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- April 2024 - Stannnary Hills Tramway - John Dennis
John Dennis presented on the following subject:
Stannary Hills Tramway
When tin was discovered west of the Atherton Tablelands in remote Far North Queensland, access to the mines was a significant problem. The 2 ft gauge Stannary Hills Tramway was constructed through spectacular countryside alongside Eureka Creek, servicing the mines, to a battery located alongside Walsh River. This tramway allowed the Irvinebank Co. to construct its own connecting line providing easy access for the mill and smelter to the outside world. This presentation will describe the history of these two tramways.