Beckom

Beckom is a village in the central part of the Riverina. It is situated about 7 kilometres north-east of Ardlethan, and situated about 90 kilometres (56 mi) east of Griffith. It had a population of 170 people on the 2006 Census night. The town was established with the opening of the railway line in 1908. Passenger services ceased in 1983 and the station closed in 1985 however the line remains open for goods trains.

Beckom
New South Wales
Former Commercial Banking Company of Sydney branch in Beckom, now a private residence
Beckom
Coordinates34°20′0″S 146°58′0″E
Population170 (2006 census)
Established1910
Postcode(s)2665
Location
  • 481 km (299 mi) SW of Sydney
  • 90 km (56 mi) E of Griffith
  • 16 km (10 mi) S of Mirrool
  • 9 km (6 mi) N of Ardlethan
LGA(s)Coolamon Shire Council
CountyBourke
State electorate(s)Cootamundra
Federal division(s)Riverina

Beckom Post Office opened on 4 January 1909 and closed in 1993.

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