It is named for the Fitzroy River, that passes along the northern boundary of the shire.
Eventually became a total loss due wrecking in Fitzroy River 1905.
It is built on the banks of the Fitzroy River about 30 km from the coast.
The Fitzroy River arises from the swamps within the park.
They come from the lower Fitzroy River (which they call mardoowarra).
In the 1880s and 1890s, sea ports were established on the coast, adjacent to the mouth of the Fitzroy River.
Fitzroy River, the name of two Australian rivers.
Rockhampton had nearly a week to get ready for the flood peak from the Fitzroy River, which flows through the centre of the city.
Rockhampton had nearly a week to prepare for an expected flood peak from the Fitzroy River, which courses through the centre of the city.
The Fitzroy River flooded after heavy rain events in 1949 and 1954.