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Ballbank
New South Wales
Ballbank is located in New South Wales
Ballbank
Ballbank
Location in New South Wales
Location
  • 839 km (521 mi) from Sydney
  • 330 km (205 mi) from Griffith
  • 28 km (17 mi) from Barham
  • 5 km (3 mi) from Murrabit
LGA(s) Murray River Council
County Wakool
State electorate(s) Murray
Federal Division(s) Farrer

Ballbank is a small area located in the southwestern part of a region called the Riverina. It's about 5 kilometers (3 miles) north of Murrabit, a town in Victoria. Ballbank is also around 25 kilometers (15 miles) northwest of Barham, which is in New South Wales.

Where is Ballbank Located?

Ballbank is found in the Murray River Council area of New South Wales. This council helps manage local services and planning for the community. The Riverina is a large agricultural region known for its farming.

Ballbank's Place in the Riverina

The Riverina is a very important part of New South Wales. It's famous for growing lots of food, especially rice and citrus fruits. Ballbank is just one small part of this big farming area.

Ballbank's Past: A Railway Connection

Ballbank once played a role in the Stony Crossing railway line. This railway line helped connect different towns and transport goods. Ballbank was located along this line, between the towns of Murrabit and Nacurrie.

The Importance of Railways in History

Railways were very important for Australia's development. They helped people travel and moved farm products to markets. Even small places like Ballbank were connected to this larger network.

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