Isaac Henry, pioneer of the Tully River district, taken in 1883
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Isaac Henry was among the earliest pioneers along the Tully River. Entrepreneur James Tyson selected a large acreage stretching from the Tully to the Murray River. Isaac Henry, who married Tyson's niece, Barbara, secured a large portion on the north side of the river. The family remained in the area after Tyson abandoned his own project. Isaac served on the Cardwell Shire Council for a number of years between 1903 and 1917 including as Shire Chairman
Title:
Isaac Henry, pioneer of the Tully River district, taken in 1883
Date of work:
1883
Search dates:
01 Jan 1883 - 31 Dec 1883
Level of description:
Item
Type of materials:
Graphic materials
Custodial history:
From the collection of Cardwell Shire CouncilDigitised from a photographic copy held in the Dorothy Jones Library Heritage Collection
Use restrictions:
Copyright free. Please acknowledge Cassowary Coast Libraries
General notes:
On back of original photo: "as at time of coming to NQ. I think this was 1883 when he would be 45. Died 1922 at age 84. So born 1838."P00164 ; 92.00049PF
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1883
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Record number:
13264