Moreton Telegraph Station Explained

Moreton Telegraph Station
Coordinates:-12.4531°N 142.6388°W
Location:Telegraph Rd, Wenlock, Shire of Cook, Queensland, Australia

The Moreton Telegraph Office, located on the banks of the Wenlock River was part of the Cape York Telegraph Line and was completed in 1887.

These days, Moreton[1] is in the tourism business, offering accommodation, local tours and stories of the old days.

History

Kaanju (also known as Kaanju and Kandju) is a language of Cape York. The Kaanju language region includes the landscape within the local government boundaries of the Cook Shire Council.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Moreton Telegraph Station Cape York - Camping And Accommodation Cape York. www.moretonstation.com.au. 31 August 2017.
  2. Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages map. State Library of Queensland. 30 January 2020.