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| − | The Original name for Coniston | + | The Original name for Coniston was "Glenora". |
In 1897 the station was manned by a Porter by the name of Charles Mohr. He had had this position since 20th April 1892. He was also the Postmaster. | In 1897 the station was manned by a Porter by the name of Charles Mohr. He had had this position since 20th April 1892. He was also the Postmaster. | ||
| − | "Glenora" was the terminus of the line until 1909. | + | "Glenora" was the terminus of the line until 1909. Up to 1909 to turn the locomotives around efficiently for their return journey it had a turntable located just beyond the station. |
==== Staff at Glenora Station ==== | ==== Staff at Glenora Station ==== | ||
Revision as of 05:41, 8 September 2021
The Original name for Coniston was "Glenora".
In 1897 the station was manned by a Porter by the name of Charles Mohr. He had had this position since 20th April 1892. He was also the Postmaster.
"Glenora" was the terminus of the line until 1909. Up to 1909 to turn the locomotives around efficiently for their return journey it had a turntable located just beyond the station.
Staff at Glenora Station
| from | name | position | source | salary | ||
| 10 Aug 1889 | to | at least 1890 | John Joyce | Porter in Charge | 1890 'Blue Book' | 5/6 per diem |
| 20 April 1892 | to | at least 1898 | Charles Mohr | Porter in Charge (also Postmaster) | 1899 'Blue Book' | 6/9 per diem |
Photos[edit | edit source]
| Station Building | 
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Coniston
[At time of this drawing called Glenora] |
1888 |
| Turntable ready
for relocation |
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Coniston
[At time of this photo called Glenora] |
1910 |
| Sketch of Track Layout | 
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Coniston | 1930-1935 |