Matthew COCK Railway employee

[jellybeans]

Matthew Cyril Cock started work for the NSW railway on 19th April 1915, at 14.5 years, and retired after 45 years at the age of 60. He was awarded a service "medal" or badge at retirement. He was the youngest man in the Junee district, relieving the station masters. He relieved at almost every station in his district from Cootamundra to Albury and out to Hay.
His descendants are wondering if there would have been a letter or certificate which accompanied his retirement "medal", and how to obtain a copy if there was one.
Does anyone have any ideas about where/how to find the answer to this?
All assistance greatly appreciated.
Julie

[charlotteCH]

Julie, Maybe the NSW State Govt. has a Railways Archives that could be consulted.

The NSW State Library may know about such archives and also be able to tell you if that is the best place to seek such information.

G**gle for email addresses for NSW Railway Archives &/or NSW State Library...

good luck
charlotte

[cando]

Julie this page may help you.

http://www.records.nsw.gov.au/state-archives/resources-for/family-historians/railway-employee-records-1/railway-employee-records

Cheers
Cando

[jellybeans]

Charlotte & Cando,
Thanks for your assistance and information. Looked at the archives site for employees, but couldn't find Matthew. Have contacted them with my original message, to see if they can help.
Regards, Julie 

[charlotteCH]

Julie, Let us know how you get on please.

I'll be interested not only in your progress but also to know what sort of info they have as i have a person employed there 1881-1902ish.
and have never pursued it
charlotte

[jellybeans]

Charlotte,
If I get a reply from them I'll let you know. I hadn't looked into this before either, so don't know yet if they will be of any help.
Will keep you posted.
Julie

[charlotteCH]

Thanks

charlotte

[jellybeans]

Hi Charlotte,
Response to my query from archives:
Thank you for your email. For an introduction to the State Rail Authority's archival collection that was transferred to State Records in 2000, see Archives in Brief No 54 at http://www.records.nsw.gov.au/state-archives/guides-and-finding-aids/archives-in-brief/archives-in-brief-54.
Although we do not offer a research service, I did in this instance check NRS 12922, Personal History Cards-Employees born before 1900, but we do not hold a card for a Matthew Cyril Cock.
You may be able to gain more information about his service record from the Railcorp Freedom of Information Officer, whose contact details are given in AIB 54 above.
Another organization that may be helpful in reconstructing the kind of certification or correspondence that may have accompanied such an award, is:
Australian Railway Historical Society
NSW Division
Library: 67 Renwick Street
Redfern 2016 NSW Fax: 9699 1714 Email: resources[at]arhsnsw.com.au
Website: www.arhsnsw.com.au
Contact: Ken Williams: (02) 9699 2736
Open 1st 4 Tues 12-4.00pm & 1st 3 Sats 10-3.30pm
Comments: Train Accidents, Annual Reports, 20,000 Photographs

Sorry it's so long-winded, but you may find something here to help with your queries.
Julie

[charlotteCH]

Julie, Thank you very much ineed... You've done well to get that and in such a short time..
Let us know what info you get from this hunt.

Thanks again,
charlotte