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Thurla

Origin of name: Aboriginal - opossum

Station opened: 11-4-1924

Station closed: 7-12-1953

Distance from Melbourne (via Castlemaine): 348 miles 57 chains 2 links

Height above Sea Level: 150 feet

Thurla was opened for goods traffic during construction of the line to Werrimull line and when officially opened was provided with a 200 foot low level passenger platform, 17 x 8 foot 6 inches shelter shed with locker and loop goods siding with a 25 x 16 foot goods platform with ramp. A Class 4 employee's residence was also provided.

Mr. Bert Wood carting wheat to Thurla station. Circa 1925. Photo: D.C. McKay Collection

The low level platform at Thurla in 1967 after workmen had recently removed the remains of the wooden platform coping. This view is looking in the down direction towards Benetook. Photo: Bruce McLean

A track gang tool shed was located at the down end of the yard. A four-man track gang was based at Thurla to attend to the line between the junction of the branch and Merrinee.

Thurla saw little traffic and was the first station on the line to close on 7-12-1953.

The location of the siding at Thurla can be clearly identified in this scene showing the indentations made by the former positions of track sleepers. 1967. Photo: Bruce McLean

Cattle pit at the up end of the Thurla station reserve. 1967. Photo: Bruce McLean