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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Token Coin - The Ballaarat Engine WA

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Timber Industry

Overview

round bronze coin with image of a train engine and words

Historical information

The original Balaraat Engine was assembled in 1871 in Ballarat, Victoria, the engine was transported by ship to Wonnerup where it operated for the Western Australian Timber Company, making it the first locomotive in Western Australia.

(Reference: https://www.busselton.wa.gov.au/discover/arts-culture-and-heritage/ball…)

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2026.127

Item type

Coins

Souvenirs

Themes

Transport > Railways

Material

Bronze (Metal)

Inscriptions and markings

"The Ballarat. Busselton. WA"

Contextual information

This souvenir 'token' was found in Busselton by using a metal detector.

Keywords

Ballarat Engine

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Thursday, 7 May, 2026

Completeness

83

Busselton Historical Society

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