Umbiram, Queensland
Umbiram is a locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]
| Umbiram Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Umbiram | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 27.6594°S 151.77°E | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4352 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 41.7 km2 (16.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Condamine | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Groom | ||||||||||||||
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History
The locality takes its name from the railway station name, on the Millmerran railway line, which is an Aboriginal word (possibly from the Gooneburra language) meaning winding creek.[1]
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References
- "Umbiram - locality in Toowoomba Region (entry 48080)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
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