Bundure, New South Wales
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Bundure is a rural community in the central south part of the Riverina
. It is situated by road, about 25 kilometres south west from Widgiewa
and 33 kilometres north east from Jerilderie
. In 2006, Bundure had a population of 274 people.
The place name Bundure is derived from the local Aboriginal
word Bundoora meaning "place of meeting of many Kangaroos".
Bundure Post Office opened on 1 September 1926 , was closed between 1930 and 1934, and finally closed in 1973.
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. This combination has allowed the Riverina to develop...
. It is situated by road, about 25 kilometres south west from Widgiewa
Widgiewa, New South Wales
Widgiewa is a small community in the central part of the Riverina. It is situated by road, about 9 kilometres south west from Morundah and 25 kilometres north east from Bundure....
and 33 kilometres north east from Jerilderie
Jerilderie, New South Wales
Jerilderie is a town of 768 people in the southern Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. It is the only town in the Jerilderie Shire Local Government Area....
. In 2006, Bundure had a population of 274 people.
The place name Bundure is derived from the local Aboriginal
Indigenous Australians
Indigenous Australians are the original inhabitants of the Australian continent and nearby islands. The Aboriginal Indigenous Australians migrated from the Indian continent around 75,000 to 100,000 years ago....
word Bundoora meaning "place of meeting of many Kangaroos".
Bundure Post Office opened on 1 September 1926 , was closed between 1930 and 1934, and finally closed in 1973.