Mary Kathleen

Mary Kathleen is a small town in north-western Queensland, Australia, located in the Selwyn Range between Mount Isa and Cloncurry. It was named after the late wife of Norm McConachy, who, along with Clem Walton, discovered uranium in the town in 1954. The Mary Kathleen Uranium Mine commenced operations in 1956, and processing began in June 1958. Uranium from the mine was sold to the UK Atomic Energy Authority, German and American power utilities. The town has been dismantled, and the tailings ha

Mary Kathleen had a brief stint as a sports town, with the town's Australian Rules Football team winning three consecutive premierships from 1977-1979 in the Mount Isa Australian Football League. Mary Kathleen Mount Isa is an interesting place to visit for anyone who wants to explore Queensland's mining history.