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Claremont Railway Station

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c. 1910

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Taken looking west from the former bridge between the island platform and Shenton Road and was used by Royal Show crowds. Station master's house on left with waiting room, parcels and ticket office opening onto platform with verandah above. Perth bound train at island platform with people boarding carriages. Central building with ladies' waiting room and toilets and overhanging roof providing passenger shelter. Two rail lines and additional platform (used for Royal Show trains and troop trains during World War II). Rear of corrugated iron goods shed on right. Bridge, with access to three platforms, and signal box in background.

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cwa-org-28--3-134

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Social History
Transport > Railways

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-31.980660497575, 115.78141768221

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Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010

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