Barnes is a small town in the far central south part of the
Riverina and situated about north of
Moama and north of
Echuca
Echuca ( ) is a town on the banks of the Murray River and Campaspe River in Victoria (state), Victoria, Australia. The border town of Moama is adjacent on the northern side of the Murray River in New South Wales. Echuca is the administrative cen ...
.
Because of geography, it is in the sphere of influence of the adjoining state of
Victoria, which explains why its railway connection goes to Victoria.
Barnes Post Office opened on 1 January 1928 and closed in 1972.
Notes
External links
Barnes Rail SidingBarnes Rail Junction
Towns in the Riverina
Towns in New South Wales
Murray River Council
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