Obscure 1880s gold rush notes from Malanda region
An historical reminiscence recounts early prospecting near Boonjireanl and Mourilyan Harbor. It mentions Jack McArean and a bush camp, gold reports around North Johnstone and Werrimlia Creek, and George Clacke with W Jos applying for an OUP. The narrative notes harsh weather, rough transport, and ongoing prospecting challenges in a humid, sparsely documented era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malanda
Boonjireanl
Thease
Doone
Jack McArean
Jack McKennie
North Johnstone
Christy Palmer
Bret
George Clacke
W. Jos
Hoonjle
Inerston
Innisfail
Mourilyan Harbor
Hirgerland
Werrimlia Creek
Legacy of a Fading Gold Field and Local Treasure
A fragmented reminiscence recalls the old field on the tableland near Liverpool and North Johnstone, detailing early prospectors led by the Munro and Clarke circles. It notes staged labor disputes, occasional high yields, and violent clashes with native populations, while warning about water rights and future testing before further mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clarke
W. Joss
Munro Brothers
Alex
W. Jun
Roonjie Shere
Five Mile
W. J. Muara
Mining reminiscences and proposed testing methods from Eureka era
The piece reflects on water powered batteries and mining reels with mixed success and fair wages. It mentions figures such as Chamler Chandler and Eurekans, notes gold values and Duwalla field returns, and advocates hand boring tests amid rugged conditions. It evokes old labor and a fading mining community with lingering pride and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Wild Cat
Sicarinia
Russell
Duwalla
Duwalla Field
Chamler
Cookinen
Conibo
Chandler
Ol Chandler
Moreton Eureka
Iran
Malanda Gazette notes local film showings and town matters
The Malanda Gazette reports on cinema offerings including California Straight Ahead and The Desert's Price, plus a note on Mr. S. V. (Tommy) Carne returning from Mackay and a plan to install a water-supply machine in Malanda. The piece mentions a sawmill shutdown and local business prospects for January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumiay
Hneplish
California
Chack Jones
Malawia
Malanda Gazette
Rial Dros
Port Melbourne
Tommy) Carne
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Ree Steves
Joan Deere
John Deere
D. Ogilvie
Moses
Atherton
Thornycroft
Aspr
Don Cowie
Lake Street
Cairng
Vnetale
J. L. Peake
Tak 19 Ironmonger
Kerr
W. G. O'Brien
Cairns
Farmar
Queensland
Queen St, Brisk
Rumford's
Love & Os Ltd
Clarence Bt
Abbott-virect
Tropical Theatre
Akbones
Co. Mess
Toca
Wader Sock
Jack
the Palace Theatre
Gloria Evanson
Qivel
Gloria Swansay
Ae Hogan
Bis
Palace Concert Orchestra
Cairnsmbulance Carnival
Nor
AN Park
Chiu Chong Ltd., Enon Rot Tare, Coi Am
T. Iwanaga & Co
Engi
P.O
Ein Rarioka Motor sErvices
Regina Wy Roo
Mary Abs
Phendid
Watshal Oton Seevick Cire
Clark & CO
A. Villiers
Vulear Pompay and Engineering
Erah Irkon ” Ind
Amory
North Queensl
Fay Compton
Jack Buchanan
Richard Talmadge
Virginia Warrick
Felight
Charleston
Conway Tearle
William Patton
Minna
Ampbell
Lare
Falkiner Cane Harvester
Mulgrave
Gordonvale
Innisfail Mills
Mossman
Moseman
Hambledon
Marvirsting Ieroawers
North
KL. Boromay
P. C
M.beg
Abbott Street
Caiana
Fisk Furniture
Fournier
H. M. Svendsen Ltd, Furniture
U N.S
STERN
Copfer
Shelly China
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