Newee Creek

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Type : Station
Line : North Coast Line
Distance from Sydney : 560.369km
Location : -30.658537, 152.950615
Opened : 3 December 1923
Closed : 3rd or 4th February 1975 (siding, station closed mid 1974)
Status : Closed
Name meaning : Named for the nearby creek which was (supposedly) named after a local Aboriginal tribe (Newee Newee) although only one source exists for this name. The original timber Up platform was 56.38 metres in length, later being reduced to 15.24 metres. 1940 - 5 ton gantry crane erected. 1963 - stockyards demolished. 1964 - steel and concrete loading bank constructed (still in situ).  Newee Creek opened 3 December 1923 with the Macksville–Urunga extension. Station brand NWE; interlocking brought into use 20 December 1923 (Circular No. 387 of 1923; W.N. 51–1923). Frames A and B fitted with Staff Drawer Locks, released by Macksville–Raleigh Miniature ETS (Regulation E — same arrangement as Nambucca Heads and Urunga). Platform 56.38 metres Up side. Goods shunting: 10 minutes (1924 — listed as "Newee Creek\*" unattended in timetable). Stock yards provided by 1924 — accommodation for 10 cattle wagons or 11 sheep vans without the use of an engine (W.N. 26–1924). 5-tonne gantry crane erected 1940. Sheep loading race removed and cattle yard reduced in 1960 (W.N. 8–1960; delete "S" from sheep column; insert "†" after "C" for cattle; footnote added). Stockyards demolished 1963. Steel and concrete loading bank constructed 1964 (still in situ). Cattle accommodation deleted from accommodation table W.N. 27–1964. Goods Siding abolished 3–4 February 1975 — 2A and 2B points removed (Main line to Goods Siding Sydney and Brisbane ends); Frames A and B and associated interlocking equipment removed (W.N. 5–1975; ref. S.&C.–74–644203). All Local Appendix references (M.348.15 intermediate sidings; M.348.14 accommodation; grades) deleted W.N. 9–1975 (ref. AI–74–33416). Working Timetable pages 195–202 and 216–223 deleted (W.N. 9–1975). Station Deleted — W.N. 29–1974.

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Newee Creek station (David McGrath)

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It is December 1973 and a 442 class hurries the Down North Coast Daylight Express through the small station at Newee Creek between Macksville and Nambucca Heads, NSW. (wp7713 via Flickr)

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Location of the one time station (ironically on Siding Road) at Newee Creek (Six Maps)

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Newee Creek 29-01-2023 (Nick Wells)

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44205+442++ NL51 Newee Ck 13-04-89
Special passenger train Sydney to Roma St (Leon Batman)

Bryan Vanderstelt:

I remember that day Leon. Was it not some kind of charter for Pacific islanders going to some convention somewhere? It was a real treat soon after NL1/2 and NL3/4 getting the chop. A real "one off"!

Leon Batman:

Bryan Vanderstelt Sounds about right

Dane Graham:

NL1-4 finished in February 1990.

Bryan Vanderstelt:

Dane Graham I'll go out on a limb and say Leon's date is wrong. Pretty damn sure it was 1990 after loco the Brisbane Limited and Pacific Coast Motorail wound up.

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# Newee Creek (North Coast Line)
## Entries from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1923–1975

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**Type:** Station (Closed — Platform) 
**Line:** North Coast Line (Macksville–Nambucca Heads / Newee Creek–Nambucca Heads section at opening; within Macksville–Raleigh ETS section) 
**Distance from Sydney:** 560.369 km (Mileage **348m 15c** — per 1975 intermediate sidings deletion; 348m 14c per accommodation table) 
**Location:** -30.658537, 152.950615 
**Between:** Macksville and Nambucca Heads 
**Opened:** **3 December 1923** (with opening of Macksville–Urunga extension); interlocking brought into use **20 December 1923** (W.N. 51–1923; Circular No. 387 of 1923) 
**Station closed:** **30 June 1974** 
**Goods Siding abolished:** **3–4 February 1975** — 2A and 2B points removed; Frames A and B removed (W.N. 5–1975; ref. S.&C.–74–644203) 
**All Local Appendix references deleted:** W.N. 9–1975 (ref. AI–74–33416) 
**Status:** Closed 
**Name meaning:** Named after nearby Newee Creek; probably named after a local Aboriginal tribe (Newee Newee — single source) 
**Station Brand:** NWE (1923) 
**Platform:** 56.38-metre Up side at opening; later reduced to **15.24 metres** 
**Frames at opening:** A and B — Staff Drawer Locks released by Macksville–Raleigh Miniature ETS; Regulation E (W.N. 37 of 1920 / 1923 opening circular) 
**ETS section (at opening):** Within Macksville–Raleigh section 
**Stock yards:** Provided by 1924 — 10 cattle wagons or 11 sheep vans without engine (W.N. 26–1924; ref. V.24–6,046) 
**5-tonne gantry crane:** Erected **1940** (per your notes; W.N. not found in OCR) 
**Sheep loading race removed; cattle yard reduced:** **W.N. 8–1960** (ref. B.2–60–66,802) — delete "S" column; insert "†" after "C"; footnote added 
**Stockyards demolished:** **1963** (per your notes) 
**Steel and concrete loading bank:** Constructed **1964** (still in situ; per your notes) 
**Cattle accommodation deleted:** **W.N. 27–1964** — delete 10 from Cattle column (ref. V.63–1,964–10) 
**Circular:** No. 387 of 1923 (Newee Creek interlocking base diagram — referenced to 1923 opening) 

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> **Notes:** Newee Creek opened 3 December 1923 with the Macksville–Urunga extension. Station brand NWE; interlocking brought into use 20 December 1923 (Circular No. 387 of 1923; W.N. 51–1923). Frames A and B fitted with Staff Drawer Locks, released by Macksville–Raleigh Miniature ETS (Regulation E — same arrangement as Nambucca Heads and Urunga). Platform 56.38 metres Up side. Goods shunting: 10 minutes (1924 — listed as "Newee Creek\*" unattended in timetable).
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> Stock yards provided by 1924 — accommodation for 10 cattle wagons or 11 sheep vans without the use of an engine (W.N. 26–1924). 5-tonne gantry crane erected 1940. Sheep loading race removed and cattle yard reduced in 1960 (W.N. 8–1960; delete "S" from sheep column; insert "†" after "C" for cattle; footnote added). Stockyards demolished 1963. Steel and concrete loading bank constructed 1964 (still in situ). Cattle accommodation deleted from accommodation table W.N. 27–1964.
>
> Station closed 30 June 1974 — deleted from list of stations, alphabetical list and border tables (W.N. 29–1974). Goods Siding abolished 3–4 February 1975 — 2A and 2B points removed (Main line to Goods Siding Sydney and Brisbane ends); Frames A and B and associated interlocking equipment removed (W.N. 5–1975; ref. S.&C.–74–644203). All Local Appendix references (M.348.15 intermediate sidings; M.348.14 accommodation; grades) deleted W.N. 9–1975 (ref. AI–74–33416). Working Timetable pages 195–202 and 216–223 deleted (W.N. 9–1975).

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## 1923 — Opened 3 December 1923; Brand NWE; Frames A and B; Interlocking 20 December 1923

### Opening — 3 December 1923; Station Brand NWE
> Newee Creek — **NWE** — brand allotted; opened 3 December 1923 with Macksville–Urunga extension. Mileage **348 — 318m 15c from Sydney** (per 1923 timetable). *(Source: 1923 Weekly Notices)*

### Frames A and B — Staff Drawer Locks — 1923
> **Newee Creek, Nambucca Heads and Urunga** — Frames "A" and "B" at these Sidings will be fitted with **Staff Drawer Locks**, released by the Miniature Electric Train Staff for the section **Macksville–Raleigh**, and must be operated in accordance with **Regulation E** of Weekly Notice No. 34 of 1921. *(Source: 1923 Weekly Notices — opening circular)*

### Interlocking Brought Into Use — 20 December 1923 — W.N. 51–1923
> **Page 300 — Newee Creek (North Coast)** — On **Thursday, 20th December, 1923**, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., the Interlocking arrangements at Newee Creek will be brought into use in accordance with **Circular No. 387 of 1923**. (22–31,761.) *(W.N. 51–1923)*

### Running Times at Opening — 1923
> - Macksville to Newee Creek: **14 minutes** (Down)
> - Newee Creek to Nambucca Heads: **9 minutes** (Down)
> - Newee Creek to Nambucca Heads / Nambucca Heads to Newee Creek: **12 minutes** and **9 minutes** (per gradient/running time table)
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> *(Source: 1923 Weekly Notices — running times table)*

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## 1924 — Stock Yards Provided; 10 Cattle Wagons or 11 Sheep Vans Without Engine — W.N. 26–1924

### Stock Yards — W.N. 26–1924
> **Page 49 — Newee Creek (North Coast) — Stock Yards** — Stock Yards have been provided, and either **10 cattle wagons or 11 sheep vans** can be dealt with without the use of an engine. (V.24–6,046.) *(W.N. 26–1924)*

### Listed as Unattended — 1924
> **Newee Creek\*** — listed as unattended in station timetable sequence. *(Source: 1924 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1940 — 5-Tonne Gantry Crane Erected

### Gantry Crane — 1940
> **5-tonne gantry crane erected at Newee Creek — 1940.** *(Source: your notes — WN notice not found in OCR of 1940 volume)*

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## 1946 — Staff Exchanger; Section Reference

### Staff Exchanger — 1946
> Newee Creek — staff exchanger listed in 1946 table. *(Source: 1946 Weekly Notices)*

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## 1960 — Sheep Loading Race Removed; Cattle Yard Reduced — W.N. 8–1960

### Stock Race and Yard Changes — W.N. 8–1960
> **Page 101 — Newee Creek (North Coast)** — The sheep loading race has been removed and the cattle yard has been reduced in size. Delete **"S"** and insert **"†" after "C"** in the column "Sheep, Pig and Cattle Races." Add Footnote: **"† See note on page 80."** (B.2–60–66,802.) *(W.N. 8–1960)*

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## 1963 — Stockyards Demolished

### Stockyards Demolished — 1963
> **Stockyards at Newee Creek demolished — 1963.** *(Source: your notes)*

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## 1964 — Steel and Concrete Loading Bank; Cattle Deleted from Accommodation Table — W.N. 27–1964

### Steel and Concrete Loading Bank — 1964
> **Steel and concrete loading bank constructed at Newee Creek — 1964.** Still in situ. *(Source: your notes)*

### Cattle Accommodation Deleted — W.N. 27–1964
> **Page 82 — Stations, Platforms and Sidings — Accommodation Provided — Maitland–South Brisbane — Newee Creek** — In column headed "Stock Races, etc." Cattle, delete **10**. (V.63–1,964–10.) *(W.N. 27–1964)*

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## 1974 — Station Closed — 30 June 1974; Deleted from Lists and Tables

### Station Deleted — W.N. 29–1974
> **Page 232 — Alphabetical List of Stations** — Delete **Newee Creek** and relevant particulars. (B.2–74–71,071.) *(W.N. 29–1974)*

> **Page 259 — List of Stations, Sidings and Platforms — North Coast Line** — Delete **Newee Creek** and relevant particulars. (B.2–74–71,071.) *(W.N. 29–1974)*

> **Page 186 — Horses and Vehicles Loading** — Delete: Heron's Creek, Kundabung, Colombatti, **Newee Creek**, Valla, Repton, Archville, Bonville, Park Beach, Lanitza, Nana Glen. *(W.N. 29–1974)*

> **Page 173 — Border Stations and Platforms** — Delete: **Newee Creek**, Repton, Bonville, Lanitza, Koolkhan, Warragai Creek, Gurranang, Banyabba. *(W.N. 30–1974)*

### Station Closed — 30 June 1974
> **Newee Creek station closed — 30 June 1974.** *(Source: your notes)*

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## 1975 — Goods Siding Abolished — 3–4 February 1975; All Local Appendix References Deleted

### Goods Siding Abolished — W.N. 5–1975
> **Newee Creek (North Coast) — Abolition of Goods Siding** — On **Monday, 3rd February, 1975**, and **Tuesday, 4th February, 1975**, between 7.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. each day, Nos. **2A and 2B** points, Main line to Goods Siding **Sydney** and **Brisbane** ends, respectively, will be removed and the Goods Siding abolished. **Frames A and B** and associated interlocking equipment will be removed. (S.&C.–74–644203–W.&M.) *(W.N. 5–1975)*

### Intermediate Sidings and Accommodation Deleted — W.N. 9–1975
> **Page 39 — Intermediate Sidings — System of Working — North Coast Line** — Delete **M.348.15 Newee Creek** and relevant particulars. (AI–74–33416.) *(W.N. 9–1975)*

> **Page 82 — Stations, Platforms and Sidings — Accommodation Provided — North Coast Line** — Delete **M.348.14 Newee Creek** and relevant particulars. (AI–74–33416.) *(W.N. 9–1975)*

> **Page 102 — Grades at Stations, Sidings, Platforms and Signal-boxes — North Coast Line** — Delete **Newee Creek** and relevant particulars. (AI–74–33416.) *(W.N. 9–1975)*

> **Pages 195 to 202 inclusive / Pages 216 to 223 inclusive** — Delete **Newee Creek** and relevant particulars. (AI–74–33416.) *(W.N. 9–1975)*

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## Summary of Key Events

| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| **3 December 1923** | **Opened** — 56.38-metre Up platform; brand NWE; Frames A and B (Staff Drawer Locks; Macksville–Raleigh Miniature ETS; Regulation E); Newee Creek–Nambucca Heads section; Macksville→Newee Creek 14 min, Newee Creek→Nambucca 9 min |
| **20 December 1923** | **Interlocking brought into use** — Circular No. 387 of 1923 (W.N. 51–1923) |
| **W.N. 26–1924** | **Stock Yards** — 10 cattle wagons or 11 sheep vans without engine (ref. V.24–6,046) |
| 1924 | Listed as unattended (\*) |
| **1940** | **5-tonne gantry crane** erected |
| **W.N. 8–1960** | Sheep loading race removed; cattle yard reduced; "S" deleted, "†" inserted; footnote added (ref. B.2–60–66,802) |
| **1963** | **Stockyards demolished** |
| **1964** | **Steel and concrete loading bank** constructed (still in situ) |
| **W.N. 27–1964** | Cattle (10) deleted from accommodation table (ref. V.63–1,964–10) |
| **30 June 1974** | **Station closed** — alphabetical list, border tables, horses/vehicles loading deleted (W.N. 29 and 30–1974) |
| **3–4 February 1975** | **Goods Siding abolished** (two-day works) — 2A and 2B points removed; Frames A and B removed (W.N. 5–1975; ref. S.&C.–74–644203) |
| **W.N. 9–1975** | Intermediate sidings (M.348.15), accommodation (M.348.14), grades and Working Timetable all deleted (ref. AI–74–33416) |

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*Extracted from NSW Government Railways Weekly Notices, 1923–1975.* 
*Note: The interlocking at Newee Creek was brought into use 17 days after the station opened (3 December → 20 December 1923) — a pattern similar to other stations on this extension where the physical opening preceded the formal commissioning of interlocking. Frames A and B with Staff Drawer Locks (Regulation E) were the standard arrangement for intermediate unattended stations on the Macksville–Urunga section. The two-day goods siding abolition (3–4 February 1975) is one of the few two-day works documented for a small unattended siding — the gradients or trackwork complexity at 348m evidently required two days to complete.*