Weymouth, Tasmania

Weymouth
Tasmania

Aerial shot of Weymouth (left) and Bellingham (right)
Weymouth
Coordinates 41°01′S 147°09′E / 41.017°S 147.150°E / -41.017; 147.150Coordinates: 41°01′S 147°09′E / 41.017°S 147.150°E / -41.017; 147.150
Population 216 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 7252
Location
LGA(s) George Town Council
State electorate(s) Bass
Federal Division(s) Bass

Weymouth is a small township in northern Tasmania, Australia, on the Pipers River opposite Bellingham and about 60 km from Launceston. It has a very small permanent population; however, it attracts many visitors during the summer months. Weymouth has a beach, a tennis court, a community hall with a playground and a seasonal shop, which has now closed.

History

Back Creek Post Office opened on 1 June 1870 and was replaced by the Weymouth office in 1959.[2]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Weymouth". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  2. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.


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