60-587: The Northern Beaches is a region within Northern Sydney , in the state of New South Wales , Australia , near the Pacific coast. This area extends south to the entrance of Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour), west to Middle Harbour and north to the entrance of Broken Bay . The area was formerly inhabited by the Garigal or Caregal people in a region known as Guringai country. The Northern Beaches district
120-521: A concrete deck and modern steel balustrades . Modern concrete steps on steel supports provide access to the island platform. Similar steps and disabled ramp provide access to the streets on either side of the station. The island platform (Platform 2/3) at Gordon was built in 1909 as part of the line duplication for the Northern line, and has brick faces and an asphalt platform surface. The overhead booking office and footbridge are located approximately at
180-650: A large tract of forest around the Lane Cove River. It was intended as a resource for small settlers, a place for them to graze their livestock and collect firewood, to supplement their farming practices. The Field of Mars Connect, an area of approximately 2,040 hectares (5,000 acres) located north of the Field of Mars and the Eastern Farms, covered most of the Ryde municipality. The village itself comprised only
240-480: A modest scattering of houses in a few streets around the church, surrounded by farms, orchards and some large estates. Nevertheless, the name was well established by 12 November 1870 when the Municipal district of Ryde was officially proclaimed. Northern Sydney is described as the area between Port Jackson to the south, Carlingford and suburbs in line to the west/northwest, Hawkesbury River and Pittwater to
300-439: A terminal road with a buffer stop at the northern end. In the early 1990s, the station was reconfigured with Platform 2 becoming the main southbound platform and Platform 1 the terminal road. Since the 1990s, a number of car parks have been built. In 2014, the bus stop on the station's western side was demolished to make way for a three-storey carpark and bus interchange. The new interchange opened in early June 2015. The station
360-478: A well-planned public transport system, hilly roads, large plots of manicured land, and substantially large federation and bungalow style homes. Northern Sydney is home to some of Sydney's most affluent suburbs, large parks and notable landmarks. The western end of Northern Sydney was home to the Wallumettagal ( Ryde - Hunters Hill & Western Lane Cove) tribe. The first settlement in the north and in fact
420-596: Is a large metropolitan area in Greater Sydney , New South Wales , Australia on the north shore of Sydney Harbour and Parramatta River . The region embraces suburbs in Sydney's north-east, north and inner north west. Northern Sydney is divided into distinctive regions such as the North Shore , Northern Beaches and Forest District . The region is characterised by pristine waterways with immense greenery,
480-602: Is accessed via modern stairs and disabled ramp from either side of the station. There is a commercial strip on the western side of the Pacific Highway immediately across the road from the station. Exterior: Located on the island platform (Platform 2/3) the station building c. 1909 is a good representative example of the standard railway design A8-A10 station buildings along the Northern line. Walls are red face brick, tuck pointed with moulded rendered string course, architraves and window sills. The gabled roof
540-988: Is governed on a local level by the Northern Beaches Council , which was formed in May 2016 from Warringah Council (est. 1906), Manly Council (est. 1877), and Pittwater Council (est. 1992). The traditional Aboriginal inhabitants of the land now known as the Northern Beaches were the Garigal people of the Eora nation. Within a few years of European settlement, the Garigal had mostly disappeared from this area mainly due to an outbreak of smallpox in 1789. Much evidence of their habitation remains especially their rock etchings in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park which borders northern beaches's north-western side. The northern beaches region
600-477: Is historically significant at a state level. Opened in 1890, Gordon Station was one of the first stations along the North Shore line, and demonstrates the role of the railway in facilitating the rapid subdivision and development of the northern suburbs of Sydney. The elements that contribute to this significance include the 1909-1910 station building, booking office, overhead walkway, and platforms. The place
660-473: Is important in demonstrating aesthetic characteristics and/or a high degree of creative or technical achievement in New South Wales. As a complex, Gordon Railway Station is of state aesthetic significance as a fine example of an early 20th Century railway station along the North Shore line, which retains a high degree of integrity and quality of detail. The elaborate nature of its architectural detail
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#1732772161275720-424: Is located east of the Pacific Highway at Gordon. The station includes three platforms; an early 20th century overhead walkway and booking office with modern lift towers on the northern side; an early 20th century station building on an island platform; a reconstructed late 19th century timber waiting room; and an easement approximately 10m wide on either side of the railway tracks, which has been landscaped. The station
780-433: Is modern corrugated steel, and the ends are timber boarded. The lower pitched awnings over the platform are supported on cast iron awning brackets springing from moulded rendered corbels . One face brick chimney with rendered top is sited along the ridge line. At the northern end of the building is located a brick signal box with encircling sliding 6-paned windows on three sides under the main roof line. The exterior of
840-543: Is not exhaustive. The suburbs and localities of the Northern Sydney region are: Sport is represented in many areas in the region, Ryde–Eastwood Rugby League Club is the local rugby league club in the area, with it covering the area of the famed Holy Cross College, Ryde. This league following can be attributed to the large Catholic population of the early developmental days of Rugby League in Australia, though
900-551: Is now part of Sydney Metro Northwest . There is also an abundance of bus routes serving the region operated by Busways , CDC NSW and Keolis Downer Northern Beaches . The southern part of this region is frequented by ferry services to the Sydney central business district and westbound towards Parramatta , as well as ferry services to the Sydney CBD from Manly . The main arterial roads in Northern Sydney are Military Road,
960-428: Is open with exposed framing, concrete floor and timber bench. Dating from 1909 the footbridge has a steel haunched beam construction supported on steel trestles. The two bay structure spans two tracks on the eastern side and one track on the western side of the rail corridor. Markings of imported British steel manufacturers are visible, both Lanarkshire , and Dorman Long & Co. , Middlesbrough. The concourse has
1020-411: Is perhaps indicative of the importance of Gordon Railway Station as an early intermediate terminus along the North Shore line. This station building contributes to the cohesive group of 20th century railway architecture which is characteristic of the northern section of the rail network, and demonstrates the rapid historical construction of the North Shore line. The reconstructed waiting room contributes to
1080-419: Is served by one NightRide route: As at 26 October 2010, Gordon Railway Station Group is significant at a state level as an excellent representative example of an early 20th century suburban station building group located on the North Shore line, which retains a high degree of integrity and quality in its architectural detail. The station group demonstrates the importance of the role of the railway in opening up
1140-743: Is the annual Willoughby StreetFair where the Chatswood CBD is taken over by market stalls, performers, dancers and musicians. The StreetFair features the Willoughby Street Parade which included over 1,000 participants in 2007. The suburb of Eastwood holds a large event named the Granny Smith Festival held usually in October of each year. The festival's attendance record set in 2004 currently stands at approximately just over 90,000. Many are attracted each year by
1200-698: The Ku-ring-gai Council local government area of New South Wales , Australia, the station was designed and built by the New South Wales Department of Railways in 1909. The property was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. In 1887, tenders were called for construction of a branch line extending south from Hornsby to the North Shore . The 16.8-kilometre (10.4 mi) section between Hornsby and St Leonards
1260-608: The Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles (rugby league), North Harbour Rays , Manly RUFC , Warringah Rugby Club (rugby union), Manly Warringah District Cricket Club (cricket) and Manly United FC (soccer). The Sea Eagles play in the National Rugby League , and play their home games at Brookvale Oval . 33°36′32″S 151°19′41″E / 33.609°S 151.328°E / -33.609; 151.328 Northern Sydney Northern Sydney
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#17327721612751320-657: The Pacific Highway , the Warringah Freeway , Pennant Hills Road , Ryde Road , Epping Road , Mona Vale Road, Victoria Road , Beecroft Road, Pittwater Road and Wakehurst Parkway. Northern Sydney has many unique landmarks such as: The Sydney Harbour Bridge , Taronga Zoo in Mosman, Admiralty House (Sydney residence of the Governor-General of Australia ), Kirribilli House (Sydney residence of
1380-721: The Prime Minister of Australia ), Luna Park , Balmoral Beach , Palm Beach, Gladesville Bridge , Macquarie Centre & Ice Skating Rink and Curzon Hall in Marsfield . The Willoughby Spring Festival is held throughout the Willoughby local government area, in September each year. The festival lasts for a month and features over 40 events including live music/entertainment, exhibitions, cultural celebrations, business events and many more community activities. The highlight
1440-613: The Wests Tigers junior development system. Eastwood District Rugby Union Football Club represents the region in rugby union. It is considered one of the strongest clubs in the Shute Shield, consistently performing well. This club is considered a gateway club for rugby union in the Western Sydney area. Its consistent performance is due to the fact it has established a strong Juniors and Sub-District competition within
1500-584: The 1909 station building, overbridge and platforms. The footbridge is a good representative example of such structures, of which 28 were constructed in Metropolitan Sydney, with a number still remain within the metro network. The brick station building on the island platform is a good and intact representative example of early 20th century station building constructed along the North Shore line. [REDACTED] This Misplaced Pages article contains material from Gordon Railway Station , entry number 01150 in
1560-546: The 1960s when development accelerated because of improved roads and a general increase in living standards in the regions. In 1906, the Warringah Shire council was formed the NSW Government Gazette, along with 132 other new Shires within New South Wales. It ran roughly from Broken Bay in the north to Manly Lagoon to the south, and by Middle Harbour Creek and Cowan Creek in the west. Pittwater
1620-524: The CBD. B-Line buses travel from Mona Vale to Wynyard , stopping at Warriewood, Narrabeen, Collaroy, Dee Why, Brookvale, Manly Vale, Spit Junction and Neutral Bay . Manly ferry services operated by Sydney Ferries run from Manly to Circular Quay . The privately operated Manly Fast Ferry also runs to Circular Quay. Palm Beach Water Airport is located in Palm Beach. Notable sports teams include
1680-571: The Northern Beaches: Primary High K–12 International Schools Closed schools Public transport in the Northern Beaches is primarily provided by buses. Major bus interchanges are at Pittwater Road at Brookvale, Dee Why, Mona Vale and Manly Wharf . Buses connect to Gordon , Chatswood and North Sydney stations on the North Shore line , served by Sydney Trains North Shore & Western and Northern services, as well as stations in
1740-488: The Ryde Summer Festival which mainly includes outdoor cinemas. Willoughby also holds an annual art prize. Gordon railway station, Sydney Gordon railway station is a heritage-listed railway station located on the North Shore line , serving the Sydney suburb of Gordon . It is served by Sydney Trains T1 North Shore line and T9 Northern line services. Situated at St Johns Avenue, Gordon in
1800-933: The area now only retains two Junior rugby league clubs, both feeding to Holy Cross. There are also several Rugby League clubs surrounding the Hornsby area such as the Asquith Magpies (with a large Leagues Club in Waitara), the Pennant Hills Stags and the Hornsby Lions in the North Sydney District Junior Rugby League . Junior Rugby League teams in the Ryde district are in the Balmain District Junior Rugby League , feeding into
1860-660: The area, many children from the area are sent to the elite private schools of Sydney and hold rugby union as the preferred code. Local school St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill , is a traditional rugby school. Northern Sydney is very well serviced by public transport. Two railway lines operate through the region known as the North Shore railway line and the Northern railway line on the Sydney Trains network. The Epping to Chatswood rail link which opened in 2009, crosses Northern Sydney from Chatswood to Epping . The link
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1920-455: The areas of the northern suburbs of Sydney for settlement at this time. It is able to evoke an earlier era of rail travel through its grouping of the original Platform 2/3 station building, platforms and booking office, along with sympathetic later additions. The station contributes to the cohesive character of the North Shore line, characterised by its early 20th century railway architecture, generally in landscaped settings, which demonstrates
1980-420: The battened plaster ceiling is not. Air-conditioning ducts and fluorescent lights are modern. Doors are timber panelled and windows are 4 or 6-paned sash, which all appear to be original. A small timber-framed structure reconstructed in 1993 based on the design of the original 1890 waiting room. The structure is clad externally with timber weatherboards and has a skillion roof of corrugated steel. The structure
2040-511: The booking office on the overbridge is rare along the North Shore line, which is perhaps indicative of the importance of Gordon Railway Station as an early terminus along this line. The place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a class of cultural or natural places/environments in New South Wales. Gordon Railway Station is of representative significance at a state level as an early 20th century railway station complex. Elements that contribute to this significance include
2100-467: The building and overbridge. New access structures to these lifts have been constructed in a similar style and material to the original booking office, and feature coloured glass panels. The lift access structure on the eastern side includes two small commercial tenancies, only one of which is presently occupied. Interior: Internally the original layout of the building appears to have been largely altered. Timber panelled wall linings appear original, although
2160-538: The community involvement during the design and construction of the new lifts and access arrangements. Local historical societies are also known to include the station complex in historical tours of the local area, thereby demonstrating the high esteem held by particular members of the community for the Gordon Railway Station. The place possesses uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of the cultural or natural history of New South Wales. The location of
2220-642: The duplication the original single platform and station building were replaced by a new island platform with a standard brick island-platform style station building. The island platform served the Up North Shore line and the Down North Shore line. A third platform was built at Gordon (the Local Platform) adjacent to the Up line. This platform allowed for termination of local trains at Gordon. At
2280-598: The foreshores between Meadowbank and Gladesville . Some of the grants were at the North Brush, north of the Field of Mars settlement, in the area of Brush Farm and Eastwood. Most of the Grants were small, from 12 to 40 hectares (30 to 100 acres). By 1803, most of the accessible land had been granted. Settlement was based along the Parramatta River and overlooking ridges. Governor King recognised that most of
2340-417: The general early 20th century character of the Gordon Railway Station, and is a physical record of one of the earliest structures at the station, although in itself it has little heritage value. The place has strong or special association with a particular community or cultural group in New South Wales for social, cultural or spiritual reasons. Gordon Railway Station has social significance as evidenced by
2400-563: The halfway point of the platform, with the station building located at the southern end. Platform 1 also has brick faces and an asphalt surface and is likely to date from the same period. As part of the upgrading of the station in which lifts were installed, steel framed shelters were installed at the northern end of both platforms. Both the eastern and western lengths of the rail corridor are landscaped with several mature trees and shrubs including poplars, jasmine, jacaranda, palms, agapanthus, camellias and lawned areas. As at 26 October 2010,
2460-514: The land being further to the east of the marines grants, thus the area was called Eastern Farms or the Eastern Boundary. The name Eastern Farms then changed to Kissing Point by 1794 ; a name believed to have originated from the way heavily laden boats passing the Parramatta River bumped or "kissed" the rocky outcrop which extends into the river of Kissing Point today. Further grants were issued in 1794 and 1795, gradually occupying most of
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2520-696: The live bands, shows, stores, rides, the main street parade down Rowe Street and of course the massive fireworks display in the skies over Eastwood. Other main festivals/events in Northern Sydney include: Tartan Day at Lane Cove , the Guringgai Festival honouring Northern Sydney's Aboriginals, The Ryde Aquatic Festival & Bridge to Bridge run, the Moocooboola Festival at Hunters Hill , the Mosman Festival, Lane Cove's Cammeraygal Festival, Chinese New Year at Chatswood and
2580-550: The north and the Tasman Sea to the east. Northern Sydney is further sub-divided into regions such as the North Shore (the inner north and north-western part of the region between the Lane Cove River and Middle Harbour), Northern Beaches (the northern coastal suburbs to the north-east of Middle Harbour) and Forest District , a small group of suburbs between the Upper North Shore and the Northern Beaches. Despite
2640-542: The northern bank of the river between Sydney and Parramatta. The area was named by Governor Phillip the "Field of Mars", Mars being the Roman god of war, named to reflect the military association with these new settlers. Today's Field of Mars Reserve is the remnant of a district which once extended from Dundas to the Lane Cove River. Soon after, these grants were followed by grants to ten emancipated convicts in February 1792,
2700-490: The northern end of the region ( North Narrabeen to Palm Beach ). In 2016, the Local Government (Council Amalgamations) Proclamation 2016 insisted that the Northern Beaches region councils of Manly, Warringah and Pittwater become the Northern Beaches Council . This was effective from 12 May 2016. Today, the Northern Beaches is very well part of the Sydney metropolis, however maintains an isolated environment from
2760-474: The other regions of Sydney including the neighbouring North Shore region. The " Forest District " became an unofficial district within the Northern Beaches region to describe the suburbs between Ingleside and the Upper North Shore . The suburbs of the Northern Beaches district are: The localities of the Northern Beaches district are: The following primary, high and K–12 schools are located on
2820-576: The overhead Booking Office was in good condition. Also in good condition were the two station buildings (Platform 2/3) and (Platform 1), the footbridge, the platforms, and the landscape. The modern steel shelters were assessed as being in very good condition. The archaeological potential is considered low. The station group retains a high level of integrity, with sympathetic modern additions. CDC NSW operates six bus routes via Gordon station, under contract to Transport for NSW : [REDACTED] Werona Ave: [REDACTED] Gordon Interchange: Gordon
2880-491: The rapid construction of this section of the rail network. Gordon station stands out in the North Shore group of stations, due to its overhead booking office, which is an unusual feature in this region. Gordon railway station was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999 having satisfied the following criteria. The place is important in demonstrating the course, or pattern, of cultural or natural history in New South Wales. Gordon Railway Station
2940-498: The region being divided by distinctive definitions, parts of the region are often simply referred to as "Northern Suburbs", "North" or "North West", most notably the inner north-western suburbs to the west of the Lane Cove River , such as Epping , Ryde , Melrose Park and Meadowbank . The Australian Bureau of Statistics defines several statistical areas (SAL-4) that are located in northern Sydney. These are: This list
3000-430: The residents of A Riding was taken over the question of a possible secession. This resulted in a 73.5% vote in favour of secession, however only 48.18% of residents took part in this vote. This vote was, however, 600 short of the total majority required. Over time, the Northern Beaches was often divided by the "Lower Northern Beaches", referring to the southern end of the region, and the "Upper Northern Beaches", referring to
3060-504: The signal box is painted brick to window sill height and timber boarded above the windows, with a mini orb ceiling and timber floor. Fittings include the 28 lever frame, key box, 1927 Indicator board, 1969 indicator board, original timber desk and bells. Exterior: The timber framed and weatherboard clad booking office was constructed in 1910 and located on the overhead platform. It has a gabled roof of modern corrugated iron steel with finials . The roof overhang and projecting gable on
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#17327721612753120-460: The smaller settlers had insufficient land for their stock but it was not possible to grant them larger allotments. In 1804, it was decided that a 'traditional English common' – a large area of public land for use by local inhabitants – would be set aside. Six commons were gazetted. In 1804, an area of 6000 acres of the Field of Mars was decreed as a common. The common stretched from what is now Hunters Hill, through Ryde to Pennant Hills , incorporating
3180-405: The southern side provides a sheltered area for ticket purchasing, and features timber boarded ceiling and rose. Two modern ticket windows have been inserted into original openings with decorative timber architraves remaining. Other modern ticket machines have been recessed into the building in new openings with profiled timber architraves. Two new steel and glass lifts are located on the north side of
3240-558: The station is largely in original condition, with no additional openings or infilled elements. Interior: The interior of the Platform 2/3 station building contains a high degree of original fabric and layout. Original internal details include mini-orb ceiling, ceiling roses , plastered wall finishes with moulded dado , and door and window joinery including 16-paned coloured glass sashes . The floor has been replaced with concrete, and modern fluorescent lighting installed. The interior of
3300-604: The third-earliest in Australia, after Sydney and Parramatta , was at Ryde; then known by the Aboriginal name Wallumetta. The territory from Sydney Cove to Parramatta, on the northern side of the Parramatta River, was thought to be that of the Wallumedegal, and had the aboriginal name Wallumetta, the territory of the Wallumede people. On 3 January 1792, the first land in the Ryde area was granted to eight marines, along
3360-479: The time of duplication, an overhead footbridge and booking office was built which allowed local residents to cross from one side of Gordon to the other and allowed access to the platforms via sets of steps. A goods siding (adjacent to the Down line), crossovers and a signal box on the platform (part of the station building) completed the track arrangement. Originally southbound services used Platform 1 with Platform 2
3420-533: Was explored early on in the settlement of Sydney, only a few weeks after the arrival of the First Fleet . However, it remained a rural area for most of the 19th and early 20th centuries, with only small settlements in the valleys between headlands. While it was geographically close to the city centre, to reach the area over land from Sydney via Mona Vale Road was a trip of more than 100 kilometres (62 mi). Since those days, urban growth proceeded slowly until
3480-480: Was incorporated as the "A Riding" of Warringah Shire, however for many years there existed a sentiment held by some in A Riding, the northern Riding and the largest in Warringah, taking up more than 40% of Warringah's land area, that they were being increasingly ignored and subject to what they considered inappropriate development and policies for their area. This culminated in 1991 when a non-compulsory postal poll of
3540-422: Was opened on 1 January 1890. Stations provided at the opening of the line included Chatswood and St Leonards . A single line was constructed at the time. The line between St Leonards and Milson's Point (the terminus at the edge of the harbour) was completed 1 May 1893. Gordon Railway Station was opened on 1 January 1890. In 1909 the single line was duplicated between Hornsby and St. Leonard's. At Gordon, during
3600-427: Was upgraded with the provision of lifts in 2005. The buildings comprise a station building, including a signal box, and platforms 2/3, completed c. 1909 ; an overhead booking office, completed c. 1910 ; and station building and platform 1, completed in 1993. Other structures include a footbridge, completed in 1909; platforms, completed in 1909; and modern steel shelters. Gordon Railway Station
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