Tamrookum Creek

Tamrookum Creek is a locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]

Tamrookum Creek
Queensland
Tamrookum Creek
Coordinates28.17°S 152.8394°E / -28.17; 152.8394
Postcode(s)4285
Area35.0 km2 (13.5 sq mi)
LGA(s)Scenic Rim Region
State electorate(s)Scenic Rim
Federal Division(s)Wright
Suburbs around Tamrookum Creek:
Knapp Creek Knapp Creek Tamrookum
Rathdowney Tamrookum Creek Innisplain
Rathdowney Rathdowney Rathdowney

History

The name Tamrookum is thought to be a corruption of the Aboriginal words (Bundjalung language, Yugumbir dialect) dhan/buragun meaning place of boomerangs.[1]

Timber was an important early industry in the area. There was a sawmill at Tamrookum Creek. This sawmill no longer exists.[2]

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References

  1. "Tamrookum Creek - locality in Scenic Rim Region (entry 45194)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  2. "History of Rathdowney". Rathdowney Information Centre and Historical Museum. Retrieved 4 May 2020.


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