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FORMER DARNUM STATION

Location RAILWAY AVENUE DARNUM, BAW BAW SHIRE Level Heritage Inventory Site

Statement of Significance

The significant features of the former Darnum railway station comprise the late 19th to early 20th century artefact scatter located in the north of the former rail reserve, the potential features associated with the Granger's House and Stationmaster's Residence, and any remnants of the former tramway. There may also be remnants of the former passenger platform and railway station buildings at the south of the site. The station also played an important role in the timber industry of the region, with several tramways terminating at the railway station. The former Darnum railway station site is of archaeological significance as the potential remains at the site could provide information on the nature of, and activities that took place, at the railway station complex. The station is of historical significance as this site relates to the history of the Gippsland railway line and its association with the expansion of the railway network in Victoria. The station is of significance as the remains at this site are likely to evidence the period in which they were deposited, providing further information about the people who worked at, or travelled via, the railway station, and other activities at the railway station.

Under the terms of the Heritage Act 2017 there is protection for all historical archaeology sites and objects in the state.

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Group

Transport - Rail

Category

Rail Transport Precinct