Teebar, Queensland


Teebar is a locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Teebar had a population of 43 people.

Geography

Eel Creek and Sandy Creek form the north-western boundary of the locality. Munna Creek forms the north-eastern boundary. Teebar Creek forms the south-eastern boundary. All of these creeks are ultimately tributaries of the Mary River.
The Brooweena Woolooga Road passes through the locality from south to north. Boompa Road enters the locality from the north-west and terminates at its junction with the Brooweena Woolooga Road in the north-west of the locality.
The principal land use is grazing on native vegetation.

History

A copper mine and shelter were established in Teebar in 1873 by the Teebar Copper Mining Company Ltd. The location is described as being "north side of Munna Creek one and a half miles west of Clifton Station" and the ruins include a 100-ton slag heap.
In 1887, of land were resumed from the Teebar pastoral run for the establishment of small farms. The land was offered for selection on 17 April 1887.

Education

There are no schools in Teebar. The nearest primary school is in Brooweena and the nearest secondary school is in Maryborough.

Events

Teebar holds an annual agricultural show which includes a campdraft and rodeo.