Frampton, New South Wales
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Frampton is a locality on the Sydney to Melbourne rail line
and in the north east part of the Riverina
and situated about 14 kilometres south west from Cootamundra
and 11 kilometres north east from Bethungra
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Cungegong Post Office opened on 1 April 1875, was renamed Frampton in June 1889, renamed Moatefield next month, named Frampton again in 1905 and closed in 1965. A railway station served the locality from 1878 until closure in 1975, and has now been demolished.
Main Southern railway line, New South Wales
The Main Southern Railway is a major railway in New South Wales, Australia. It runs through the Southern Highlands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and the Riverina regions.- Description of route :...
and in the north east part of the Riverina
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...
and situated about 14 kilometres south west from Cootamundra
Cootamundra, New South Wales
Cootamundra is a town and Local Government Area in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia and within the Riverina. At the 2006 census, Cootamundra had a population of 5,566. It is located on the Olympic Highway at the point where it crosses the Muttama Creek, between Junee and...
and 11 kilometres north east from Bethungra
Bethungra, New South Wales
Bethungra is a locality in Junee Shire in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia situated on the Olympic Way about 13 kilometres northeast of Illabo and 24 kilometres southwest of Cootamundra....
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Cungegong Post Office opened on 1 April 1875, was renamed Frampton in June 1889, renamed Moatefield next month, named Frampton again in 1905 and closed in 1965. A railway station served the locality from 1878 until closure in 1975, and has now been demolished.