Columboola, Queensland

Columboola is a town and a locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.[1][2]

Columboola
Queensland
Columboola
Coordinates26.6734°S 150.3374°E / -26.6734; 150.3374
Postcode(s)4415
Area281.6 km2 (108.7 sq mi)
LGA(s)Western Downs Region
State electorate(s)Callide
Federal Division(s)Maranoa
Localities around Columboola:
Hookswood Hookswood Cameby
Miles Columboola Goombi
Nangram Greenswamp Goombi

History

The town takes its name from Columboola Creek, an Aboriginal word, meaning plenty of white cockatoos.[1][3]

References
  1. "Columboola - town in Western Downs Region (entry 7791)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
  2. "Columboola - locality in Western Downs Region (entry 47682)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
  3. "Columboola Creek - creek in Western Downs Region (entry 7794)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
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