Murray, Queensland

Murray is a suburb in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.[2]

Murray
Townsville, Queensland
Murray
Coordinates19°20′25″S 146°46′37″E
Population1,491 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)4814
LGA(s)City of Townsville

History

Murray is situated in the traditional Wulgurukaba Aboriginal country.[3] The origin of the suburb name is from Lieutenant Colonel Henry William Murray VC, with the place named on the 1 April 1969. [4]

See also

Lavarack Barracks

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Murray (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  2. "Murray – suburb in Townsville City (entry 44615)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  3. "Traditional Landowners - History and Heritage". Archived from the original on 27 March 2020. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  4. "Queensland place names - Murray". Archived from the original on 6 October 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.


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