#OnThisDay 18 December 1849 an application from the Director of the Sydney Railway Company was laid before the Executive Council for the building of Sydney Railway Station. The first terminal station, built on Gadigal land, was situated between Devonshire and Cleveland Streets (present day Central Station) and was opened in 1855.
Behind the Scenes
Take a look behind the scenes at NSW State Archives. In this episode Martyn looks at the popular railway personal history cards.
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Related Gallery
This gallery highlights the transformation of Central Railway Station from its opening in 1855 to 1921 when the clocktower was completed.
Take a break
Relax a while and puzzle your way in to the archives!