William Sharman Crawford (Billy) Nicholl, the prospector who discovered the Martha lode at Waihi: his life, told largely in his own words

Description:

Billy Nicholl was that rare miner, one who recorded his life. Born in Ireland, when still a boy he arrived in New Zealand in 1862. After his father died at an early age, he acquired a step-father, whom he disliked, with good reason; and in her later years his mother’s mind would fade. From 1868, when he was probably aged 14, until shortly before his death, he was a prospector and miner. Excited...

Display date:

2016

Format:

Working or discussion paper

Collections:

ResearchCommons@Waikato

Publisher:

Historical Research Unit, University of Waikato

Content partner:

University of Waikato

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Not specified