Cape River Meatworks (site)
Australia /
Queensland /
Charters Towers /
World
/ Australia
/ Queensland
/ Charters Towers
World / Australia / Queensland
abandoned / shut down, slaughterhouse / abattoir
Built during World War II, closed in 1989.
In the early 1980's over 400 people were employed here.
At one stage they were the second largest meatworks in Queensland.
Nearby the waste water disposal areas (green grass) can be seen. The yards for unloading cattle trucked and railed in for slaughter are also visible.
In the early 1980's over 400 people were employed here.
At one stage they were the second largest meatworks in Queensland.
Nearby the waste water disposal areas (green grass) can be seen. The yards for unloading cattle trucked and railed in for slaughter are also visible.
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Coordinates: 20°28'40"S 145°28'23"E
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