Greymare, Queensland
Greymare is a locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]
| Greymare Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Greymare | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 28.2636°S 151.7219°E | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4370 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 215.5 km2 (83.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Southern Downs Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Southern Downs | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Maranoa | ||||||||||||||
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History
The locality was named after a grey mare which belonged to pastoralist John Deuchar. This horse would escape from any paddock and head for the Greymare Creek. The railway station was also called Greymare.[1]
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References
- "Greymare - locality in Southern Downs Region (entry 45939)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
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