Population 871 (2011 census) LGA(s) Fraser Coast Region Torbanlea Burgowan Local time Monday 4:26 PM | Postcode(s) 4662 State electorate(s) Maryborough Postal code 4662 Federal division Division of Wide Bay | |
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Weather 24°C, Wind SE at 34 km/h, 65% Humidity | ||
Torbanlea is a town and locality in the Fraser Coast Region in Queensland, Australia.
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Map of Torbanlea QLD 4662, Australia
Geography
The North Coast railway line passes through Torbanlea which is served by the Torbanlea railway station.
History
The name Torbanlea is believed to have been suggested by mining manager, James Robertson, after Torbane Hill in Scotland.
An accident at a nearby colliery killed five workers in 1900.
Economy
Torbanlea was a coal mining town.
References
Torbanlea Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA