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Phosphate Works

Industry
Line: Geelong
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Opened: Tuesday, 24 June 1924

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Phosphate Works Sidings

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Events


Line Opened

Saturday, 1 November 1856 Line opened Lara to Geelong
Thursday, 25 June 1857 Line officially opened between Geelong and at temporary terminus at Greenwich. A ferry was used the complete the journey to Melbourne
Saturday, 3 October 1857 Temporary Greenwich terminal and stub line closed. Geelong line now connected to the partially completed Williamstown line. A ferry complete the journey from Williamstown to Melbourne
Monday, 17 January 1859 Williamstown line finally completed to Melbourne. Geelong trains can now operate direct to Spencer Street Station

Track Amplified

Sunday, 8 February 1959 Line duplicated Corio to North Geelong A

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Phosphate works sidings from Seabeach Parade

Phosphate works sidings from Seabeach Parade

Seabeach Parade level crossing. Note the dual gauge

Seabeach Parade level crossing. Note the dual gauge

Seabeach Parade level crossing controls

Seabeach Parade level crossing controls

Seabeach Parade level crossing. Note the dual gauge

Seabeach Parade level crossing. Note the dual gauge

Phosphate works sidings from Seabeach Parade

Phosphate works sidings from Seabeach Parade

Phosphate works loading hoppers from Seabreeze Parade

Phosphate works loading hoppers from Seabreeze Parade

Phosphate works loading hoppers from Seabreeze Parade. Check out the sign...

Phosphate works loading hoppers from Seabreeze Parade. Check out the sign...

Down end of the Phosphate works sidings from The Esplanade

Down end of the Phosphate works sidings from The Esplanade

Phosphate works buildings from The Esplanade

Phosphate works buildings from The Esplanade

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