Snapshot of the past
A photograph of the train turntable at the Warragul Railway Station in 1878.
The train turntable was located at the eastern end of the station platform and used for reversing the direction of the locomotive.
The Warragul Railway Station opened in the same year – 1878 - as part of the Victorian Railways’ new line linking Melbourne with Sale.
The town grew around the station, which increased in importance due to its location in a timber-producing area. It was later the junction of the branch line towards Noojee, which began in 1892.
When it first opened, the station consisted of two small sheds on a siding, but a substantial timber station building was added in the following year.
Photograph and information courtesy of the Warragul and District Historical Society.
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Bunyip and Tynong CFA brigades will provide tips on how to keep safe for this bushfire season at a community barbecue to be held in Bunyip tomorrow.
The Bunyip and Tynong CFA brigades have combined to host the free barbecue for residents in Bunyip, Tynong and surrounding areas to help alleviate concerns around the fire season.
The community barbecue will be held at the Bunyip IGA car park, 2/6 Main St Bunyip from 4pm until 7pm.
Community members will be able to learn where bush, grass or scrub fires are likely to start and spread around their area, along with the most essential decisions you and your family need to make and how to stay informed should a fire start.
Brigade members will be available to answer questions, including – Could a fire reach my place? When do I get out? What if the road’s closed? And will someone knock on my door? Brigade members will also provide tips to help you start or review your bushfire plan.
Community groups and clubs will be able to arrange a customised session by talking with brigade members at the community barbecue.