Mary Kathleen was a town half way between Cloncurry and Mt Isa, that grew from the mining of uranium, twice. Between 1956-1963 and 1974-1983 it was a bustling town and the mine was 6km away. All infrastructure was finally removed, leaving concrete slabs (which make good caravan sites) from the homes, path ways, streets, roads, tennis court, filled-in pool, sports oval. Churches, shops school, club houses etc all sold at auction and removed. It is now privately owned and is a working cattle station, although camping is permitted and a visit to the open cut mine site a must.
The water was crystal clear and inviting, but radioactive
The ghost town of Mary Kathleen, we spent ages exploring and picturing how it would have been, anyone up for a game of tennis?
The tiled floor of the ANZ Bank, outside the general store, a swim anyone?
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