A selection of newspaper articles and historical key dates trlrvsnt to the Sunshine area, from 1803 to 2007, compiled by Tom Rigg. Tom Rigg was a local historian and researcher with the Sunshine and District Historical Society.Timeline of Sunshine Compiled by Tom Rigg Research Officer For Sunshine Historical Society October 2008sunshine, history, timeline, tom rigg,

Green cover black wrtining with picture of station master in Black Plastic Spine.Researched and wriiten by Tom Rigg

In 1910 six acres of land for a reserve was donated to the people of St. Albans by Alice Errington. The land would provide recreation facilities for the communities of two shires, Braybrook & Keilor. The land was located in the Shire of Braybrook on the south side of Boundary Rd (now Main Rd East) with the Shire of Keilor on the north side. In 1929 the Trustees of the Reserve offered to invest the land to Braybrook Council. This decision was driven by the fact that technically the reserve was still private property and was subject to rates and costs for making of the roads abutting the reserve. One condition of this agreement was the land to remain for the use by the community. Over the years the reserve has been the home of tennis, football, cricket & scout clubs. It has hosted many open air and carnival events. In the 1950's the St. Albans Community Youth Club built their tin shed on the north - west corner of the reserve using a former Army Nissan (Quonset) hut. Mrs Alice Erringting died in 1931 and in 1937 wrought iron Memorial Gates were installed at the entrance to the reserve in her honor.1460.01 - The Errington Reserve 1460.02 - Errington Reserve - Alice Errington 100th Anniversary Plaque Unveiling 20th December 2010 Flyer 1460.03 - Errington Reserve - The Errington Reserve Proof Copy By Tom Rigg 2011 1460.04 - Errington Reserve - Timelineerrington reserve, reserve, main road east, st. albans, alice errington

Sunshine Railway Disaster 20 April 1908 Some Highlights prepared by Tom Riggsunshine railway disaster, sunshine station, railway

Collected by Tom RiggUntil about 1884 the general area now occupied by Sunshine / Braybrook was known as CUT PAW PAW. The Melbourne to Bendigo railway was built in 1859 and the railway to Ballarat began first to Melton in 1884 to Parwan in 1886 and to Bacchus Marsh in 1887. The junction of the two lines was known as Bacchus Marsh Junction during construction and after completion the area became Braybrook Junction no doubt influenced by the nearby settlement of Braybrook. In 1907 the Braybrook Junction Progress Association petitioned the Victorian Railways Commissioners requesting that the station name be changed to Sunshine Junction possibly recognising the dominating presence of the Sunshine Harvester Works. Approval was very promptly granted by the Commissioners and in the Victoria Gazette of July 17 1907 page 3419 the Victorian Railways gazetted that on and after Monday 15th July the name of Braybrook Junction station will be changed to Sunshine.sunshine railway station, railway

The Sunshine and District Historical Society Pioneers’ Lunch / Dinner is an annual event. It’s a commemorative gathering that honours the early settlers, people, community leaders of Sunshine and the surrounding district, events, achievements, etc. At the Pioneers’ Lunch / Dinner, a toast is a ritual and a dedicated moment to honour the original settlers and their contributions, and a guest speaker talks about an interesting subject. Tom Rigg has written a book "Sunshine Railway Disaster 1908" detailing all the events before, during and after the accident. Dr Janet McCalman, an Australian social historian, population researcher and author was the guest speaker at the dinner. Audio Tape This audio tape has been digitised. This audio tape has been transcribed. No editing of the recording has taken place, except where the speaker(s) can be identified.tom rigg, wally o'brien, dr janet mccalman, pioneers dinner

The Sunshine Railway Disaster was a catastrophic rear‑end collision at Sunshine Station on 20 April 1908, killing 44 people and injuring more than 400, the worst rail accident in Victoria’s history. The official inquiry found the Bendigo train passed a signal at danger, likely due to brake failure, and could not stop in time. This accident led to major reforms in Victorian railway safety, including: - Stronger steel‑framed carriages. - Improved braking systems. - Better signalling and traffic control. - The disaster remains a defining moment in Sunshine’s early 20th‑century history. April 1998 Sunshine Rail Disaster Tom Riggsunshine rail disaster, sunshine railway disaster, sunshine station, tom rigg

This mixed set of clubs and bag was collected as an early example of golf equipment before the current trend of matched clubs and bag. This putting cleek is a narrow, low lofted club face - the 180s equivalent of a putter. Inscribed with the name "James Braid" (1870-1950) a Scottish professional golfer and golf course architect who won the British Open 5 times.One of a mixed set of golf clubs held at HGC.Hickory shaft and iron head, leather grip.Inscription on head: "McLean Bros and Rigg. Royal. Warranted hand forged. James Braid. Putting cleek."golf clubs, irons (golf), james braid, putters

Timeline and pictorial history of the Sunshine Signal Box.Sunshine Signal Box. A book about railway and social history in Melbourne's western suburbs 1853 to 1997. Tom Riggsunshine signal box, railway, sunshine, tom rigg

A historical account, including photocopies of documents and photographs, and use of time lines.A collection of documents relating to the railways of the Sunshine area.railway station, railways, tom rigg

The name of this chair, Lepidoptera, refers to the insect species of moths and butterflies as LeAmon drew upon the anatomy of a butterfly to develop the concept of the chair?s structure, colour and pattern. Another key feature of the design was the use of textile remnants from automotive textile manufacturer Autofab,recalling LeAmon's redeployment of leather offcuts from the manufacture of cricket balls to make her 'Bowling Arm' series of bangles.industrial design, furniture

Malleefowls (Leipoa Ocellata) are shy, ground-dwelling birds that make their homes in Mallee country. The nearby Wyperfeld National Park in Hopetoun is a known habitat. The malleefowl mounds are one of the most fascinating things about the malleefowl. Unlike most birds, they don’t build nests in trees or on the ground. Instead, they create large nesting mounds of sand, soil, and organic material, sometimes up to 5 metres in diameter and 1 metre in height. After the female malleefowl lays the eggs, the heat generated by the decomposition of the organic material inside the mound incubates them. The male bird constantly adjusts the temperature by adding or removing material. It’s a process that can take several months and requires meticulous care, making the malleefowl parents some of the most dedicated. Their breeding season is between September and January, and use the same malleefowl mounds for multiple seasons. Malleefowl chicks often hatch from November to January. Mallee is a type of bushland found in parts of Victoria and South Australia. It’s made up of scraggly, multi-stemmed eucalyptus trees that are very tough and can survive in dry, harsh conditions. Patchewollock, Mallee, Malleefowl, mallee fowl, Phil RiggColour photograph of malleefowl sculpture built almost entirely from painted corrugated iron. They are located near the Patchewollock Railway Station.

Bendigo Line Tom Rigg's Research Notesrailways, bendigo

Researched and written by Tom Rigg in 2009, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Footscray to Sunbury line, 13th January 1859. This is a revised edition of the Fifteen Railway Stations of the West Footscray to Sunbury which includes the second Albion Railway Station. Also see Cat No 956 Fifteen Railway Stations of the West Footscray to SunburySixteen Railway Stations of the West Footscray to Sunburyrailways, tom rigg

Errington Reserve Tom Rigg's Research Noteserrington reserve, main road east, st. albans

Tom Rigg's railway research notes on various topicsrailways

railway station, railways

Sunshine Railway Disaster Tom Rigg's Research Notes|Text & photos|Plaque Dedication 15/11/1990sunshine rail disaster, sunshine station, sunshine

Going To The Dogs - Tom Rigg's Research Notes 2 x Aerial photographs of the White City Dog Trackwhite city dog track, sunshine road, tottenham

A wallpaper sample donated to the collection by Frances Alexandra (Frankie) Derham (1894–1987). Derham was an Australian artist and educator. A lecturer in art at the Melbourne Kindergarten Training College (1928-64) , she later taught at the Associated Teacher Training Institution (1949-61). Her commitment to `child art’ developed after 1935 when she accepted an invitation from Margaret Lyttle to teach at Preshil school. Frances Derham's collection of nearly ten thousand children’s drawings and paintings was acquired by the Australian National Gallery in 1976. Her interest in art for and by children is reflected in her donation to the Villa Alba Museum of an important and rare collection of early wallpapers designed for children's rooms. Nursery rhyme wallpaper pattern. Green wallpaper square with various nursery rhyme motifs. "Mrs Rebe Rigg 10 West St New York" written on back. Verso: "Mrs Rebe Rigg 10 West St New York"decorative arts & design, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history, wallpapers -- children's, frances derham

Rev. Dr. James Harrison Rigg (1821-1909) was a Methodist minister and educationist and was principal of Westminister Wesleyan Training College.Matte, black and white, head and shoulders, studio portrait of Rev. Dr. James Harrison Rigg on card.rigg, jm, methodist

ill, p.20.non-fictionA history of the greyhound racing stadium at White City, Tottenham, Victoria, on the Bendigo line, and the involvement of Victorian Railways, 1927-1955.railroad infrastructure - victoria, railroad operations - victoria - history

John Joseph Brown The Life of a Trade Union Leader State Secretary Victoria Branch Australia Railways Unionbrown, railway

Two colour photographs of a Stump Jump plough in a paddock at Mt Zero Plough was manufactured at MaKays factory in Sunshine date unknownfarm machinery

In photograph symbol of City of Brimbank on lectern drapeh.v. mckays, h.v. mckays massey harris, massey ferguson, russell street, devonshire road

Typed Notes Henry Bournes Higgins 1951 to 1929higgins, harvester judgement

Plaque for Railway disaster Easter Monday 20 April 1908 Rose Acreman Thomas Atkinson John Blight John Brown Stuart Bunyard Archer Clark May Clark Frances Balling James Bannock Maria Bannock Joseph Davis Ernest Dennier John Dent Denis Doran Albert Ellingsen Joseph Gates Leslie Gates Matilda Giles Matilda Giles Ethel Green John Hawkes Ada Hughes Griffin Hughes Thomas Thuntin Elizabeth Jones Catherine Laffan Bridget Laffan George McCall Alexander McKay Thomas Mckean William Nankervis Federick OConnor James Pascoe Harry Peate Ester rushbroook Frederick Sawyer Oscar Skoglund Janet Thomas William Thomas Annie Tucker Margaret Tucker Rupert Watson Elizabeth Williams Frederick Williamson Agnes Wright. First unveiled by the Hon Robin Cooper MLA Minister for Transport and the Non Ian Baker MLA Member for Sunshine 13 November 1998. Rededicated by Bruce Hughes Cheif Executive Officer Connex Sunday 20 April 2008 to commemorate the centernary 1908 to 2008sunshine railway disaster, sunshine station, railway

dated 28/02/2009|From left:Nick Foa CEO Cr Sam David John Willaton (standing) Troy Atanasovski (bending over) Mayor.russell street gates, massey ferguson, devonshire road, sunshine