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Revision as of 05:26, 8 September 2021

The Original name for Coniston Station 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. To turn the locomotives 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'