The Boomi River, an

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of the Barwon River and part of the

Macintyre MacIntyre or McIntyre is a Scottish surname, relating to Clan MacIntyre. Its meaning is "Son of the Carpenter or Wright". The corresponding English name is Wright. People surnamed ''MacIntyre'', ''Macintyre'' * Alasdair MacIntyre, Scottish phi ...

catchment within the

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, is located in the north–western slopes region of

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, flowing downstream into the

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region of

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Course and features

The river rises about east of Gundabloui, and flows generally north–east, joined by five minor

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, before reaching its

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with the Macintyre River, about north–east of Boomi. The river descends over its

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. The Boomi River flows past, but not through, the town of

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References

External links

* Rivers of Queensland South West Queensland Tributaries of the Darling River Darling Downs North West Slopes {{Queensland-river-stub