Cheepie, Queensland
| Cheepie Queensland | |
|---|---|
  Cheepie | |
| Coordinates | 26°37′44″S 145°00′49″E / 26.6288°S 145.0136°E |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Quilpie |
| State electorate(s) | Warrego |
| Federal division(s) | Maranoa |
Cheepie is a town in the locality of Adavale in Shire of Quilpie, Queensland, Australia.[1]
History
The town takes its name from the Cheepie railway station on the Western railway line named in 1917 by Queensland Railways Department, reportedly an Aboriginal word, meaning the call of the whistling duck.[1][2] The Royal Mail was the first hotel in Cheepie, opening its door in 1926.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Cheepie – town in Shire of Quilpie (entry 6968)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
- ^ "Cheepie – railway station in Shire of Quilpie (entry 6969)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
- ^ www.australianexplorer.com. "Cheepie". Australian Explorer. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
