Kenebri is a locality in northern New South Wales, Australia.
Kenebri New South Wales | |
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![]() ![]() Kenebri | |
Coordinates | 30°46′S 149°02′E |
Population | 142 (2006 census)[1] |
Postcode(s) | 2396 |
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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 | ||
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Merebene towards Gwabegar |
Gwabegar Line | Baradine towards Wallerawang |
Towns and villages in Warrumbungle Shire, New South Wales | |
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