This cache is being placed as part of the Hans and Linda Visitors series. An offset Multi to give you a background to an early explorer.
William Howard was responsible for the discovery of the Isis Scrub back in 1863, and influenced the beginning of the town’s settlement along with the timber-cutting industry. William held many positions during his working life – engraver, grazier, explorer, surveyor, miner, prospector and journalist. He also instigated the construction of the railway line from Goondoon to Goodnight Scrub in 1910. William Howard died in Elliott Heads in 1930, aged 92
At the given coordinates you will find an information board that will provide all the information needed. However, should anything ever happen to the sign, the answers can be found using a web search.
A. In 19_2 a daily train left for Mount Morgan.
B. The Torbanlea Colliery siding was built from 19_3.
C. In 2015 Queensland Rail celebrated 1_0 years.
X. In 18_4 Parliament authorised a rail extension to Bundaberg.
Y. The Burgowan Number 1_ coal mine closed in 1976.
Z. _00 tons of coal were exported to China in 1885.