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NEWS BITES Invitation to Society Information Session All members are invited to the Society's Information Session to be held 'in person only' on Saturday 26 July at 2pm at the Belgrave Community Hub. RSVP required for catering purposes. To RSVP, contact the Society via message to (03) 9757 0767 or email to secretary@pbps.org.au or by registering on our website by clicking here: Link: Events At the meeting, there will be opportunities to talk about future directions including matters related to the Society's purpose, in particular:-
Some of the topics for discussion will include:-
There will also be a report back on current initiatives underway. The Executive looks forward to a strong turnout of members keen to contribute to these important initial discussions. Please feel free to send emails to the Executive via email to secretary@pbps.org.au or leave a message on (03) 9757 0767 with any queries or feedback.
Latest Member Gathering video presentations now available on line May & July 2025 Zoom member gatherings are available to view by logged on members. here: PBPS Zoom Gatherings On-Line Store Is Open! It has been some time coming however our Website on-line store is now open for business! At this stage only our 70th anniversary cups & keyrings are available to order on line however, in the coming weeks all of our merchandise will become available to purchase on line. Postage is added after choosing your items and Pick up from our Knoxfield office is also an option. Link: On-Line Store 70th Anniversary Web Page Be sure to check out our 70th Anniversary Web Page which will be added to as the year goes on. We already have a link to the home movie that was shown at the inaugural meeting of the Society on 6th June 1955 along with minutes from that meeting and links to presentations at the 70th anniversary afternoon tea. Link: 70th Anniversary 70th Anniversary afternoon Tea On Saturday, 8th June 2025, The Puffing Billy Preservation Society held a High Tea at the Belgrave Community Center, to celebrate 70 years of Society achievements. Around 40 members enjoyed this event with some bringing memorabilia and all bringing stories of times past on the railway. Some pictures from the day can be found on our photo pages, Link here: 70th Anniversary Afternoon Tea 2025, 50 year Plus Badge presentation Events May 15 & 31 Each year, the Society holds two presentation luncheons for those members who have 50 or more years of membership with the Puffing Billy Preservation Society. At these events badges are presented to those who have reached milestone years of 50, 60 and 65 years of membership. This year the first event was held on Thursday 15 May with 25 members and Executive enjoying a three course lunch at the Paradise Hotel overlooking our iconic Puffing Billy Railway line. Two 60 year and one 65 year badge were presented to those present to receive them. On Saturday 31 May we had over 45 members present. five 50 year badges, one 60 year badge and one 65 year badge were presented to those who were present on the day. Link to 15th & 31st May photos: 2025, 50 Plus Badge Presentation Events Peninsula Railways Ramble - Sunday April 27 Photos and a video from this most enjoyable event are now available for members viewing. Link to photos page here: Peninsular Railways Ramble 17/4/25 Link to YouTube Video here: https://youtu.be/hLOnQE5Rvhw Visit to Crowes - Saturday May 17 2025 Postponed - New date to be advisedMembers are welcome to join in the next visit to the Crowes railway station site. As this is a railway site, please ensure proper clothing, including closed toe shoes are worn. Travel options are
More details closer to time of visit. Visit coordinator is Richard Main. If you wish to come to this event, please send email to secretary@pbps.org.au or leave phone message on 9757 0767. 1953 Article on Puffing Billy written by David Burke Click on this link to take you to the Member News page where you can view this article. Latest video presentations now available on line November, December, February, March and April 2025 Zoom member gatherings are available to logged on members. here: PBPS Zoom Gatherings November SGM and AGM video's are available to logged on members here: Society Documents Society members visit Mr Col Rees's 7 1/4" gauge live steam and diesel collection. Society member and railway enthusiast Mr Col Rees, invited Society members to visit his scale engine collection in November 2024. The collection comprises live steam and diesel engines but the pride of the fleet is the Union Pacific Big Boy 4015. 2024 Annual General Meeting Photos The Puffing Billy preservation Society held its 68th Annual General Meeting on 10th November 2024 at the Emerald Hills Hub. The AGM was preceded by a SGM to tidy up wording in several sections of our constitution. New Railfan DVD Check out the latest Society Public News Page for details about a new Victorian Railways DVD from Channel 5 Productions. Link: Society Public News 2024 Climax Event Videos Two videos of the Climax special train event can be viewed on YouTube by clicking on the following links. |