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Goldtarget
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In what year did two brothers discover Australias highest recognised Goldfields?
Goldpick said:Imagine how hard this would be without google - just heading down to the local library to do some question research!
Yes it's getting hard to come up with google proof questions
Kiandra goldfields.
In November 1859, gold was discovered by mountain cattlemen, the Pollock brothers
In November 1859, gold was discovered by mountain cattlemen, the Pollock brothers
Goldtarget
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Yes sorry for the delay. Over to you Ramjet
Thanks Goldtarget.
Where, when and how did a post office have the same postman for 90 years
Where, when and how did a post office have the same postman for 90 years
Im going to have to come up with a prize for the person that answers the question after the 200 000 view which is coming very soon
Ill keep you posted
Ill keep you posted
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Thanks Duck. Very generous of you.
Great Idea, Duck.
Now RJ ... that's a puzzler. I don't have time to trawl for an answer, but reckon it might have something to do with 2 or three generations of postmen with the same name?
Now RJ ... that's a puzzler. I don't have time to trawl for an answer, but reckon it might have something to do with 2 or three generations of postmen with the same name?
You are much to clever Dr Duck
But I think details are required
But I think details are required
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I don't know the answer but discovered that this postman has been wearing the same clothes for 27 years! His cat is 27 too...must be a record!
Was it the Cambridges of Windsor?
The Cumberland Argus and Fruit Growers Advocate reported in November 1915 that Tom Cambridge had been postman for 24 years, his father had held the post for 26 years, and his grandfather for 24 years before that. That's not quite 90 years, but given that Tom was still in the job at the time of writing, it is possible it was that family.
Further research shows that they were all called Tom, too, and Tom the third retired in 1925, after forty years of service, so that would make three Tom Cambridges for a total of 90 years. This was in the Sydney Morning Herald, which may have been a but more accurate about Tom III's service than the Argus.
I found a reference to an Irish case where a bloke, his dad and grandpappy had been postmen at the same office for over 100 years, but of course this is the Australian history thread!
The Cumberland Argus and Fruit Growers Advocate reported in November 1915 that Tom Cambridge had been postman for 24 years, his father had held the post for 26 years, and his grandfather for 24 years before that. That's not quite 90 years, but given that Tom was still in the job at the time of writing, it is possible it was that family.
Further research shows that they were all called Tom, too, and Tom the third retired in 1925, after forty years of service, so that would make three Tom Cambridges for a total of 90 years. This was in the Sydney Morning Herald, which may have been a but more accurate about Tom III's service than the Argus.
I found a reference to an Irish case where a bloke, his dad and grandpappy had been postmen at the same office for over 100 years, but of course this is the Australian history thread!
Nailed it Doc. The book I have stated 90 years.
Over to you.
Over to you.
Very good question, RJ....
Now I'll have to think of one. It sure is getting harder...
Now I'll have to think of one. It sure is getting harder...
Some might find this one easy, but here goes.
Which semi fictional memoir concerning our favorite topic had the characters Bill and Alluvial?
Which semi fictional memoir concerning our favorite topic had the characters Bill and Alluvial?
Surely someone has read this book! It was published in 1966 by an Australian journalist, and is a semi fictional account of his adventures as an inexperienced prospector teaming up with a very knowledgeable mate. A lot of the story is based around the south of NSW. A great story, with plenty of useful information...
Need to keep it kicking along ... Author's first name was Ed.
slowflow
Barry
DrDuck, can't find it, will wait for someone with better research skills.
Eward Harrington?
Eward Harrington?
Well whomever get this right will win a small specie(quartz with Gold in it) we have past 200000 views and all i can say is thanks to all the members who have contributed their knowledge and time to the forum
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Who ever gets this right PM me with your address and i will send it to you
We have a great group of people on this forum and a special thanks to Nugget and the other Moderators for making it possible and enjoyable
Who ever gets this right PM me with your address and i will send it to you
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