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Preston Railway Station

The railway from Clifton Hill to Whittlesea was built in 1889 for a grand total of £97,819. It was formally opened on 23 December 1889.

A total of sixteen trains ran per day, the route meandering through Northcote, North Carlton, Royal Park, North Melbourne and eventually to Spencer Street Station.

Sources

Forster, Harley W. (1968). Preston Lands and People. Melbourne: Cheshire.

Images

Image - photo - Hoardings at Preston Railway Station 1971 [courtesy Lexie Luly]

Hoardings at Preston Railway Station 1971 [courtesy Lexie Luly] [LHRN2093]

Image - Photo. Aerial view of Preston Railway Station (circa 1907)

Aerial view of Preston Railway Station c.1907 [LHRN2236]

Bell Street Station [LHRN5236]