North Lismore

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Type : Station
Line : Murwillumbah Branch
Distance from Sydney : 838.083km
Location : -28.796546, 153.278466
Opened : 1907
Closed : 30 June 1974 (passenger services had ceased earlier), siding still in use until September 1989 and removed May 1992.
Status : Closed
Name meaning : Named after the Isle of Lismore in Argyleshire, Hebrides
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.

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North Lismore station and floods, 1921 (National Museum of Australia)

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Location of North Lismore station (Six Maps)

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North Lismore station (left of photo) in 1929

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North Lismore - flooding, 1921 - the station platform is on the left (Robertson's sign) (Braeh Brimson)

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Grain unoading near North Lismore in the 1960s.

(Dean Cording)

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1985 diagram

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1941 diagram

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# 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."

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> **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.

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## 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)*

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## 1924 — Station Distinguishing Number

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

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## 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.
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> 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)*

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## 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."**
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> Under heading "NORTH LISMORE CEMENT SIDING" — Amend **Lismore–Bangalow** section to read **Lismore–Byron Bay** section where shown (in 2 places).
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> 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)*

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## 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**.
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> **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)*

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## 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) |

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*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.*