Deuchar, Queensland
Deuchar is a locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]
| Deuchar Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Deuchar | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 28.0986°S 151.9472°E | ||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||
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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
- "Deuchar - locality in Southern Downs Region (entry 47649)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
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