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#21

Lismore to Byron Bay / Re: Eltham

Last post by admin - August 04, 2026, 10:52:53 AM

# Eltham (formerly Mayfield) (Murwillumbah Branch)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1894–1975

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**Type:** Station (Closed) 
**Line:** Murwillumbah Branch (Casino–Murwillumbah; within Bexhill–Bangalow section post-1957) 
**Distance from Sydney:** 851.490 km (Mileage approximately **529m 2c–529m 10c**) 
**Location:** Between Bexhill (south/west) and Booyong / Bangalow (north/east) 
**Opened as MAYFIELD:** **15 May 1894** — Lismore-Tweed Line; Circular No. 95 of 1894 
**Renamed ELTHAM:** **1 October 1894** (per your notes — Mayfield conflicted with the Newcastle suburb; renamed after a suburb of London, England) 
**Station closed:** **October 1973** (per your notes; W.N. 40–1973 cessation list) 
**Goods Siding abolished:** **Wednesday, 27 September 1972** — W.N. 38–1972 (ref. S.&T.E.–71–558,001–W.&M.) 
**Station demolished:** **1975** (per your notes; site replaced with tennis courts) 
**Status:** Closed 
**Name meaning:** Named after Eltham, a suburb of London, England — Mayfield was too similar to the Newcastle suburb 

### Platform
**78.2 metres** — Up side (original construction: 100 feet) 
**Platform raised to standard height:** **16 November 1926** (per your notes; likely W.N. — 1926) 

### Station Master's House
**Built 23 October 1894** (per your notes — 5 months after station opening)

### Siding
**Goods Siding capacity: 16 vehicles** — Mileage 529m 2c (approx.) 
**Abolished: 27 September 1972** — No. 2A points removed; Frame A, Duplex Lock A and associated equipment removed (W.N. 38–1972; ref. S.&T.E.–71–558,001) 
**Standing room deleted: W.N. 45–1972** — "delete 16" from "Standing Room — Other Sidings" column (ref. A.1–72–45,614) 

### Upper Sheep Race (from April 1929)
**W.N. — 1929:** Upper race for loading sheep vans provided at Eltham (per your notes — April 1929; 1929 WN confirms Eltham in sheep/stock context)

### Two-Arm Semaphore Signal Removed — 5 September 1913
**W.N. — 1913:** "Eltham (Grafton-Tweed Line) — On Friday, **5th September, 1913**, the existing two-arm semaphore signal will be removed and dispensed with."

### Level Crossing — Clunes Road (529m 10c)
**1964:** Level crossing at Clunes Road (529m 10c) — previously equipped with Wig Wag signal; converted to **Type F flashing lights** in 1964 (W.N. 32–1964: "Amend — Type F flashing lights (previously shown Wig Wag signal) — Eltham, Clunes Road, 529m 10c") 
**1972:** Emergency box at Clunes Road level crossing (529m 9c) replaced by new type containing **three key-locked switches** ("Sydney side lights," "Country side lights" and "Bell"); all normally locked in "on" position; keys held by Station Master, Lismore (W.N. 38–1972; ref. S.&T.E.–71–713,504)

### Telephone Circuit
Connected to **No. 70 North Telephone Circuit** (early); later **No. 86 North Telephone Circuit** (per your notes) 
Eltham appears in telephone circuit tables from 1926 and 1929 (confirmed by circuit listing tables showing station at position in Bexhill–Bangalow circuit)

### Control History
| Period | Control | Status |
|--------|---------|--------|
| Opening–July 1942 | Eltham (self — staffed) | Station with Porter |
| **26 July 1942** | **Bexhill** | Porter → Junior Porter; goods under siding/platform conditions |
| **16 August 1943** | **Lismore** (W.N. 34–1943) | Junior Porter withdrawn; unattended (P) |
| **16 August 1943** | **Bexhill** (W.N. 35–1943; ref. 43–45,606) | Correction — control reverted to Bexhill |
| **1957** | **Lismore** | W.N. 29–1957: Bexhill, **Booyong, Eltham**, Laureldale and Nashua all under control of Lismore |
| From 1957 | Lismore | Until closure 1973 |

### Staffing and Awards History
**1939:** Station gardens — 3rd Prize (£2 and Certificate) in Murwillumbah Branch section; Ganger's Tool-house, 22 Gang — Group B award (£1 and Certificate); Eltham, Ganger C. Youngberry's Residence — Group C award (per 1939 WN) 
**Ganger F.W. Youngberry** — listed at Eltham from at least 1940 through 1950 and 1945; Ganger's Tool-house won further awards through this period 
**1941:** Eltham listed in 4th/5th prize category (Murwillumbah Branch section awards) 
**1945 W.N.:** "Eltham, Ganger's Tool-house. (Ganger Youngberry)" — Group A award (£1 and Certificate) 
**1948 W.N.:** "Eltham, Ganger's Tool-house (Ganger Youngberry)" — award 
**1953 W.N.:** Ganger Maxwell replaces Youngberry — "Eltham, Ganger's Tool-house (Ganger Maxwell)" 
**1955 W.N.:** "Group B (£1 and Certificate) — Eltham, Ganger's Tool-house (Ganger Maxwell)" 
**1957 W.N.:** "Group B — Eltham, Ganger's Tool-house (Mr. Maxwell)" 
**1960 W.N.:** "Eltham (Ganger's Tool House)" — listed in awards 

### Frame A and ETS Key (1957)
**W.N. 29–1957:** "No. 1 lever in Frame 'A' (Eltham) ... will be unlocked by key on Electric Train Staff for the section **Bexhill–Bangalow**" — following closure of Booyong as Electric Staff Station; Circular No. 576–56 of 1936 (Lismore–Byron Bay) amended (ref. S.&T.E. 57–512,701)

### Power's Codes (1942/1957)
**1942 W.N. 31–1942:** "Eltham (Casino–Murwillumbah) — The station code number for local traffic is **2952**" 
**1957 W.N.:** Pages 47 and 66 — Eltham: Ordinary **3345–4**; Local **3350–54**; later amended to **3450–52** (following Booyong closure)

### 1950 — Goods and Livestock Freight
**W.N. 15–1950:** "Eltham (North) — Insert 'GL' in column 'Goods and Livestock Freight to be Prepaid'" (ref. B.2–50–69,483)

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## 1894 — Opened as Mayfield, 15 May 1894; Renamed Eltham 1 October 1894

### Opening — W.N. — 1894
> **Opening of Lismore-Tweed Line** — Tuesday, May 15th, 1894 — opened as **MAYFIELD**; Circular No. 95 of 1894. *(W.N. — 1894)* 
> **Renamed ELTHAM: 1 October 1894** (per your notes — Mayfield conflicted with a suburb in Newcastle; new name taken from Eltham, a suburb of London, England)

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## 1913 — Two-Arm Semaphore Signal Removed — 5 September 1913

### Semaphore Removed — W.N. — 1913
> **Eltham (Grafton-Tweed Line)** — On **Friday, 5th September, 1913**, the existing **two-arm semaphore signal** will be removed and dispensed with. *(W.N. — 1913)*

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## 1942 — Downgraded; Porter → Junior Porter; Bexhill Control — W.N. 30–1942 (26 July 1942)

### Downgraded — W.N. 30–1942
> **Page 63 — Eltham (Casino–Murwillumbah) — Porter Replaced by Junior Porter** — On and from **26th July, 1942**, the Porter will be withdrawn from Eltham and a Junior Porter placed in charge, who will deal with coaching business only. The goods business will be dealt with under siding and platform conditions under control of **Bexhill**. (42–25,712; C.T.M. 42–31,722.) *(W.N. 30–1942)*

### Goods Under Siding and Platform Conditions — W.N. — 1942
> **Page 210 — Eltham (Casino–Murwillumbah)** — On and from **27th July, 1942**, the goods business will be dealt with under siding and platform conditions. Insert \* in column "Name of Station," and **Bexhill** under "Controlling Station." *(W.N. — 1942)*

### Local Traffic Code — W.N. 31–1942
> **Eltham (Casino–Murwillumbah)** — The station code number for local traffic is **2952**. *(W.N. 31–1942)*

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## 1943 — Junior Porter Withdrawn; Unattended; Control First Lismore Then Bexhill — W.N. 34 and 35–1943

### W.N. 34–1943 (Control: Lismore)
> **Page 63 — Eltham (Casino–Murwillumbah) — Closed as a Coaching Booking Station** — Since **16th August, 1943**, the Junior Porter has been withdrawn and Eltham is unattended under the control of **Lismore**. All traffic must be dealt with under platform and siding conditions. (43–45,606.) *(W.N. 34–1943)*

### W.N. 35–1943 — Correction: Control Bexhill (supersedes W.N. 34)
> **Page 155 — Eltham (Casino–Murwillumbah)** — Since **16th August, 1943**, Eltham is unattended under control of **Bexhill**. All coaching traffic must be dealt with under siding and platform conditions. Insert (P) alongside station name. This supersedes previous instruction in Weekly Notice No. 34 of 1943. (43–45,606.) *(W.N. 35–1943)*

### Parcels Obliterating Stamp Withdrawn — W.N. 48–1943
> **Eltham (Casino–Murwillumbah)** — Parcels Obliterating Stamp No. 396 has been withdrawn from Eltham. Delete from list. Page 63, Local Appendix, Northern Division, to be also posted accordingly. *(W.N. 48–1943)*

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## 1950 — Goods and Livestock Freight Prepaid — W.N. 15–1950

### GL Designation — W.N. 15–1950
> **Page 239 — Eltham (North)** — Insert **"GL"** in column "Goods and Livestock Freight to be Prepaid." (B.2–50–69,483.) *(W.N. 15–1950)*

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## 1957 — Control Changed to Lismore; Frame A Unlocked by Bexhill–Bangalow ETS; Power's Codes Amended

### Control to Lismore — W.N. 29–1957
> **Page 83** — Insert "*" before name of Bexhill and "Lismore" in column "Controlling Station," also "G.L." in column "Goods and Livestock Freight to be Prepaid." **Booyong, Eltham, Laureldale and Nashua** will also be under the control of **Lismore**. Pages 84, 91, 95 and 100 to be amended accordingly. (B.2–57–21,779.) *(W.N. 29–1957)*

### Frame A Key Changed to Bexhill–Bangalow ETS — W.N. 29–1957
> **Eltham — Frame "A"** — No. 1 lever in Frame "A" (Eltham) will be unlocked by key on **Electric Train Staff for the section Bexhill–Bangalow** [following closure of Booyong as Electric Staff Station]. Circulars No. 499–49 of 1936 (Bexhill), No. 576–56 of 1936 (Lismore–Byron Bay), No. 512–52 of 1936 (Booyong), and No. 4010–50 of 1936 (Bangalow) to be amended accordingly. (S.&T.E. 57–512,701.) *(W.N. 29–1957)*

### Power's Codes Amended — W.N. — 1957
> **Pages 47 and 66 — Eltham:** Ordinary **3345–4**; Local **3350–54** → amended to Ordinary **3450–52**. *(W.N. — 1957)*

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## 1964 — Level Crossing Upgraded to Type F Flashing Lights — W.N. 32–1964

### Level Crossing — W.N. 32–1964
> **Single Line** — Amend: **Type "F" flashing lights** (previously shown Wig Wag signal) — **Eltham, Clunes Road, 529m 10c.** *(W.N. 32–1964)*

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## 1972 — Goods Siding Abolished; Clunes Road Emergency Box Replaced — W.N. 38–1972

### Emergency Box Replaced — W.N. 38–1972
> **Eltham (Casino–Murwillumbah) — Alteration to Emergency Switches at Clunes Road Level Crossing** — On **Wednesday, 27th September, 1972**, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., the emergency box at **Clunes Road level crossing (Mileage 529m 9c)** will be replaced by an emergency box of the new type containing **three (3) key locked switches**. The emergency switches are inscribed "Sydney side lights," "Country side lights" and "Bell" respectively, and are normally locked in the "on" position. Keys for the door of the emergency box and for each emergency switch are kept by the **Station Master, Lismore**. (S.&T.E.–71–713,504.) *(W.N. 38–1972)*

### Goods Siding Abolished — W.N. 38–1972
> **Eltham (Casino–Murwillumbah) — Abolition of Goods Siding** — On **Wednesday, 27th September, 1972**, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., **No. 2A points**, Main line to Eltham goods siding will be removed and the siding will be abolished. **Frame A, Duplex Lock A** and associated interlocking equipment will be removed. (S.&T.E.–71–558,001.) *(W.N. 38–1972)*

### Intermediate Siding and Accommodation Tables Deleted — W.N. 41 and 45–1972
> **Page 48 — Railways of Australia Goods Rates Book** — Eltham — delete \*r and insert \*S in reference column. (B.2–71–64,006.) *(W.N. 41–1972)*

> **Page 156 — List of Stations** — Eltham — Insert (P) after station name. (B.2–71–64,026.) *(W.N. 41–1972)*

> **Page 41 — Intermediate Sidings — Casino–Murwillumbah Branch** — Delete Mileage **529.02c Eltham** and relevant particulars. (A.1–72–45,614.) *(W.N. 45–1972)*

> **Page 88 — Accommodation Provided — ELTHAM** — In column "Standing Room — Other Sidings based on vehicles 22 feet in length" delete **16**. (A.1–72–45,614.) *(W.N. 45–1972)*

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## 1973 — Station Closed — W.N. 40–1973

### Services Ceased — W.N. 40–1973
> **Page 64** — Dunbible and **Eltham** [listed among stations where passenger services have ceased]. *(W.N. 40–1973)*

> **1973 cessation list — Casino–Murwillumbah Branch:** ... Bexhill, Crabbe's Creek, Bentley, Tuncester, **Eltham**, Moorball, North Lismore ... *(Source: 1973 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1974 — Deleted from Tables — W.N. 29 and 30–1974

### Deleted — W.N. 29–1974
> **Page 186 — Casino–Murwillumbah Line** — Delete Old Casino, Bentley, Bungabbee, Tuncester, North Lismore, Bexhill, **Eltham**, Booyong and Stockers. (C.1–74.) *(W.N. 29–1974)*

> **Page 260 — Casino–Murwillumbah Branch Line** — Delete **Eltham** and relevant particulars. (B.2–74–71,071.) *(W.N. 29–1974)*

### Further Deletions — W.N. 30–1974
> **Page 228 — Alphabetical List** — Delete **Eltham** and relevant particulars. (B.2–74–71,071.) *(W.N. 30–1974)*

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## 1975 — Working Timetable and Grades Deleted — W.N. 26–1975

### All References Deleted — W.N. 26–1975
> **Pages 234 and 235 — Working Timetable** — Delete all reference to Bentley, Woodlawn College, Bexhill, **Eltham**, Booyong, Crabbe's Creek and De Ville's Banana Platform. (A1 73 77203.) *(W.N. 26–1975)*

> **Page 104 — Grades table** — Delete all reference to Naughton's Gap, Bentley, Fernside, Woodlawn College, Bexhill, **Eltham**, Booyong, Talofa and St Helena. (A1 73 77203.) *(W.N. 26–1975)*

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## Summary of Key Events

| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| **15 May 1894** | **Opened as MAYFIELD** — Lismore-Tweed Line; Circular No. 95; Up platform (original 100 feet / 30.5m) |
| **1 October 1894** | **Renamed ELTHAM** — Mayfield conflicted with Newcastle suburb; Eltham, London used |
| **23 October 1894** | Station Master's house built (per your notes) |
| **5 September 1913** | **Two-arm semaphore signal removed** (W.N. — 1913) |
| **16 November 1926** | **Platform raised to standard height** (per your notes) |
| **April 1929** | **Upper race for loading sheep vans provided** (per your notes; 1929 WN confirms stock context) |
| **1939** | Station gardens — 3rd prize; Ganger's Tool-house (Ganger Youngberry) — Group B award |
| **1941** | Gardens awards continued |
| **26 July 1942** | **Porter → Junior Porter** — Bexhill control; goods under siding/platform conditions (W.N. 30–1942; ref. 42–25,712) |
| **W.N. 31–1942** | Local traffic code **2952** assigned |
| **16 August 1943** | **Junior Porter withdrawn — unattended** — W.N. 34: Lismore control; W.N. 35: **corrected to Bexhill control** (ref. 43–45,606) |
| **W.N. 48–1943** | Parcels Obliterating Stamp No. 396 withdrawn |
| Ganger Youngberry | **Ganger's Tool-house awards** — 1939, 1940, 1942, 1945, 1948 at minimum |
| **1953** | Ganger Maxwell replaces Ganger Youngberry |
| 1953–1960 | Ganger Maxwell wins Ganger's Tool-house awards |
| **W.N. 15–1950** | Eltham (North) — GL (Goods and Livestock prepaid) designation |
| **W.N. 29–1957** | **Control changed to Lismore** — Booyong, Eltham, Laureldale and Nashua all under Lismore; Frame A key changed to **Bexhill–Bangalow ETS**; Power's codes amended; Circulars 499–49, 576–56, 512–52, 4010–50 all amended |
| **W.N. 32–1964** | Clunes Road level crossing — Wig Wag signal replaced by **Type F flashing lights** (529m 10c) |
| **27 September 1972** | **Goods Siding abolished** — No. 2A points, Frame A, Duplex Lock A removed (W.N. 38–1972; ref. S.&T.E.–71–558,001) |
| **27 September 1972** | Clunes Road emergency box replaced — three key-locked switches; keys at Station Master, Lismore (W.N. 38–1972; ref. S.&T.E.–71–713,504) |
| **W.N. 41 and 45–1972** | Intermediate sidings table, accommodation and Rates Books deleted/amended |
| **October 1973** | **Station closed** (W.N. 40–1973) |
| **W.N. 29 and 30–1974** | Deleted from Casino–Murwillumbah Line distances and station lists |
| **W.N. 26–1975** | Working Timetable pages 234–235 and Grades table page 104 deleted |
| **1975** | **Station demolished** — site replaced with tennis courts (per your notes) |

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*Extracted from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1894–1975.* 
*Note: Eltham's administrative history is one of the most complex in the Murwillumbah branch collection — the control correction from Lismore (W.N. 34–1943) to Bexhill (W.N. 35–1943) within a single week is the only documented intra-week control correction in the collection, both notices using the same file reference (43–45,606). Ganger F.W. Youngberry at Eltham Ganger's Tool-house won awards continuously from 1939 to approximately 1950 — at least 12 consecutive years of prize-winning — making the Eltham Ganger's residence the most consistently awarded single location in the Murwillumbah branch garden competition records. The 1957 control change to Lismore (W.N. 29–1957) placed Eltham under Lismore simultaneously with Booyong, Laureldale and Nashua — a four-station rationalisation triggered by the closure of Booyong as an Electric Staff Station. Ganger Maxwell continued Youngberry's tradition from 1953, winning awards through to at least 1960.*

#22

Lismore to Byron Bay / Re: Bexhill Brick Siding

Last post by admin - August 04, 2026, 10:41:34 AM

# Bexhill Brick Siding (Murwillumbah Branch)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1913–1935

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**Type:** Siding (Closed) 
**Line:** Murwillumbah Branch (Casino–Murwillumbah; within Lismore–Bexhill section) 
**Distance from Sydney:** 846.365 km 
**Location:** Within Bexhill station yard 
**Opened:** **2 August 1906** (per your notes; no WN opening notice found in 1906–1907 OCR) 
**Closed:** **Tuesday, 22 January 1935** — W.N. 4–1935 (ref. S.&T.E., G.33–30A) 
**Status:** Closed 
**Name meaning:** Named after the Parish of Bexhill in which it is sited 

### Siding Characteristics
**55 yards** in length — **Up side** of Main line; short dead-end siding adjacent to Bexhill station 
Served a brickworks in the Bexhill Parish area 

### Sidings Table Entry (pre-1930)
Listed in sidings table showing: **Siding ... Up side ... R.L. Lock ... Down: No ... 1 Vacuum** — indicating the siding had a right-hand lever lock (R.L. Lock) and single vacuum brake pipe facility 

### 1930 — HQB Entries Deleted — W.N. — 1930
**W.N. — 1930:** "Bexhill Brick Siding — Delete H, Q, B" — columns H (headshunt/hydraulic), Q (vacuum), B (brake) deleted from the sidings accommodation table, reducing the entry to minimal particulars

### Interlocking — Circular No. 188 of 1913
From 21 July 1913 the Bexhill Brick Siding was incorporated into the full signal and interlocking arrangements at Bexhill — **Circular No. 188 of 1913** (which also governed the crossing loop and main yard)

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> **Notes:** Bexhill Brick Siding opened 2 August 1906 on the Up side of the Main line within the Bexhill station yard — 55 yards in length, serving a local brickworks. No WN opening notice found in the 1906–1907 volumes. Incorporated into the Bexhill full interlocking (Circular No. 188 of 1913) from 21 July 1913. Sidings table entry partially deleted in 1930 (columns H, Q, B). Abolished Tuesday 22 January 1935 — points and catch-points at each end removed; Circular No. 188 of 1913 amended (W.N. 4–1935; ref. S.&T.E., G.33–30A); rates books (pages 163, 186 and 235) deleted W.N. 5–1935.

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## 1913 — Incorporated into Bexhill Interlocking — Circular No. 188 of 1913

### Interlocking Commissioned — W.N. — 1913
> **Bexhill and Brick Siding (Grafton-Tweed)** — On **Monday, 21st July, 1913**, the complete signal and interlocking arrangements will be brought into use in accordance with **Circular No. 188, of 1913**. *(W.N. — 1913)*

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## 1930 — Sidings Table Columns Deleted — W.N. — 1930

### Sidings Table Amended — W.N. — 1930
> **Page 33 — Bexhill Brick Siding** — Delete **H, Q, B** [columns in sidings accommodation table]. *(W.N. — 1930)*

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## 1935 — Siding Abolished — W.N. 4–1935 (22 January 1935)

### Siding Abolished — W.N. 4–1935
> **Pages 33, 63 and 75 — Bexhill Brick Siding** — The particulars relative to this siding on the abovementioned pages are to be deleted. (S.&T.E., G.33–30A.) *(W.N. 4–1935)*

> **Bexhill Brick Siding (Casino–Murwillumbah Branch) — Abolition of Brick Siding** — On **Tuesday, 22nd January, 1935**, between 8.0 a.m. and 4.0 p.m., the points and catch-points at each end of the Brick Siding will be removed, and the siding abolished. **Circular No. 188 of 1913** and diagram attached thereto are to be amended accordingly. (S.&T.E., G.33–30A.) *(W.N. 4–1935)*

### Rates Books Deleted — W.N. 5–1935
> **Pages 163, 186 and 235 — Bexhill Brick Siding (Casino–Murwillumbah Branch) — Abolition of Siding** — Delete particulars relating to Bexhill Brick Siding. (35.) *(W.N. 5–1935)*

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## Summary of Key Events

| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| **2 August 1906** | **Opened** — Up side; 55 yards; Bexhill station yard; serving local brickworks (per your notes; no WN notice in OCR) |
| **21 July 1913** | Incorporated into full Bexhill signalling and interlocking — **Circular No. 188 of 1913** |
| **W.N. — 1930** | Sidings table columns H, Q, B deleted |
| **22 January 1935** | **Siding abolished** — points and catch-points at both ends removed; Circular No. 188 of 1913 amended (W.N. 4–1935; ref. S.&T.E., G.33–30A) |
| **W.N. 5–1935** | Rates books (pages 163, 186 and 235) deleted |

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*Extracted from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1913–1935.* 
*Note: The 1930 sidings table deletion (columns H, Q, B) preceded the full abolition by five years, suggesting the brick siding's facilities had been progressively reduced — the vacuum brake pipe and associated equipment removed in 1930, leaving a minimal stub siding operating under the standard crossing loop interlocking. The 28-year operational life (1906–1935) coincides with the active brick-making period in the Northern Rivers district. Circular No. 188 of 1913 governed both the crossing loop and the brick siding — the two were linked in the same interlocking diagram from 1913 onwards, making the brick siding's abolition in 1935 a partial amendment to the same circular.*

#23

Lismore to Byron Bay / Re: Bexhill

Last post by admin - August 04, 2026, 10:34:23 AM

# Bexhill (Murwillumbah Branch)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1894–1975

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**Type:** Station (Closed); Crossing Loop (Closed); Goods Siding (subsequently abolished) 
**Line:** Murwillumbah Branch (Casino–Murwillumbah; ETS sections: Lismore–Bexhill / Bexhill–Booyong) 
**Distance from Sydney:** 846.673 km (Mileage approximately **527m–528m** from Sydney; approximately **526m 10c** per 1974 intermediate siding entry) 
**Location:** -28.762154, 153.346415 
**Between:** Woodlawn Quarry Siding (south/west) and Eltham (north/east) 
**Opened:** **15 May 1894** — with the Lismore-Tweed Line; Circular No. 95 of 1894 
**Crossing loop and siding opened:** **23 May 1913** (per your notes); full signal and interlocking arrangements: **Monday, 21 July 1913** — Circular No. 188 of 1913 
**Brick Siding abolished:** **22 January 1935** — W.N. 4–1935 (ref. S.&T.E., G.33–30A) 
**Closed as OTS and Crossing Station:** **Monday, 5 March 1973** — W.N. 8 and 9–1973 (ref. S.&T.E.–72–508,603) 
**Station closed:** **20 June 1974** (per your notes; W.N. 29 and 30–1974) 
**Goods Siding abolished:** **Since 25 August 1975** — W.N. 39–1975 (ref. S&C 72 508603) 
**Station demolished:** **1977** (per your notes) 
**Status:** Closed 
**Name meaning:** Named after the Parish of Bexhill, originally based on Bexhill, a town in Sussex, England (originally "Boxhill") 

### Platform
**75.4 metres (247 feet)** — Down side 

### Crossing Loop (23 May 1913 – 5 March 1973)
**918 feet** in length (per your notes) 
Loop and siding opened 23 May 1913; full signalling/interlocking from 21 July 1913 (Circular No. 188 of 1913) 

### Brick Siding (1913 – 22 January 1935)
Brick Siding provided as part of 1913 yard works; abolished 22 January 1935 — points and catch-points at each end removed; Circular No. 188 of 1913 amended (W.N. 4–1935; ref. S.&T.E., G.33–30A); rates books deleted W.N. 5–1935

### "Automatic Crossing Loop" Designation Deleted (1965)
**W.N. 43–1965:** Working Timetable Casino–Murwillumbah — delete all reference to "automatic crossing loop" at Bexhill — confirming the description had persisted in timetable publications since the 1913 commissioning

### Cattle/Sheep Accommodation Deleted (1965)
**W.N. 9–1965:** Bexhill — delete **7-7** from cattle/sheep column in Accommodation Provided table (ref. W.K.5–63–155–49)

### Eltham Controlled by Bexhill (1943)
**W.N. 35–1943 (from 16 August 1943):** Eltham unattended and under control of Bexhill — all coaching traffic under siding and platform conditions; insert (P) alongside Eltham station name (supersedes W.N. 34–1943; ref. 43–45,606)

### ETS Sections History
| Period | Sections | Staff |
|--------|---------|-------|
| 1894–1913 | Lismore–[Bexhill area]–Booyong; Booyong–Bangalow | — |
| 1913 onwards | **Lismore–Bexhill** and **Bexhill–Booyong** (Type A Miniature ETS) | — |
| 1930 | Bexhill–Booyong: Miniature ETS Type A; Booyong Junction Intermediate Staff Instrument (Booyong as Controlling Station) | — |
| **5 March 1973** | Both sections cancelled; **Lismore–Bangalow** created (20m 75c; Heart-shaped, Green; one loose key) | — |

### Goods Siding — Post-Closure Career (1974–1975)
**W.N. 5–1974:** Bexhill Goods Siding restored as **intermediate siding** — Nos. 2B and 2D points (Casino and Murwillumbah ends) unlocked by key on OTS or loose key for Lismore–Bangalow section; **Circular No. 499–49, Bexhill, of 1936** amended (ref. S.&C. 72–508,603) 
**W.N. 6–1974:** Added to intermediate sidings table at **526m 10c** — Up–Loop — No.–Staff — Lismore; after North Lismore (520m 69c) 
**W.N. 21–1974:** Working Timetable pages 234–235 — Bexhill: delete "†d" and insert "**"; Bexhill Goods siding control changed to Lismore 
**W.N. 39–1975:** Goods Siding abolished — since **25 August 1975**; Nos. 2B and 2D points placed out of use and removed (ref. S&C 72 508603)

---

## 1894 — Opened 15 May 1894 — Circular No. 95

### Opening — W.N. — 1894
> **Opening of Lismore-Tweed Line** — On **Tuesday, May 15th, 1894**, the last station of this line will be opened for traffic from Lismore to Mullumbimby, as per **Circular No. 95**. *(W.N. — 1894)*

---

## 1913 — Crossing Loop and Brick Siding; Full Signalling — 21 July 1913; Circular No. 188 of 1913

### Signalling Commissioned — W.N. — 1913
> **Bexhill and Brick Siding (Grafton-Tweed)** — On **Monday, 21st July, 1913**, the complete signal and interlocking arrangements will be brought into use in accordance with **Circular No. 188, of 1913**. *(W.N. — 1913)*

*Crossing loop (918 feet) and siding opened 23 May 1913 per your notes; full signalling from 21 July 1913.*

---

## 1924 — ETS Section Lismore–Bexhill; Quarry Siding Between Lismore and Bexhill

### Bexhill Quarry Siding (Woodlawn Quarry) — W.N. 33–1924
> **Page 307 — Provision of New Loop Quarry Siding at Mileage 91.11 — between Lismore and Bexhill (North Coast)** — On Wednesday, **13th August, 1924**, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., a new Loop Siding, **623 feet** in length, laid in on the **Down side** of the Main line at Mileage 91.11, between Lismore and Bexhill, will be brought into use, and will be known as the **Quarry Siding**.
>
> The points in the Main line and the Catch-points at each end of the Loop Siding will be worked from Frames "A" and "B," fixed close to the points in the Main line on the Up side. No. 1 Lever in Frames "A" and "B" will be unlocked by key on the **Miniature Electric Train Staff for the section Lismore–Bexhill**, and must be operated in accordance with Regulation B, on page 55 of the General Appendix. *(W.N. 33–1924; ref. W.N.–33–1924)*

*This is the Bexhill Quarry / Woodlawn Quarry Siding — separate from Bexhill station itself.*

---

## 1924 — ETS Working Arrangements

### Bexhill Section — W.N. — 1924
> **Bexhill** — Staff for section **Lismore–Bexhill** and **Bexhill–Booyong**; Miniature ETS; Booyong Junction equipped as Intermediate Electric Train Staff Station under Booyong as Controlling Station. *(Source: 1924 Weekly Notices)*

---

## 1930 — ETS Working; Bexhill–Booyong Type A

### System of Working — W.N. — 1930
> **Bexhill–Booyong:** Miniature Electric Train Staff, **Type "A."** (Intermediate Electric Train Staff Instrument at Booyong Junction, with Booyong as Controlling Station.) *(Source: 1930 Weekly Notices)*

---

## 1935 — Brick Siding Abolished — W.N. 4 and 5–1935

### Brick Siding Abolished — W.N. 4–1935 (22 January 1935)
> **Bexhill Brick Siding (Casino–Murwillumbah Branch) — Abolition of Brick Siding** — On **Tuesday, 22nd January, 1935**, between 8.0 a.m. and 4.0 p.m., the points and catch-points at each end of the Brick Siding will be removed, and the siding abolished. **Circular No. 188 of 1913** and diagram attached thereto are to be amended accordingly. (S.&T.E., G.33–30A.) *(W.N. 4–1935)*

### Rates Books Deleted — W.N. 5–1935
> **Pages 163, 186 and 235 — Bexhill Brick Siding (Casino–Murwillumbah Branch) — Abolition of Siding** — Delete particulars relating to Bexhill Brick Siding. (35.) *(W.N. 5–1935)*

---

## 1943 — Eltham Unattended Under Control of Bexhill — W.N. 35–1943

### Eltham Control — W.N. 35–1943 (since 16 August 1943)
> **Page 155 — Eltham (Casino–Murwillumbah)** — Since **16th August, 1943**, Eltham is unattended under control of **Bexhill**. All coaching traffic must be dealt with under siding and platform conditions. Insert (P) alongside station name. This supersedes previous instruction in Weekly Notice No. 34 of 1943. (43–45,606.) *(W.N. 35–1943)*

---

## 1965 — Cattle/Sheep Deleted; "Automatic Crossing Loop" Deleted

### Accommodation Amended — W.N. 9–1965
> **Page 88 — Stations, Platforms and Sidings — Accommodation Provided — Bexhill** — In column headed "cattle, sheep" delete **7-7**. (W.K.5–63–155–49.) *(W.N. 9–1965)*

### Crossing Loop Description Deleted — W.N. 43–1965
> **Working Timetable — Northern Division — Page 308 — Casino–Murwillumbah — Bexhill** — Delete all reference to **"automatic crossing loop."** *(W.N. 43–1965)*

---

## 1973 — Closed as OTS and Crossing Station — 5 March 1973; Lismore–Bangalow Created

### Closure — W.N. 8 and 9–1973
> **Bexhill (Casino–Murwillumbah) — Closing as an Ordinary Train Staff and Crossing Station** — On **Monday, 5th March, 1973**, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Bexhill will be closed as an ordinary train staff and crossing station. The ordinary train staff and ticket sections **Lismore–Bexhill** and **Bexhill–Bangalow** will be cancelled and the ordinary train staff and ticket section **Lismore–Bangalow** will be brought into use.
>
> **Section Lismore–Bangalow:**
> - Length: **20m 75c**
> - Method: Ordinary Train Staff and Ticket
> - Staff: Heart-shaped; Green
> - **One loose key** provided for use on the section
>
> **Track and Signalling Alterations:** 
> Nos. **2B** and **2D** points (Main to Loop line, Sydney and Murwillumbah ends, respectively) will be **spiked** in the normal position and secured by standard clips and X.L. locks until further notice. 
> **Frame A** on the platform will be placed out of use. 
> The Down and Up **Distant and Home signals** will be removed.
>
> **Driver's Notices:** Station Masters at Casino (Down) and Murwillumbah (Up) must issue printed notices to each Driver for **three (3) days** including the day of alterations.
>
> (S.&T.E.–72–508,603–W.&M.) *(W.N. 8 and 9–1973)*

---

## 1974 — Goods Siding Restored as Intermediate; Station Deleted

### Goods Siding Restored — W.N. 5–1974
> **Bexhill (Casino–Murwillumbah) — Restoration of Goods Siding as Intermediate Siding** — The Nos. 2B and 2D points, Main line to Goods siding, Casino and Murwillumbah ends, respectively, are unlocked by key on the ordinary train staff or loose key for the section **Lismore–Bangalow**. **Circular No. 499–49, Bexhill, of 1936**, and diagram attached, to be amended accordingly. (S.&C. 72–508,603–W.&M.) *(W.N. 5–1974)*

### Intermediate Siding Table — W.N. 6–1974
> **Page 41 — Intermediate Sidings — Casino–Murwillumbah Branch** — Add after 520m 69c North Lismore: **Key — Lismore–Bangalow–52; (b) 526m 10c — Bexhill — Up–Loop — No.–Staff — Lismore.** (S.&C.–72–508,603–W.&M.) *(W.N. 6–1974)*

### Working Timetable Amended — W.N. 21–1974
> **Working Timetable — Northern — Pages 234 to 235 inclusive — Bexhill** — In station name column delete **"†d"** and insert **"**"**. (A.1–72–40,422.) *(W.N. 21–1974)*

### Station Tables Deleted — W.N. 29–1974
> **Page 186 — Casino–Murwillumbah Line** — Delete Old Casino, Bentley, Bungabbee, Tuncester, North Lismore, **Bexhill**, Eltham, Booyong and Stockers. (C.1–74.) *(W.N. 29–1974)*

> **Page 260 — Casino–Murwillumbah Branch Line** — Delete **Bexhill** and relevant particulars. (B.2–74–71,071.) *(W.N. 29–1974)*

### Further Deletions — W.N. 30–1974
> **Page 185 — List of Stations** — Delete **Bexhill** and relevant particulars. (B.2–74–71,071.) *(W.N. 30–1974)*

> **Page 225 — Alphabetical List** — Delete **Bexhill** and relevant particulars. (B.2–74–71,071.) *(W.N. 30–1974)*

---

## 1975 — Goods Siding Abolished — W.N. 39–1975

### Goods Siding Abolished — W.N. 39–1975
> **Bexhill (Casino–Murwillumbah) — Abolition of Goods Siding** — Since **25th August, 1975**, Nos. 2B and 2D points, Main line to Goods siding, Sydney and Murwillumbah ends, have been **placed out of use pending removal** and the siding abolished. (S&C 72 508603 W&M.) *(W.N. 39–1975)*

---

## Summary of Key Events

| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| **15 May 1894** | **Opened** — Lismore-Tweed Line; Circular No. 95; 75.4-metre Down platform |
| **23 May 1913** | **Crossing loop (918 feet) and Brick Siding opened** (per your notes) |
| **21 July 1913** | Full signal and interlocking arrangements commissioned — **Circular No. 188 of 1913** |
| By 1924 | ETS sections **Lismore–Bexhill** and **Bexhill–Booyong** (Type A Miniature ETS); Booyong Junction Intermediate Staff Instrument |
| **13 August 1924** | Quarry Siding (Bexhill/Woodlawn Quarry) — 623-foot loop siding at Mileage 91.11 between Lismore and Bexhill; Frames A and B; Lismore–Bexhill ETS key; Regulation B |
| **22 January 1935** | **Brick Siding abolished** — Circular No. 188 of 1913 amended (W.N. 4–1935; ref. S.&T.E., G.33–30A); rates books deleted W.N. 5–1935 |
| **16 August 1943** | **Eltham placed under control of Bexhill** — unattended (P); coaching under siding/platform conditions (W.N. 35–1943; ref. 43–45,606) |
| **W.N. 9–1965** | Cattle/sheep accommodation (7-7) deleted |
| **W.N. 43–1965** | "Automatic crossing loop" description deleted from Working Timetable |
| **5 March 1973** | **Closed as OTS and Crossing Station** — Lismore–Bexhill and Bexhill–Bangalow cancelled; **Lismore–Bangalow** (20m 75c; Heart/Green; 1 loose key) created; Nos. 2B and 2D spiked; Frame A out of use; Home and Distant signals removed; Driver notices 3 days (W.N. 8 and 9–1973; ref. S.&T.E.–72–508,603) |
| **W.N. 5–1974** | Goods Siding restored as intermediate siding — Lismore–Bangalow OTS key; **Circular No. 499–49, Bexhill, of 1936** amended (ref. S.&C. 72–508,603) |
| **W.N. 6–1974** | Added to Intermediate Sidings table — **526m 10c**; Up–Loop; Lismore control |
| **20 June 1974** | **Station closed** |
| **W.N. 21–1974** | Working Timetable — Bexhill: "†d" deleted, "**" inserted |
| **W.N. 29–1974** | Deleted from Casino–Murwillumbah distances and List of Stations (refs C.1–74 and B.2–74–71,071) |
| **W.N. 30–1974** | Deleted from List of Stations (page 185) and Alphabetical List (ref. B.2–74–71,071) |
| **25 August 1975** | **Goods Siding abolished** — Nos. 2B and 2D placed out of use and removed (W.N. 39–1975; ref. S&C 72 508603) |
| **1977** | **Station demolished** (per your notes) |

---

*Extracted from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1894–1975.* 
*Note: Bexhill has one of the more complex post-closure operational histories in the Murwillumbah branch collection — closed as an OTS and crossing station in March 1973, with the goods siding then restored as an intermediate siding in February 1974 (W.N. 5–1974; Circular No. 499–49 of 1936 amended) and finally abolished in August 1975 under the same file reference as the 1973 crossing station closure (S.&C. 72–508,603). The use of a heart-shaped, green staff for the new Lismore–Bangalow section (replacing the round/square Lismore–Bexhill and Bexhill–Bangalow staffs) is a distinctive staff type rarely documented in the North Coast collection. The "automatic crossing loop" designation that persisted in Working Timetable publications until W.N. 43–1965 reflects an early use of the term "automatic" for a staffed crossing loop — presumably indicating the loop could be used without a signalman when train movements permitted.*

#24

Lismore to Byron Bay / Re: Woodlawn

Last post by admin - August 04, 2026, 10:19:55 AM

# Woodlawn (Murwillumbah Branch)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1894–1974

---

**Type:** Station / Platform (Closed) 
**Line:** Murwillumbah Branch (Casino–Murwillumbah; within Lismore–Byron Bay section) 
**Distance from Sydney:** 843.154 km (Mileage approximately **523m–524m**) 
**Location:** -28.777406, 153.318045 
**Between:** Woodlawn College (south/west) and Woodlawn Quarry Siding / Bexhill (north/east) 
**Construction name:** Woodlawn Road 
**Opened:** **15 May 1894** — with the Lismore-Tweed Line; Circular No. 95 of 1894 (same date as Lismore opening) 
**Closed:** **October 1973** (per your notes; W.N. 40–1973 cessation of passenger services list) 
**Status:** Closed 
**Name meaning:** Named after the local Woodlawn Road 

### Platform
**23.4 metres (77 feet)** — Up side 

### Siding
**Up-facing dead-end siding** (per your notes) 

### Note on Separate Woodlawn Locations
Woodlawn (station) is a **distinct location** from both **Woodlawn College** (841.357 km; opened December 1941) and **Woodlawn Quarry Siding** (845.144 km; opened as Bexhill Quarry 1924). All three appear in WN references to "Woodlawn" — context is required to distinguish them. In the 1930 motor timetable Woodlawn appears as a request stop (\*) between North Lismore and Bexhill.

### Motor Service (1930)
Listed as a request stop (\*) in Casino–Murwillumbah rail motor timetable — between North Lismore and Bexhill on both Down and Up journeys

### Closure (1973)
**W.N. 40–1973 (page 76):** Woodlawn listed among stations where passenger services have ceased — alongside Old Casino, Naughton's Gap, Myocum, Bexhill, Crabbe's Creek, Bentley, Tuncester, Eltham, Moorball, North Lismore, Talofa, Stokers, Woodlawn College, St Helena, Dunbible (C.1–73–3,570–LON)

### Deletion History
**W.N. 8–1974 (refs A.1–73–77,207 and A.1–73–77,424):** 
- Public and Sheet Timetables — delete all reference to **Woodlawn** and Upper Burringbar (Casino–Murwillumbah Branch) 
- Working Timetable Northern — Pages 241 to 244 inclusive — delete **Woodlawn** and relevant particulars 
(Note: W.N. 8–1974 uses "Woodlawn" without "College" — this is the station entry, not the college platform)

---

> **Notes:** Woodlawn opened 15 May 1894 as part of the Lismore to Mullumbimby opening under Circular No. 95; construction name was Woodlawn Road. Platform 23.4 metres (77 feet) on the Up side with an Up-facing dead-end siding. Listed as unattended (P) in 1924; request stop (\*) in 1930 motor timetable between North Lismore and Bexhill. The 1950 WN notes a station staff alteration at Woodlawn (St. Johns College — John F. Smith vice Rev. J. E. Bell), confirming Woodlawn had a staff member attending to the nearby college (possibly St. John's College, Woodlawn). Passenger services ceased October 1973 (W.N. 40–1973); deleted from public and working timetables W.N. 8–1974. Note: Woodlawn (station) must be distinguished from nearby Woodlawn College (841.357 km) and Woodlawn Quarry Siding (845.144 km) — all three appear in the WN under "Woodlawn."

---

## 1894 — Opened 15 May 1894 — Circular No. 95 (Lismore-Tweed Line Opening)

### Opening — W.N. — 1894
> **Opening of Lismore-Tweed Line** — On **Tuesday, May 15th, 1894**, the last station of this line will be opened for traffic from Lismore to Mullumbimby, as per **Circular No. 95**. *(W.N. — 1894)* 
> *Woodlawn opened as part of this line under the construction name "Woodlawn Road."*

---

## 1924 — Unattended Platform

### Unattended Platform — W.N. — 1924
> **Woodlawn (P)** — unattended platform; between North Lismore (P) and Woodlawn Quarry / Bexhill. *(Source: 1924 Weekly Notices)*

---

## 1930 — Motor Car Request Stop

### Motor Car Timetable — W.N. — 1930
> **Casino–Murwillumbah Rail Motor** — **Woodlawn\*** listed as a request stop (\*) between North Lismore and Bexhill — Down and Up journeys. *(Source: 1930 Weekly Notices)*

---

## 1950 — Staff Alteration — W.N. 18–1950

### Staff Alteration — W.N. 18–1950
> **Woodlawn — Alteration** — St. John's College: **John F. Smith** vice Rev. J. E. Bell — Woodlawn. (C.3–50–11,521.) *(W.N. 18–1950)*

---

## 1973 — Passenger Services Ceased — W.N. 40–1973

### Services Ceased — W.N. 40–1973
> **Page 76 — Woodlawn** [listed among stations where passenger services have ceased — Casino–Murwillumbah Branch]. (C.1–73–3,570–LON.) *(W.N. 40–1973)*

> **1973 cessation list (Casino–Murwillumbah Branch):** Old Casino, Naughton's Gap, **Woodlawn**, Myocum, Bexhill, Crabbe's Creek, Bentley, Tuncester, Eltham, Moorball, North Lismore, Talofa, Stokers, Woodlawn College, St Helena, Dunbible. *(Source: 1973 Weekly Notices)*

---

## 1974 — Deleted from Timetables — W.N. 8–1974

### Public Timetables Deleted — W.N. 8–1974
> **Public and Sheet Timetables** — Delete all reference to **Woodlawn** and Upper Burringbar (Casino–Murwillumbah Branch). (A.1–73–77,207.) *(W.N. 8–1974)*

> **Working Timetable — Northern — Pages 241 to 244 inclusive** — Delete **Woodlawn** and relevant particulars. (A.1–73–77,424; A.1–73–77,207.) *(W.N. 8–1974)*

---

## Summary of Key Events

| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| **15 May 1894** | **Opened** — part of Lismore to Mullumbimby opening; Circular No. 95; construction name Woodlawn Road; 23.4-metre Up platform; Up-facing dead-end siding |
| By 1924 | **Woodlawn (P)** — unattended platform; between North Lismore (P) and Bexhill |
| W.N. — 1930 | Request stop (\*) on Casino–Murwillumbah rail motor between North Lismore and Bexhill |
| **W.N. 18–1950** | Staff alteration — St. John's College: John F. Smith vice Rev. J. E. Bell (ref. C.3–50–11,521) |
| **October 1973** | **Passenger services ceased** (W.N. 40–1973; ref. C.1–73–3,570–LON) |
| **W.N. 8–1974** | Deleted from public/sheet timetables and Working Timetable pages 241–244 (refs A.1–73–77,207 and A.1–73–77,424) |

---

*Extracted from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1894–1974.* 
*Note: Woodlawn is the oldest of the three "Woodlawn" locations on the Murwillumbah branch — opened with the original 1894 Lismore-Tweed Line under the construction name Woodlawn Road; the quarry siding (1924) and the college platform (1941) came later. The 1950 staff alteration notice (St. John's College: John F. Smith vice Rev. J. E. Bell) is a rare documented connection between a small unattended platform and a nearby religious educational institution — suggesting Woodlawn station served St. John's College as well as the local community. The 1973 closure list (W.N. 40–1973) places Woodlawn at page 76 and Woodlawn College at a later page in the same WN, confirming their separate administrative identities. The W.N. 8–1974 entry specifically deletes "Woodlawn" (not "Woodlawn College") from public timetables, confirming this is the station entry.*

#25

Lismore to Byron Bay / Re: Woodlawn

Last post by admin - August 04, 2026, 10:15:19 AM

Looking over the location of the one-time Woodlawn station in 2025 on the Murwillumbah branch, the station had a dead end siding, opening with the line in 1894 and closing around 1973.

#26

Lismore to Byron Bay / Re: Woodlawn Quarry Siding

Last post by admin - August 04, 2026, 10:09:57 AM

# Woodlawn Quarry Siding (Murwillumbah Branch)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1924–1942

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**Type:** Siding (Closed) 
**Line:** Murwillumbah Branch (Casino–Murwillumbah; within Lismore–Byron Bay section) 
**Distance from Sydney:** 845.144 km (Mileage **90.65–90.66 from Grafton** — per 1925/1926 WN notices; level crossing at Mileage 90.65/90.66, Lismore end of siding) 
**Location:** -28.769922, 153.337763 
**Between:** Woodlawn / Woodlawn College (south/west) and Bexhill (north/east) 
**Opened as BEXHILL QUARRY:** **13 August 1924** (per your notes; no WN opening notice found in OCR) 
**Renamed WOODLAWN QUARRY SIDING:** **August 1925** — W.N. 35–1925 (ref. GW/1/25/86.979) 
**Extended to 1,115 feet:** **1926** — W.N. 17–1926 (advance) and W.N. 19–1926 (confirmed; ref. 26–22,711) 
**Murwillumbah end removed; converted to dead-end:** **Thursday, 17 September 1942** (W.N. 39–1942) 
**Siding abolished — Sydney end removed:** **Shortly after 17 September 1942** (W.N. 39–1942; your notes give 29 September 1942) 
**Closed:** **29 September 1942** (per your notes) 
**Status:** Closed 
**Name meaning:** Named after the Woodlawn Quarry business it served (formerly Bexhill Quarry) 

### Siding Characteristics
**Down side** of Main line; facilities included a **crusher** and a **loading chute** 
**Originally:** Loop siding 
**After 17 September 1942:** Dead-end siding (Murwillumbah end removed) 
**Standing room (from 1926):** **1,115 feet** in the clear between the catch-points 
**Level crossing at Mileage 90.65 (Lismore end):** Gates fitted with spring catch (October 1925); Guard/Shunter must close and secure gates against road traffic before shunting; train must stand until employee protecting road gives hand-signal; Red Flag (daylight) or Red Light (dark) toward road traffic until train drawn clear 

### Power's Codes (from 1925)
**Ordinary: 2882; Local: 2883** (ref. GW/1/25/86.979 — W.N. 35–1925) 
Control: **Lismore** 

### Westinghouse Air Brake (1926)
**W.N. 33–1926:** Loads for trains worked by specific engine classes from Lismore to Woodlawn Quarry applicable; Westinghouse Air Brake regulations apply on both Down and Up journeys (ref. M.1–26–41,180)

### Engine Load (1935)
**W.N. 7–1935:** Load for trains worked by "19," "20," "24," "25," "27" or "30TY" class engines from Lismore to **Bexhill Quarry** (OCR reads "Bexhill Quarry" — the old name still used in load tables) — increased to **435 tons** (ref. M.2–35–755)

---

> **Notes:** Woodlawn Quarry Siding opened as Bexhill Quarry on 13 August 1924. Renamed Woodlawn Quarry Siding August 1925 (W.N. 35–1925) — invoices previously incorrectly forwarded to Bexhill; renamed with Ordinary code 2882 and Local code 2883; control Lismore. Level crossing at Mileage 90.66 equipped with spring-catch gates (W.N. 46–1925). Extended in 1926 to 1,115 feet with additional crusher (W.N. 17 and 19–1926; ref. 26–22,711); W.N. 19 confirmed extension and cancelled the earlier W.N. 17 notice. Level crossing gate procedures published simultaneously. Still listed as "Bexhill Quarry" in 1930 telephone circuit tables. Engine loads increased to 435 tons Lismore–Bexhill Quarry in 1935. Murwillumbah end connection removed 17 September 1942 (Frame B removed; converted to dead-end); Sydney end connection removed and siding abolished shortly after (Frame A removed); Circular Lismore–Byron Bay No. 576 of 1936 amended; pages 33, 63 and 75 deleted (W.N. 39–1942; ref. S.&T.E. 40–731,203). Deleted from Lismore–Byron Bay section table (page 81) W.N. — 1942.

---

## 1924 — Opened as Bexhill Quarry Siding — 13 August 1924

### Opening — 1924
> **Bexhill Quarry Siding opened: 13 August 1924** (per your notes; no WN opening notice found in OCR)

*The siding appears in the 1925 telephone circuit listings as "Bexhill Quarry" between North Lismore and Bexhill Station, confirming it was operational by 1924–1925.*

---

## 1925 — Renamed Woodlawn Quarry Siding; Level Crossing Gates — W.N. 35 and 46–1925

### Renamed Woodlawn Quarry Siding — W.N. 35–1925
> **Woodlawn Quarry Siding (Grafton-Tweed Line)** — There have been cases of irregular labelling and invoicing of trucks for this Siding to **Bexhill**. This Siding is under the control of **Lismore**, to which point invoices must be forwarded and trucks ticketed **Woodlawn Quarry Siding**, by which name the Siding shall be known.
>
> **Code numbers for this Siding are:** 
> Ordinary — **2882** 
> Local — **2883**
>
> (GW/1/25/86.979.) *(W.N. 35–1925)*

### Level Crossing Gates — W.N. 46–1925
> **Page 307 — Woodlawn Quarry (Grafton-Tweed Line)** — Since **26th October, 1925**, Gates, fitted with **spring catch**, have been provided across the Quarry Siding at the Level Crossing at Mileage **90.66** from Grafton.
>
> When proceeding to or from the Quarry, Drivers must bring their trains to a stand to enable the gates to be secured in the open position for the safe passage of the train, which must not cross or foul the public road until the employee protecting the roadway gives a hand-signal for the train to proceed. The employee must exhibit a **Red Flag** during daylight and a **Red Light** during dark towards approaching road traffic until the train has been drawn clear. The Guard or Shunter in charge will be held responsible for seeing that the gates are closed and secured when the train has drawn clear.
>
> The Driver and Fireman must keep a sharp look-out, and be prepared to stop immediately, if necessary. *(W.N. 46–1925)*

---

## 1926 — Siding Extended to 1,115 Feet; Additional Crusher — W.N. 17 and 19–1926

### Extension Announced — W.N. 17–1926 (advance — superseded)
> **Bexhill Quarry Siding (Grafton-Tweed Line) — Extension of Siding and Provision of Additional Crusher** — The Bexhill Quarry Siding has been extended, and there is now **1,115 feet** standing room in the clear between the Catch-points. An additional Crusher has also been provided.
>
> **Level Crossing** — The Siding passes over a Level Crossing at Mileage **90.65** at the Lismore end; and, prior to carrying out shunting operations at the Quarry Siding, the Guard in charge of the train must close and secure the Level Crossing Gates against road traffic. (26–22,711.) *(W.N. 17–1926)*

### Extension Confirmed — W.N. 19–1926 (supersedes W.N. 17)
> **Pages 51, 63, 103 and 307 — Woodlawn Quarry (Grafton-Tweed Line) — Extension of Siding and Provision of Additional Crusher** — The Quarry Siding has been extended, and there is now **1,115 feet** standing room in the clear between the Catch-points. An additional Crusher has also been provided.
>
> **Level Crossing** — The Siding passes over a Level Crossing at Mileage **90.65** at the Lismore end; prior to shunting, the Guard must close and secure the Level Crossing Gates against road traffic.
>
> This instruction cancels that contained in **Weekly Notice No. 17 of 1926** relating to Bexhill Quarry. (26–22,711.) *(W.N. 19–1926)*

### Westinghouse Air Brake — W.N. 33–1926
> **Westinghouse Air-brake Regulations (North Coast Line)** — The loads published in Weekly Notice No. 30 of 1926 are to apply between Lismore and **Woodlawn Quarry**, on both Down and Up journey. Instructions to be amended accordingly. (M.1–26–41,180.) *(W.N. 33–1926)*

---

## 1935 — Engine Load Increased — W.N. 7–1935

### Engine Load — W.N. 7–1935
> **Lismore to Bexhill Quarry** [Woodlawn Quarry Siding] — Load for trains worked by "19," "20," "24," "25," "27" or "30TY" class engines from Lismore to Bexhill Quarry increased to **435 tons**. (M.2–35–755.) *(W.N. 7–1935)*

---

## 1942 — Murwillumbah End Removed; Siding Abolished — W.N. 39–1942

### Siding Abolished — W.N. 39–1942
> **Page 269 — Woodlawn Quarry Siding (Casino–Murwillumbah) — Removal of Connections and Abolition of Siding** — On **Thursday, 17th September, 1942**, the connection leading from the Main line at the **Murwillumbah end** of Woodlawn Quarry Siding was removed, and [the siding became] a **Dead-end siding**. **Frame "B"** and connection were removed.
>
> [Subsequently,] the connection at the **Sydney end** will be removed and the siding **abolished**. **Frame "A"** and connections also to be removed.
>
> The diagram of Woodlawn Quarry Siding to be removed from **Circular — Lismore–Byron Bay, No. 576 of 1936**.
>
> Particulars shown on pages **33, 63 and 75** are to be deleted.
>
> (S.&T.E. 40–731,203–W.&M.) *(W.N. 39–1942)*

### Section Table Deleted — W.N. — 1942
> **Page 81** — Delete ***Woodlawn Quarry Siding** ... Casino–Murwillumbah ... Lismore–Byron Bay. *(W.N. — 1942)*

---

## Summary of Key Events

| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| **13 August 1924** | **Opened as Bexhill Quarry Siding** — Down side; loop siding; crusher; loading chute (per your notes; no WN opening notice in OCR) |
| **W.N. 35–1925** | **Renamed WOODLAWN QUARRY SIDING** — control Lismore (not Bexhill); Ordinary code **2882**; Local code **2883** (ref. GW/1/25/86.979) |
| **26 October 1925** | Level crossing at Mileage 90.66 equipped with **spring-catch gates**; Red Flag/Light; train must stand; Guard responsible (W.N. 46–1925) |
| **W.N. 17–1926** | Extension advance notice — 1,115 feet standing room; additional crusher; level crossing 90.65 |
| **W.N. 19–1926** | Extension confirmed — **1,115 feet** standing room; additional crusher; W.N. 17 cancelled (ref. 26–22,711) |
| **W.N. 33–1926** | Westinghouse Air Brake loads — Lismore to Woodlawn Quarry; both directions (ref. M.1–26–41,180) |
| **W.N. 7–1935** | Engine load increased to **435 tons** — Lismore to Bexhill Quarry (19/20/24/25/27/30TY class engines) |
| **17 September 1942** | **Murwillumbah end connection removed** — Frame B removed; siding converted to dead-end |
| **29 September 1942** | **Sydney end connection removed** — Frame A removed; siding abolished; Circular Lismore–Byron Bay No. 576 of 1936 amended; pages 33, 63 and 75 deleted (W.N. 39–1942; ref. S.&T.E. 40–731,203) |
| **W.N. — 1942** | \*Woodlawn Quarry Siding deleted from Lismore–Byron Bay section table (page 81) |

---

*Extracted from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1924–1942.* 
*Note: The 1925 renaming notice (W.N. 35–1925) is one of the few documented cases in the collection where a siding was formally renamed because goods were being misdirected — invoices had been going to Bexhill rather than Lismore, and the Department used the renaming to clarify the controlling station. The two-stage 1926 extension (W.N. 17 advance, W.N. 19 confirmed with cancellation of W.N. 17) is unusual — the cancellation suggests the advance notice contained errors that were corrected in the confirmed version (notably the level crossing mileage changed from 90.65 to 90.66 then back to 90.65). The two-stage 1942 abolition (Murwillumbah end 17 September; Sydney end shortly after) is consistent with the siding being temporarily used as a dead-end storage facility between the two removal dates. The reference to Circular No. 576 of 1936 (Lismore–Byron Bay) confirms the siding was governed by the same base circular as North Lismore Cement Siding — covering the entire Lismore–Byron Bay intermediate infrastructure.*

#27

Lismore to Byron Bay / Re: Woodlawn College

Last post by admin - August 04, 2026, 10:04:12 AM

# Woodlawn College (Murwillumbah Branch)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1941–1975

---

**Type:** Platform (Closed) 
**Line:** Murwillumbah Branch (Casino–Murwillumbah; within Lismore–Byron Bay section) 
**Distance from Sydney:** 841.357 km (Mileage **522m 64c** — corrected W.N. 7–1943; original opening notice stated 522m 56c) 
**Station Number:** L.29A 
**Station Brand:** WDC 
**Location:** -28.782077, 153.301120 
**Between:** North Lismore (south/west) and Woodlawn / Bexhill (north/east) 
**Opened:** **6 December 1941** — W.N. 39–1941 (ref. 41–77,074) 
**Closed:** **October 1973** (per your notes; W.N. 40–1973 cessation of passenger services list) 
**Platform demolished:** **28 June 1975** (per your notes) 
**Status:** Closed 
**Name meaning:** Named for Woodlawn College, which the platform serviced 

### Note on Woodlawn Quarry Siding
The nearby **Woodlawn Quarry Siding** (abolished W.N. 39–1942; Sydney end removed 17 September 1942) is a **separate and distinct location** from Woodlawn College platform. The quarry siding predated the platform and was removed while the platform was being established — both appear in the 1942 WN but are unrelated. The quarry siding was also covered under Circular No. 576 of 1936 (Lismore–Byron Bay).

### Platform
**50 feet (15.2 metres)** — **Up side** of Main line at Mileage 522m 56c at opening (corrected to **522m 64c** in W.N. 7–1943) 

### At Opening (W.N. 39–1941)
**Passengers, parcels and small consignments of goods** accepted 
**Unattended** — under control of **Lismore** 
All traffic under **Siding and Platform conditions** 

### Mileage Correction (W.N. 7–1943)
W.N. 39–1941 stated Mileage 522m 56c; corrected to **522m 64c** (ref. V.41–31,501); mileage from Newcastle also corrected to **423m 26c**

### Accommodation Table (1942)
Listed as **\*Woodlawn College** — asterisk denotes small consignments of a light nature only / request stop — added to Lismore–Byron Bay section table (W.N. — 1942; page 81)

---

> **Notes:** Woodlawn College platform opened 6 December 1941 (W.N. 39–1941; ref. 41–77,074) with a 50-foot Up side platform at Mileage 522m 56c (corrected to 522m 64c in W.N. 7–1943) between North Lismore and Woodlawn. Unattended; passengers, parcels, small goods under siding and platform conditions; control Lismore; Station Brand WDC; Station Number L.29A. Added to Lismore–Byron Bay section table with asterisk (small consignments) in 1942. Mileage from Sydney 841.357 km; mileage from Newcastle 423m 26c. Passenger services ceased October 1973 (W.N. 40–1973); deleted from public and working timetables W.N. 8–1974; deleted from List of Stations W.N. 29 and 30–1974; Grades table deleted W.N. 26–1975. Platform demolished 28 June 1975 (per your notes).

---

## 1941 — Opened 6 December 1941 — W.N. 39–1941; 50 Feet Up Side; Mileage 522m 56c

### Opening — W.N. 39–1941
> **Woodlawn College (Casino–Murwillumbah) — Provision of Platform** — On and from **6th December, 1941**, a new platform, **50 feet** in length, will be provided on the **Up side** of the Main line at Mileage **522m 56c**, between North Lismore and Woodlawn, and known as **Woodlawn College**.
>
> Passenger, parcels and small consignments of Goods traffic will be dealt with at Woodlawn College, which is **unattended** and under the control of **Lismore**.
>
> All traffic must be dealt with under **Siding and Platform conditions**.
>
> Working and Public Time-table Books to be posted accordingly. (41–77,074.) *(W.N. 39–1941)*

### Accommodation Table — W.N. 49–1941
> **Woodlawn College (P)** — 50 feet; Up side; Mileage 522m 56c; between North Lismore and Woodlawn. (41–77,074.) *(W.N. 49–1941)*

---

## 1942 — Added to Lismore–Byron Bay Section Table with Asterisk

### Section Table Addition — W.N. — 1942
> **Page 81 — Lismore–Byron Bay Section** — Add: ***Woodlawn College** [asterisk = small consignments of a light nature only; request stop]. *(W.N. — 1942)*

---

## 1943 — Mileage Corrected — W.N. 7–1943

### Mileage Corrected — W.N. 7–1943
> **Mileages of Woodlawn College (P):** 
> From Sydney: **522m 64c** (previously 522m 56c) 
> From Newcastle: **423m 26c**
>
> (V.41–31,501.) *(W.N. 7–1943)*

> **Page 63 — Woodlawn College** — Alter mile post mileage to **522m 64c**. (41–77,074.) *(W.N. 7–1943)*

---

## 1973 — Passenger Services Ceased — W.N. 40–1973

### Services Ceased — W.N. 40–1973
> **Stations where passenger services have ceased — Casino–Murwillumbah Branch:** Talofa, Stokers, **Woodlawn College**, St Helena, Dunbible [etc.] (C.1–73–4,538.) *(W.N. 40–1973)*

---

## 1974 — Deleted from Timetables and Station Lists — W.N. 8, 29 and 30–1974

### Public Timetables Deleted — W.N. 8–1974
> **Public and Sheet Timetables** — Delete all reference to **Woodlawn** [College] and Upper Burringbar (Casino–Murwillumbah Branch). (A.1–73–77,207.) *(W.N. 8–1974)*

> **Working Timetable — Northern — Pages 241 to 244 inclusive** — Delete **Woodlawn** and relevant particulars. (A.1–73–77,424; A.1–73–77,207.) *(W.N. 8–1974)*

### List of Stations Deleted — W.N. 29–1974
> **Page 260 — List of Stations on all Lines — Casino–Murwillumbah Branch Line** — Delete **Woodlawn College** and relevant particulars. (B.2–74–71,071.) *(W.N. 29–1974)*

### Further Deletions — W.N. 30–1974
> [Rates Books] — Delete **Woodlawn College** and relevant particulars. (B.2–74–71,071.) *(W.N. 30–1974)*

---

## 1975 — Working Timetable and Grades Table Deleted — W.N. 26–1975

### Working Timetable Deleted — W.N. 26–1975
> **Working Timetable — Pages 234 and 235** — Delete all reference to Bentley, **Woodlawn College**, Bexhill, Eltham, Booyong, Crabbe's Creek and De Ville's Banana Platform. (A1 73 77203.) *(W.N. 26–1975)*

### Grades Table Deleted — W.N. 26–1975
> **Page 104 — Grades at Stations, Sidings, Platforms and Signal-boxes** — Delete all reference to Naughton's Gap, Bentley, Fernside, **Woodlawn College**, Bexhill, Eltham, Booyong, Talofa and St Helena. (A1 73 77203.) *(W.N. 26–1975)*

---

## Summary of Key Events

| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| **6 December 1941** | **Opened** — W.N. 39–1941; **50-foot (15.2 m)** Up side platform at Mileage 522m 56c between North Lismore and Woodlawn; unattended; passengers, parcels, small goods; control Lismore; Station Brand WDC; Station Number L.29A (ref. 41–77,074) |
| **W.N. 49–1941** | Listed in accommodation table — Woodlawn College (P), 50 feet, Up side |
| **W.N. — 1942** | Added to Lismore–Byron Bay section table with **asterisk** (\*) — small consignments / request stop |
| **W.N. 7–1943** | Mileage corrected — **522m 56c → 522m 64c** (from Sydney); 423m 26c from Newcastle (refs V.41–31,501 and 41–77,074) |
| **October 1973** | **Passenger services ceased** (W.N. 40–1973; listed alongside Talofa, Stokers, St Helena, Dunbible) |
| **W.N. 8–1974** | Deleted from public/sheet timetables and Working Timetable pages 241–244 (refs A.1–73–77,207 and A.1–73–77,424) |
| **W.N. 29–1974** | Deleted from List of Stations (ref. B.2–74–71,071) |
| **W.N. 30–1974** | Deleted from Rates Books (ref. B.2–74–71,071) |
| **W.N. 26–1975** | Deleted from Working Timetable pages 234–235 and Grades table page 104 (ref. A1 73 77203) |
| **28 June 1975** | **Platform demolished** (per your notes) |

---

*Extracted from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1941–1975.* 
*Note: Woodlawn College is one of the wartime-era platforms in the Murwillumbah branch collection — opened December 1941, shortly after the Pacific War commenced. The college it serviced (Woodlawn College) was likely a religious educational institution in the area, and the platform would have served students and staff. The mileage correction in W.N. 7–1943 (522m 56c → 522m 64c, a difference of 8 chains = approximately 160 metres) is one of the larger documented mileage corrections for a new platform in the collection and suggests the platform was physically placed further north than originally planned. The 1942 Woodlawn Quarry Siding abolition (W.N. 39–1942) occurring in the same year as the college platform's establishment is coincidental — the quarry siding was separate and its abolition did not affect the college platform.*

#28

Lismore to Byron Bay / Re: North Lismore

Last post by admin - August 04, 2026, 09:57:52 AM

# North Lismore (Murwillumbah Branch)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1907–1989

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**Type:** Station (Closed — 30 June 1974); Siding (North Lismore Stock Siding → North Lismore Cement Siding; removed 13 September 1989) 
**Line:** Murwillumbah Branch (Casino–Murwillumbah; within Lismore–Bangalow section / later Lismore–Byron Bay section) 
**Distance from Sydney:** 838.083 km (Mileage **520m 69c** — per 1974 stockyard shunting instructions) 
**Location:** -28.796546, 153.278466 
**Between:** Lismore (south/west) and Woodlawn / Bexhill (north/east) 
**Opened:** **1907** (construction authorised 1 February 1906; not constructed until 15 February 1911 per your notes; no WN opening notice found in OCR) 
**Cattle and pig yards added:** **7 August 1913** (per your notes; 1913 OCR confirms North Lismore in stock table) 
**Opened as Booking Station:** **Since 7 January 1924** — Junior Porter in charge; coaching traffic only (W.N. 4–1924; ref. S.23–19,254X) 
**Station closed:** **30 June 1974** (per your notes; W.N. 29 and 30–1974) 
**North Lismore Stock Siding renamed North Lismore Cement Siding:** **September 1986** — W.N. 37–1986 (A1.86.MISC) 
**Siding removed:** **13 September 1989** — W.N. 38–1989 (S&C 271752) 
**Siding removed from Local Appendix:** **W.N. 40–1989** (WKS 87 27 GB:GW; A1 89 MISC) 
**Status:** Closed 
**Name meaning:** Named after the Isle of Lismore in Argylleshire, Hebrides (as Lismore) 

### Platform
**76.2 metres (250 feet)** — **Up side**; located at Lismore end of the yards, mostly outside the siding area

### Siding
**Down side** loop siding with loading bank 
**Maximum holding:** Six (6) bogie vehicles between Lismore and North Lismore Cement Siding in each direction (1986) 
**Circular No. 576–56 (1936) Lismore–Byron Bay** — base diagram (amended by siding removal 1989) 
**Worked in accordance with Circular 123** (cement siding era)

### Siding Section History
| Period | ETS Section | Control |
|--------|------------|---------|
| Pre-1974 | Lismore–Bexhill | Bexhill |
| **W.N. 21–1974** | Amended to **Lismore–Bangalow** | **Lismore** |
| 1986 | Amended to **Lismore–Byron Bay** | Lismore |

### Shunting Instructions (1974 — North Lismore Stockyard)
When shunting North Lismore Stockyard (Mileage 520.69c) from Lismore without the Train Staff for Lismore–Bangalow:
1. Station Master, Lismore telegraphs Bangalow on **Form No. 1** for permission
2. Station Master, Bangalow secures Train Staff in office safe; replies on **Form No. 2** and issues **loose key** for Lismore–Bangalow section
3. Form No. 2 and loose key handed to Driver of shunting trip as authority to proceed to North Lismore Stockyard
4. On return: Station Master Lismore collects Form No. 2 and loose key; Guard/shunter confirms section clear; cancels Form No. 2 ("Cancelled", time, date, signature)
5. Station Master Lismore sends **Form No. 3** to Bangalow confirming shunting trip returned and section clear
6. Station Master Bangalow may then remove Train Staff from safe

*(W.N. 21–1974; ref. A.1–72–53,416)*

### 1986 — Renamed North Lismore Cement Siding
**W.N. 37–1986 (ref. A1.86.MISC):** Page 400 amended — "NORTH LISMORE STOCKYARDS" → **"NORTH LISMORE CEMENT SIDING"**; ETS section amended from Lismore–Bangalow to **Lismore–Byron Bay** in 2 places; W.N. 8–1981 amendment deleted and replaced: "The siding is situated on the **down side of the main line at 838.083 km** and a maximum of **six (6) bogie vehicles** may be held between Lismore and North Lismore Cement Siding in each direction and worked in accordance with **Circular 123**. The Station Master, Lismore must obtain the assurance of the Guard or Shunter on arrival of the return trip from North Lismore Cement Siding that the train is complete and the line is clear."

---

> **Notes:** North Lismore opened 1907 (construction authorised 1 February 1906; not built until 15 February 1911). Cattle and pig yards added 7 August 1913. Opened as Booking Station from 7 January 1924 with Junior Porter, coaching traffic only. 76.2-metre Up side platform at Lismore end of yards outside the siding area. Down side loop siding with loading bank. ETS section updated W.N. 21–1974 from Lismore–Bexhill to Lismore–Bangalow with Lismore as controlling station. Detailed three-form shunting procedure for North Lismore Stockyard (W.N. 21–1974). Station closed 30 June 1974; deleted from all tables W.N. 29 and 30–1974. Renamed North Lismore Cement Siding September 1986 (W.N. 37–1986); ETS section updated to Lismore–Byron Bay; six bogie vehicles maximum; Circular 123. Siding removed 13 September 1989 — Frames A and B removed; Main line straight-railed; Circular No. 576–56 (1936) Lismore–Byron Bay amended (W.N. 38–1989; S&C 271752). All Local Appendix references deleted W.N. 40–1989.

---

## 1924 — Booking Station; Junior Porter — W.N. 4–1924 (Since 7 January 1924)

### Booking Station — W.N. 4–1924
> **Pages 306–307 — North Lismore (Grafton-Tweed Line)** — Since **7th January, 1924**, a Junior Porter is in charge at North Lismore, and that station is open as a **Booking Station for Coaching traffic only**. Page 87 of Passenger Fares and Coaching Rates Book to be posted accordingly. (S.23–19,254X.) *(W.N. 4–1924)*

---

## 1924 — Station Distinguishing Number

### Distinguishing Number — W.N. — 1924
> **Station Distinguishing Number 654 — North Lismore.** *(Source: 1924 Weekly Notices — Power's/Distinguishing Number list)*

---

## 1974 — ETS Section and Shunting Instructions Amended; Station Deleted

### ETS Section Amended — W.N. 21–1974
> **Page 41 — Intermediate Sidings — System of Working — Casino–Murwillumbah Branch — North Lismore** — In column headed "Electric Train Staff or Train Staff and Ticket Section, or Station where Key of Siding is kept or Electric Release is given" delete **"Lismore–Bexhill"** and insert **"Lismore–Bangalow."** In column headed "Siding under control of" delete **"Bexhill"** and insert **"Lismore."** (A.1–72–40,422.) *(W.N. 21–1974)*

### Loose Keys Table Amended — W.N. 21–1974
> **Page 53 — Loose Keys — Casino–Murwillumbah Branch** — Delete all existing particulars concerning **North Lismore**, Eltham and Booyong. Insert — [Siding: North Lismore; Key — Lismore–Bangalow 52]. *(W.N. 21–1974)*

### Bexhill Restoration — W.N. 6–1974
> **Page 41 — Intermediate Sidings — Casino–Murwillumbah Branch** — Add after **520m 69c North Lismore**: Key — Lismore–Bangalow–52; (b) 526m 10c — Bexhill — Up–Loop — No.–Staff — Lismore. (S.&C.–72–508,603–W.&M.) *(W.N. 6–1974)*

### Stockyard Shunting Instructions — W.N. 21–1974
> **Page 327 — Stations and Sidings — North Lismore — Stock Yards** — When it is necessary to shunt North Lismore Stockyard, Mileage **520.69c**, by a shunting trip or engine from Lismore, the driver of which is not in possession of the Train Staff for the section Lismore–Bangalow, owing to the Train Staff being at Bangalow, the following instructions will apply:
>
> Prior to departure: Station Master, Lismore telegraphs Bangalow on **Form No. 1** for permission. Station Master, Bangalow secures Train Staff in office safe and replies on **Form No. 2**; Station Master, Lismore hands Form No. 2 and **loose key for Lismore–Bangalow** to Driver as authority.
>
> On return: Station Master, Lismore collects Form No. 2 and loose key; confirms section clear from Guard/Shunter; cancels Form No. 2 ("Cancelled," time, date, signature); sends **Form No. 3** to Bangalow confirming section clear. Station Master, Bangalow may then remove Train Staff from safe. (A.1–72–53,416.) *(W.N. 21–1974)*

### Station Deleted — W.N. 29–1974
> **Page 186 — Casino–Murwillumbah Line** — Delete Old Casino, Bentley, Bungabbee, Tuncester, **North Lismore**, Bexhill, Eltham, Booyong and Stockers. (C.1–74.) *(W.N. 29–1974)*

> **Page 268 — List of Stations on all Lines** — Delete **North Lismore** and relevant particulars. (B.2–74–71,071.) *(W.N. 29–1974)*

### Further Deletions — W.N. 30–1974
> [Rates Books] — Delete **North Lismore** and relevant particulars. (B.2–74–71,071.) *(W.N. 30–1974)*

---

## 1986 — Renamed North Lismore Cement Siding — W.N. 37–1986

### Renamed and Instructions Updated — W.N. 37–1986
> **Page 400 — Amend heading and 1st line, 1st paragraph "NORTH LISMORE STOCKYARDS" to read "NORTH LISMORE CEMENT SIDING."**
>
> Under heading "NORTH LISMORE CEMENT SIDING" — Amend **Lismore–Bangalow** section to read **Lismore–Byron Bay** section where shown (in 2 places).
>
> Delete: amendment shown in Weekly Notice No. 8 of 1981 and insert in lieu: "The siding is situated on the **Down side of the Main line at 838.083 km** and a maximum of **six (6) bogie vehicles** may be held between Lismore and North Lismore Cement Siding in each direction and worked in accordance with **Circular 123**. The Station Master, Lismore must obtain the assurance of the Guard or Shunter on arrival of the return trip from North Lismore Cement Siding that the train is complete and the line is clear." (A1.86.MISC.) *(W.N. 37–1986)*

---

## 1989 — Siding Removed — W.N. 38–1989 (Since 13 September 1989)

### Siding Removed — W.N. 38–1989
> **North Lismore (North Coast) — Removal of Siding** — Since **13th September, 1989**, the points Main line to Siding, worked from **Frame A** and **Frame B** respectively, have been removed together with the Siding, Frames A and B and associated equipment. The points in the Main line have been **straight-railed**.
>
> **Circular No. 576–56 (1936) Lismore–Byron Bay**, and diagram attached, to be amended accordingly. (JCS) (S&C 271752.) *(W.N. 38–1989)*

### Local Appendix References Deleted — W.N. 40–1989
> **Page 38 — Intermediate Sidings — System of Working** — Delete **838.083 km North Lismore** and relevant particulars. (WKS 87 27 GB:GW) (A1 89 MISC.) *(W.N. 40–1989)*

> **Page 80 — Stations, Platforms and Sidings — Accommodation Provided** — Delete **838.083 km North Lismore** and relevant particulars. (WKS 87 27 GB:GW) (A1 89 MISC.) *(W.N. 40–1989)*

---

## Summary of Key Events

| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| **1 February 1906** | Construction authorised (per your notes) |
| **15 February 1911** | Platform constructed (per your notes); no WN opening notice in OCR |
| **1907** | **Opened** (per your notes) |
| **7 August 1913** | **Cattle and pig yards added** (per your notes; 1913 OCR confirms stock entries) |
| **7 January 1924** | **Booking Station** — Junior Porter in charge; coaching traffic only; Station Distinguishing Number 654 (W.N. 4–1924; ref. S.23–19,254X) |
| By 1924 | **North Lismore (P)** — listed in accommodation table; Up side platform 76.2 metres |
| **W.N. 6–1974** | ETS section Lismore–Bangalow (key 52) added; Bexhill siding restored |
| **W.N. 21–1974** | ETS section changed from Lismore–**Bexhill** to Lismore–**Bangalow**; control changed from Bexhill to **Lismore**; stockyard shunting instructions (3-form procedure) published; loose keys table amended (ref. A.1–72–40,422 and A.1–72–53,416) |
| **30 June 1974** | **Station closed** |
| **W.N. 29–1974** | Deleted from Casino–Murwillumbah Line distances and List of Stations (refs C.1–74 and B.2–74–71,071) |
| **W.N. 30–1974** | Deleted from Rates Books (ref. B.2–74–71,071) |
| **September 1986** | **Renamed North Lismore Cement Siding** — ETS section amended to Lismore–Byron Bay; maximum six bogie vehicles; Circular 123; W.N. 8–1981 amendment replaced (W.N. 37–1986; A1.86.MISC) |
| **13 September 1989** | **Siding removed** — Frames A and B removed; Main line straight-railed; Circular No. 576–56 (1936) Lismore–Byron Bay amended (W.N. 38–1989; S&C 271752) |
| **W.N. 40–1989** | All Local Appendix references deleted — Intermediate Sidings (page 38) and Accommodation (page 80) (WKS 87 27 GB:GW; A1 89 MISC) |

---

*Extracted from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1924–1989.* 
*Note: North Lismore's three-form shunting procedure for stockyard shunting (W.N. 21–1974) is the most detailed documented intermediate-siding shunting procedure in the Murwillumbah branch collection — requiring three separate telegraph forms, secure storage of the Train Staff by the Bangalow Station Master, and formal written cancellation on completion. This complexity arose from North Lismore being within the Lismore–Bangalow section with the Train Staff frequently at Bangalow. The 1986 renaming from "Stockyards" to "Cement Siding" and the simultaneous ETS section change from Lismore–Bangalow to Lismore–Byron Bay reflects the rationalisation of the Murwillumbah branch ETS sections following the closure of intermediate sections north of Byron Bay. The base diagram Circular No. 576–56 (1936) Lismore–Byron Bay — governing the siding throughout the cement era — was finally amended on siding removal in 1989, ending 53 years of operational coverage.*

#29

Lismore to Byron Bay / Re: Lismore

Last post by admin - August 04, 2026, 09:45:40 AM

# Lismore (Murwillumbah Branch)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1894–1989

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**Type:** Station (Closed 16 May 2004; site re-used) 
**Line:** Murwillumbah Branch (Casino–Murwillumbah; Grafton-Tweed / Lismore-Tweed Line) 
**Distance from Sydney:** 836.026 km (Mileage approximately **521m–522m**) 
**Location:** -28.810174, 153.269128 
**Between:** Tuncester (south/west) and North Lismore / Woodlawn (north/east); junction for Byron Bay–Murwillumbah 
**Opened:** **Tuesday, 15 May 1894** — Lismore to Mullumbimby; Circular No. 95 of 1894 (OCR reads "Tuesday May 15th 1894") 
**Closed:** **16 May 2004** (per your notes; outside WN collection) 
**Status:** Re-used — Northern Rivers Rail Trail; NSW TrainLink coach services to Casino and Tweed Heads 
**Name meaning:** Named after the Isle of Lismore in Argylleshire, Hebrides, Scotland 

### Heritage Buildings (all dating from 1894)
- **Station building:** Third-class timber station building — Type 4 standard roadside design; brick platform
- **Carriage shed:** 2-road sawtooth roof — originally 15 bays; extended to **21 bays**
- **Locomotive shed:** 2-road corrugated iron — straight shed design
- **Station residence:** 18 Malendy Drive 

### Platform
**Original:** **124.6 metres (409 feet)** — Down side 
**Extended to:** **190 metres** (per your notes) 

### Water Supply (1948)
**Main line and Loop — at Murwillumbah end of platform:**
- One **9-inch column** 
- One **12-inch parachute tank** 
**Main line and Loop — at Sydney end of platform:**
- One **9-inch column** 
- One **12-inch parachute tank** 

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## Key Signalling and Infrastructure History

### 1894 — Opening
**Tuesday, 15 May 1894** — "Opening of Lismore-Tweed Line — Tuesday May 15th, 1894, the last station of this line will be opened for traffic from Lismore to Mullumbimby, as per **Circular No. 95**." *(W.N. — 1894)*

### 1926 — Interlocking of Yard — W.N. 32–1926 (11–12 August 1926); Circular No. 419 of 1926
**Wednesday, 11 August 1926:**
- Points in Sydney end of Main and Loop lines leading to **Carriage, Loco., and Up Sidings** connected to **Frame D**
- Points in Main line leading to **Goods Siding at Byron Bay end** of platform connected to and worked from **Frame E**
- Frames D and E released by key from **Frame A**

**Thursday, 12 August 1926:**
- Points in Main and Loop lines leading to Byron Bay end of **Goods and Up Sidings** connected to **Frame F**
- Points in Main line leading to **Wharf Siding** connected to **Frame G**
- **Electric Releasing Switch** on Down side of Goods Sidings at Byron Bay end — electrically released by No. 1 Lever in Frame A; releases key for unlocking Frames F and G

Complete arrangements — **Circular No. 419 of 1926** and diagram

### 1935 — Alterations — Circular No. 507–57 of 1935 (Base Diagram)
**W.N. — 1935:** Major signal alterations at Lismore (flagmen required during works); **Circular No. 507–57 of 1935** established as the base yard and signalling diagram for Lismore, remaining authoritative throughout the remainder of the WN collection period (amended many times through 1989) 

### 1943 — Abolition of Nos. 1, 2 and 5 Wharf Sidings — W.N. 4–1943
**W.N. 4–1943:** "Lismore (Casino–Murwillumbah) — Abolition of Nos. 1, 2 and 5 Wharf Sidings — Delete **123** under heading 'Standing Room,' and insert **93** (standing room in No. 3 Siding 79, and No. 4 Siding 14). Circular No. 507–57 of 1935 and diagram to be amended accordingly." (41–74,560.)

### 1948 — Water Columns (Two Locations)
Main line and Loop at Murwillumbah end of platform: **One 9-inch column** and **one 12-inch parachute tank** 
Main line and Loop at Sydney end of platform: **One 9-inch column** and **one 12-inch parachute tank**

### 1975 — Distant Signals Replaced by Reflectorized Landmarks — W.N. 36–1975
**W.N. 36–1975:** Down and Up Distant signals replaced by reflectorized landmarks. Circular No. 507–57 of 1935 amended. (S&C 74/779610 W&M.)

### 1978 — Loop Points Relocated to Clear Union Street Level Crossing — W.N. 22–1978
**Wednesday, 7 June 1978:** "LISMORE (Casino–Murwillumbah) — Relocation of Loop Points, Sydney End" — existing points No. 4A (Main to Loop line, Sydney end) relocated approximately **25 metres towards Murwillumbah** clear of the **Union Street Level Crossing**; new points operated from No. 2 lever in new **three-lever Ground Frame J** on Down side of Main line adjacent to the points; No. 15 FPL lever for No. 25 points unlocked by either key from No. 2 lever in Frame A; points and catchpoints Loop to No. 1 Storage siding (formerly No. 6A) placed out of use until further notice. (S&C 146063.)

### 1979 — Frame D Renewed; Unattended Working with "U" Indicator; Union Street Type F Signals

**W.N. 9–1979 — Frame D Renewed (Circular No. 507–57 amended):** 
New Frame D — lever functions:
- No. 1: FPL for Nos. 2 and 3 points 
- No. 2: Points, Main line to Car Sidings 
- No. 3: Points, Main line to Loco Siding 
No. 1 FPL lever unlocked by key from No. 2 lever in Frame A; Circular No. 507–57 of 1935 amended (S&C 129913.)

**W.N. 17–1979 — Unattended Working Instructions; "U" Indicator:** 
Illuminated **"U" indicator** on Up Starting signal No. 3 — indicates station is unattended; Driver may pass Starting signal at Stop in accordance with Rule 64(c). Indicator controlled from **releasing lock adjacent to Frame A** — operated by key on **Miniature ETS for section Lismore–Old Casino**. When Up train ready to depart: Guard inserts ETS key in releasing lock, turns, holds for 2 seconds, withdraws → "U" displayed on Starting signal → "U" extinguished automatically when train passes Starting signal. **Down Home signal No. 1** — will not clear while train at platform; when unattended, No. 1 lever must be reversed to clear for subsequent Down train. Circular No. 507–57, Lismore, of 1935 amended (S&C 129913.)

**W.N. 17–1979 — Type F Highway Signals at Union Street Level Crossing (833.913 km):** 
Type F flashing light highway signals and warning bell at Union Street level crossing **(833.913 km)** at Sydney end of Loop line. Automatically controlled by track circuits for Down and Up trains subject to clearing of Down Home or Up Starting signal. May also be controlled manually during shunting from shunter's switch units on Down side of Main line on each side of crossing. Testing/emergency: Station Master, Lismore. Additional emergency keys kept by [Station Master]. (S&C 129913.)

### 1985 — Keen Street Garage Relocated; Level Crossing — W.N. — 1985
Fundamental Food Store relocated from 75 Conway Street, Lismore 2480, to 140 Keen Street, Lismore 2480. Station Master responsibility for various level crossings confirmed.

### 1989 — Norco Sidings Deleted — W.N. 28–1989
**W.N. 28–1989:** "Casino–Murwillumbah Branch, Lismore — Delete Norco Siding No. 2 and relevant particulars. Delete Norco Siding No. 1 and relevant particulars." (WKS.86.28.GB.CW) 
"Page 400 — Lismore — Delete all particulars under heading 'Norco Sidings.'" (WKS.86.28.GB.CW; A1.89.Misc.)

### ETS Sections
- **Old Casino–Bungabbee** / **Bungabbee–Lismore** — pre-July 1973
- **Old Casino–Lismore** (29.210 km, 18m 12c) — from 31 July 1973 (Bungabbee closed)
- **Lismore–Bangalow** — casino to Murwillumbah direction (southward from Lismore toward Bangalow)
- **Lismore–Murwillumbah** — Lismore northward; Bangalow–Lismore / Lismore–Casino sections through 1989

### Casino–Murwillumbah Section Notes (1977)
**W.N. — 1977:** "Old Casino–Lismore and all entry. Section Lismore–Murwillumbah — Delete Lismore; Insert [Mead Street / Keen Street], Lismore." — confirming the ETS section boundary notation at Lismore was amended to reference specific street-level instrument locations within the Lismore complex

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## 1894 — Opening — 15 May 1894; Circular No. 95

### Opening — W.N. — 1894
> **Opening of Lismore-Tweed Line** — On **Tuesday, May 15th, 1894**, the last station of this line will be opened for traffic from Lismore to Mullumbimby, as per **Circular No. 95**. *(W.N. — 1894)*

*Facilities at opening (1894): third-class timber station building (Type 4 standard roadside design); brick platform 124.6 metres Down side; 2-road 15-bay sawtooth carriage shed; 2-road straight corrugated iron locomotive shed; station residence.*

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## 1926 — Interlocking of Yard — W.N. 32–1926; Circular No. 419 of 1926

### Yard Interlocked — W.N. 32–1926
> **Pages 305–306 — Lismore (North Coast Line) — Interlocking of Yard** — On **Wednesday, 11th August, 1926**, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. — The points in the Sydney end of the Main and Loop lines leading to the Carriage, Loco., and Up Sidings will be connected to **Frame "D."** The points in the Main line leading to the Goods Siding at the Byron Bay end of the Platform will be connected to and worked from **Frame "E."** Frames "D" and "E" will be released by Key from **Frame "A."**
>
> On **Thursday, 12th August, 1926**, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. — The points in the Main and Loop lines leading to the Byron Bay end of the Goods and Up Sidings will be connected to **Frame "F."** The points in the Main line leading to the **Wharf Siding** will be connected to **Frame "G."** An **Electric Releasing Switch** fixed on the Down side of the Goods Sidings at the Byron Bay end of the Yard will be brought into use and will be electrically released by No. 1 Lever in Frame "A," and will release a Key for unlocking Frames "F" and "G."
>
> The complete Signalling and Interlocking arrangements will be in accordance with **Circular No. 419 of 1926**, and diagram attached thereto. *(W.N. 32–1926)*

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## 1943 — Wharf Sidings Nos. 1, 2 and 5 Abolished — W.N. 4–1943

### Wharf Sidings Abolished — W.N. 4–1943
> **Page 63 — Lismore (Casino–Murwillumbah) — Abolition of Nos. 1, 2 and 5 Wharf Sidings** — Delete **123** under heading "Standing Room," and insert **93** (standing room in No. 3 Siding 79, and No. 4 Siding 14).
>
> **Circular No. 507–57 of 1935** and diagram attached thereto to be amended accordingly. (41–74,560.) *(W.N. 4–1943)*

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## 1975 — Distant Signals Replaced — W.N. 36–1975

### Distant Signals — W.N. 36–1975
> **Lismore (Casino–Murwillumbah) — Replacement of Down and Up Distant Signals by Reflectorized Landmarks** — On Tuesday, 9th September, 1975, between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. the Down and Up Distant signals will be replaced by **reflectorized landmarks** at the same location. Diagram attached to **Circular No. 507–57, of 1935, Lismore**, to be amended accordingly. (S&C 74/779610 W&M.) *(W.N. 36–1975)*

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## 1978 — Loop Points Relocated Clear of Union Street — W.N. 22–1978

### Loop Points Relocated — W.N. 22–1978
> **Lismore (Casino–Murwillumbah) — Relocation of Loop Points, Sydney End** — On **Wednesday, 7th June, 1978**, between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m., the existing points No. 4A, Main to Loop line, Sydney end, will be relocated approximately **25 metres towards Murwillumbah** clear of the **Union Street Level Crossing**. The new points will be operated from No. 2 lever in a new three-lever **Ground Frame "J,"** on the Down side of the Main line adjacent to the points.
>
> No. 15, FPL lever for No. 25 points, is unlocked by either key from No. 2 lever in Frame "A."
>
> The points and catchpoints Loop to No. 1 Storage siding (formerly No. 6A) will be **out of use until further notice**. (S&C 146063.) *(W.N. 22–1978)*

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## 1979 — Frame D Renewed; "U" Indicator; Union Street Type F Signals — W.N. 9 and 17–1979

### Frame D Renewed — W.N. 9–1979
> **Lismore — Frame D Renewed (Circular No. 507–57 of 1935 amended):** 
> New Frame D functions: No. 1 — F.P.L. for Nos. 2 and 3 points; No. 2 — Points, Main line to Car Sidings; No. 3 — Points, Main line to Loco Siding. No. 1 F.P.L. lever unlocked by key from No. 2 lever in Frame A. (S&C 129913.) *(W.N. 9–1979)*

### Unattended Working — "U" Indicator — W.N. 17–1979
> **Working When Station is Unattended** — An illuminated **"U" indicator** is provided on the Up Starting signal No. 3 to indicate to drivers that the station is unattended and that a departing train may pass the Starting signal when in the "Stop" position in accordance with Rule 64(c).
>
> The indicator is controlled from a **releasing lock located adjacent to Frame A.** The releasing lock is operated by key on **Miniature Electric Train Staff for the section Lismore–Old Casino.**
>
> When an Up train is ready to depart from the Main line during the time Lismore is unattended, the Guard must insert the Miniature Electric Train Staff for the section in advance in the releasing lock, turn, hold over for two seconds and then withdraw it. This will cause the illuminated letter "U" to be displayed in the indicator on the Up Starting signal and the train may then be despatched in accordance with Rule 64(c). The "U" indicator will be extinguished automatically when the train passes the Starting signal.
>
> **NOTE:** The Down Home signal No. 1 will not clear while a train is at the platform. If it is required to have this signal clear for the arrival of a subsequent Down train when the station is unattended, No. 1 lever must be reversed and the signal will then clear when the controlling track circuits are unoccupied.
>
> Circular and diagram No. **507–57, Lismore, of 1935**, to be amended accordingly. (S&C 129913.) *(W.N. 17–1979)*

### Union Street Type F Signals — W.N. 17–1979
> **Lismore (Casino–Murwillumbah) — Provision of Type "F" Highway Signals at Union Street Level Crossing** — On a date to be advised by circular, Type "F" flashing light highway signals and a warning bell will be brought into use at the **Union Street Level Crossing (833.913 km)** at the Sydney end of the Loop line.
>
> The highway signals are automatically controlled by track circuits for Down and Up trains, subject to clearing of the Down Home or Up Starting signal. Equipment may also be controlled manually during shunting from shunter's switch units on the Down side of the Main line on each side of the level crossing. Testing and emergency supervision: responsibility of **Station Master, Lismore**. (S&C 129913.) *(W.N. 17–1979)*

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## 1989 — Norco Sidings Deleted — W.N. 28–1989

### Norco Sidings Deleted — W.N. 28–1989
> **Platforms and Sidings — Accommodation — Casino–Murwillumbah Branch, Lismore:** 
> Delete — **Norco Siding No. 2** and relevant particulars. (WKS.86.28.GB.CW) 
> Delete — **Norco Siding No. 1** and relevant particulars. (WKS.86.28.GB.CW) 
>
> **Page 400 — Lismore** — Delete all particulars under heading "**Norco Sidings**." (WKS.86.28.GB.CW; A1.89.Misc.) *(W.N. 28–1989)*

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## Summary of Key Events

| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| **15 May 1894** | **Opened** — Lismore to Mullumbimby; Circular No. 95; 124.6-metre Down platform; Type 4 timber station building; 15-bay carriage shed; straight locomotive shed; station residence |
| **11–12 August 1926** | **Yard interlocked** — Frames D, E, F, G; Electric Releasing Switch; Wharf Siding (Frame G); Circular No. 419 of 1926 (W.N. 32–1926) |
| W.N. — 1935 | **Circular No. 507–57 of 1935** established as base Lismore signalling diagram — amended extensively through 1989 |
| **W.N. 4–1943** | **Wharf Sidings Nos. 1, 2 and 5 abolished** — standing room reduced from 123 to 93 vehicles (No. 3: 79, No. 4: 14); Circular No. 507–57 amended (ref. 41–74,560) |
| 1948 | Water columns — two 9-inch and two 12-inch parachute tanks at each end of platform |
| Carriage shed extended | From **15 bays** to **21 bays** (date not confirmed in WN OCR) |
| Platform extended | From 124.6 metres to **190 metres** (date not confirmed in WN OCR) |
| **W.N. 36–1975** | Distant signals replaced by reflectorized landmarks; Circular No. 507–57 amended |
| **7 June 1978** | Loop points (No. 4A) relocated **25 metres toward Murwillumbah** — clear of Union Street Level Crossing; new **3-lever Frame J** on Down side; No. 1 Storage Siding out of use (W.N. 22–1978; S&C 146063) |
| **W.N. 9–1979** | **Frame D renewed** — No. 1 (FPL for Nos. 2 and 3 points); No. 2 (Car Sidings); No. 3 (Loco Siding); Frame A No. 2 lever release; Circular No. 507–57 amended (S&C 129913) |
| **W.N. 17–1979** | **"U" indicator** on Up Starting No. 3 — ETS Lismore–Old Casino releasing lock adjacent Frame A; Guard holds key 2 seconds; Down Home No. 1 lever reverse for unattended arrival; Circular No. 507–57 amended |
| **W.N. 17–1979** | **Union Street Level Crossing (833.913 km)** — Type F highway signals and warning bell; track circuit control; shunter's switch units; Station Master responsibility |
| **W.N. 28–1989** | **Norco Sidings Nos. 1 and 2 deleted** from accommodation table; all Norco Sidings particulars deleted from page 400 (WKS.86.28.GB.CW; A1.89.Misc.) |
| **16 May 2004** | **Station closed** (per your notes; outside WN collection) |

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*Extracted from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1894–1989.* 
*Note: Circular No. 507–57 of 1935 is the most extensively amended single circular in the Murwillumbah branch collection — referenced in the WN for 54 years (1935–1989) across at least nine separate amendment notices for yard and signalling changes at Lismore. The 1943 abolition of Wharf Sidings Nos. 1, 2 and 5 (reducing total standing room from 123 to 93 wagons) reflects the wartime rationalisation of the Lismore wharf connection as freight patterns changed. The 1978 loop points relocation (clearing the Union Street level crossing) and the 1979 "U" indicator provision for unattended working are the two most significant post-1970 operational changes at the station. The Norco Siding deletions in W.N. 28–1989 (under WKS.86.28 works reference) mark the final documented infrastructure change at Lismore within the WN collection period.*

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Old Casino Junction to Tuncester / Re: Tuncester

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# Tuncester (formerly Tunstall) (Murwillumbah Branch)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1907–1977

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**Type:** Station (Closed); Goods Siding (Closed) 
**Line:** Murwillumbah Branch (Casino–Murwillumbah) 
**Distance from Sydney:** 831.230 km (Mileage approximately **513m 54c–517m**; speed boards at 513m 54c, 513m 64c and 513m 76c — per 1974) 
**Location:** -28.797474, 153.222629 
**Between:** Leycester / Cubawee (south) and Lismore (north) 
**Opened as TUNSTALL:** **19 October 1903** (per your notes; no WN opening notice found in OCR) 
**Renamed TUNCESTER:** **1 April 1907** — W.N. — 1907 (ref. 06–29,226; operative date from your notes; WN publication note reads "altered to Tuncester") 
**Platform:** **60.96 metres** — Up side; later reduced to **15.5 metres** (51 feet — confirmed W.N. 17–1966 which deletes "198" [feet?] and inserts "51+" [feet]) 
**Goods siding disconnected:** **31 March 1976** (W.N. 35–1977; S&C) 
**Goods siding abolished formally:** **W.N. 35–1977** (since 31 March 1976) 
**Status:** Closed 
**Name meaning:** "Tunstall" from an Old English word meaning farm — the name of a local property; "Tuncester" likely a combination of "Tun-" from Tunstall and "-cester" from Leycester (per your notes) 

### Note on Renaming
The 1907 WN reads: "Tunstall Platform — the name of this place, which is situated between Casino and Lismore, has been **altered to Tuncester**." (ref. 06–29,226) The reference number 06–29,226 is a 1906 file, confirming the decision was made in 1906 and gazetted in the first W.N. of 1907. Your notes give 1 April 1907 as the operative date.

### Cattle, Pig Yards and Loop Siding (1913)
**11 July 1913** — pig and cattle yards and a loop siding erected at Tuncester (per your notes; WN 1913 OCR not capturing this entry) 

### Enlarged Yards (1966)
**W.N. 17–1966:** Tuncester — upper level loading race added as part of enlarged yard; platform length changed (delete "198" [feet?], insert "51+" [feet]) (ref. V.65–2,209–6) 

### Platform Length History
- **Original:** **60.96 metres (200 feet)** — Up side 
- **1966 W.N. 17:** Amended to **51 feet (15.5 metres)** — reduced to match operational needs after enlarged stockyards provided 
- **1976 W.N. 7:** Platform length "514" deleted from accommodation column (ref. A1 76 73483) — likely the final operational platform length in cm 

### Speed Boards — 1974
**W.N. 14–1974:** Casino–Murwillumbah Branch speed board amendments at Tuncester:
- **513m 54c** — delete 28 Down; show **40 Down**
- **513m 64c** — delete 20 Up (deleted)
- **513m 76c** — delete 40 Down (deleted)

### ETS Sections
Within **Old Casino–Bungabbee** section pre-1973; then within **Old Casino–Lismore** section (created 31 July 1973 when Bungabbee closed)

### Siding Abolition (W.N. 35–1977)
**Since 31 March 1976:** Nos. 2A and 2B points and catchpoints at Sydney and Murwillumbah ends of goods siding removed together with **Frames A and B** and associated interlocking equipment; siding abolished (W.N. 35–1977; S&C)

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> **Notes:** Opened as Tunstall 19 October 1903; renamed Tuncester 1 April 1907 (W.N. — 1907; ref. 06–29,226). Pig and cattle yards and loop siding erected 11 July 1913. Enlarged yard with upper level loading race added 1966 (W.N. 17–1966); platform reduced from ~200 feet to 51 feet at the same time. Platform length "514" deleted W.N. 7–1976. Passenger services ceased July 1973; closed July 1974 (W.N. 30–1974); deleted from horses/vehicles loading table and List of Stations W.N. 29 and 30–1974. Goods siding disconnected 31 March 1976; formally abolished W.N. 35–1977. "Tunchester" OCR misread in rates books corrected to "Tuncester" W.N. 48–1966.

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## 1907 — Renamed Tuncester — W.N. — 1907 (ref. 06–29,226)

### Renamed Tuncester — W.N. — 1907
> **Tunstall Platform** — The name of this place, which is situated between Casino and Lismore, has been **altered to Tuncester**. (06–29,226.) *(W.N. — 1907)*

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## 1913 — Cattle, Pig Yards and Loop Siding — 11 July 1913

### Yards and Loop Siding — 1913
> Pig and cattle yards and a loop siding erected at Tuncester — **11 July 1913**. *(Per your notes; WN opening notice not found in OCR)*

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## 1924 — Unattended Platform

### Unattended Platform — W.N. — 1924
> **Tuncester (P)** — unattended platform; Casino–Murwillumbah Branch. *(Source: 1924 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1930 — Motor Car Service Request Stop

### Motor Car Timetable — W.N. — 1930
> **Casino–Murwillumbah Motor Car Service** — Tuncester listed as a request stop between Leycester/Baraimal and Cedar Point/Lismore. *(Source: 1930 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1935 — Load Section Boundary

### Load Sections — 1935
> **Casino–Murwillumbah Branch Engine Load Table:** 
> - **St Helena → Tuncester** [load section] 
> - **Tuncester → Bentley:** 165/185/205 tons *(Source: 1935 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1966 — Enlarged Yards; Upper Level Loading Race; Platform Reduced — W.N. 17–1966

### Enlarged Yards and Platform — W.N. 17–1966
> **Page 87 — Casino–Murwillumbah Branch — Tuncester** — In column headed "Length of Passenger Platform" delete **198** and insert **51+**.
>
> [Enlarged yard with upper level loading race provided at Tuncester.] (V.65–2,209–6.) *(W.N. 17–1966)*

### "Tunchester" Corrected to "Tuncester" — W.N. 48–1966
> **Page 197 — Alphabetical List of Stations** — Amend: **Tunchester** to read **Tuncester**. (B.2–66.) *(W.N. 48–1966)*

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## 1973 — Deleted from Speed Boards List; Closed as Passenger Station

### Speed Boards and Passenger Cessation — W.N. 40–1973
> **Page 74** — [Delete] **Tuncester** and Upper Burringbar [from speed boards and/or passenger services table]. (C.1–73–4,538.) *(W.N. 40–1973)*

> **Stations where passenger services have ceased (1973)** — Tuncester listed among: Crabbe's Creek, Bentley, **Tuncester**, Eltham, Moorball, North Lismore, Talofa, Stokers, Woodlawn College, St Helena. *(Source: 1973 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1974 — Speed Boards Amended; Deleted from All Tables — W.N. 14, 29 and 30–1974

### Speed Board Amendments — W.N. 14–1974
> **Casino–Murwillumbah Branch — Location of Speed Boards — Tuncester:** 
> - **513m 54c** — delete 28 Down; show **40 Down** 
> - **513m 64c** — delete 20 Up 
> - **513m 76c** — delete 40 Down 
> *(W.N. 14–1974)*

### Horses/Vehicles Table Deleted — W.N. 29–1974
> **Page 186 — Casino–Murwillumbah Line** — Delete Old Casino, Bentley, Bungabbee, **Tuncester**, North Lismore, Bexhill, Eltham, Booyong and Stockers. (C.1–74.) *(W.N. 29–1974)*

> **Page 260 — List of Stations — Casino–Murwillumbah Branch Line** — Delete **Tuncester** and relevant particulars. (B.2–74–76,071.) *(W.N. 29–1974)*

### Further Deletions — W.N. 30–1974
> **[Rates Books]** — Delete **Tuncester** and relevant particulars. (B.2–74–71,071.) *(W.N. 30–1974)*

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## 1976 — Platform Length Deleted; Goods Siding Disconnected — W.N. 7–1976

### Platform Length Deleted — W.N. 7–1976
> **Page 87 — Stations, Platforms and Sidings — Accommodation Provided — TUNCESTER** — In the column headed "Length of passenger platform" delete **514**. (A1 76 73483.) *(W.N. 7–1976)*

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## 1977 — Goods Siding Formally Abolished — W.N. 35–1977

### Siding Abolished — W.N. 35–1977
> **Tuncester (Casino–Murwillumbah) — Abolition of Goods Siding** — Since **31st March, 1976**, Nos. 2A and 2B points and catchpoints at the Sydney and Murwillumbah ends of the goods siding have been removed together with **Frames A and B** and associated interlocking equipment and the siding abolished. (S&C.) *(W.N. 35–1977)*

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## Summary of Key Events

| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| **19 October 1903** | **Opened as TUNSTALL** — Murwillumbah branch; no WN opening notice found in OCR |
| **1 April 1907** | **Renamed TUNCESTER** — "Tunstall Platform ... altered to Tuncester" (W.N. — 1907; ref. 06–29,226) |
| **11 July 1913** | **Pig and cattle yards and loop siding erected** (per your notes; WN not found in OCR) |
| By 1924 | **Tuncester (P)** — unattended platform |
| W.N. — 1930 | Request stop on Casino–Murwillumbah motor car service |
| 1935 | Load section boundary — St Helena→Tuncester; Tuncester→Bentley (165 tons) |
| **W.N. 17–1966** | **Enlarged yard** with **upper level loading race**; platform reduced from ~198 feet to **51 feet** (ref. V.65–2,209–6) |
| **W.N. 48–1966** | "Tunchester" OCR/rates book error corrected to "Tuncester" |
| **July 1973** | **Passenger services ceased** |
| **W.N. 40–1973** | Deleted from speed boards and passenger services table alongside Upper Burringbar |
| **W.N. 14–1974** | Speed board amendments — 513m 54c: 28 Down → **40 Down**; 513m 64c and 513m 76c deleted |
| **July 1974** | **Station closed** — W.N. 29 and 30–1974 |
| **W.N. 29–1974** | Deleted from horses/vehicles table and List of Stations (refs C.1–74 and B.2–74–76,071) |
| **W.N. 7–1976** | Platform length "514" deleted from accommodation column (ref. A1 76 73483) |
| **31 March 1976** | **Goods siding disconnected** — Frames A and B; Nos. 2A and 2B points and catchpoints removed |
| **W.N. 35–1977** | **Goods siding formally abolished** — since 31 March 1976 (S&C) |

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*Extracted from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1907–1977.* 
*Note: The "Tunchester" OCR error (W.N. 48–1966) — appearing in the rates book Alphabetical List and requiring correction — is an unusual documentation artefact; the rates book had misspelled Tuncester as Tunchester for some period before correction. The 1966 platform reduction (from ~198 feet to 51 feet) concurrent with the enlarged yard and upper level loading race provision reflects a deliberate reallocation of space — the stockyard expansion physically displaced or shortened the passenger platform. The speed board amendments in W.N. 14–1974 (increasing Down speed at 513m 54c from 28 to 40 mph) suggest the track conditions at Tuncester were improved in the final years of the station's operation, possibly as part of the upgrade works that followed gauge standardisation planning on the branch.*