CONISTON

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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' 6/9 per diem

Photos[edit | edit source]

Station Building 1888 Glenora Station P1012785 copy.jpg Coniston

[At time of this drawing called Glenora]

1888
Turntable ready

for relocation

WC1911012603 Turntable on Waggon ready for transit - assumed Glenora.jpg Coniston

[At time of this photo called Glenora]

1910
Sketch of Track Layout P2377-1-10 34.jpg Coniston 1930-1935