Orallo, Queensland

Orallo is a locality in the Maranoa Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]

Orallo
Queensland
Orallo
Coordinates26.2891°S 148.5119°E / -26.2891; 148.5119
Postcode(s)4455
Area842.9 km2 (325.4 sq mi)
LGA(s)Maranoa Region
State electorate(s)Warrego
Federal Division(s)Maranoa
Suburbs around Orallo:
Kilmorey Falls Cornwall Bymount
Walhallow Orallo Eumamurrin
Mount Bindango Bungeworgorai Euthulla

History

The locality's name Orallo comes from a railway station name, assigned by the Queensland Railways Department from 11 November 1915, reportedly an Aboriginal word meaning shade.[1]

References

  1. "Orallo - locality in Maranoa Region (entry 47447)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 30 December 2017.


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