Population 170 (2006 census) Postcode(s) 2665 State electorate(s) Cootamundra Local time Thursday 1:04 AM Federal division Division of Riverina | Established 1910 County Bourke Postal code 2665 Lga Coolamon Shire | |
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Location 481 km (299 mi) SW of Sydney
90 km (56 mi) E of Griffith
16 km (10 mi) S of Mirrool
9 km (6 mi) N of Ardlethan Weather 23°C, Wind E at 16 km/h, 60% Humidity | ||
Beckom is a village in the central part of the Riverina. It is situated about 5 kilometres north-east from Ardlethan, and situated about 90 kilometres (56 mi) east from Griffith. It had a population of 170 people on the 2006 Census night. The town was established with the opening of the railway line in 1908. Passenger services ceased in 1983 and the station closed in 1985 however the line remains open for goods trains.
Map of Beckom NSW 2665, Australia
Beckom Post Office opened on 4 January 1909 and closed in 1993.
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