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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) |