Record series

Railway Employee Record Cards

VPRS 12561
1953 - 1983
Closed
North Melbourne

Agencies

This record series was created by:
Agencies responsible for this record series:

Date Range

Series date range: 1953 - 1983
Series in custody: 1953 - 1983
Contents in custody: 1925 - 1983

Function / Content

The series summarised the employment history of Victorian Railway employees who ceased work during the period 1953 to 1983. The contents of the series however, extends back to 1925 as the previous employment details were recorded on these cards.

The information recorded includes:

- Name of the employee
- Date of birth
- Date of appointment
- Designation and salary
- Other information (date of permanent appointment, date of death, resignation, etc.).

How to use the records

The cards were arranged alphabetically by the surnames of employees. Refer to the Consignment Details to identify the appropriate unit.

Recordkeeping system

The record cards were arranged alphabetically by the surnames of the employees.