Why did Mount Morgan Mine close?
The Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company Limited operated using underground mining methods until 1927 when fire destroyed underground workings. The company deliberately flooded its underground workings in response to the fire and went into liquidation.
Where is Mount Morgan gold mine?
Western Australia
The Mount Morgans Gold Mine is a gold mine located 37 km west-southwest of Laverton, Western Australia. The Mt Morgans mine is owned and operated by Dacian Gold ltd, who acquired the project in 2012.
Who Discovered Mount Morgan?
William Mackinlay
The man who discovered it was William Mackinlay. One can only surmise why William Mackinlay did not take steps to secure a valid claim or title to the mountain, knowing it was rich in gold.
When was gold discovered in Mt Morgan?
The first instance of gold having been found in the vicinity of Mount Morgan was in 1865. In that year gold was found somewhere in the neighbourhood of Razorback, and a party went out from Rockhampton to discover the spot.
What is the population of Mount Morgan?
1,963
Mount Morgan, Queensland
| Mount Morgan Queensland | |
|---|---|
| Population | 1,963 (2016 census) |
| Established | 1882 |
| Postcode(s) | 4714 |
| Elevation | 341 m (1,119 ft) |
When was Mount Morgan established?
1882
Mount Morgan/Founded
Where is Mount Morgan WA?
Mount Morgans, known as Mount Morgan until 1899, is an abandoned town in Western Australia 900 kilometres (559 mi) northeast of Perth and 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Laverton on the original Malcolm-Laverton Road, in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia.
What is Mount Morgan known for?
Mount Morgan was founded as a gold mining town in 1882, and over time the Mount Morgan Mine has produced gold, silver and copper. Among those making a fortune from this mine was William Knox D’Arcy.
How many people live in Monto?
1,189 people
Monto /ˈmɒntoʊ/ is a rural town and locality in the North Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Monto had a population of 1,189 people.
What is the population of Gracemere?
11,315
Gracemere, Queensland
| Gracemere Queensland | |
|---|---|
| Population | 11,315 (2016 census) |
| • Density | 147.52/km2 (382.08/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 4702 |
| Area | 76.7 km2 (29.6 sq mi) |
What is Mount Morgan postcode?
4714
Mount Morgan/Postal codes