Who was the first discoverer of gold in Gympie
Who was the first discoverer of gold in Gympie DENMAN Reuben John Who was the first discoverer of Gold at Gympie? R. J. Denman claimed that he led James Nash to the spot where Gympie gold was discovered on the understanding that any success would be shared. Reuben...
JAMES NASH One man’s search for a fortune
JAMES NASH One man’s search for a fortune Known as the ‘Man who saved Queensland’ from financial depression, records show that James Nash was the first to report the discovery of profitable Gold in the area, by taking his find up to Maryborough, 60 miles north of...
Andrew Fisher – Miner, Engine-Driver, Politician, Diplomat
Andrew Fisher – Miner, Engine-Driver, Politician, Diplomat Our last blog featured a brief story of Margaret Jane Irvine. With occupations of Miner, Engine-driver, Politician and Diplomat this is the story of her husband, Andrew Fisher Andrew Fisher Pledged...
Gympie Mining Accidents – 1800s – Part 2
Gympie Mining Accidents – 1800s – Part 2 Whilst mine safety would have been at the forefront of most Gympie Mine Manager’s minds, there were many accidents in and around the mine shafts and quite a few proved to be fatal. Each death was thoroughly investigated...
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