Level crossing at Vine Street, Fairfield

Photograph Information

Date1959DescriptionMrs Jessie Shaw (gatekeeper) is the figure standing
in the centre of the photograph, closing
the gate. The motorbike rider (on the left-hand side of the image) is Mr Anthony (Tony) Pace. The crossing closed in 1959 to make way for a railway overbridge that was officially opened by Minister Renshaw in August 1959.NotesOral history recordings of interviews with Tony Pace, where he recalled his arrival in Fairfield in the 1950s can be found in the "Maltese Community" link below.

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Image ColourBlack & WhiteImage Size165 mm x 215 mmFile SizeTIFF: 22.4 MBOriginalYesAccessAppointment required to view original photographTypePrintCopyrightYou are free to use this image without permission. Please acknowledge Fairfield City CouncilRightsFairfield City Council

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CollectionHistorical PhotographsMaltese Community

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Level crossing at Vine Street, Fairfield