Railway Line

Railway Line

by | Aug 10, 2020 | Stories

Construction of the railway line from Nyora to the Powlett River Coal Fields, Wonthaggi 1909 – 1910: When the State Coal Mine (SCM) commenced operations at the Powlett River Coalfields in 1909, coal was transported by bullock wagons to Inverloch then shipped to...
The Wonthaggi Co-operative

The Wonthaggi Co-operative

by | Aug 10, 2020 | Stories

The Wonthaggi Co-operative Distribution Society Limited and its Bread Tokens:  The Wonthaggi Co-operative Store commenced in September or October 1912. It was first located in Watt Street, then from November 1918 on the south side of Graham Street, Wonthaggi. Around...