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Moree, town, northern New South Wales, Australia. It is situated on the Gwydir River, in the Western Slopes district. Moree originated in 1848 as a livestock station; it became a village in 1852, a town in 1862, and a municipality in 1890. Its name comes from an Aboriginal word for “rising sun,” “long spring,” or “water hole.” The town lies at the junction of the Gwydir and Newell highways and serves an area of pastoralism and grain farming. It has regular air and rail service to Sydney (approximately 320 miles [515 km] southeast). Moree is also known as a health ...(100 of 172 words)

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