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Explore Pucawan in Australia
Pucawan in the region of New South Wales with its 184 inhabitants is a town in Australia - some 117 mi or ( 188 km ) North-West of Canberra , the country's capital city .
Current time in Pucawan is now 11:36 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Australia/Sydney " with a UTC offset of 11 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Sydney City, Reefton, Melbourne, Katoomba, and Gidginbung. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Sydney City . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Pucawan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Taking Off from Temora, Australia Rwy 05 Cockpit View
Taking Off from Temora, NSW, Australia, Rwy 05, in Lilydale Flying School PA28-181, Piper Archer, cockpit views to north, east and west over the New South Wales Outback. Filmed by my wife after our fi ..
Severe Storm near Temora, NSW - 27th November 2012
This storm featured 110-115kph straight line winds. Nice sole CG from an earlier storm as well. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Pucawan railway station
Pucawan was a railway station on the Temora- Roto railway line in New South Wales, Australia. It opened in 1905 as Linton after a local property, changing its name to Pucawan (aboriginal for native bear) in 1914. A timber station building and toilet were provided on the 100-foot-long platform. In 1927, the existing large concrete grain silo opened, and in 1964 a steel bulkhead storage opened. In its hey-day, Pucawan featured a weigh-bridge, sheep loading facility, passing loop and good siding.
Located at -34.40 147.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Quandary railway station
Quandary was a railway station on the Temora- Roto railway line in New South Wales, Australia. It opened in 1905 as Beaconsfield changing its name to Quandary in 1907 after a large local pastoral holding. A larger timber station building than adjacent stations, and toilet were provided on the 100-foot-long platform. In 1931, the existing large concrete grain silo opened, and in the 1960s a steel bulkhead storage opened. CPH passenger rail-motors operated between Temora and Griffith.
Located at -34.39 147.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Ariah Park railway station
Ariah Park is a disused railway station on the Temora- Roto railway line in New South Wales, Australia. It opened in 1906 and was the temporary terminus of the line between 1906 and 1908. A turning triangle was provided behind the platform with various goods facilities and sidings. A timber station building and toilet were provided on the 100-foot-long platform, which was later extended to 225 feet .
Located at -34.34 147.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Temora railway station
Temora railway station is a disused station on the Lake Cargelligo railway line which served the Riverina town of Temora, New South Wales, Australia. It opened in 1893. The station had a traditional role as a transfer point for passenger services to Hillston, Lake Cargelligo, Rankin Springs, Burcher and Naradhan, most of which were withdrawn in the late 1970s. The station is not presently served by passenger services however remains an important signalling facility.
Located at -34.45 147.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Temora, New South Wales
Temora is a town in the north-east of the Riverina area of New South Wales, 418 kilometres south-west of the state capital, Sydney. At the 2011 census the urban population of Temora was 3,874. The name "Temora" is derived from a Celtic term, which means "an eminence commanding a wide view."
Located at -34.43 147.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
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