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Passengers discovered that it was easier to stay on the train until it reached
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Milsons Point land was required for workshops associated with the construction. The second Lavender Bay station was a terminus as the lines to Milsons Point were actually removed. Thus it was a more passenger-friendly version of its predecessor. The electric tram terminus was also moved to
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Milsons Point and onward over the bridge into the city. Ferry services were greatly reduced and rail services ceased to Lavender Bay. The station became the "North Sydney Electric Car Sidings", with the track used for storage of rolling stock between the morning and afternoon peak periods. A
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