Retirement: Locomotive driver Doug Bourke

On Saturday July 2^nd train crew gathered at the Grand View Hotel in Wentworth Falls for a few beers and a bite to eat to say goodbye to one of its favourite sons; Mt Victoria driver Doug (Bourkey) Bourke who joined the rail industry in 1974.

Bourkey was a long-standing and integral part of the Mt Victoria Locomotive, a staunch union man who worked tirelessly for the membership in addition to being a key element of the Area West Health and Safety Committees as both a HSR and Chair.

His efforts and legacy will be long remembered and enacted upon after a career spent fighting the boss for our members against all rail comers both small and smaller.  

Bourkey; the Locomotive Division wish you and your wife Michelle all the very best in your retirement.