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## Action
### URL
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## Media
### Audio
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### Description
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album_2B78E30E_0C4D_DEFB_41A4_F1064A568458_2.description = 1900s Ballaarat abandoned in a paddock Photo courtesy Busselton Historical Society
album_2B78E30E_0C4D_DEFB_41A4_F1064A568458_3.description = 1921 Ballaarat in the sandy paddock at Wonnerup Photo courtesy S Breeden
album_2B78E30E_0C4D_DEFB_41A4_F1064A568458_4.description = 1930s Ballaarat at the WAGR Workshops in Midland Photo courtesy Rail Heritage WA Archives P00144
album_2B78E30E_0C4D_DEFB_41A4_F1064A568458_5.description = 1930’s Happy man near the engine!
album_2B78E30E_0C4D_DEFB_41A4_F1064A568458_7.description = 1937 Ballaarat Locomotive back in Busselton Photo courtesy R Muir
album_2B78E30E_0C4D_DEFB_41A4_F1064A568458_8.description = 1949 Looking dapper near the engine Photo by R Johnson
album_2B78E30E_0C4D_DEFB_41A4_F1064A568458_9.description = 1951 Visiting the Ballaarat Engine Photo courtesy C Bywaters
album_2B78E30E_0C4D_DEFB_41A4_F1064A568458_10.description = 1954 Standing proud Photo courtesy J Austin
album_2B78E30E_0C4D_DEFB_41A4_F1064A568458_11.description = 1958 Christmas Holidays! Photo courtesy J Austin
album_2B78E30E_0C4D_DEFB_41A4_F1064A568458_12.description = 1959 Walkabout March including the Ballaarat of Busselton Photo courtesy R Brand
album_2B78E30E_0C4D_DEFB_41A4_F1064A568458_13.description = 1960’s Young Darryl Johnson Photo courtesy R Johnson
album_2B78E30E_0C4D_DEFB_41A4_F1064A568458_14.description = 1961 A colour version at last! Photo courtesy S Breeden
album_2B78E30E_0C4D_DEFB_41A4_F1064A568458_15.description = 1970’s A local family (note they are sitting on a blanket and the funnel was changed in 1971!) Photo courtesy R Hanlon
album_2B78E30E_0C4D_DEFB_41A4_F1064A568458_17.description = 1974 Busselton Margaret Times Photo courtesy S Miller
photo_30A2136E_1B31_BDA6_4196_4BF5B034C6CB.description = 1985 People on the Ballaarat in the Busselton Community Directory Photo courtesy M Dawson
photo_30A2136E_1B31_BDA6_4196_4BF5B034C6CB.description = 1985 People on the Ballaarat in the Busselton Community Directory Photo courtesy M Dawson
album_2B78E30E_0C4D_DEFB_41A4_F1064A568458_6.description = August 1937 Ballaarat at the WAGR Workshops in Midland Photo courtesy Rail Heritage WA Archives 06357
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album_36ECCA0E_111D_6D98_41AF_504B398FDFF9_19.description = Ballaarat Engine 150 th Anniversary 2021 Photo by J Happ
album_36ECCA0E_111D_6D98_41AF_504B398FDFF9_0.description = Ballaarat Engine in 2010 Photo by R Garcia
album_36ECCA0E_111D_6D98_41AF_504B398FDFF9_18.description = Ballaarat Engine sits proud in Railway House 2021 Photo by J Happ
album_36ECCA0E_111D_6D98_41AF_504B398FDFF9_10.description = Ballaarat Restoration Group 2015 Photo J Happ
album_36ECCA0E_111D_6D98_41AF_504B398FDFF9_6.description = Ballaarat base disassembled, sandblasted and painted Photo by J Happ
album_36ECCA0E_111D_6D98_41AF_504B398FDFF9_13.description = Ballaarat being loaded into the partially built Railway House 2016 Photo by J Happ
album_36ECCA0E_111D_6D98_41AF_504B398FDFF9_1.description = Ballaarat being unloaded at South West Machining Centre in 2012 Photo by J Happ
album_36ECCA0E_111D_6D98_41AF_504B398FDFF9_9.description = Ballaarat internal works 2015 Photo by J Happ
album_36ECCA0E_111D_6D98_41AF_504B398FDFF9_8.description = Ballaarat reassembled with some sandblasted parts exposed and some painted 2015 Photo by J \
Happ
album_36ECCA0E_111D_6D98_41AF_504B398FDFF9_3.description = Ballaarat restorations commenced - sides removed 2012 Photo by J Happ
album_36ECCA0E_111D_6D98_41AF_504B398FDFF9_4.description = Ballaarat restorations commenced - where the funnel was 2012 Photo by J Happ
album_36ECCA0E_111D_6D98_41AF_504B398FDFF9_2.description = Busselton Dunsborough Mail 2012 Iconic engine works
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album_36ECCA0E_111D_6D98_41AF_504B398FDFF9_7.description = Busselton Dunsborough Times 2013 Steam engine revitalisation enters sandblasting stage
album_36ECCA0E_111D_6D98_41AF_504B398FDFF9_16.description = Busselton Dunsborough Times 2017 Historic engine restored to glory
album_2B78E30E_0C4D_DEFB_41A4_F1064A568458_16.description = December 1970 Former Mayor of Busselton, Grant Henley and his Andrea Photo courtesy G Henley
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album_2B78E30E_0C4D_DEFB_41A4_F1064A568458_0.description = March 1871 Ballaarat prior to leaving Ballarat Victoria Photo courtesy Rail Heritage WA Archives P4717
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Leaf Spring Assembly
The springs absorb the irregularities along the track. They move up and down as the locomotive travels along the track.
Leaf Spring Assembly
The springs absorb the irregularities along the track. They move up and down as the locomotive travels along the track.
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view the engine in Augmented reality
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view the engine in Augmented reality
Scan the QR code or if you are on a mobile device click on the button below to view the engine in augmented reality
Ballaarat Engine History
The Ballaarat steam locomotive is a significant piece of history. It is the oldest engine built in Australia still existing, and was the first engine to operate in Western Australia.
Though the engine never operated in Busselton’s town centre it is installed at Railway House on Busselton’s Foreshore.
The engine was commissioned by the Western Australian Timber Mill (WATC) to work at their Lockeville mill in Wonnerup.
The 0-4-0WT engine was constructed by the Victoria Foundry, which was the beginning of many years of engine building by the foundry. The Ballaarat entered service in 1871 at Lockeville, Wonnerup for a pretty short time of its life, as the WATC mills closed in 1887 and by 1888 all their assets had been auctioned.
The Ballaarat was left in a shed and around 1900, the shed caught fire and the engine was badly damaged. Mr Percy Reynolds who purchased the property at Lockeville, found the abandoned locomotive and recognising its significance, gifted it to the community in 1925. As chair of the local Sussex Road Board, he suggested that Busselton give the engine to the WA Government Railways (WAGR). After a few inspections, WAGR moved it to Perth the same year.
When it arrived, however, it was decided that it wasn’t worth preserving; that it was too big to move or be in the museum; and it would cost too much overall to do anything, so the engine was moved to the rail yards in Midland.
There were calls by the Busselton community to preserve the engine with little outcome. Then in 1929, it was painted (incorrectly), and put on a horse and cart and included in the Centenary Procession as part of the celebrations for the Centenary of the State. After this, it was returned to the railway yards.
From this point, the Ballaarat was in limbo. The State Government could not work out how to relocate an 8-ton engine from the Midland Junction Workshops to the Western Australian Museum. By 1934, as no action or the promised preservation had occurred, the Busselton Municipal Council requested that the engine be returned to the district ‘where it would be cared for and be of educational interest to the general public.’
Some negotiation and correspondence with the Secretary for Railways followed, and the Busselton Council responded that it would maintain the loco in reasonable condition. The Government found this acceptable and approved it to be returned to the south.
In 1937 it arrived in Busselton by train to the rail yards in Stanley Street and was immediately installed in Victoria Square on Albert Street.
Thousands of people both residents and visitors, have memories of clambering over the engine. They have dropped ice-cream on it, been burnt by the hot metal, and slammed their fingers in the doors when they were able to be opened.
But was the park good enough!
Continuous enquiries to Councillors by community members, led to a report on the physical and historical status of the Ballaarat in 2010. This was undertaken by Richard Garcia from the WA Museum. Following the report, rail heritage consultant Philippa Rogers, undertook a Significance Assessment and this provided a guide to future works.
In 2010 a grant of $24,000 was received from Lotterywest. At the request of Councillors, City Officers negotiated with a local business to undertake works for the preservation as well as supervision of volunteers doing work on the engine. Ms Rogers was engaged to make regular inspections of the work as part of the grant conditions. These were invaluable visits and ensured that the works were respectful of the fabric and integrity of the history of the engine.
So the Ballaarat was moved to South West Machining Centre in August 2012 and the renovations commenced immediately. Over 550 volunteer hours were recorded by the time the engine was ready to be moved into Railway House in 2017!
The Ballaarat is on display in the Ballaarat Room in Railway House, adjacent to the Busselton Visitor Information Centre, on the Busselton Foreshore. Around it is information about the engine and the timber industry as well as a small amount of local history.
Through another Lotterywest grant in 2022, further interpretation was developed for interactive engagement on devices; and a website created for the engine.
The Ballaarat Steam Locomotive is a unique historical object. Amazingly, it didn’t completely rust after being exposed to salt water and weather for decades. That it still exists is a testimony to the place it holds in the hearts of the community and their interest in it, and to a degree, some good luck.
Information derived from Shire commissioned report
Significance Assessment for the Steam Engine ‘Ballaarat’
April 2011
Philippa Rogers
Ballaarat Engine History
The Ballaarat steam locomotive is a significant piece of history. It is the oldest engine built in Australia still existing, and was the first engine to operate in Western Australia.
Though the engine never operated in Busselton’s town centre it is installed at Railway House on Busselton’s Foreshore.
The engine was commissioned by the Western Australian Timber Mill (WATC) to work at their Lockeville mill in Wonnerup.
The 0-4-0WT engine was constructed by the Victoria Foundry, which was the beginning of many years of engine building by the foundry. The Ballaarat entered service in 1871 at Lockeville, Wonnerup for a pretty short time of its life, as the WATC mills closed in 1887 and by 1888 all their assets had been auctioned.
The Ballaarat was left in a shed and around 1900, the shed caught fire and the engine was badly damaged. Mr Percy Reynolds who purchased the property at Lockeville, found the abandoned locomotive and recognising its significance, gifted it to the community in 1925. As chair of the local Sussex Road Board, he suggested that Busselton give the engine to the WA Government Railways (WAGR). After a few inspections, WAGR moved it to Perth the same year.
When it arrived, however, it was decided that it wasn’t worth preserving; that it was too big to move or be in the museum; and it would cost too much overall to do anything, so the engine was moved to the rail yards in Midland.
There were calls by the Busselton community to preserve the engine with little outcome. Then in 1929, it was painted (incorrectly), and put on a horse and cart and included in the Centenary Procession as part of the celebrations for the Centenary of the State. After this, it was returned to the railway yards.
From this point, the Ballaarat was in limbo. The State Government could not work out how to relocate an 8-ton engine from the Midland Junction Workshops to the Western Australian Museum. By 1934, as no action or the promised preservation had occurred, the Busselton Municipal Council requested that the engine be returned to the district ‘where it would be cared for and be of educational interest to the general public.’
Some negotiation and correspondence with the Secretary for Railways followed, and the Busselton Council responded that it would maintain the loco in reasonable condition. The Government found this acceptable and approved it to be returned to the south.
In 1937 it arrived in Busselton by train to the rail yards in Stanley Street and was immediately installed in Victoria Square on Albert Street.
Thousands of people both residents and visitors, have memories of clambering over the engine. They have dropped ice-cream on it, been burnt by the hot metal, and slammed their fingers in the doors when they were able to be opened.
But was the park good enough!
Continuous enquiries to Councillors by community members, led to a report on the physical and historical status of the Ballaarat in 2010. This was undertaken by Richard Garcia from the WA Museum. Following the report, rail heritage consultant Philippa Rogers, undertook a Significance Assessment and this provided a guide to future works.
In 2010 a grant of $24,000 was received from Lotterywest. At the request of Councillors, City Officers negotiated with a local business to undertake works for the preservation as well as supervision of volunteers doing work on the engine. Ms Rogers was engaged to make regular inspections of the work as part of the grant conditions. These were invaluable visits and ensured that the works were respectful of the fabric and integrity of the history of the engine.
So the Ballaarat was moved to South West Machining Centre in August 2012 and the renovations commenced immediately. Over 550 volunteer hours were recorded by the time the engine was ready to be moved into Railway House in 2017!
The Ballaarat is on display in the Ballaarat Room in Railway House, adjacent to the Busselton Visitor Information Centre, on the Busselton Foreshore. Around it is information about the engine and the timber industry as well as a small amount of local history.
Through another Lotterywest grant in 2022, further interpretation was developed for interactive engagement on devices; and a website created for the engine.
The Ballaarat Steam Locomotive is a unique historical object. Amazingly, it didn’t completely rust after being exposed to salt water and weather for decades. That it still exists is a testimony to the place it holds in the hearts of the community and their interest in it, and to a degree, some good luck.
Information derived from Shire commissioned report
Significance Assessment for the Steam Engine ‘Ballaarat’
April 2011
Philippa Rogers
RESTORATION
The restoration process for the Ballaarat engine was possible through over 550 volunteer hours by community members, the generosity of local businesses and a grant from Lotterywest.
The engine was moved to South West Machining Centre in August 2012 and the renovations commenced immediately. The engine was completely disassembled with rusted parts brushed and scraped by hand. Many of the rusted parts were soaked in molasses. The bigger parts of the engine were taken to a local car sandblasting business, and then painted with an undercoat and professional top coat by another business.
The parts were put back in place with a few new additions to make it stable by the volunteers. It was an amazing feat given the volunteers could only work two days a week between 1pm and 3pm (although, apparently some volunteers went in other days!)
The engine was moved into Railway House in 2017 where the building continued on around it! Interpretation was written about the engine with a brief history of the region around the room. Panel information acknowledged the timber industry which was one of the economic foundations of the region.
In 2021 new interpretation was developed for the Ballaarat Engine’s 150 th Anniversary and included photos and stories from people from around Australia. Additionally, there was a more in-depth look at its history and the restoration process in photos.
In 2022, this augmented reality project commenced with a grant from Lotterywest and matching funds by the City of Busselton. Now the engine’s history can be read and seen around the world!
RESTORATION
The restoration process for the Ballaarat engine was possible through over 550 volunteer hours by community members, the generosity of local businesses and a grant from Lotterywest.
The engine was moved to South West Machining Centre in August 2012 and the renovations commenced immediately. The engine was completely disassembled with rusted parts brushed and scraped by hand. Many of the rusted parts were soaked in molasses. The bigger parts of the engine were taken to a local car sandblasting business, and then painted with an undercoat and
professional top coat by another business.
The parts were put back in place with a few new additions to make it stable by the volunteers. It was an amazing feat given the volunteers could only work two days a week between 1pm and 3pm (although, apparently some volunteers went in other days!)
The engine was moved into Railway House in 2017 where the building continued on around it!
Interpretation was written about the engine with a brief history of the region around the room.
Panel information acknowledged the timber industry which was one of the economic foundations of the region.
In 2021 new interpretation was developed for the Ballaarat Engine’s 150 th Anniversary and included photos and stories from people from around Australia. Additionally, there was a more in-depth look at its history and the restoration process in photos.
In 2022, this augmented reality project commenced with a grant from Lotterywest and matching
funds by the City of Busselton. Now the engine’s history can be read and seen around the world!
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Good labour is hard to find
It seemed to be rather hard to find good people to work at the timber mills or on the Ballaarat rail line.
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Timber operations in the District
Timber Industry at Quindalup West of the Vasse and Wonnerup
For a good picture of the workings of a timber mill, reference is given to points in a speech by Chip Yelverton at the unveiling of the Busselton Settlement sculpture – the Timber Worker. Chip is a descendant of Henry Yelverton.
Yelverton was considered a founder of the timber industry in the region and operated a successful commercial timber mill at Quindalup, west of Busselton and Wonnerup. Quindalup, like Wonnerup, was close to the coast and rich stands of jarrah forest.
• 1848 registered as a “merchant” in Fremantle
• 1853 married and had purchased two sea going vessels to trade to the eastern states and Singapore
• 1854 purchased a small portable steam engine in and built WA’s first commercially successful steam driven saw mill at Toby’s Inlet, near Quindalup. Henry set up a partnership with a Mr McGibbon who had a small landing near Quindalup, and built the Quindalup Jetty. Timber was loaded onto lighters at the jetty and taken to the larger sailing ships.
• Over time purchased more equipment for a new mill and built a wooden tramway. Bullocks delivered the timber on wagons to the boats and horses took the empty wagons back to the mill.
• Between 1851 and 1871, employed 270 Ticket of Leave men. At any time there were 50 timber workers on site, 50 bullocks and 120 horses.
• 1859, still well before the WATC was established at Wonnerup, the enterprise was exporting jarrah timber to India and Ceylon for railway sleepers and paving blocks for the streets of London. Henry also won contracts to supply timber for many of the buildings in Busselton including the Gaol.
Like many timber based towns dotted around the south west, Quindalup was a thriving settlement with many facilities so it was self-sufficient. This included a Harbour Master’s office and Shore Station, Customs Office, Gaol, stables and blacksmith, carpentry and foundry workshops. There was a dispensary, store, church, hall and staff accommodation.
Yelverton doesn’t seem to have experienced the same ‘gotta buy local’ issues that George Simpson faced in Wonnerup when setting up.
1860’s there was a slump in orders but by 1870, when WATC were about to start, the new Governor Weld, convinced the Colonial Office to change timber cutting licences from a 12 month period to timber concessions that had 20 year leases. This allowed for greater security of tenure and confidence to invest.
For the Yelverton family however, tragedy struck Henry the First in 1880. He was pinned under a log and his leg severely injured. Unfortunately the leg became gangrenous and he died soon afterwards. His son Henry John continued and furthered his legacy, however, from the late 1880’s onwards, the industry was entering a decline and by the turn of the century, the mills at Quindalup were closed.
A similar story could be told about the WATC – which operated until 1888 when the company was liquidated.
While this was how the story finished in Quindalup and Wonnerup, the timber industry wasn’t over in the south west, and many new mills and railways were established. As Chip says, “the area known as The Vasse and became the town of Busselton, thrived on supporting the timber, rail and shipping services industries.”
If you are interested in learning more about the timber industry, Manjimup Heritage Park is a great place to visit. It has the State Timber Museum and Steam Park amongst a number of other attractions.
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view the engine with augmented reality
To view the Ballaarat in augmented reality, click on the button below in the main interface
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Interacting with the model
To Start the Engine click the Green Button
To Stop the Engine click the Red Button
To Show labels Click the Show Labels Button
Clicking on a label will open infromation about that part of the engine
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Local picnic hangout
A day out visiting an old steam engine.
Local families and visitors used to trek to visit the old steam locomotive Ballaarat for a day out. This is an imaginary story about what the experience might have been like for a young girl, like the one in the photo.
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Not just here to have a good time
West Australian Timber Company manager, George Simpson has a gripe about operating a business in Wonnerup.
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The Working Life of a Timber Worker
The timber workers are the long forgotten heroes who helped establish a thriving industry in the region. It was hard dirty work.
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Wonnerup School
“An experienced teacher has been employed to look after these ‘so called savages’!”
Friday 10 Sept 1875
The Western Australian Times
As timber communities were established, families moved into the area and around it. As the number of children began to grow, schools began to be built. Unfortunately the operation of a school was also linked to the success and operations of the timber industry around it.
When orders for timber were low or had stopped, the timber workers moved on to the next mill taking their families with them. This would have made it difficult to run a school efficiently, and permanent residents were left without access to education periodically.
For instance, in June 1873, 5 or 6 children were attending school in Wonnerup while in early 1874 there were between 16 to 19 students turning up. Despite this increase, the Vasse District Board had decided to close the school. It mustn’t have been closed for long because by 1875, with about 150 people living in the area, and it is recorded that there are nearly 30 children attending.
“An experienced teacher has been employed to look after these ‘so called savages’!”
Friday 10 Sept 1875
The Western Australian Times
Interestingly, the Wonnerup school building doubled as a church on Sundays and there was a literary institute and library.
In 1886, it would seem that a past student was now a teacher.
The Layman family lived across the road from the school. According to an article in 1886, Miss Layman became the teacher but perhaps it was short lived as in 1887 it was closed again.
“The Government school at Wonnerup is, I hear, closed, owing to there not being enough sufficient scholars to keep up the average. This is chiefly owing to so many children being taken away from the Timber Station and in the near neighbourhood."
Wednesday 16 Feb 1887
The Inquirer and Commercial News (Perth)
It was around this time that the Wonnerup Mill operated by the WATC was starting to lose business and was closed by 1888.
Teacher’s House and One Teacher School
In 1873, George Layman 2nd donated half an acre of land to the Government, to establish a school. The school closed in 1877 but was reopened two years later when its numbers had grown to 40! Families were drawn to the area for work in the local timber industry. It was in use until 1912.
(The Teachers House was built in 1885 when twelve children were enrolled.)
The Teacher’s House and One Teacher School buildings are across the road from Wonnerup House. The house which is owned by the National Trust, is open to the pubic.
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web app
On Windows and Android you can download the experience as web app for offline viewing.
When you first load the page you will see the notification a the top of the page.
Click on Download to install.
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Good labour is hard to find
It seemed to be rather hard to find good people to work at the timber mills or on the Ballaarat rail line.
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Local picnic hangout
A day out visiting an old steam engine.
Local families and visitors used to trek to visit the old steam locomotive Ballaarat for a day out. This is an imaginary story about what the experience might have been like for a young girl, like the one in the photo.
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Not just here to have a good time
West Australian Timber Company manager, George Simpson has a gripe about operating a business in Wonnerup.
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The Working Life of a Timber Worker
The timber workers are the long forgotten heroes who helped establish a thriving industry in the region. It was hard dirty work.
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Timber operations in the District
Timber Industry at Quindalup West of the Vasse and Wonnerup
For a good picture of the workings of a timber mill, reference is given to points in a speech by Chip Yelverton at the unveiling of the Busselton Settlement sculpture – the Timber Worker. Chip is a descendant of Henry Yelverton.
Yelverton was considered a founder of the timber industry in the region and operated a successful commercial timber mill at Quindalup, west of Busselton and Wonnerup. Quindalup, like Wonnerup, was close to the coast and rich stands of jarrah forest.
• 1848 registered as a “merchant” in Fremantle
• 1853 married and had purchased two sea going vessels to trade to the eastern states and Singapore
• 1854 purchased a small portable steam engine in and built WA’s first commercially successful steam driven saw mill at Toby’s Inlet, near Quindalup. Henry set up a partnership with a Mr McGibbon who had a small landing near Quindalup, and built the Quindalup Jetty. Timber was loaded onto lighters at the jetty and taken to the larger sailing ships.
• Over time purchased more equipment for a new mill and built a wooden tramway. Bullocks delivered the timber on wagons to the boats and horses took the empty wagons back to the mill.
• Between 1851 and 1871, employed 270 Ticket of Leave men. At any time there were 50 timber workers on site, 50 bullocks and 120 horses.
• 1859, still well before the WATC was established at Wonnerup, the enterprise was exporting jarrah timber to India and Ceylon for railway sleepers and paving blocks for the streets of London. Henry also won contracts to supply timber for many of the buildings in Busselton including the Gaol.
Like many timber based towns dotted around the south west, Quindalup was a thriving settlement with many facilities so it was self-sufficient. This included a Harbour Master’s office and Shore Station, Customs Office, Gaol, stables and blacksmith, carpentry and foundry workshops. There was a dispensary, store, church, hall and staff accommodation.
Yelverton doesn’t seem to have experienced the same ‘gotta buy local’ issues that George Simpson faced in Wonnerup when setting up.
1860’s there was a slump in orders but by 1870, when WATC were about to start, the new Governor Weld, convinced the Colonial Office to change timber cutting licences from a 12 month period to timber concessions that had 20 year leases. This allowed for greater security of tenure and confidence to invest.
For the Yelverton family however, tragedy struck Henry the First in 1880. He was pinned under a log and his leg severely injured. Unfortunately the leg became gangrenous and he died soon afterwards. His son Henry John continued and furthered his legacy, however, from the late 1880’s onwards, the industry was entering a decline and by the turn of the century, the mills at Quindalup were closed.
A similar story could be told about the WATC – which operated until 1888 when the company was liquidated.
While this was how the story finished in Quindalup and Wonnerup, the timber industry wasn’t over in the south west, and many new mills and railways were established. As Chip says, “the area known as The Vasse and became the town of Busselton, thrived on supporting the timber, rail and shipping services industries.”
If you are interested in learning more about the timber industry, Manjimup Heritage Park is a great place to visit. It has the State Timber Museum and Steam Park amongst a number of other attractions.
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Wonnerup School
“An experienced teacher has been employed to look after these ‘so called savages’!”
Friday 10 Sept 1875
The Western Australian Times
As timber communities were established, families moved into the area and around it. As the number of children began to grow, schools began to be built. Unfortunately the operation of a school was also linked to the success and operations of the timber industry around it.
When orders for timber were low or had stopped, the timber workers moved on to the next mill taking their families with them. This would have made it difficult to run a school efficiently, and permanent residents were left without access to education periodically.
For instance, in June 1873, 5 or 6 children were attending school in Wonnerup while in early 1874 there were between 16 to 19 students turning up. Despite this increase, the Vasse District Board had decided to close the school. It mustn’t have been closed for long because by 1875, with about 150 people living in the area, and it is recorded that there are nearly 30 children attending.
“An experienced teacher has been employed to look after these ‘so called savages’!”
Friday 10 Sept 1875
The Western Australian Times
Interestingly, the Wonnerup school building doubled as a church on Sundays and there was a literary institute and library.
In 1886, it would seem that a past student was now a teacher.
The Layman family lived across the road from the school. According to an article in 1886, Miss Layman became the teacher but perhaps it was short lived as in 1887 it was closed again.
“The Government school at Wonnerup is, I hear, closed, owing to there not being enough sufficient scholars to keep up the average. This is chiefly owing to so many children being taken away from the Timber Station and in the near neighbourhood."
Wednesday 16 Feb 1887
The Inquirer and Commercial News (Perth)
It was around this time that the Wonnerup Mill operated by the WATC was starting to lose business and was closed by 1888.
Teacher’s House and One Teacher School
In 1873, George Layman 2nd donated half an acre of land to the Government, to establish a school. The school closed in 1877 but was reopened two years later when its numbers had grown to 40! Families were drawn to the area for work in the local timber industry. It was in use until 1912.
(The Teachers House was built in 1885 when twelve children were enrolled.)
The Teacher’s House and One Teacher School buildings are across the road from Wonnerup House. The house which is owned by the National Trust, is open to the pubic.
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Interacting with the model
To Start the Engine click the Green Button
To Stop the Engine click the Red Button
To Show labels Click the Show Labels button
Clicking on a label will open information about that part of the engine.
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view the engine with
augmented reality
To view the Ballaarat in Augmented Reality, click on the button below in the main interface
___
web app
On Windows and Android you can download the experience as web app for offline viewing.
When you first load the page you will see the notification a the top of the page. Click on Download to install.
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navigation
desktop
To interact with the 3d model of the ballaarat
Click and drag ( or tap and press) to look around
Mouse scroll wheel (or pinch) to zoom in and out
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navigation
Mobile
To interact with the 3d model of the Ballaarat
Click (or tap) and drag to look around
Mouse scroll wheel/pinch to zoom in and out.
Timber Lagging
The timber boiler lagging was one of the most beautiful aspects of the engine – with its bright BALLAARAT name written on the side. After was out of service from 1887-1888, it was stored in a shed at Lockeville. Around 1900, the shed caught fire and the engine was badly damaged with the timber lagging and buffer beam destroyed. The timber for the buffer beam hasn’t been replaced.
Boiler TUBES
The water surrounds the many small tubes that connect with the firebox where the fuel (coal or wood) is burnt. This creates the steam that is used to push the piston back and forth inside the cylinder.
CHIMNEY
Several chimney designs were used during its lifetime. While it was winding its way through the forests with timber logs in tow, sometimes sparks from the smokebox would fly through the air and the trees would catch fire! A burning forest is a dangerous prospect, so a spark arrestor was installed to catch the sparks before they did any damage.
Connecting and Coupling Rods
The connecting rod connects the piston rod to the wheel. The coupling rods connect the two sets of wheels together.
Coupler
The coupler is a hook used to connect the locomotive to its load.
Cylinder and Piston
Magic happens in the cylinders!
As heat is applied to water in the boiler, the water evaporates into steam. The force of the steam pushes the piston back and forth inside the cylinder, and this reciprocating motion is converted by the connecting rod into rotary motion at the wheels, providing the force to move the locomotive.
Drivers Cab
The engine driver controlled the locomotive from the cab area. This area was modified significantly after the engine began operations. The rear panel that enclosed it was removed and a tender added. This contained an increased amount of wood. It also provided much easier access!
A roof was added for protection from the weather, both rain and sun.
Firebox
The firebox is where the fuel is burnt, providing heat to boil the water in the boiler. Different fuels such as wood, coal or oil could be used. “Ballaarat” burnt wood.
Smokebox
The smokebox is the chamber that the hot gases pass into after heating the water in the boiler. The water surrounds the many small tubes that connect with the firebox where the fuel (coal or wood) is burnt. The top left tube has been plugged which could indicate at least one tube leak during the loco's working life. It was common practice to do this, as re-tubing a boiler is a lot of work and only necessary after a number of tubes have become inoperable.
Steam Dome
The dome is the highest point of the boiler where "dry" steam was delivered, via the regulator valve, to the valve chests beneath the smokebox. Items like the pressure gauge and whistle would have been fitted to this dome. These items have been removed or lost over time.
The safety valve is fitted in the top of the dome and is controlled by a spring-loaded lever.
( The spring is inside the tube on the side of the dome ).
Valve Gear
To operate the valves distributing steam to the cylinders, a ‘motion’ is needed that will cause the valves to move and admit steam alternately to either side of the pistons and allow the steam on the opposite side of the pistons to exhaust. Ballaarat’s valve gear is driven by eccentrics mounted on the front axle through rods and linkages which allow the locomotive to be reversed.
wheel
The wheel consists of the cast iron wheel and a shrink-fit tyre, which is a steel rim with a tapered tread profile and flange.
This is a photo of the Timber Worker by Greg James. This sculpture in the Busselton Cultural Precinct pays homage to the timber workers. The life sized figure is squaring a log and presents a lesson on the use of a broad axe and the method employed to clean up the sleeper.
If you walk around the Tuart Forest National Park between Wonnerup and Ludlow you might find an old pit! Drop into the Ludlow Forestry Mill and Settlement or visit their website Ludlow Tuart Forest Restoration Group
Note: The Ballaarat Engine didn’t operated around Busselton, as it was used exclusively in the Wonnerup- Maryvale areas.
Henry and Mary Yelverton Photo courtesy Busselton Historical Society Inc
Image part of the Timber Mill at Vasse, Geographe Bay, part of a page of an illustrated newspaper.
Courtesy Kerry Stokes Collection (1873)
Photo courtesy Rail Heritage WA Archives P00206
Photo courtesy Rail Heritage WA Archives P07649
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Timber Lagging
The timber boiler lagging was one of the most beautiful aspects of the engine – with its bright BALLAARAT name written on the side. After was out of service from 1887-1888, it was stored in a shed at Lockeville. Around 1900, the shed caught fire and the engine was badly damaged with the timber lagging and buffer beam destroyed. The timber for the buffer beam hasn’t been replaced.
Boiler TUBES
The water surrounds the many small tubes that connect with the firebox where the fuel (coal or wood) is burnt. This creates the steam that is used to push the piston back and forth inside the cylinder.
CHIMNEY
Several chimney designs were used during its lifetime. While it was winding its way through the forests with timber logs in tow, sometimes sparks from the smokebox would fly through the air and the trees would catch fire! A burning forest is a dangerous prospect, so a spark arrestor was installed to catch the sparks before they did any damage.
Connecting and Coupling Rods
The connecting rod connects the piston rod to the wheel. The coupling rods connect the two sets of wheels together.
Coupler
The coupler is a hook used to connect the locomotive to its load.
Cylinder and Piston
Magic happens in the cylinders!
As heat is applied to water in the boiler, the water evaporates into steam. The force of the steam pushes the piston back and forth inside the cylinder, and this reciprocating motion is converted by the connecting rod into rotary motion at the wheels, providing the force to move the locomotive.
Drivers Cab
The engine driver controlled the locomotive from the cab area. This area was modified significantly after the engine began operations. The rear panel that enclosed it was removed and a tender added. This contained an increased amount of wood. It also provided much easier access!
A roof was added for protection from the weather, both rain and sun.
Firebox
The firebox is where the fuel is burnt, providing heat to boil the water in the boiler. Different fuels such as wood, coal or oil could be used. “Ballaarat” burnt wood.
Smokebox
The smokebox is the chamber that the hot gases pass into after heating the water in the boiler. The water surrounds the many small tubes that connect with the firebox where the fuel (coal or wood) is burnt. The top left tube has been plugged which could indicate at least one tube leak during the loco's working life. It was common practice to do this, as re-tubing a boiler is a lot of work and only necessary after a number of tubes have become inoperable.
Steam Dome
The dome is the highest point of the boiler where "dry" steam was delivered, via the regulator valve, to the valve chests beneath the smokebox. Items like the pressure gauge and whistle would have been fitted to this dome. These items have been removed or lost over time.
The safety valve is fitted in the top of the dome and is controlled by a spring-loaded lever. ( The spring is inside the tube on the side of the dome ).
Valve Gear
To operate the valves distributing steam to the cylinders, a ‘motion’ is needed that will cause the valves to move and admit steam alternately to either side of the pistons and allow the steam on the opposite side of the pistons to exhaust. Ballaarat’s valve gear is driven by eccentrics mounted on the front axle through rods and linkages which allow the locomotive to be reversed.
wheel
The wheel consists of the cast iron wheel and a shrink-fit tyre, which is a steel rim with a tapered tread profile and flange.
Image part of the Timber Mill at Vasse, Geographe Bay, part of a page of an illustrated newspaper.
Courtesy Kerry Stokes Collection (1873)
Photo courtesy Rail Heritage WA Archives P00206
Photo courtesy Rail Heritage WA Archives P07649
This is a photo of the Timber Worker by Greg James. This sculpture in the Busselton Cultural Precinct pays homage to the timber workers. The life sized figure is squaring a log and presents a lesson on the use of a broad axe and the method employed to clean up the sleeper.
If you walk around the Tuart Forest National Park between Wonnerup and Ludlow you might find an old pit! Drop into the Ludlow Forestry Mill and Settlement or visit their website Ludlow Tuart Forest Restoration Group
Note: The Ballaarat Engine didn’t operated around Busselton, as it was used exclusively in the Wonnerup- Maryvale areas.
Henry and Mary Yelverton Photo courtesy Busselton Historical Society Inc