Curlwaa, New South Wales

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Curlwaa
New South Wales
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Curlwaa
Coordinates 34°06′S141°58′E / 34.100°S 141.967°E / -34.100; 141.967 Coordinates: 34°06′S141°58′E / 34.100°S 141.967°E / -34.100; 141.967
Population393 (2016 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 2648
Location4 km (2 mi) east of Wentworth
LGA(s) Wentworth Shire
State electorate(s) Murray
Federal Division(s) Farrer

Curlwaa is a locality in New South Wales, Australia.

Curlwaa is an irrigation settlement a few kilometres upstream of Wentworth on the Murray River in far southwestern New South Wales. It is the first Government irrigation scheme in New South Wales, established in 1890.

Abbotsford Bridge

The Abbotsford Bridge spans the Murray River between Yelta, Victoria and Curlwaa, New South Wales. It is the northernmost point to cross the River as well as the final crossing point before the South Australia border, approximately 109 kilometers (67 miles) to the west. The name, Abbotsford, is derived from the punt service that previously operated at the site of the bridge. This was known as Abbot's Ford. Over time, this area of the river northwest of Merbein became known as Abbotsford.

The bridge was opened on 10 July 1928 by the Admiral Sir Dudley de Chair KCB KBE MVO, Governor of New South Wales.

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References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Curlwaa (Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 October 2008.