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Young Brian Andrews, photographed by rail and mine enthusiast, the late Jim Webber.

Brian’s childhood polio helped feed his love of coalmines and railways

Post author:Greg Ray
Post published:April 2, 2019
Post category:Greg Ray's Writing History Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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Brian Robert Andrews was born in the midst of coal and steam near his father's workplace at West Wallsend Extended Colliery at Killingworth in 1948. His father was in charge…

Decorated engine, Australia Day 1915

Post author:Greg Ray
Post published:March 26, 2019
Post category:History Newcastle, NSW, Australia Vintage Photographs and Photography
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It's satisfying when a fine old photo is reunited with its story. These beautiful glass plate negatives came to us in a collection a decade ago and, although it was…

Des Butler’s memories of cycles and steam

Post author:Greg Ray
Post published:March 22, 2019
Post category:History Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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Before he passed away, Des Butler, of Belmont North, showed me the spectacular model trains he made from scratch, and his prized old motorbike. He loved a chat, and his…

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