Womalilla, Queensland

Womalilla is a town and a locality in the Maranoa Region, Queensland, Australia.[1][2]

Womalilla
Queensland
Womalilla
Coordinates26.4997°S 147.8172°E / -26.4997; 147.8172
Postcode(s)4465
Area1,368.4 km2 (528.3 sq mi)
LGA(s)Maranoa Region
State electorate(s)Warrego
Federal Division(s)Maranoa
Localities around Womalilla:
Tyrconnel Tyrconnel Forestvale
Mungallala Womalilla Mitchell
Mungallala South V Gate Eurella

Geography

Womalilla Creek rise through the locality in the north-west and flows south-east to become a tributary of the Maranoa River.[3]

History

The town's name is derived from a pastoral run name used from 1862, reportedly an Aboriginal word group for trees by a creek (from womal meaning tree/timber and illa meaning creek).[1]

References

  1. "Womalilla - town in Maranoa Region (entry 37849)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  2. "Womalilla - locality in Maranoa Region (entry 47469)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
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