Station names on Melbourne's Hurstbridge Line
Let us get on with it. This blog will cover every station from Westgarth to Hurstbridge. If you want stations betweens Jolimont and Clifton Hill, check out this article . Westgarth Westgarth was named after Westgarth Street, the street that crosses the rail line to the south of the station. Westgarth is also a locality within the suburb of Northcote. The locality was named after William Westgarth , a Merchant, Politician, and Historian. 1906 Age article notes that Northcote South is a confusing name. It also notes the existance of a 'Middle Northcote', which is currently modern day Northcote Station, as explained here. Westgarth first opened as 'Westgarth Street', but was renamed to 'Northcote South' in August 1888, referencing the station's location. The name was changed in 1906 due to concerns that the name was causing confusion . Dennis Dennis takes its name from William Dennis, a Councillor of the former Northcote City Council. His son, Samuel follow...