Wolfram, Queensland

Wolfram is about {{convert|90|km|mi}} west of Cairns and {{convert|15|km|mi}} south of Thornborough.{{cite web|title=Wolfram|url=http://www.queenslandplaces.com.au/wolfram|work=Queensland Places|publisher=Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland|accessdate=2 February 2014}} It was also known as Wolfram Camp. It is at an altitude of approximately 538 metres.{{cite web|title=Wolfram Camp|url=http://www.bonzle.com/c/a?a=p&p=6500&cmd=sp|work=Bonzle|publisher=Digital Atlas Pty Limited|accessdate=2 February 2014}}

The mineral wolfram (from which the town derives its name) was discovered in the area in 1891 and attracted miners from neighbouring mining regions such as Thornborough and the Palmer River, forming a settlement known initially as Wolfram Camp.

Today there are few visible remains of the settlement. There are some concrete foundations of long-gone buildings, headstones in the cemetery, and a row of mango trees that mark where the school used to be.

Wolfram has a number of sites listed on the Queensland Heritage Register including:

• La Société Française des Métaux Rares treatment plant, Main Street{{cite QHR|21573|La Société Française des Métaux Rares treatment plant (former)|602583|accessdate=14 July 2013}}
• Thermo Electric Ore Reduction Corporation Mill, Wolfram Road{{cite QHR|17049|Thermo Electric Ore Reduction Corporation Mill|602240|accessdate=14 July 2013}}

• Bunny Adair, Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Cook was born in Wolfram

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• {{cite web|title=Wolfram|url=http://www.queenslandplaces.com.au/wolfram|work=Queensland Places|publisher=Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland}}

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Category:Ghost towns in Queensland

Category:Geography of Far North Queensland