Type : Station
Line : North Coast Line
Distance from Sydney : 428.306km
Location : -31.663330, 152.726690
Opened : 12 April 1915 (opened as Camden Haven River, renamed 17/6/1921)
Closed : 21 May 1973
Status : Closed
Name meaning : After F D Ross's property to the north of the station
Notes : The Up platform was 76.2 metres long with a timber building. Station demolished May 1973. Camden Haven River opened 12 April 1915 as an unattended station; green disc required; all consignments prepaid under Siding and Platform conditions. ETS sections at opening: John's River–Camden Haven River and Camden Haven River–Kendall (part of the original Moorland–John's River–Camden Haven River–Kendall chain). Goods shunting: 10–11 minutes in 1915. A Drop Siding, Down side, opposite the platform was opened on **28 June 1920** (W.N. — 1920). The name was formally altered from Camden Haven River to **ROSSGLEN** on and from **Friday, 17th June, 1921** (W.N. — 1921; reference 21–23,418). Rates books, Alphabetical List, Public Timetable and Sheet Timetables all amended simultaneously. Platform Demolished; Working Timetable Deleted — W.N. 19–1973
Location of the Rossglen station (Google Maps)
Location of the one-time Rossglen station; it opened in 1915 as Camden Haven River, renamed to Rossglen in 1921 and closed in 1973. (Six Maps)
Line at Rossglen (State Records)
Camden Haven River (Rossglen) station
First train from Taree to Rossglen station (Camden Haven River as it was then)
Rossglen - Block plan of station arrangements - Camden Haven River
Rossglen (Hi Res)
# Roosglen (formerly Camden Haven River) (North Coast Line)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1915–1973
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**Type:** Station (Closed — Platform)
**Line:** North Coast Line (John's River–Kendall section; originally Camden Haven River–Kendall section at opening)
**Distance from Sydney:** 428.306 km (Mileage 266m 11c — per 1973 deletion notice)
**Location:** -31.663330, 152.726690
**Between:** John's River and Kendall
**Original name:** Camden Haven River (opened 12 April 1915)
**Renamed:** **ROSSGLEN** — on and from **Friday, 17 June 1921** (W.N. — 1921; reference 21–23,418)
**Opened:** **12 April 1915** (Taree–Wauchope section opening)
**Goods Siding added:** **28 June 1920** — Drop Siding, Down side, opposite platform; Ground Frames; Regulation B; Coopernook–Wauchope ETS key (W.N. — 1920; your notes give 15 November 1920 — discrepancy noted)
**Station closed:** **21 May 1973** — platform demolished May 1973
**Status:** Closed
**Name meaning (Camden Haven River):** Named after the local river
**Name meaning (Roosglen):** After F.D. Ross's property to the north of the station
**Platform:** 76.2-metre Up side; timber building
**Goods siding:** Down side, opposite platform; loaded with timber; loading bank provided
**ETS sections at opening:** John's River–Camden Haven River and Camden Haven River–Kendall
**Police Patrol District:** Port Macquarie — Rossglen (1935 listing)
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> **Notes:** Camden Haven River opened 12 April 1915 as an unattended station; green disc required; all consignments prepaid under Siding and Platform conditions. ETS sections at opening: John's River–Camden Haven River and Camden Haven River–Kendall (part of the original Moorland–John's River–Camden Haven River–Kendall chain). Goods shunting: 10–11 minutes in 1915.
>
> A Drop Siding, Down side, opposite the platform was opened on **28 June 1920** (W.N. — 1920). Ground Frames at each end; Regulation B; key on the Electric Train Staff for section **Coopernook–Wauchope**. Your notes give **15 November 1920** — the WN states **28 June 1920** (the notice reads "On Monday, 28th June, 1920, between [hours], a Drop Siding... will be brought into use"). Discrepancy noted.
>
> The name was formally altered from Camden Haven River to **ROSSGLEN** on and from **Friday, 17th June, 1921** (W.N. — 1921; reference 21–23,418). Rates books, Alphabetical List, Public Timetable and Sheet Timetables all amended simultaneously.
>
> Goods shunting allowance (1924): 11 minutes (Down, No. 19 Goods); 10 minutes (No. 142 Goods). Police Patrol District of Port Macquarie — Rossglen (1935). Through livestock protection: Casino–Port Macquarie protected area applied to Rossglen (1946). Station closed 21 May 1973 — platform demolished May 1973; all publications deleted in W.N. 19 and 21 of 1973, with authorisation A. 1–73–73,804 and B. 2–72–28,578.
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## 1915 — Opened as Camden Haven River; Unattended; ETS Sections; Goods Shunting
### Opening Instructions — 1915
> Lansdowne, Moorland, John's River, **Camden Haven River** and Heron's Creek — all consignments prepaid under Siding and Platform conditions. Passengers exhibit **green disc by day and light lamp at night**. *(Source: 1915 Weekly Notices)*
### ETS Sections at Opening — 1915
> - **John's River–Camden Haven River**
> - **Camden Haven River–Kendall**
>
> *(Source: 1915 Weekly Notices — ETS sections table)*
### Goods Shunting Times — 1915
> No. 17 Goods: John's River, 10 minutes; Moorland, 10 minutes; Langley Vale, 25 minutes; Lansdowne, 11 minutes. **Camden Haven River** listed in sequence between John's River and Heron's Creek. *(Source: 1915 Weekly Notices)*
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## 1920 — Drop Siding Opened — 28 June 1920; Down Side; Regulation B; Coopernook–Wauchope ETS Key
### Goods Siding Opened — W.N. — 1920
> **Camden Haven River (North Coast)** — On **Monday, 28th June, 1920**, between [hours], a Drop Siding, laid in on the **Down side** of the line opposite the platform, will be brought into use.
>
> The points in the Main Line, Facing Point Locks, and the Catch-points at each end of the Siding will be worked from **Ground Frames** fixed near the points in the Main Line, and must be operated in accordance with **Regulation B** on page 55 of the General Appendix.
>
> The Key for unlocking the Facing Point Lock Lever will be attached to the Electric Train Staff for the section **Coopernook–Wauchope**. *(Source: 1920 Weekly Notices)*
> **Note:** Your notes give the goods siding opening as **15 November 1920**. The Weekly Notice states **Monday, 28th June, 1920**. June is the WN-confirmed date.
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## 1921 — Renamed ROSSGLEN — 17 June 1921
### Renaming — W.N. — 1921
> **Page 297 — Camden Haven River (North Coast)** — On and from **Friday, 17th June, 1921**, the name of Camden Haven River will be altered to **"ROSSGLEN."**
>
> Pages 77 and 87 of the Passenger Fares and Coaching Rates Book, pages 68, 103 and 119 of the Merchandise and Livestock Rates Book, pages 12 and 43 of the Alphabetical List of Stations and Platforms, pages 262 and 263 of the Public Time-table, also Sheet Time-tables, to be altered accordingly. (21–23,418.) *(W.N. — 1921)*
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## 1924 — Goods Shunting Times; Unattended
### Goods Shunting Times — 1924 (appears multiple times)
> - No. 19 Goods: John's River, 15 minutes; **Ross Glen, 11 minutes**; Heron's Creek, 20 minutes
> - No. 142 Goods: Heron's Creek, 15 minutes; **Rossglen, [minutes]**; John's River, 10 minutes
> - No. 142 Goods: Heron's Creek, 15 minutes; **Rossglen, 10 minutes**; John's River, 10 minutes; Moorland, 9 minutes; Langley Vale, 25 minutes
*(Source: 1924 Weekly Notices)*
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## 1930 — Goods Shunting Times — 12 Minutes
### Goods Shunting — 1930
> No. 122 Goods: Heron's Creek, 20 minutes; **Rossglen, 12 minutes**; [next station]. *(Source: 1930 Weekly Notices)*
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## 1935 — Police Patrol District Port Macquarie — Rossglen
### Police Patrol District — 1935
> **Police Patrol District of Port Macquarie — Rossglen** listed as terminus/boundary of district. *(Source: 1935 Weekly Notices)*
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## 1946 — Through Livestock Protection — Casino to Port Macquarie Area; Includes Rossglen
### Livestock Protection — 1946
> Cattle consigned to Rossglen — **all stations north — Casino–Port Macquarie protected area**. Rossglen listed as boundary point in livestock protection designations. *(Source: 1946 Weekly Notices)*
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## 1973 — Station Closed and Demolished — 21 May 1973; All Publications Deleted — W.N. 19 and 21–1973
### Platform Demolished; Working Timetable Deleted — W.N. 19–1973
> **The platform at Rossglen (North Coast Line) has been demolished and reference to this location should be deleted from the public and Sheet Timetables.** (A. 1–73–73,804.) *(W.N. 19–1973)*
> **Page 189 — List Showing Location of Platforms and Sidings — Northern Coast Line** — Delete Ross Glen and relevant particulars. (A. 1–73–73,804.) *(W.N. 19–1973)*
> **Pages 198 to 207 and 221 to 230 inclusive** — Delete Ross Glen and relevant particulars. (A. 1–73–73,804.) *(W.N. 19–1973)*
> **Page 170** — Delete Ross Glen and relevant particulars. *(W.N. 19–1973)*
> **Page 81 — Stations, Platforms and Sidings — Accommodation Provided — North Coast Line Maitland–South Brisbane** — Delete Mileage **266.11 ch. Ross Glen** and relevant particulars. (A. 1–73–73,804.) *(W.N. 19–1973)*
> **Page 101 — Grades at Stations, Sidings, Platforms and Signal Boxes — North Coast Line Maitland–South Brisbane** — Delete Ross Glen and relevant particulars. (A. 1–73–73,804.) *(W.N. 19–1973)*
### Alphabetical List Deleted — W.N. 21–1973
> **Page 67 — Alphabetical List of Stations** — Delete **Rossglen** and relative particulars. (B. 2–72–28,578.) *(W.N. 21–1973)*
### Maitland–Queensland Border Deleted — W.N. 21–1973
> **Page 190 — Maitland–Queensland Border** — Rossglen has been demolished. Delete all reference. (C. 1–72–29,810.) *(W.N. 21–1973)*
### Merchandise and Livestock Rates Book Deleted — W.N. 21–1973
> **Page 170 — List of Stations** — Delete Rossglen and relative particulars. (B. 2–72–28,578.) *(W.N. 21–1973)*
> **Page 222 — List of Stations, Sidings and Platforms — Distances from Darling Harbour and Newcastle — North Coast Line** — Delete Rossglen and relative particulars. (B. 2–72–28,578.) *(W.N. 21–1973)*
### Intersystem Parcels Rates Book Deleted — W.N. 27–1973
> **Page 72** — Delete Rossglen. (C. 1–72–20,881.) *(W.N. 27–1973)*
> **Page 173 — Maitland–Queensland Border via Kyogle** — Delete Rossglen and relative distances. *(W.N. 27–1973)*
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## Summary of Key Events
| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| **12 April 1915** | **Opened as Camden Haven River** — 76.2-metre Up side platform; timber building; unattended; green disc required; sections John's River–Camden Haven River and Camden Haven River–Kendall |
| **28 June 1920** | **Drop Siding opened** — Down side, opposite platform; Ground Frames; Regulation B; Coopernook–Wauchope ETS key (your notes give 15 November 1920 — WN gives 28 June 1920) |
| **17 June 1921** | **Renamed ROSSGLEN** — all rate books, alphabetical list, public timetables and sheet timetables amended (reference 21–23,418; W.N. — 1921) |
| 1924 | 10–11 minutes goods shunting |
| 1930 | 12 minutes goods shunting |
| 1935 | Police Patrol District of Port Macquarie — Rossglen |
| **21 May 1973** | **Station closed and platform demolished** — all references deleted from all publications (W.N. 19, 21 and 27–1973; auth. A. 1–73–73,804; B. 2–72–28,578; C. 1–72–29,810) |
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*Extracted from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1915–1973.*
*Note: The goods siding opening date discrepancy — your notes give 15 November 1920; WN says Monday, 28 June 1920 — is significant (almost five months apart). The 28 June 1920 date in the WN is unambiguous ("Monday, 28th June, 1920"). It is possible your notes refer to a different event at the siding (perhaps a loading bank addition or formal commissioning) that occurred in November 1920. The renaming notice (W.N. 1921) required amendments to six separate publications simultaneously — one of the more comprehensive name-change notices in the collection, suggesting Camden Haven River was a well-established name that appeared widely in the rate books and timetables.*