Barnes is a small town in the far central south part of the Riverina and situated about 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) north of Moama and 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) north of Echuca.
| Barnes New South Wales | |
|---|---|
  Barnes | |
| Coordinates | 36°1′48″S 144°47′24″E / 36.03000°S 144.79000°E |
| Postcode(s) | 2731 |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Murray River Council |
| County | Cadell |
| State electorate(s) | Murray |
| Federal division(s) | Farrer |
Because of geography, it is in the sphere of influence of the adjoining state of Victoria, which explains why its railway connection goes to Victoria.
Barnes Post Office opened on 1 January 1928 and closed in 1972.[2]
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- ^ Travelmate Archived 24 March 2007 at the Wayback Machine[dead link]
- ^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 28 February 2021
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