Railways Matters
The rail line from the city to Heidelberg - then incrementally to Hurstbridge - has been pivotal to the development of this district.
The railways were rarely out of the news.
Bit of a Clanger
Heidelberg News and Greensborough and Diamond Creek Chronicle, 13.05.1916, Page 2
INCIDENT AT HEIDELBERG STATION.
A little excitement prevailed among the passengers of the 1.20 p.m. train to Melbourne on Tuesday. The engine, after shunting, ran into the train with a bang. Several ladies amongst the passengers were shaken, one lady receiving a contusion on the face.
Immediately after the bang one of a carriage full of returned soldiers, called out promptly, "Quick men, to your dug-outs," causing great merriment amongst those present.
The people all flocked out of the carriages to see what had happened, and found the carriage next the engine slightly damaged.
Naughty Boys
The Argus, 11.06.1934, Page 8
STONES ON RAILWAY LINE
Large stones were found on the railway line between Eaglemont and Ivanhoe by the driver of the 8 32 p.m. train from Melbourne to Heidelberg on Saturday. The police were informed. Stones have been found on the lines several times previously. It is believed that the culprits are boys.
Cheers Boys - Come Back Safe
The Herald, 19.07.1915, Page 6
IVANHOE CONTINGENT LEAVES
Ivanhoe railway station presented an animated appearance this morning at 8 o'clock, when about 200 of the residents gave an enthusiastic farewell to 20 young men from the district who have responded to the call for more recruits.
"Auld Lang Syne" was sung and rousing cheers given as the train left for the city.
Progress Reported At Ivanhoe
The Argus, 30.11.1909, Page 8
IMPROVEMENTS AT IVANHOE.
The new station at Ivanhoe is well on towards completion. The platform is almost finished, and the new sets of rails have been laid down. New signals, &c., are being erected, and the improvements, when completed, will be most marked. The Heidelberg station is to be the next taken in turn, and already men have been at work ascertaining the levels of the platform, &c.
Ivanhoe Gets The Treatment
The Argus, 12.01.1910, Page 8
THE RAILWAYS.
IVANHOE STATION.
The new double platform at Ivanhoe is now practically completed. Waiting-rooms, lamps, &c., have been erected, and a new set of rails laid down.
The platform is not yet being used for traffic, although requests are being made by Ivanhoe residents for "up" and "down" trains to pass in the evenings at Ivanhoe instead of at Fairfield as at present, as it is held that by doing so Ivanhoe residents will be saved by some eight or ten minutes' wait at Fairfield.
Westgarth Tossed a Bone; Fairfield Opens; Ivanhoe Use Delayed
The Argus, 21.02.1912, Page 11
HEIDELBERG DUPLICATION.
In connection with the duplication of the Heidelberg line from Westgarth to Alphington, which is now in progress, the erection of a new station at Westgarth has been commenced, as well as the provision of an additional platform at Alphington.
The new Fairfield-park station was officially opened on Friday, and the old buildings are being dismantled and removed.
Although finished for some time, the new brick station at Ivanhoe has not yet been put into use, and this is causing inconvenience.
Fall Injures Man At Heidelberg
Standard (Port Melbourne), 31.01.1914, Page 3
PORT MAN INJURED.
Heidelberg Station Accident.
A Port Melbourne resident was the victim of a serious accident at Heidelberg railway station on Monday. His name is Frederick Kreeger (50), 159 Dow Street, and on Monday night he was admitted to Melbourne Hospital suffering from concussion of the brain, a badly cut head and shock.
Kreeger was standing on Heidelberg railway station when he suddenly reeled and fell from the platform to the permanent way, striking his head against a rail.
He was taken in the train to the city by Senior Constable Moulan, of Heidelberg, and thence to the hospital in a St. John ambulance.
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