Category: Railways

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[item_table] These were used as wages chits, possibly in the 1950s or 1960s given the E R (which stands for Elizabeth Regina). Four different types are shown, all have blank reverses.

[item_table] The Trans-Australian Railway was opened in October 1917 – a “G” class steam locomotive is shown on the reverse and a 1967 diesel on the Obverse. This gold medal is edge numbered 5.

[item_table] Presented by the Commonwealth Government, 23 February 1970.

[item_table] Western Australian Government Railways Association (Committee) Life Member – W R Blair

[item_table] The Indian Pacific railway opened in 1970; this medal commemorates the 30th anniversary of the opening.