Cushnie, Queensland
Cushnie is a rural locality in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]
| Cushnie Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Cushnie | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 26.3413°S 151.7427°E | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4608 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 87.7 km2 (33.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | South Burnett Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Nanango | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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Etymology
Cushnie is a surname of Scottish origin, believed to be derived from the parish of Leochel-Cushnie.[2] The origin of the word "Cushnie" is uncertain.[3]
Geography
The Chinchilla Wondai Road (State Route 82) passes through from west to east.[4]
References
- "Cushnie - locality in South Burnett Region (entry 46213)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- "Cushnie Surname Definition". Forebears. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
- "Early Origins of the Cushnie family". HouseOfNames.com. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
- "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
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