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Spotted on a platform at Southern Cross Station, Melbourne.
"The Professor" is named on a carriage.

Turns out, one specific V/Line Sprinter railmotor, unit number 7012, is officially named Roy Higgins.

This name is displayed on the side of the train, typically as a plaque or part of the livery, honouring the legendary Australian jockey.
Other V/Line Sprinter trains are also named after notable Victorian sportspeople, such as Lionel Rose, Kirstie Marshall, and Louise Dobson.

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Had to look up who Louise Dobson was

 

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Had to look up who Louise Dobson was

 

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RICHARD CHEE QUEE was only the 2nd player of Chinese origin, behind HUNTER POON (1923) to play Australian 1st-class cricket.
He is also well-known as the lead vocalist of the band "Six and Out" which features Brett Lee, Shane Lee and Gavin Robertson.

 

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