Beckom is a village in the central part of the Riverina. It is situated about 5 kilometres north-east of Ardlethan, and situated about east of Griffith. It had a population of 170 people on the 2006 Census night. The town was established with the opening of the railway line in 1908. Passenger services ceased in 1983 and the station closed in 1985 however the line remains open for goods trains. Beckom Post Office opened on 4 January 1909 and closed in 1993. History Beckom takes its name from a settler's wife P 342 Inform., from the Royal Australian Historical Society Journal Vol. 8 Supplement. Gallery Notes and references External links Beckom Railway Siding Towns in the Riverina Towns in New South Wales Coolamon Shire