Widgiewa, New South Wales

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Widgiewa is a small community in the central part of the Riverina in New South Wales, Australia.

Geography

Widgiewa is situated by road, about 9 km south west of Morundah and 25 km north east of Bundure.

History

The place name Widgiewa is derived from the local Aboriginal word meaning "What do you want?". Widgiewa was a station on the Tocumwal railway line. The station opened on 16 September 1884 and closed on 4 May 1975. Widgiewa Post Office opened on 15 March 1912 and closed in 1970.

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