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Historical and old photos, pictures and images of Weipa, Queensland
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Historical and old photos of Weipa, Queensland in photos

A small historical reference

Geography: Weipa - is the largest town on the Gulf of Carpentaria coast of the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, Australia. At the 2011 census, Weipa had a population of 3,334; the largest community on Cape York Peninsula. It exists because of the enormous bauxite deposits along the coast. The Port of Weipa is mainly involved in exports of bauxite. (Wiki)

Date of foundation: 1961

History:

Population: 3 334

Sights:

Air view of Weipa, 1957
Air view of Weipa, 1957		 Weipa. Bauxite mine
Bauxite mine		 Weipa. Bauxite ore before loading at the port
Bauxite ore before loading at the port		 Weipa. Early port construction, 1957
Early port construction, 1957
Weipa. Ore Train
Ore Train		 Weipa. Photo of World War II veterans, 1960
Photo of World War II veterans, 1960		 Weipa. Primary School
Primary School		 Weipa opening, Mission house, 1899
Weipa opening, Mission house, 1899
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