Columboola, Queensland
Columboola is a town and a locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.[1][2]
| Columboola Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Columboola | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 26.6734°S 150.3374°E | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4415 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 281.6 km2 (108.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Western Downs Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Callide | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Maranoa | ||||||||||||||
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History
The town takes its name from Columboola Creek, an Aboriginal word, meaning plenty of white cockatoos.[1][3]
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References
- "Columboola - town in Western Downs Region (entry 7791)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
- "Columboola - locality in Western Downs Region (entry 47682)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
- "Columboola Creek - creek in Western Downs Region (entry 7794)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
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