Tarana, New South Wales
Tarana is a small town in the Central West of New South Wales, Australia in the City of Lithgow.[2]
| Tarana New South Wales | |
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  Tarana | |
| Coordinates | 33°31′S 149°55′E |
| Population | 187 (SAL 2021)[1] |
| LGA(s) | City of Lithgow |
| Region | Central Tablelands |
| County | Australia |
| State electorate(s) | Bathurst |
| Federal division(s) | Calare |
It is the former junction of the Oberon Branch railway with the Main Western Line.[3] This branch line was notable for its steep 1 in 30 gradients and sharp 100 metres (330 ft) curves.[4]
Heritage listings
Tarana has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- Main Western railway: Tarana railway station [5]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Tarana (Suburb and Locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- "Tarana". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales.
- Tarana Station Rolfe Bozier
- "Oberon Branch". nswrail.net. Rolfe Bozier. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
- "Tarana Railway Station and yard group". New South Wales State Heritage Register. Department of Planning & Environment. H01263. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
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