A Man of Principle

Nyora - born Ray Barden left his hometown for a career in the Victorian Railways starting as a Lad Porter, where through hard work and natural talent he rose through the ranks to its upper levels of Management.

His straight- from-the -shoulder, no nonsense, sometimes blunt management style forged allies and created enemies in the department, in politics and with some rail unions. He was regarded as somewhat unorthodox in style; honest and confronting; tough but fair and as a man who could ge...