Wolfram, Queensland
| Wolfram Queensland | |
|---|---|
| Postcode(s) | 4872 |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Mareeba |
| State electorate(s) | Cook |
| Federal Division(s) | Kennedy |
Main street, Wolfram
Wolfram was a mining town in Queensland, Australia. It was about 90 kilometres (56 mi) west of Cairns and 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south of Thornborough.[1] It is at an altitude of approximately 538 metres.[2]
History
The mineral wolfram (from which the town derives its name) was discovered in the area in 1891 and attracted miners from neighbouring mining regions such as Thornborough and the Palmer River, forming a settlement known initially as Wolfram Camp.[1]
Wolfram today
Today there are few visible remains of the settlement. There are some concrete foundations of long-gone buildings, headstones in the cemetery, and a row of mango trees that mark where the school used to be.[1][2]
Notable people
- Bunny Adair, Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Cook was born in Wolfram
References
External links
- "Wolfram". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.
Coordinates: 17°05′58″S 144°57′58″E / 17.0995°S 144.9660°E
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