Gurley, New South Wales

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Gurley
New South Wales
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Royal Hotel at Gurley
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Gurley
Coordinates 29°44′S149°48′E / 29.733°S 149.800°E / -29.733; 149.800 Coordinates: 29°44′S149°48′E / 29.733°S 149.800°E / -29.733; 149.800
Population236 (2016 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 2398
Location
  • 30 km (19 mi) S of Moree
  • 479 km (298 mi) NW of Sydney
LGA(s) Moree Plains Shire
State electorate(s) Northern Tablelands
Federal Division(s) Parkes

Gurley is a small town in the northwest of New South Wales, Australia between Narrabri and Moree. The Newell Highway and the North-West railway line pass through the township. A now-closed railway station opened in 1897. [2]

Gurley Siding Post Office opened on 16 March 1898 and was renamed Gurley in 1917. [3]

Gurley railway station

Preceding stationFormer ServicesFollowing station
Moree
towards Mungindi
Mungindi Line Bellata
towards Werris Creek

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References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Gurley (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 21 March 2018. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. Gurley station. NSWrail.net, accessed 3 September 2009.
  3. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 26 May 2011.