History
Hawkesbury River station opened in 1870, initially as Peats Ferry with a ferry connection across the river. It was renamed Brooklyn in 1888, Hawkesbury in 1890 and finally Hawkesbury River in 1906. In 1987, it featured in Jimmy Barnes' music-video song, "Still On Your Side" from his album "Freight Train Heart".
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