Stanthorpe in 1910

The following is an excerpty from the Brisbane Courier from 15 November 1910.

Death of a Stanthorpe Resident

‘The death of Mr R O’Brien, one of the oldest pioneers of the Stanthorpe district, occurred on Friday evening (writes our Stanthorpe correspondent).

The late Mr O ‘Brien, who was born in Ireland, arrived here when the tin mines broke out in the early seventies.

He afterwards took up land at Paddock Swamp, about 6 miles from Stanthorpe, at which place he had resided ever since.

The deceased, who was of a ripe age, had been ailing for some time.

On Sunday a requiem mass was celebrated, and the funeral took place on Sunday evening, being largely attended.

The members of the H.A.C.B. Society marched in regalia.

The Rev. Father Ryan officiated at the graveside.

The late Mr. O’Brien, who was highly respected, leaves a widow and grown-up family of six daughters and two sons.’

Mining Warden’s report from 1910:

‘Output showed a slight increase in tin, decrease in silver and Rover resumes operations.

Silverspur mines continue to be the largest contributor to mineral production in the district, despite low yields.’

March: The demand for orchard land in small areas has increased very much during the last year, and many properties have been subdivided and sold in areas varying from 40 to 80 ares.