Tag Archives: Katoomba Times

Discover 45 Forgotten Newspapers: Blue Mountains’ Surprising Press History

By | November 12, 2024
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HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED how many local Newspapers there have been in the Blue Mountains? The list of 45 titles will surprise you.   The history of newspapers in the Blue Mountains is a amazing as it reflects the region’s growth and development over time. We find the evolution of local press in this area… Read More »

Historic Katoomba Railway Station and Goods Shed dating back to 1881.

By | January 15, 2024
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In 1881 a new timber platform and station were built in Katoomba, to the west of the level-crossing. The goods yard between the station and Bathurst Road, then the Great Western Highway, was developed in 1883-4, with a goods shed, dock, siding and crane (which is still on the site, although not in its original position).… Read More »