Kenebri is a locality in northern New South Wales, Australia.
| Kenebri New South Wales | |
|---|---|
  Kenebri | |
| Coordinates | 30°46′S 149°02′E / 30.767°S 149.033°E |
| Population | 142 (2006 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2396 |
| Location |
|
| LGA(s) | Warrumbungle Shire |
| State electorate(s) | Barwon |
| Federal division(s) | Parkes |
Kenebri is located between Baradine and Gwabegar on the road from Coonabarabran.
The Gwabegar railway line reached Kenebri in 1923 and a station and siding were opened. Kenebri was the source of rail sleepers. Kenebri Post Office opened on 1 March 1929 and closed in 1984.[2]
The Gwabegar line was closed north of Binnaway in 2005. Kenebri station was located 564 kilometres (350 mi) by rail from Central railway station.[3]
Kenebri is located in the Pilliga forest and there were timber harvesting activities there. Kenebri also had a public school at one time, which is now closed. The nearest extant town to Kenebri is Baradine.
At the 2006 census, Kenebri and the surrounding area had a population of 142.[1]
| Preceding station | Former services | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merebene towards Gwabegar
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Gwabegar Line | Baradine towards Wallerawang
| ||
References
edit- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Kenebri (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 December 2007.
- ^ Phoenix Auctions History. "Post Office List". Phoenix Auctions. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ Kenebri station NSWrail.net, accessed 9 April 2010.
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