Portland Road, Queensland facts for kids
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Location in Queensland
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| Postcode(s) | 4892 |
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Cook |
| State electorate(s) | Cook |
| Federal Division(s) | Leichhardt |
Portland Road is a town in the Shire of Cook, Queensland, Australia. The town is within the locality of Iron Range.
History
The town takes its name from the Portland Road harbour (12°35′41″S 143°24′41″E / 12.5947°S 143.4114°E). The harbour, in turn, is named after William Henry Cavendish, Duke of Portland. The name first appears on an 1897 chart published by the British Admiralty.
Portland Road was previously the port and support centre for Iron Range. In World War II, Portland Road became an airstrip and staging post. There was a large jetty, which has since been removed. Many old bunkers and rusting 44 gallon drums can still be found in bush areas.
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