Tamrookum Creek
Tamrookum Creek is a locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]
| Tamrookum Creek Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Tamrookum Creek | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 28.17°S 152.8394°E | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4285 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 35.0 km2 (13.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Scenic Rim Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Scenic Rim | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Wright | ||||||||||||||
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History
The name Tamrookum is thought to be a corruption of the Aboriginal words (Bundjalung language, Yugumbir dialect) dhan/buragun meaning place of boomerangs.[1]
Timber was an important early industry in the area. There was a sawmill at Tamrookum Creek. This sawmill no longer exists.[2]
References
- "Tamrookum Creek - locality in Scenic Rim Region (entry 45194)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- "History of Rathdowney". Rathdowney Information Centre and Historical Museum. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
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