in Western Tasmania. During the 1890s Dundas swelled in numbers however it is now lost in a temperate rainforest and its population is now 2. The present Dundas Extended mine, about 1.5 km east of Dundas is presently worked for specimen material.Faceted cerussite gems are considered rare and valuable, given the softness of the mineral. This item is not a faceted gem however its historical and scientific research potential give it significance; mined in an Australian township, this cerussite could shed light on the now lost history of Dundas and the mining that occurred there. Additionally, the uses of this mineral in historical industrial processes give it scientific significance. Such knowledge can add to understandings of the geographical and geological nature of Western Tasmania and allow for further study of Australian geological specimens. A small lead carbonite mineral with shades of cream, white and brown throughout, flaky shards of white at base. CERUSSITE / (lead carbonite) / Locality: Dundas, W. Tasmaniadundas, tasmania, cerussite, lead, orthorhombic, geology, minerals, mining -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Photograph - Vessels - Sail and Steam, c. 1972-1975
Andy Clapham owned and operated a boat yard on the Maribyrnong River in Footscray, Victoria. The river runs into Port Phillip Bay (sometimes known as Hobson’s bay) at Williamstown, an area with a history of trades associated with the shipping and construction industry. Andy Clapham’s photographs include those of the Reginald M and one of Polly Woodside, another vessel restored and used as a maritime exhibition. Andy Clapham’s letter of 1972 was posted in a and envelope with an early Australian decimal currency stamp showing the profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, and valued at 7 cent. Andy offered invaluable advice to the Flagstaff Hill Historic Park Planning Board regarding the purchase a vessel suitable for use as an exhibit once Flagstaff Hill was opened. The Planning Board was set up by the Warrnambool Chamber of Commerce and approved by the City Council and State Government. Flagstaff Hill was investigating vessels in Adelaide and Tasmania as well as Melbourne. Andy looked at several vessels in 1972-1973. He also serviced the Reginald M among other vessels belonging to Captain Julian Dyson of Yarra Ferries, who had casually offered the vessel to Flagstaff Hill as a price that was unattainable at the time. Flagstaff Hill later requested photographs of the hull to discern the dimensions and also the condition of the timbers as well as wanting advice on its seafaring capability. In 1972 the Flagstaff Hill Historic Park Planning Board – Chairman J. (John) S. Lindsay (1972-1980), Secretary J. (James) Mark – wrote a letter of appreciation to Mr A. (Andy) Clapham of 3 Charles Street Footscray ... “Dear Mr. Clapham, The Board has asked me to write to you to express our appreciation for the assistance you have offered us through our Chairman John Lindsay. The information you have already given us has been invaluable, in that is shows us that we have not been setting out to do something that is impossible. We look forward to receiving further information from you as it becomes available and we appreciate that you must be busy enough without our problems. Members of our Board hope to call and see you on a trip to Melbourne in the near future. The Board is optimistic about the future of Flagstaff Hill as a Maritime Museum and look forward to you visiting Warrnambool to examine what we believe will be an ideal site. Yours faithfully, James Mark.” ABOUT the vessel “Reginald M” The vessel “Reginald M” was a two-masted, timber coastal vessel built by John Henry Murch in Birkenhead, Port of Adelaide, South Australia. It was named after Reginald Murch. (It was occasionally referred to as the Reginald “Emm”). Its construction took approximately 6 months using many materials and fittings from salvage yards. It is believed that the keep was hewn from two telegraph poles! Reginald M was launched at Largs Bay in 1922. Reginald M was approximately 30 metres long and was fore-to-aft ketch rigged with an ‘auxiliary’ motor to support any loss of sail power. The Reginald M was built to service the coastal ports of South Australia to Port Victoria on the York Peninsular, Spencer Gulf. It freighted cargo from port to port cheaply and efficiently. It had a very shallow draft and a flat bottom, enabling it to come close to shore and sit high and dry at low tide, or to be beached on the sand. It could easily skim over reefs due to its flat bottom. Wagons could be loaded and unloaded directly from the side of the vessel. Over the years her cargo included guano, barley, wool, horses, cattle, timber, explosives, potatoes, shell grit and gypsum. The Murch brothers from Port Adelaide were owners of the Reginald M and Richard Murch as the Captain. On April 9, 1931, Reginald M weathered a large storm in St. Vincents Gulf, SA, suffering much damage; the mast snapped and the crew laboured for four hours to free it up by severing the mast and rigging. The crew patched it up and slowly returned to Port Adelaide with only a portion of the insured cargo being damaged. The crew members at that time were owner Mr John Henry Murch of Wells Street Largs Bay, Skipper Mr R Murch – John’s brother, Murray – son of Captain Murch and Seaman John Smith. At some stage it seems that the Reginald M was used as a Customs vessel “H.M.C. No. 3, Pt Adelaide” as shown in a photograph in Flagstaff Hill’s collection. In 1969 Reginald M’s last freight trip left Marion Bay, carrying grain, wool and explosives. In late 1970 it was sold to the Mount Lyall Mining and Railway Clompany and used as a barge to carry explosives. In 1972 The Navy League of Strahan, Tasmania, purchased the vessel for use by the Strahan Sea Cadet Unit at Macquarie Harbour; it was renamed “T.S. Macquarie”. (This plan did not come to pass.) In 1974 Mr Andrew Rennie of East Brighton, Melbourne, brought Reginald M for shipping purposes, He sailed it from Strahan to Melbourne, planning to use it for pleasure sailing. The Reginald M was later sold at auction to Captain Julian Dyson, owner of Yarra Passenger Ferries in Melbourne. Later in 1975 funds became available to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village to purchase the Reginald M. It was then restored and used as an exhibit here for many hears. Flagstaff Hill’s collection also includes various objects related to the Reginald M: - Photographs of Reginald M over the years in various aspects of its use - a life buoy with the inscription of “Pt. Adelaide” - helm section that was removed and replaced during restoration - a bullet found in pieces of timber during the 1979 restoration ABOUT THE POLLY WOODSIDE On the bow in the Polly Woodside's photograph is the word "RONA". the Polly Woodside was built at Belfast in 1885. In 1904 the vessel was sold to A.H. Turnbull of New Zealand and renamed "RONA". The letter and photographs are significant for their association with the Reginald M, an Australian built coastal trader now on the Australian Register of Historic Vessels (number HV000562). The letter and photographs are also significant as part of both the history of Flagstaff Hill and the history of the vessel “Reginald M” that has been on display in the lake for many years. Objects retained from this boat are included in Flagstaff Hill’s collection of maritime history.Packet with photographs and negatives in a KODAK envelope. The photographs are of two sail and steam vessels; twelve (12) black and white photographs of the 'Reginald M', and one (1) colour photograph of the Polly Woodside, plus six (6) negative strips. Included int he packet is a letter in stamped and postmarked envelope addressed to Mr A Clapham of Footscray. The envelope postmarked 9 Dec 1972, with the Warrnambool postcode 3280, A 7c Australian postage stamp in attached to the envelope. They are associated with Flagstaff Hill’s acquisition of the vessel “Reginald M”. Envelope "9 DEC 1972 / 3280" Postage stamp "7c" "Australia" Inscriptions on one Reginald M;; "REGINALD M" and "Pt ADELAIDE H.M.C. No. 3" Inscriptions of the Polly Woodside; "RONA / MSC" "MHI / NO. 1" Ball point ink, reverse of photograph "POLLY WOODSIDE"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, vessel reginald m, reginald emm, t. s. macquarie, h.m.c. no. 3, pt adelaide, australian register of historic vessels (number hv000562), boat building trade, jack murch, john henry murch, birkenhead, port adelaide sa, largs bay sa, coastal trader south australia, 1920 ketch reginald m, marion bay produce, mount lyall mining and railway company, navy league of strahan, tasmania, melbourne ferry company, flagstaff hill historic park planning board, john lindsay, james mark, andy clapham of footscray, andy clapham boat builder, kodak photograph packet envelope, kodak super-size prints, kodak australia pty ltd, australian postage stamp 1972 - 7c -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book - Hardcover book, Picturesque Atlas Publishing Company Limited, The Picturesque Atlas of Australasia-Volume 2, 1886
The Picturesque Atlas of Australasia-Volume 2Hardcover. Cover is brown with the title in gold lettering. Underneath the title is a symbol of a solid wreath surrounding the head of a ram. Three fold-out maps are included; Railway Postal and Telegraph Map of South Australia, 1888; Railway Postal & Telegraph Map of Queensland, 1888; Railway, Postal, Telegraph and Rainfall Map of Tasmania 1889. non-fictionThe Picturesque Atlas of Australasia-Volume 2atlas, australasia, history -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Journal - Divisional Diary, Australian Railway Historical Society, Victorian Division, 1972
... from Wodonga. Victorian Railways Railways Tasmania Railways ...A publication by the Australian Railway Historical Association. Victorian Division from November 1957 until December 1972. In 1973 it was superseded by the Newsrail Magazine which remains in publication. Some articles related to the Tasmanian rail network were also included.A magazine featuring articles, illustrations and images related to the development of the Victorian Railways and events taking place at the time of publication.A publication by the Australian Railway Historical Association. Victorian Division from November 1957 until December 1972. In 1973 it was superseded by the Newsrail Magazine which remains in publication. Some articles related to the Tasmanian rail network were also included.victorian railways, railways tasmania, railways history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Winzenreid, Arthur, The Magnet Tramway, Tasmania, 1982
A short research report about the narrow gauge Magnet tramway on the West Coast of Tasmania.p.7.non-fictionA short research report about the narrow gauge Magnet tramway on the West Coast of Tasmania.narrow gauge railroads - australia - history, industrial railroads - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Murdoch, Geoff, Tasmania's Hagans, 1998
A centenary celebration of the Hagans Patent 2-6-4-0 steam locomotive on the North East Dundas Tramway of Western Tasmania.ill, maps, p.71.non-fictionA centenary celebration of the Hagans Patent 2-6-4-0 steam locomotive on the North East Dundas Tramway of Western Tasmania. steam locomotives - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - tasmania - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Cooper, Ian G, Launceston Municipal Transport 1911-1955, 2006
A history of the tram and bus network in Launceston Tasmania from 1911 to 1955.ill, maps, p.170.non-fictionA history of the tram and bus network in Launceston Tasmania from 1911 to 1955.local transit -- tasmania -- launceston -- history, transportation -- tasmania -- launceston -- history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Cooper, Ian G, Hobart Tramways A Centenary Commemoration Review, 1993
A history of the tram network in Hobart Tasmania a century after its inauguration.ill, maps, p.64.non-fictionA history of the tram network in Hobart Tasmania a century after its inauguration.local transit - tasmania - hobart - history, tramways - tasmania - hobart - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Cooper, Ian G. et al, The Electric Tramways of Hobart, 1960
A brief history of the tram network in Hobart Tasmania including trolley buses.ill, maps, p.28.non-fictionA brief history of the tram network in Hobart Tasmania including trolley buses.local transit - tasmania - hobart - history, tramways - tasmania - hobart - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Cooper, Ian G, Destination G.P.O. Electric Tramway Rolling Stock of Hobart and Launceston, 1971
A brief history of the tram rolling stock in Hobart and Launceston Tasmania.ill, maps, p.55.non-fictionA brief history of the tram rolling stock in Hobart and Launceston Tasmania.tramways - tasmania - hobart - history, local transit -- tasmania -- launceston -- history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Proctor, Ralph, Launceston Municipal Tramways
A short history of the tram network in Launceston Tasmania.ill, p.28.non-fictionA short history of the tram network in Launceston Tasmania.local transit -- tasmania -- launceston -- history, transportation -- tasmania -- launceston -- history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Grunbach, Alex et al, Railways in the South, 1965
A guide for the ARHS tour from Sydney to Adelaide, Melboune and Tasmania in April 1965.ill, maps, p.60.non-fictionA guide for the ARHS tour from Sydney to Adelaide, Melboune and Tasmania in April 1965.railroad operations - australia - history, railroad trains -- australia -- history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Lou Rae, The Emu Bay Railway VDL Company to Pasminco, 1997
The history of the Emu Bay Railway Company in Tasmania from the Van Diemen's Land Company to the Pasminco company years.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.270.non-fictionThe history of the Emu Bay Railway Company in Tasmania from the Van Diemen's Land Company to the Pasminco company years.emu bay railway company., mineral industries -- tasmania -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, HK Atkinson, Railway tickets of Tasmania, 1991
... Prahran Railway tickets - Tasmania Tasmanian railways - History ...An exhaustive description of the railway tickets of the Tasmanian railwaysIndex, ill, p.197.non-fictionAn exhaustive description of the railway tickets of the Tasmanian railwaysrailway tickets - tasmania, tasmanian railways - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Bayley, William A, Railway Centenary in Tasmania, 1971
Commemoration of the centenary of the railways in Tasmania.ill, maps, p.64.non-fictionCommemoration of the centenary of the railways in Tasmania.railroads -- australia -- history, railroads - tasmania - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Cooley, Thomas C.T, A History of Trains & Trams in Tasmania, 1987
A history of the trains & the trams in Tasmania.ill, p.184.non-fictionA history of the trains & the trams in Tasmania.railroads -- australia -- history., railroads - tasmania - history