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Carnarvon is a coastal town situated approximately 900 kilometres north of Perth , Western Australia . It lies at the mouth of the Gascoyne River on the Indian Ocean . The popular Shark Bay world heritage area lies to the south of the town. HISTORY The town was founded in 1883 , initially as a port and supply centre for the surrounding region, and is the administrative centre for the Carnarvon Shire. POPULATION The population of Carnarvon is 6340 ( ABS estimate 2004 ). MAIN INDUSTRIES Main industries of the area have included Wool , agriculture, particularly bananas and tomatos, and more recently, tourism. During the 1960 s, NASA set up a tracking station nearby to support the Apollo space program. The tracking station was closed in the mid 1970 s, however the site remains, and is now a tourist attraction in its own right. EDUCATION There are 5 schools in the town, 3 Government run and 2 Independent. These Schools are: St Mary's Star Of The Sea Catholic School , Carnarvon Senior High School, East Carnarvon Primary School, Carnarvon Primary School, Carnarvon Christian School and Carnarvon School of the Air. KOREAN STAR On 20 May 1988 the Bulk Carrier ''Korean Star'' ran aground in bad weather near Cape Cuvier, within the port limits of Carnarvon. Around 600 tonnes of fuel oil were spilled into the ocean. Damage was limited to 10km of remote beaches and coastline. The ship was not salvaged and left grounded, however very little of the wreck remains to be seen. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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