Herberton museum's quest to preserve North Queensland's mining history

Ben Harden
Updated January 19 2021 - 5:58pm, first published 4:00pm
Herberton historians Ivan and Mary Searston inside the public research room at the Herberton Mining Museum. Photo: Ian Searston
Herberton historians Ivan and Mary Searston inside the public research room at the Herberton Mining Museum. Photo: Ian Searston

Historians on the Atherton Tablelands are on a mission to conserve and document the provenance of the rich mining history of Northern Queensland.

Ben Harden

Ben Harden

Journalist

Queensland Country Life reporter based in Emerald. I report on agriculture and rural news in the central Queensland region. Got a story? Get in touch: 0437528907 or email ben.harden@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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