100th Anniversary of Paddy Hannan's Death
Tuesday, November 4th, marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Patrick 'Paddy' Hannan, credited with sparking one of the greatest gold rushes in Australian history.
Paddy passed away at the age of 85 on this day in 1925, after retiring from prospecting and moving to live with relatives in Melbourne.
- After his death, he was remembered for his discovery that led to a significant gold rush in Australia.
- In Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, the Eastern Goldfields Historical Society hosted a memorial gathering at Paddy Hannan's Tree.
- Visitors were able to view personal items once owned by Paddy, including his walking stick, at the Museum of the Goldfields.
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