Ariah Park, New South Wales
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Ariah Park (postcode: 2665, ) is a small town in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia, 35 km west of Temora and 65 km south of West Wyalong. The town is within the Temora Shire.
The town's name is pronounced 'area'. The town is listed by the National Trust as a Conservation Area. Tourist information make reference to the town being known for its 'bowsers, wowsers and peppercorn trees'. A 'bowser' refers to the everyday machine used to pump petrol or diesel into a vehicle, of which many antique examples can be seen on the main street. A 'wowser' is an Australian word describing a person who prefers not to consume alcohol. The Peppercorn Tree is a common variety of which many specimens populate the main street.
The district produces sheep and wheat.
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