Mount Marlay

Mount Marlay is a mountain in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]

Geography

Mount Marley is just to the north-east of the town of Stanthorpe. It is just over 910 metres above sea level, about 100 metres high than the town.[2]

History

The mountain is probably named after Edward Marlay, a selector and tin miner, who purchased land in Stanthorpe in 1872.[1]

References
  1. "Mount Marlay (entry 21017)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  2. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 10 March 2016.


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