Danderoo, Queensland
Danderoo is a locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]
Danderoo Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 28.2516°S 152.2288°E | ||||||||||||||
Area | 8.5 km2 (3.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Southern Downs Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Southern Downs | ||||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Maranoa | ||||||||||||||
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History
The name Danderoo is believed to be an Aboriginal word, meaning a place of killing, possibly referring to a clash between Aboriginal people and shepherds on Toolburra pastoral run in the 1840s.[1]
gollark: I like the ND system because it's not entirely random, it has skill, it's not limited to being on at a certain time or whatever, and it's fun and cooperative.
gollark: I think the blue alts would work better with that.
gollark: https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/dragcave/images/7/7f/Garland_mature_hatchi.png/revision/latest?cb=20171225233339Look at the garland hatchlings. So circular.
gollark: Much timefulness.
gollark: I was complaining about too few offers on my cheese and ice. Now I have too many.
References
- "Danderoo - locality in Southern Downs Region (entry 45920)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
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