Ruthven railway station
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Ruthven station is a railway station operated by Metro Trains Melbourne on the Mernda line, which is part of the Melbourne rail network. It serves the northern suburb of Reservoir, in Melbourne, Victo
Southbound view from Platform 2, June 2026
Northbound view from Platform 2, May 2014
William "Rusty" Ruthven, VC was an Australian soldier and state Labor politician. For actions in the First World War he was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallant
Ruthven railway station
…network. It serves the northern suburb of Reservoir, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It opened on 5 August 1963. Ruthven station was named after William Ruthven, who served in both world wars (winning the Victoria Cross in World War I), and was later a member of the Victorian Parliament, representing Preston…
Major Ruthven during the Second World War
Second Lieutenant W. Ruthven, receiving the VC at a presentation ceremony held by Lieutenant General Sir John Monash, near Camon, France, July 1918.
Ruthven (front, right) with other VC recipients in Melbourne Anzac Day 1927.