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Token Coin - The Ballaarat Engine WA

Subcollections
Souvenirs
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
Saturday, 30 May, 2026
Completeness
83
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The Ballarat WA - obverse
The Ballarat WA - reverse

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