Ferndale is a community in the central part of the

Riverina The Riverina is an agricultural region of south-western New South Wales, Australia. The Riverina is distinguished from other Australian regions by the combination of flat plains, warm to hot climate and an ample supply of water for irrigation ...

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. It is situated about 6 kilometres north east from

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and 8 kilometres south west from Urangeline East. It was serviced by the Rand branch railway line before the line was closed in 1975. Ironbong Post Office opened on 16 July 1885, was renamed Ferndale in 1898, and closed in 1920.

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Ferndale Railway Siding
Towns in the Riverina Towns in New South Wales {{Riverina-geo-stub