Widgiewa, New South Wales
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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
.
The place name Widgiewa is derived from the local Aboriginal
word meaning "What do you want?".
Widgiewa Post Office opened on 15 March 1912 and closed in 1970.
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 9 kilometres south west from Morundah
Morundah, New South Wales
Morundah is a small town in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is located on the Newell Highway and in the Urana Shire Local Government Area. The town consists of a hotel, some silos and a few houses....
and 25 kilometres north east from Bundure
Bundure, New South Wales
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...
.
The place name Widgiewa 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 meaning "What do you want?".
Widgiewa Post Office opened on 15 March 1912 and closed in 1970.