Explore the fascinating history surrounding Hugh Quinn and his connection to Patrick Quinn, who arrived in the colony in 1835. Additionally, learn about P K B Quinn, a lieutenant involved in the events at Rabaul in 1814. This journey through time is beautifully captured in the book 'Sunlight on the Cliffs of Doom,' available at https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/0646837672.
Patrick K B Quinn, the grandson of Patrick Quinn who arrived in the colony in 1835, played a significant role in Australia's military history. In 1914, Lieutenant P K B Quinn served in Australia’s first military action in the AN&MEF against Germany in New Guinea and later fought in the murky mud of Flanders fields. This chapter concludes with the passing of his father, Hugh Quinn, as told in 'Sunlight on the Cliffs of Doom'.
1879 ~ Quinn's Find starts Red Range rush
1880 ~ Kingsgate Mining Co Ltd
Kingsgate Pipes in xs
c 1910 ` Sachs successful mine.
c 1910 ` Sachs Battery Boulder-crusher.
c 1910 Sachs Kingsgate Mine xs.
c 1910 Sachs Pipe-face down 250m.
1893 Mayor of Glen Innes ~ Valentin Sachs
Clement Hodgkinson (1818-1893) - contract surveyor for the government on the northern rivers 1840-42
.Map - Bellinger River to Clarence River.
The Bunyip is a significant creature to Mutthi Mutthi culture and dreaming.
Map was drawn from Memory after whaleboat capsized.
Map - Lake Macquarie to Port Macquarie.
Map - Port Macquarie to Clarence River.