Binya, New South Wales
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Binya is a farming community in the centre of the Riverina
area and situated about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Griffith
along Burley Griffin Way, heading in the direction of Ardlethan
. In 2006, Binya had a population of 238 people. The railway line
opened in 1916. Passenger services ceased in 1983 and the station closed in 1985 however the line remains open for goods trains.
Binya Post Office opened on 19 June 1916.
Riverina
The Riverina is an agricultural region of south-western New South Wales , Australia. The Riverina is distinguished from other Australian regions by the combination of flat plains, warm to hot climate and an ample supply of water for irrigation. This combination has allowed the Riverina to develop...
area and situated about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Griffith
Griffith, New South Wales
Griffith is a city in south-western New South Wales, Australia. It is also the seat of the City of Griffith local government area. Like the Australian capital, Canberra and the nearby town of Leeton, Griffith was designed by Walter Burley Griffin. Griffith was named after Sir Arthur Griffith the...
along Burley Griffin Way, heading in the direction of Ardlethan
Ardlethan, New South Wales
Ardlethan is a small service town located in the Coolamon Shire in New South Wales, Australia. Ardlethan is located at the intersection of the Burley Griffin Way and Newell Highway...
. In 2006, Binya had a population of 238 people. The railway line
Temora- Roto railway line, New South Wales
The Temora–Roto railway line is a partly closed railway line in the southwest of New South Wales, Australia. It branches from the Lake Cargelligo line at the town of Temora and travels west through the northern part of the Riverina to the towns of Griffith and Hillston...
opened in 1916. Passenger services ceased in 1983 and the station closed in 1985 however the line remains open for goods trains.
Binya Post Office opened on 19 June 1916.