Weymouth, Tasmania
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| Weymouth Tasmania | |
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 Aerial shot of Weymouth (left) and Bellingham (right) | |
  Weymouth | |
| Coordinates | 41°01′S 147°09′E / 41.017°S 147.150°E |
| Population | 129 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 7252 |
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| LGA(s) | George Town Council |
| State electorate(s) | Bass |
| Federal division(s) | Bass |
Weymouth is a small township in northern Tasmania, Australia, on the Pipers River opposite Bellingham and about 60 km from Launceston. It has a very small permanent population; however, it attracts many visitors during the summer months. Weymouth has a beach, a tennis court, and a community hall with a playground.
History
Back Creek Post Office opened on 1 June 1870 and was replaced by the Weymouth office in 1959.[2]
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Weymouth". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
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