Beelbangera
Beelbangera is a town in the north west of the Riverina and situated about 2 kilometres north-east of Griffith and about 7 kilometres south-west of Yenda. At the 2011 census Beelbangera had a population of 311.[1]
| Beelbangera New South Wales | |
|---|---|
 General store at Beelbangera | |
  Beelbangera | |
| Coordinates | 34°16′0″S 146°6′0″E |
| Population | 311 (2011 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2680 |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | City of Griffith |
| County | Cooper |
| State electorate(s) | Murray |
| Federal Division(s) | Riverina |
The place name Beelbangera is derived from the local Aboriginal word meaning "native companion".[3]
Beelbangera Post Office opened on 1 September 1919.[4]
Notes and references
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Beelbangera (State Suburbs)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- Travelmate Archived 24 March 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- "Beelbangera". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 13 June 2009.
- Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Retrieved 11 June 2009.
External links
| Preceding station | NSW Branch lines | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Griffith towards Roto | Temora- Roto Line | Yenda towards Temora |
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