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.

In 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. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Kelso (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 26 February 2010.
  5. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.


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