Ernest Henry papers

Collection

Accession number
OM77-16
Date
1868-1971
Author / Creator
Henry, Ernest, 1837-1919
Abstract
Photocopied reminiscences, letters and field notes compiled by Ernest Henry and others, concerning his exploring trips and mining ventures.
Scope and content

This collection of photocopied papers has been bound in two volumes and includes: reminiscences, letters and field notes compiled by Ernest Henry concerning his exploring trips and mining ventures. Frequent mention is made of his contacts with Aboriginal people. Also included are: copies of the biography of Henry, 'The prospector of Argylla', by Sidney Evan Pearson; information compiled by Pearson on the Kalkadoons; biographical notes on Arthur Douglas Henry and Edward Campbell Earl; newspaper clippings on Ernest Henry and information on the death of Inspector Beresford.

System of arrangement
Arranged into 2 series
Description
2 bound volumes
Administrative / Biographical history

Ernest Henry emigrated to Australia in 1857. After working in the Riverina and the Darling Downs he took up Baroondah Station near Roma, and later Mt McConnell Station. He explored the areas around Cloncurry and the Flinders River and discovered large copper deposits at Cloncurry, including the Mount Oxide mine.

Access restrictions
Unrestricted access.
Copyright status

Multiple copyright statuses.

Conditions of use
You are free to use for personal research and study. For other uses see https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/understanding-copyright
Notes
Users are advised that this Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander material may contain culturally sensitive imagery and descriptions which may not normally be used in certain public or community contexts. Annotation and terminology which reflects the creator's attitude or that of the era in which the item was created may be considered inappropriate today. This material may also contain images, voices or names of deceased persons.
Preferred citation
OM77-16, Ernest Henry Papers, John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland.
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