Combaning, New South Wales

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Combaning
New South Wales
File:CombaningSilos.jpg
Silos at Combaning
Combaning is located in New South Wales
Combaning
Combaning
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Population 214 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 2666
Elevation 303 m (994 ft)
Location
LGA(s) Temora Shire
County Bland
State electorate(s) Cootamundra
Federal Division(s) Riverina

Combaning is a rural community in the north east part of the Riverina. It is situated by road, about 3 kilometres west from Springdale and 13 kilometres east from Temora. At the 2006 census, Combaning had a population of 214 people.[1]

The place name Combaning is derived from the local Aboriginal word meaning 'to hold water'.[3]

Combaning railway station

A railway station on the branch line to Lake Cargelligo served the community between 1893 and 1975.[4]

Preceding station   NSW Branch lines   Following station
Lake Cargelligo Line
towards Cootamundra

Notes and references

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  2. Travelmate
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  4. Combaning station. NSWrail.net, accessed 6 September 2009.