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. Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. 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. Edit this at Wikidata
  5. ↑ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.


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