Widgiewa, New South Wales
Town in New South Wales, Australia
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Widgiewa is a small community in the central part of the Riverina in New South Wales, Australia.
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Abandoned rail siding at Widgiewa | |
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| Coordinates: 35°02′39″S 146°11′50″E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
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| • Federal division | |
| Elevation | 112 m (367 ft) |
| Postcode | 2700 |
| County | Urana |
Geography
History
The place name Widgiewa is derived from the local Aboriginal word meaning "What do you want?".[1]
Widgiewa was a station on the Tocumwal railway line. The station opened on 16 September 1884 and closed on 4 May 1975.[2]
Widgiewa Post Office opened on 15 March 1912 and closed in 1970.[3]
