Ross River, Queensland

Ross River is a locality in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.[1]

Ross River
Queensland
Ross River
Coordinates19.4800°S 146.7930°E / -19.4800; 146.7930
Postcode(s)4816
Area129.3 km2 (49.9 sq mi)
LGA(s)City of Townsville
State electorate(s)Burdekin
Federal Division(s)Kennedy
Suburbs around Ross River:
Kelso Mount Stuart Oak Valley
Pinnacles Ross River Brookhill
Barringha Barringha Toonpan

Geography

The Ross River (the river) forms the western boundary of the locality. Lake Ross occupies much of the locality and is a reservoir created by the Ross River Dam across the river.[2][3]

History

The locality is presumably named after the river Ross River which is named after publican William Alfred Ross.[4]

References
  1. "Ross River - locality in City of Townsville (entry 44635)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  2. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  3. "Lake Ross - reservoir in Townsville City (entry 29108)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  4. "Ross River - river in Townsville City (entry 29108)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 January 2018.


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