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Meryula (HISTORIC SITE), NSW Details
History
The site was named after William Scanlan`s selection through which the railway passed. It was opened on 1 July 1892 and closed on 25 September 1974. (How and Why of Station Names p.142)
Description
A railway siding 25 km WNW of Canbelego. It is situated on the Nyngan to Cobar Railway and the Barrier Highway.
Meryula (HISTORIC SITE), NSW
| title | Meryula (HISTORIC SITE) |
| additional | |
| state | NSW |
| reference | 78751 |
| placename | Meryula |
| designation | HISTORIC SITE |
| geographical name | |
| previous names | |
| lga | COBAR |
| description | A railway siding 25 km WNW of Canbelego. It is situated on the Nyngan to Cobar Railway and the Barrier Highway. |
| meaning | |
| origin | |
| history | The site was named after William Scanlan`s selection through which the railway passed. It was opened on 1 July 1892 and closed on 25 September 1974. (How and Why of Station Names p.142) |
