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Flashback: A week of major change in Bunbury as train station relocates from CBD to Wollaston

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The front page of the wrap for the South Western Times on May 28, 1985.
Camera IconThe front page of the wrap for the South Western Times on May 28, 1985. Credit: South Western Times

The South Western Times has a rich history, with the first edition being printed back in 1888. In the past 135 years, we have printed thousands of editions, and many more pages to go with it.

This week, we have a look back at the South Western Times’ second century of reporting in the 80s, this time during the 20th century.

The year 1985 was a momentous year for Bunbury, marking the shift of the train station out of its traditional home in the CBD to the Wollaston terminal which is still in use today.

The change resulted in several changes to the city, with parts of Blair Street being realigned and the Bunbury Centrepoint Shopping Centre being built on the site of the former roundhouse.

The shift happened 38 years ago this week and dominated the news for the South Western Times on May 28, 1985.

The last Australind train to the Bunbury CBD was booked out before it made its final run.
Camera IconThe last Australind train to the Bunbury CBD was booked out before it made its final run. Credit: South Western Times
The State's rail authority had promised the railway tracks to the CBD station would be gone within two months.
Camera IconThe State's rail authority had promised the railway tracks to the CBD station would be gone within two months. Credit: South Western Times
An article about the controversy surrounding the station move.
Camera IconAn article about the controversy surrounding the station move. Credit: South Western Times
A message from South West Development Commission director Ern Manea on the train station relocation.
Camera IconA message from South West Development Commission director Ern Manea on the train station relocation. Credit: South Western Times
Two Capel sisters were celebrating after being awarded the highest possible girl guide award.
Camera IconTwo Capel sisters were celebrating after being awarded the highest possible girl guide award. Credit: South Western Times
The City of Bunbury had approved the use of illuminated street signs following a trial.
Camera IconThe City of Bunbury had approved the use of illuminated street signs following a trial. Credit: South Western Times

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