125 Years ago today Paddy Hannan discovered Gold

[shakergt]

Patrick "Paddy" Hannan was a gold prospector whose lucrative discovery on 14 June 1893 near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia set off a major gold rush in the area.
The resulting goldfield in Kalgoorlie has been mined ever since, and is renowned as the richest mile in the world. The open cut mine is a vast, astonishing sight known as the Super Pit.
Hannan and his Irish partners, Thomas Flanagan from Ennis, County Clare and Daniel Shea from County Cork, are still remembered and celebrated in Australia and in Ireland.

 

[OzzieAu]

Hannans Tourist Mine in Kal is a must see.... learnt a lot during my visit there last year.
Some great history and modern equipment on display :Y:

 

[shakergt]

Hannans Tourist Mine in Kal is a must see.... learnt a lot during my visit there last year.
Some great history and modern equipment on display :Y:

I can vouch for that having been there myself. It is well worth the visit. Also the super pit is something else and worth the visit if you want to see a great big hole in the ground.