Emu Vale, Queensland

Emu Vale
Queensland
Emu Vale
Coordinates 28°13′44″S 152°14′56″E / 28.2288°S 152.2488°E / -28.2288; 152.2488Coordinates: 28°13′44″S 152°14′56″E / 28.2288°S 152.2488°E / -28.2288; 152.2488
Postcode(s) 4371
Area 186.2 km2 (71.9 sq mi)
LGA(s) Southern Downs Region
State electorate(s) Southern Downs
Federal Division(s) Maranoa
Localities around Emu Vale:
Yangan Swanfels Clumber
Junabee
Danderoo		 Emu Vale Moogerah
Tannymorel Mount Colliery Carneys Creek

Emu Vale is a town and a locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.[1][2]

History

The town takes its name from the Emu Vale railway station on the Killarney railway line, which is believed to be named after an early pastoral run.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Emu Vale - town in Southern Downs Region (entry 11733)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
  2. ↑ "Emu Vale - locality in Southern Downs Region (entry 45925)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
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