Early Binya 

Railway

The railway line was extended from Barellan in 1916 and onto Griffith, which had been surveyed for irrigation. A railway platform was built about every 7 miles. Garoolgan was first and then Binya, 14 miles from Barellan. In 1926 wheat delivered to the railway yards was sixty-six and a half thousand bags.

Hall

In 1923 the Binya Public Hall was built with local timber. Disaster struck a fortnight before planned big opening day, which was to consist sport in the day and a Ball night. A big wind storm blew half of the hall down. Local  farmers set to work re-building. With pine poles being set into the ground. The floor was intact , walls and  roof were all  replaced in time for the opening. Mr Arthur Brooks a local handy man  was in charge of the repairs. Sports and Dancing were  the main entertainment of the day.

At one time Binya had a band. A man with a wooden leg played the piano, the drum was a kerosene  tin and car crankshaft was used with other musicians.

Roller skating was another entertainment held held at the hall up to 3 times a week. People from other neighbouring towns travelled to Binya for entertainment.   

Village

Binya village was surveyed into two sections , 20 building blocks in each section, making a total of 40 blocks. The land was a portion of Frank Smith's property so the main street was called Francis St in his honour. Other streets were named after Mrs Smith's relatives Robert, William, James and Burnett who served in the 1914- 18 war.

Mrs Smith was a Cruickshank, one of the early family  settlers.

POST OFFICE

The Post office was firstly home of Mr & Mrs J Pannan. The mail was brought out by mail from Barellan, then the Post Office and exchange was built at the corner of the Pannan property, near the village.

SHOPS

Mr Ted Gallager from Darlington Point opened a General store Mr Jack Stewart brought one of the village blocks, No 4 Francis St. he then purchased the Gallager Store and moved it  to his block.