Deuchar, Queensland

Deuchar
Queensland
Deuchar
Coordinates 28°05′55″S 151°56′50″E / 28.0986°S 151.9472°E / -28.0986; 151.9472Coordinates: 28°05′55″S 151°56′50″E / 28.0986°S 151.9472°E / -28.0986; 151.9472
Postcode(s) 4362
Area 45.0 km2 (17.4 sq mi)
LGA(s) Southern Downs Region
State electorate(s) Southern Downs
Federal Division(s) Maranoa
Suburbs around Deuchar:
Talgai Hendon Mount Marshall
Bony Mountain Deuchar Willowvale
Massie Massie Willowvale

Deuchar is a locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]

History

The locality is named after pioneer stock breeder John Deuchar who leased the Canal Creek pastoral run, managed the Rosenthal run, and was co-owner of Glengallan run from 1855 to 1870.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Deuchar - locality in Southern Downs Region (entry 47649)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
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