Historical and old photos of Carnarvon, Western Australia in photos
A small historical reference
Geography: Carnarvon is a coastal town situated approximately 900 kilometres (560 mi) north of Perth, Western Australia. It lies at the mouth of the Gascoyne River on the Indian Ocean. The popular Shark Bay world heritage area lies to the south of the town and the Ningaloo Reef and the popular tourist town of Exmouth lie to the north. Within Carnarvon is the Mungullah Aboriginal Community. Inland, Carnarvon has strong links with the town of Gascoyne Junction and the Burringurrah Community.
Date of foundation: 1883
History:
Population: 4 559
Sights:
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Alexandra Street, 1910 |
Alexandra Street, 1933 |
Camel team near Carnarvon, 1910 |
Convent, 1910 |
Family on town street, 1910 |
Foreshore improvements, 1911 |
Masonic Hall, Francis Street, 1906 |
The Gascoyne Hotel, circa 1905 |
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