Aramara, Queensland

Aramara is a town and a locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[1][2]

Aramara
Queensland
Aramara
Coordinates25.6113°S 152.3213°E / -25.6113; 152.3213
Postcode(s)4620
Area77.2 km2 (29.8 sq mi)
LGA(s)Fraser Coast Region
State electorate(s)Maryborough
Federal Division(s)Wide Bay
Localities around Aramara:
North Aramara Doongul Gungaloon
Brooweena Aramara Thinoomba
Brooweena Woocoo Woocoo

History

The town's name is a Kabi language word Ooramara or Yuramurra, meaning many spotted gum trees (Eucalyptus maculata).[1]

References

  1. "Aramara - town in Fraser Coast Region (entry 727)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  2. "Aramara - locality in Fraser Coast Region (entry 46624)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
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