The City of Busselton is calling out to the public for any memories, photos, videos and stories related to Busselton’s Ballaarat steam engine which marks 150 years in 2021. It is the oldest Australian built steam locomotive still in existence, and WA's first operating locomotive engine. Contact Jacquie Happ at the City of Busselton if you can help, Jacquie.Happ@busselton.wa.gov.au.
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Image: Ballaarat in the manufacturers yard, 1871, Rail Heritage WA. Photo: Photographer unknown
