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AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY VICTORIAN DIVISION INC. A0033223H

Members Newsletter September 2015

Supplement to Newsrail September 2015

Australian Railway Historical Society Victorian Division Inc. A0033223H ABN: 65 533 143 834 Post: PO Box 748 Williamstown Vic 3016 Accounts: PO Box 604 Warragul Vic 3820

Copyright © 2015 ARHS Victorian Division Inc of 9

WELCOME TO THE 70TH YEAR OF THE SOCIETY.

On Wednesday 13 September 1961 the first meeting of the Society took place at the Victorian Railway s Institute in Melbourne. Fifteen, mostly members of the Australian Railway and Locomotive Historical Society agreed to form Victorian Branch of the A.R.L.& H.S. From that meeting grew our Society. A small number of those fifteen is still are still with us as members of the Society.

On Sunday 27 September, please do your best to come to the Museum at 26 Champion Road, Newport from 12 noon to join in the celebration. If you would like to join us but would find the walk from North Williamstown Station to the Museum too much of a challenge, please contact me as we may be able to help with transport.

A Barbecue will be held with sausage sizzle, rolls and salad.

There will also be a special event at 2:00pm, the details of which will not be made available until the day.

HOBSONS BAY BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

The Railway Museum, Newport has been placed in the short list of finalists in the Tourism section of the business Awards. The Awards Presentation will take place at the Williamstown Town Hall Friday October 9th.

YOUR COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT We welcome to the Committee, as Assistant Treasurer, Phillip Dowling who joined the Society recently.

We have just one vacancy on the Committee and that might be filled soon.

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Society Diary (RSVP Date in brackets on right)

September2015 1 Tue Luncheon outing to Tarneit 28 Aug 2 Wed Archive, Library teams 3 Thu Tours Subcommittee 7 Mon Publications Subcommittee 9 Wed Archive, Library teams 9 Wed Committee meeting 12 Sat Mail-out 16 Wed Archive, Library teams 23 Wed Archive, Library teams 24 Thu Entertainment Meeting 26 Sat Great Railway Swap Meet 27 Sun 70th Anniv. BBQ at Museum 23 Sep 30 Wed Archive, Library teams October2015 1 Thu Tours Subcommittee 3 Sat Mail-out 5 Mon Publications Subcommittee 6 Tue Luncheon Outing - Portland 7 Wed Archive, Library teams

9 Fri 60th Anniversary Tour – bookings close

14 Wed Archive, Library teams 21 Wed Archive, Library teams 22 Thu Entertainment Meeting 24 Sat Diamond Anniversary Tour 9 Oct

24 – 25 Sat,SunGV Rail Club Model Train exhibition, Shepparton

Every Saturday Museum open 12noon – 5pm

ARHS - Public Enquiries: Enquiries Post: PO Box 748 Williamstown VIC 3016 Phone: 1300 220 220 Email: [email protected]

Museum: (during opening hours)

03 9397 7412

ARHS – email addresses Archive [email protected] Library [email protected] Museum [email protected] Membership [email protected] ‘Newsrail’ [email protected] Sales [email protected] Secretary [email protected]

ARHS - Internet Address Website: http://www.arhsvic.org.au

Contributions to Newsletter Contributions for the October edition of the News Letter are required by:

Thursday 22 September Please send by email to [email protected]

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GREAT RAILWAY SWAP MEET On Saturday 26 September from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.

Please come along – you might find something you want to ad to your collection. Tell your friends about it.

Flyers – we have small bundles of flyers that you might circulate into letterboxes in your local area. Please ring Ian Jenkin on 0420 554 288 for more details.

PAST MEMBER NORM WADESDON With great sadness, I record that long-term Member Norm Wadeson passed away on 11 August 2015.

John More President

Phone: 1300 220 220

MEMBERSHIP At 31 August, there were 544 Members.

Only 16 Members have not yet renewed their subscription. They are presently unfinancial and will remain on the Register of Members until 30 April 2016 in accordance with Rule 17(2)

John More Acting Membership Officer

ARCHIVE Work at the Archive continues apace with a number of requests for information and images being addressed.

This month appears to be the month of Rail Trails with requests for three different trails in widely separated locations in regional Victoria.

Along with this we have also had requests regarding various former Railway residences. In addition, a request was fulfilled for information regarding the Chandler Bridge on the Outer Circle Railway.

We have also received a number of donations from various sources. These will be processed and will then be available for use in responding to requests for information.

GORDON STATION Work has commenced at Gordon Station and this week’s report from VicTrack shows that the work is proceeding according to the plan. The works are planned to take about 12 weeks after which there is time set aside for inspection prior to handover.

John More

Peter Carwardine, Colin Pike and I were there on Sat August 29th and noticed that the only work that had been done was to construct a temporary fence around the building, toilet and water tank. We attended to the grass and worked on the door of the Goods Shed to make it more secure, this is where most of the furnishing is stored, apart from Geoff Peterson’s factory and my garage.

We are unable to schedule a date for a gathering at the station for September as the normal date conflicts with the Swap Meet. Peter & I might go up one day during the

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week to attend to things and will, we hope be able to report on the progress of the work being done. Once the work starts, it should take about 12 weeks, but we need progress reports and photos.

To any member who lives in Ballarat or is driving along the Western Highway, please call in and take a photo. The benefit of the mobile phone is that you can send a copy to me Allan French at 0408 563 387 or email: [email protected]. This building is 156 years old and has had many modifications over its life. The most recent was in 2004 when the DoI installed new roof iron, re stumped the building and installed new flooring. We have some photos of that work but would like to continue the photographic history with the changes that will take place this time. So I am not asking for anyone to come to the next working bee but to call in the next time they are passing and take a look and a photo. Hopefully there will be some changes soon.

Allan French, Gordon Station Convenor.

[email protected]. 0408 563 387

LIBRARY No report this month

MUSEUM

The Museum is on Facebook! Visit the Museum page on Facebook at facebook.com/NewportRailwayMuseum Tell your friends that you Like It

At the Museum: - Visitors and Customer Service report Greetings all, from the Museum Team.

The Museum continues to welcome an average of 70-80 visitors each Saturday which is a gratifying figure considering we have had the coldest winter for some 25 years. One fine and mild day saw 125 come through…a very good result.

We are also currently welcoming a considerable number of mid-week groups, one or two every week. This is keeping the Museum customer service team busy with special openings. The largest recently was the Keilor Heights Primary School of around 70 as well as a senior group from Melton, both at the same time on the same (cold and wet) day. Thanks go to several volunteers who assisted in educating and escorting these parties around, a task which required some skill and patience to keep several groups separate at the same time as allowing all to inspect the exhibits.

The vintage 0-scale model railway is running and proving popular with our visitors. A small team is running the railway each week, while undertaking continual repairs to both layout and rolling stock. It is somewhat temperamental, most likely because of its age, and must be treated with care. Given that they are now some 60 years old, and hand-built, the locomotives and rolling stock are somewhat fragile. Many repairs to locomotives in particular are still required, and we would appreciate assistance from anyone with the skills who is interested in model railways who would like to help in getting these running again.

The Mitta Mitta buffet car is open for inspection now, and is available for party bookings, and these are now starting to come in. It is a great place for a children’s birthday party, providing an unusual venue that kids love.

The Museum Facebook page continues to prove a real asset increasing awareness of the Museum, regularly attracting many new “friends” and “likes.” Other social media opportunities are being explored.

Our goal of Sunday opening remains, but is still dependent on a few more volunteers. At some stage soon, we will conduct a survey of our volunteers to see if some of our Saturday regulars are able or willing to switch to Sundays in future. We would like to commence Sunday opening at the start of 2016 if we can. Enquiries would be very welcome.

Ian Deans Museum Customer Service Manager

0411 361 584 [email protected]


At the Museum: - Works Team The works team has been continuing to prepare H 220 and R 704 for the installation of access stairs to

the cabs. The work to prepare H 220 is nearly complete only requiring the footings for the stairs to be dug and the concrete poured. This will be done when we have the final drawings of the stairs and landing. R 704 has required considerably more effort to prepare, as we needed to move the locomotive forward nearly four metres. R 704 was moved back in early 2006 as part of the Yarra Valley Railway’s preparation work to transport RM22 to

Healesville for restoration to operation. The R has not been moved in nine years and it was necessary to prepare all moving parts to ensure no damage was done during its short move. This mostly consisted of cleaning out all of the various oiling points on the motion and valve gear then giving them a good soak in WD 40 over a few weeks followed by oil. Once we were happy that the motion gear was free and able to move, the smokebox door was opened and diesel was poured down the blast pipe followed by oil to lubricate the valves and cylinders, this was continued until we could see oil draining from the cylinder cocks. This proved successful and the reverser in the cab became free once again. We were then able to use the reversing wheel to wind the loco from full forward to full reverse with ease. We intend to retain this in operational condition so that the Museum guides can give visitors demonstrations of the Walschaerts valve gear. After creating a suitable anchorage point we decided to try a test pull with a couple of fairly low-capacity winches to see if any movement at all could be achieved. To our surprise, the R moved a few centimetres with relative ease and with assistance from Paul on the pinch bar we continued to move it slowly forward over a metre. The following Saturday we hired a five-ton capacity Tirfor winch to finish the move and this made things much easier with no need for the pinch bars, the loco rolled very smoothly and we achieved over a full revolution of the wheels. The works team will now move to preparing the site ready to install the access stairs.

Nick Hewitt Museum Works Manager

0412 373 035 [email protected]

Come and Visit us Soon Ian Deans and Nick Hewitt Customer Service Manager Works Manager


NEWSRAIL Newsrail is aware that next year will be the 50th anniversary of the X Class,

We are interested to hear from anyone that may be interested in placing together a summarised or thorough history of the class, in preparation for a special edition for August 2016. We do have a lot of beautiful left over pictures from Phil Dunn's June 2015 article of the class throughout its life, as well as access to many more from many photographers. We also have some reliable contacts on current information filtering through about several nearly being scrapped at Werris Creek NSW and then going to Ettamogah Terminal to start duties under its management.

Therefore, if any member is interested in taking on this task please get in touch before you start at: Stephen McLachlan

Newsrail Editor Phone: 0404 990 631

[email protected]

SALES The Sales Department attended the recent AMRA exhibition at Caulfield Race Course over the weekend of 22nd-23rd August and had a very successful weekend. Sales were up 45% on last years takings - this can be attributed to a number of new products on the sales table.

New Publication: “My Railway Days - A Photographic Journey with John Dare” is now available from the Society at the members price of $67.50 plus handling costs of $12.70, for a total of $80.20.

Upcoming events: 26th September ARHS Swap Meet at the Ewing Memorial church on the corner of Burke Road and

Coppin Street, East Malvern. 24th - 25th October Goulburn Valley Model Railway Club exhibition at Shepparton Show Grounds,

approximately 300 metres from the railway station. 7th - 8th November Croydon Model Railway Club exhibition at Dorset Primary School, Prospect Hill

Road, Croydon.

George Gregson Sales Manager

GREAT RAILWAY SWAP MEET Ian Jenkin is seeking volunteers in the area Hawthorn to Elsternwick, to Oakleigh to Burwood to assist in a letterbox drop in the week prior to the September 26th Great Railway Swap Meet.

All that is required is for you to place between 50 to 100 A5 size flyers in neighbouring letterboxes to promote the event. Something most of us can do on our daily walk.

If you can help give Ian a call on 0420 554 288.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

ENTERTAINMENT MEETING ON THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER Train Simulations – President John More will introduce some of the types of train simulation that are available and demonstrate how some of them can be quite challenging. A Sales table will also be present. Venue: Hayden Raysmith Room

Ross House – Level 4 247 Flinders Lane Melbourne.

Meeting commences at 8.00 pm - Sales from around 7.30 pm

Entertainments Meetings Program for 2015 Date Subject Speaker Organiser September 24 Train Simulations John More, President John More

October 22 Stan Flattely Film and Video Festival Film and Video Group Allan French

November 26 Deniliquin and Moama Railway Ian Jenkin Ian Jenkin

December 8 (Tue) Annual Film Night – title to be decided Film and Video Group Allan French


GREAT RAILWAY SWAP MEET – SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER A reminder to all that the date for the Great Railway Swap Meet on 26 September is drawing close.

There has been a good response for stall bookings, so there will be lots of items to purchase. Our Sales Department and the Library will be present along with our small lots tables. We still have some stalls left so if you want to recycle some of your collection, why not book a stall.

We are hopeful of getting coverage in the Local Press and information will be going to many kindred organisations in the Model and Miniature groups.

We are also seeking volunteers amongst members living in postcode areas surrounding the Venue. Going for a short walk round you home area is great exercise, so we may contact you asking for you to distribute a few flyers in letter boxes around your place of residence. Please help us out. This is a simple way to help your society and keep fit.

A final reminder flyer will be found in your September mail out. Put the date in your diary and come along.

70TH ANNIVERSARY BBQ AT THE MUSEUM SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER

On Wednesday 13 September 1945, the Society was formed and had its first meeting. From the following month, the monthly meeting has been held on the fourth Thursday of the month each month except for December when the meeting was usually held on the second Thursday. To celebrate this anniversary, a Barbecue will be held at the Museum for Members and family from 12 noon.

From 12 noon, the Museum will be open to Members and their family.

Sausages, Rolls and Salads will be provided. (Soft Drinks only – Alcohol is not permitted.)

The event is open to Members and their family members.

In addition to the Barbecue, a special commemoration will take place at 2:00pm.

Mark this day in your diary please and come along to enjoy the day. John More

President

LUNCHEON OUTING TO PORTLAND TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER This tour is arranged to take advantage of the Seniors Week travel discounts and it is most likely that by the time you read this, all bookings on the relevant V/Line services will be fully booked. Early advice was sent to those Members who have registered their email address with the Society.

If you have an email address and have not informed the Membership Officer of this, then now is the time to do so.

A Flyer is enclosed with the Newsletter.

STAN FLATTELY FILM FESTIVAL THURSDAY 22 OCTOBER The next Film Night to be shown at Ross House will be on October 22nd. The Film Group invite members to look through their video collection and consider submitting a film that they have taken. Once this was the night of the year where we had a Film Competition, however with declining number of entries submitted it became clear that it was not possible to hold a film competition. October has always been the month for the best of the railway films to be screened so we are asking you to contact me or Jonathan Scutt and pass on your details of your film, maybe it was taken on a ARHS tour or maybe it was taken during a day of train watching. Without your support we cannot put on these film nights. So please consider submitting. I can be contacted by email; [email protected] and Jonathan's email is [email protected]

Allan French Film Group Conveyer

60TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR – YALLOURN, THORPEDALE, MIRBOO N SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER

A Tour to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of First Chartered Tour by ARHS Victorian Division - On Saturday 29th of October 1955, 280 hp Walker Railmotor 81 RM departed Flinders Street Station with 64 members and friends, to travel on the Yallourn and Thorpdale branch lines.

As these lines have long been closed, we will follow the routes in a road coach and we will also follow the route of the closed Mirboo North branch line.

Lunch will be taken at Mirboo North where take-away food is available or bring a picnic lunch. Historic notes will be supplied.

A Flyer is enclosed with the Newsletter. Bookings please NOW!


PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION July - Steam and diesel in the same scene

Winning Image for August – J Dare

E6013 crosses the road bridge over the Yarra River in Clarendon Street outside Crown Casino. 19 March 2015

Progressive point score for 2015

A Blair 22

J. Dare 18

P. Charrett 12

G Mann 11

P Flachs 8

T. Dexter 8

G. Michael 8

A Cockcroft 4

Hon Mention 1 G Michael ● E6005 in Bourke St at Spencer St Station 26 March 2015

Hon Mention 2 A Blair ● E Class City Road Bridge April 2015

Third Place J Dare ● A small crowd begins to gather in front of the entrance to Luna Park in anticipation of

another fun day out as E6014 passes by during its journey from St Kilda. 27 February 2015.

Second Place Title

G Michael ● E6008 turning from Spencer St into Bourke St at Southern Cross Station 26 March

2015 First Place Title

J Dare ● E6013 crosses the road bridge over the Yarra River in Clarendon Street outside the

Crown Casino. 19 March 2015


Topics for 2015 Competitions for the rest of 2015 are Month Topic Closes September Regional Rail Link works - On new alignment (Deer Park -

Werribee) and/or beside existing lines (Spencer St - Sunshine) closed

October A new Railway Station opened since ~2010. (South Morang, Williams Landing, Cardinia Rd, Lyndbrook, Waurn Ponds, Epsom, etc.)

24 September

November Track Maintenance October 22 December C. D. Gavan Duffy - Winner Of Winners Competition

If you wish to submit an image, please do so electronically if you can. However, we will accept original prints and slides for scanning and inclusion so long as they are available in adequate time – please allow 1 week for that process. Post entries to:

I. Jenkin 20A Creswick Street, Glen Iris 3146

or [email protected]

WHERE AND WHAT IS IT? – SEPTEMBER 2015

Q – An interesting collection of narrow gauge tank locomotives. Where are they? Why were they there? On what gauge did they operate? A -

WHERE AND WHAT IS IT? – AUGUST 2015

Q - One of the three rail mounted steam shovels to operate in Victoria. Clue it is not one of the VR Marion Shovels. So where is it? Who was the manufacturer? Who was the owner? And where is it now?

A – The steam shovel was bought second-hand from Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company by Australian Portland Cement Company at Fyansford c1923. It was built in 1903 by the Bucyrus Foundry of Bucyrus, Ohio (USA). It is now located at the Lake Goldsmith Steam Preservation Association, west of Ballarat.


WHERE AND WHAT IS IT? – JULY 2015

Q A former Victorian Railways locomotive, but by then owned by another operator, sits awaiting its fate, but where?

A Phoenix Foundry built 4-4-0 number D122. It was sold by VR to the Kerang and Koondrook Tramway. The photo shows it at the K&KT depot in Kerang. It was later re-purchased by VR and scrapped

CORRECTION Member Bob B. who was Station Master at Kerang, wrote to correct the details of this image. The location is not at Kerang, but at the Kerang and Koondrook depot at Koondrook. The trees behind the goods shed line the bank of the Murray River. Thank you. Bob.

TRIVIA QUESTION FOR SEPTEMBER Q Who was the first president of ARHS Vic. Div. (or as it was then The Victorian Branch of the

Australasian Railway and Locomotive Historical Society)? A

TRIVIA QUESTION FOR AUGUST Q Three position power signalling was introduced in 1915 patterned after what US railroad? A Pennsylvania Railroad

MAIL-OUT The Mail-out for September will be held on SATURDAY 3 October

Please be at the North Williamstown Railway Station car park by approx 0952.

The November 2015 mail-out is planned for Saturday 3 November.

Both dates are subject to change. Contact: 0420 554 288

NEW PUBLICATIONS IN ARHS SALES THIS MONTH Title Author Details Price (excl

postage)

My Railway Days - A Photographic Journey With John Dare

John Dare Pp160 in landscape format, casebound with illustrated cover. 1.2 Kg for postage

$75.00 plus postage

($67.20 incl postage)

Mechanical Weighing Machine

Arthur Brook Pp353, with numerous black/white photos and drawings. 1.2Kg for postage.

$49.00 ($44.00)

The Daylight Chris Banger Casebound with dustjacket. large size. Numerous bw and colour photos. 1.9Kg for postage.

$115.00 ($103.00)

Order from Sales Department, ARHS, PO Box 748 Williamstown VIC 3016. (Members’ prices in parenthesis) or from the on-line shop at arhsvic.org.au . Use your Membership Number as the coupon Number to obtain Member’s Pricing.

Australian Railway Historical Society Victorian Division Inc.

Luncheon outing to Portland on 6th October 2015

Today we are embarking on our longest day trip yet. To take advantage of Seniors Week (when all metropolitan and V/Line trains and coaches are free to seniors) we are off to Portland to ride the cable car. However you must book your train and coach travel, including reserving your seats before you let Hugh know you are travelling.

Train/coach bookings open at 10 am on Tuesday 8th September and bookings can be made at Southern Cross and most premium suburban stations. Seats are expected to be reserved very quickly and we suggest you book immediately after 10:00 am. Bookings may be made by phone on 1800 800 007 and you will need to have Credit Card, Seniors Card (if applicable) at the ready – but expect a long wait in the queue and you may be too late to secure a seat.

Our lunch venue for the day will be the Thistle Bar and Bistro in Portland. Food will also be available on the train.

We travel by train to Warrnambool departing Southern Cross at 7.20 am then by coach to Portland departing 11.10 am arriving at Portland at 12.45 pm.

After our cable tram ride we return to the coach stop at 3.55 pm for departure at 4.05 pm for Warrnambool then train at 5.50 pm back to Southern Cross arriving around 9.17 pm.

To give the Hotel an indication of the number of diners and the number of tram passengers, once you have organised your V/Line travel, please email Hugh Waldron, at [email protected] or phone 03 9889 5140 between 1930 and 2100 by Friday 2nd October 2015.

There will be a $15 administration charge which includes the trip on the cable car. Lunch and drinks are at your own expense. Once again, you will need to pre book your rail and coach ticket including reserving your seats with V/Line.

AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY VICTORIAN DIVISION INC. A0033223H

ABN 65 533 143 834

Australian Railway Historical Society Victorian Division Inc. A0033223H ABN: 65 533 143 834

Post: PO Box 748 Williamstown Vic 3016 Accounts: PO Box 604 Warragul Vic 3820

Phone: 1300 220 220 email: [email protected]

website: www.arhsvic.org.au

A TOUR TO CELEBRATE THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST CHARTERED TOUR

BY ARHS VICTORIAN DIVISION

SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2015

On Saturday 29th of October 1955, 280 hp Walker Railmotor 81 RM departed Flinders Street Station with 64 members and friends, to travel on the Yallourn and Thorpdale branch lines. As these lines have long been closed, we will follow the routes in a road coach and we will also follow the route of the closed Mirboo North branch line. Lunch will be taken at Mirboo North where take-away food is available or bring a picnic lunch. Historic notes will be supplied The tour commences from Moe railway station at 10.10 am and will return there by 4.25 pm at the end of the tour. You will need to make your own travel arrangements to and from Moe. By train to Moe: Depart Southern Cross 8.05 am, picks up at Caulfield, Clayton & Dandenong. Return: Departs Moe 4.47 pm, arrives Southern Cross 6.50 pm. Fares: From Zone 1 Adult each way to Moe on Saturday = $14.85 From Zone 1 Concession each way to Moe on Saturday = $7.42 From Zone 1 Seniors each way to Moe on Saturday = $5.50 Costs are slightly less from Zone 2 on the Pakenham line.

Your fare will be somewhat more than the 30 shillings ($3) charged 60 years ago, but weekly adult wage was about £4½ ($9) then. Tickets will be mailed out a week before the tour. Please book EARLY so that we know that there are sufficient passengers for the tour to operate. Bookings must be received no later than Friday 9 October. Organiser – Peter Carwardine. Enquiries 9571 8958 7 pm to 10 pm Bookings to – Diamond Anniversary Tour, 20/813 Burwood Highway, FERNTREE GULLY 3156.

DO NOT SEND CASH IN THE MAIL Detach & post. Include a stamped addressed envelope

Name …………………………………………………………………………………. Address …………………………………………………………………….……………

Suburb/Town ………………………………………… Postcode …………..

Phone ……………………….. No. of adults ……… @ $30 Total $.............. C/Card: Visa MasterCard No. ……… ……… ……… ……… Expiry …../….. Cheques & Postal Orders to be made out to ARHS Vic Div

Remember to include a stamped addressed envelope

THE ELECTRO MOTIVE CAR TO DONALD FREEZING WORKS SIDINGS

SATURDAY THE 19th AND SUNDAY THE 20th OF SEPTEMBER 2015 This is a 2 day overnight tour including accommodation & meals. This is the 1st tour we know of to go to the Freezer Works at Donald. Standard Gauge may be coming to this line so this could be your last chance to travel to Donald on the 5'3"? Donald station has been rebuilt with a view to it becoming a museum and there are plenty of railway exhibits around the area to see. We also hope to have a little extra to do on Saturday arvo. The Sunday has us running out to the Donald Freezer works industrial siding. We are also arranging a tour of the Kookas Country Cookies factory whilst we are there. Due to very limited accommodation in Donald, numbers are strictly limited to far less than would normally be offered. As such tickets are available for $635 per person based on twin and triple share accommodation in the motel at Donald. Due to the limited number of rooms available, there is no single supplement available for the motel room option although for those that wish to stay in a single pub room, we have this option available for $635 per person. www.dermpav.net.au / 0418 352 153 /P.O. Box 364W Ballarat West 3350. Saturday will see us depart Newport Station at 8:20am and head off down to North Geelong before travelling up through Ballarat and Maryborough, arriving at Donald at 2:45pm. Accommodation lunch and Dinner is supplied on this day. Sunday sees us depart Donald at 08:30 to travel out to the Freezer Works & tour the Kookas factory. We then run back to Newport via Maryborough, Ballarat, Bacchus Marsh and Southern Cross arriving in Newport at 5:35pm. Breakfast and lunch are supplied on this day.

D.E.R.M.P.A.V. presents……….

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12th

IS FAST APPROACHING. A REALLY GREAT food and wine experience to Ballarat.

Departs Newport Railway Station 2.20 p.m. Saturday the 12th of September. Picks up at

Geelong Station (proper) at 3.30 p.m. Drops off at Geelong at 9.40pm and terminates at

Newport Railway Station at 10.55 p.m. $139.00 per person.

Also runs Saturdays: 10/10; 14/11 and 12/12.

On board drinks and "nibbles" served by professional waiters.

Travel on the Begonia Princess on Lake Wendouree for two course professionally served

dinner and drinks (includes alcohol or non-alcoholic drinks).

Michael Unwin from Beaufort will be on board presenting his fantastic range of Shiraz,

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Brut Reserve, Vintage Port and Muscat wines.

ONLY 11 DAYS LEFT TO BOOK!

The little E.M.C. car (train) really needs your patronage!

BOOKINGS: Via our web site www.dermpav.net.au

PHONE: 0418 352 153 or 0427 910 277.

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