Lionel Noble Photo Collection
An historical photographic collection of Peterborough and
the Peterborough Division of the South Australian Railways
Explore the Lionel Noble Photo Collection as it undergoes an upgrade. With new pages and added content, the entire website is transforming to showcase the collection’s rich history. Please note, some pages in the Peterborough People section may take slightly longer to load due to the abundance of images. Step into the past and immerse yourself in the world of Peterborough through Lionel Noble’s lens.
Lionel Noble in the early days of his railway career
Lionel Noble, engineman
Lionel on the eve of his retirement in 1984
Unearthing the Forgotten Hero of Peterborough
The Great Depression cast a dark shadow of unemployment over Peterborough, leaving both locals and weary swagmen in desperate search of work. One man stood as a beacon of hope – Sergeant Roy Wright. This legendary police officer etched his name in the hearts of Australian swagmen by establishing a safe haven, a shelter shed where they found solace, warmth, respect, and medical aid. Sergeant Wright emerged as the unwavering friend of the swagman, their guardian angel in troubled times.
Read the inspiring story for $26 which includes shipping.
Discover the Untold Story of Duan Foik
This incredible book unveils the mysterious journey of a Timorese man who found himself in Petersburg during the early 1900s. Join Duan Foik as he navigates through a web of theft, assault, imprisonment, and more. This captivating story sheds light on the extraordinary life of a flawed yet remarkable man, for whom people were willing to go to great lengths.
Experience the enthralling tale for just $15, including shipping within Australia.
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The Peterborough Division of the South Australian Railways
Peterborough (or Petersburg as it was called up until 1918) was one of the busiest railway centres in Australia.
It was not unknown for 100 train movements to pass through in a day, the bulk consisting of ore trains from Broken Hill.
The boundaries of the division stretched from Cockburn (later Broken Hill) to Port Pirie, and from Quorn to Terowie.
Peterborough had the distinction of having three different gauges of rail,
and was also on the original rail route from Adelaide to Alice Springs.
Peterborough
Peterborough People
Cockburn & Broken Hill Line
Port Pirie Line
Quorn Line
Terowie Line
Contact
This site is run by Lionel's son Jeff. Feel free to make contact through the adjacent form if you would like further information or requests for copies of photos.