Gigoomgan Station and George Mant papers
Collection
Accession number
R 448
Date
1854-1939
Abstract
Photocopied records relating to Gigoomgan Station and the papers of George Mant.
Scope and content
Of note: the ledgers record expenditure, dividends, petty cash, stores, and wages, including those paid to Aboriginal, South Sea Islander and 'Coolie' (South Asian / Chinese or Indian) labourers.
System of arrangement
Arranged into 11 series
Description
8 archival boxes
Administrative / Biographical history
In partnership with Henry Stuart Littleton (1844-1933) Mant established a quality shorthorn cattle station and later actively encouraged mining activity on the run, which yielded quantities of gold, copper and other minerals. In 1887 68,400 acres were resumed from the Gigoomgan run and offered for selection for the establishment of small farms. George Mant married Ellen Palmer in 1861, they had four sons and four daughters: Mary, Edith, Charles, William, Reginald, George, Ethel and Constance.
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
R 448, Gigoomgan Station and George Mant papers, John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland.