Kelso, Tasmania

Kelso
Tasmania
Kelso
Coordinates 41°6′20″S 146°47′0″E / 41.10556°S 146.78333°E / -41.10556; 146.78333Coordinates: 41°6′20″S 146°47′0″E / 41.10556°S 146.78333°E / -41.10556; 146.78333
Postcode(s) 7270
Elevation 8.7 m (29 ft)[1]
Location
LGA(s) West Tamar
State electorate(s) Lyons[2]
Federal Division(s) Lyons

Kelso is a populated place in northern Tasmania located west of George Town. It was settled in the early 19th century and is located on Kelso Bay, a small bay on the Tamar River. Kelso is known as a fishing resort for flathead, whiting and mullet.[3] Kelso is also located near the Narawntapu National Park.

At the 2006 census, Kelso had a population of 170.[4]

History

Kelso Post Office opened on 1 November 1900 and closed in 1973.[5]

References

  1. "Frequently asked questions about Kelso, TAS". Bonzle.com. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
  2. "House of Assembly - Lyons". Tasmanian Electoral Commission. Retrieved 26 February 2010.
  3. "Winter fishing in the Tamar River". TASFish. Retrieved 26 February 2010.
  4. "2006 Census QuickStats : Kelso (State Suburb)". Australian Bureau of Statistics. 2006. Retrieved 26 February 2010. External link in |publisher= (help)
  5. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.


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