Beeron, Queensland
Beeron is a rural locality in the North Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]
| Beeron Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Beeron | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 25.9011°S 151.2774°E | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4626 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 402.2 km2 (155.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | North Burnett Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Callide | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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Geography
The Mundubbera – Durong Road (State Route 75) runs from north to south through the north-west of the locality. The Boyne River forms the north-eastern boundary, and the Beeron National Park occupies the south-eastern corner.[2]
History
The locality's name derives from a pastoral run name held in 1856 by William Strathdee. In 1872, it was written as Beerone but by 1878 it had become Beeron. [1]
References
- "Beeron - locality in North Burnett Region (entry 45316)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
- Google (15 August 2019). "Beeron, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
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