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Restoring FFRS Follow the restoration of Farrell Flat Railway Station in the Mid North of SA

Just thought I’d put up some close ups of the joinery for the greywater surrounds. I’m rather proud of this!
20/10/2026

Just thought I’d put up some close ups of the joinery for the greywater surrounds. I’m rather proud of this!

20/10/2026

The evolution of the Read beds and settlement pond for the grey water system at Farrell Flat railway station. Turning waste water into a garden feature!

Job done! The grey water reed beds and settlement pond is now finished!Just sanded the top and applied two coats of lins...
20/10/2026

Job done! The grey water reed beds and settlement pond is now finished!
Just sanded the top and applied two coats of linseed decking oil.
I reckon it looks a million bucks!

Beautiful irises from our garden in a wonderful brass vase given to us today by Josie. Apparently this originally came f...
15/10/2026

Beautiful irises from our garden in a wonderful brass vase given to us today by Josie. Apparently this originally came from the alter of the Catholic Church in Farrell Flat.

Thank you Josie, we loved hearing your stories about Farrell Flat today!

Taking my time adding a suspended facia to the decking surrounds for the reedbeds. This is held together with dowels and...
13/10/2026

Taking my time adding a suspended facia to the decking surrounds for the reedbeds. This is held together with dowels and glue so I need to proceed slowly, waiting for the glue to set.
And what’s the hurry anyway?

A pleasant surprise the other day when another Paul Willis dropped by and introduced himself. Even stranger, he was a fr...
12/10/2026

A pleasant surprise the other day when another Paul Willis dropped by and introduced himself. Even stranger, he was a freight train drive and his family are connected to the railways in this area.

Have you ever met someone who shares your name?

Another step closer! Inner surround Timbers cut to size and laid in place. Now to join them all together then add the ou...
06/10/2026

Another step closer! Inner surround Timbers cut to size and laid in place. Now to join them all together then add the outer frame and that’s job done!

From the archives: Bec Johnston came up with this before shot of the old urinals during conversion to the present laundr...
03/10/2026

From the archives: Bec Johnston came up with this before shot of the old urinals during conversion to the present laundry. So this is how it looks now.

Finishing up the week with the support almost completed and part of the frame in place to see how it looks. So next week...
02/10/2026

Finishing up the week with the support almost completed and part of the frame in place to see how it looks. So next week I’ll concrete in the remaining posts and add some extension pieces to the support frame then I can add the top frame and job done.
Now time for a b**r!

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12 Mais Street
Farrell Flat, SA
5416

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