Re: Preston station torched

[Iming Chan <chani@translib.com.au>]

Reuben Farrelly wrote:

> [Snip]
>
> What is the historical basis for a lot of the station buildings around
> Melbourne?  There seem to be some fairly large buildings at some stations,
> but most seem locked and/or boarded up.  On my way to work in Camberwell,
> there's East Richmond, Burley, Hawthorn and Auburn (possibly Glenferrie but
> may be in use) which all have enclosures of some sort but seem only to be
> disused...what did these buildings used to be used for?  Did there used to
> be a stationmaster at every single stop?
> Or are these buildings still used?

Last time I pass through Glenferrie on my way home, it is in use and is one of
the premium stations in Melbourne.

Cheers,

I.C.

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