History of city Mount Isa, Queensland in photos
A small historical reference
Geography: Mount Isa - is a city in the Gulf Country region of Queensland, Australia. It came into existence because of the vast mineral deposits found in the area. Mount Isa Mines (MIM) is one of the most productive single mines in world history, based on combined production of lead, silver, copper and zinc.
Mount Isa is the administrative, commercial and industrial centre for the state's vast north-western region. Although situated in an arid area, the artificial Lake Moondarra 19 kilometres (12 mi) north of the city on the Leichhardt River provides both drinking water and an area for watersports, birdwatching and recreation. (Wiki)
Date of foundation: 1923
History:
Population: 21 821
Sights:
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Assaying, crushing and haulage sections at mines, circa 1930's |
Bush Hospital, 1954 |
City in the 1950s before the Grace Street Bridge was built |
Coles Stores on West Street in the 1960s |
Early mining cottages in the 1930s |
Early open cut mine at Mount Isa, May, 1902 |
Hospital in the 1950s |
In the schoolyard of State School, 1929 |
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