Herberton Hotels

By Colin V Purchase

At a peak in 1883 there were 16 hotels in the Herberton district. Only two remain today, the Australian built in 1881 and the Royal built in 1880. These two establishments are the longest continually licenced premises on the Atherton Tablelands. This is a brief history of the individuals and families who ran these hotels and a photo timeline of

• Language: English
• Publisher: Publisher
• Release date: May 8, 2024
• ISBN: 9781763534117

Colin V Purchase

Colin Purchase, the former banker and administration manager from Queensland, embarked on a fascinating journey that led him from the world of finance, petroleum, gas and industrial supplies to the heart of Australian history. His early retirement left him seeking purpose, and he found it in the Herberton Mining Centre. As a volunteer, he immersed himself in collections and archives management, honing his research skills. The wealth of information at the centre fuelled his passion, inspiring him to write a book.Herberton Hotels, his story mirrors the hidden gems waiting to be discovered in the hills of Herberton. Perhaps within those historical hotel records from the 1880's lies a clue - a breadcrumb leading to forgotten tales of miners, pioneers, and the vibrant past of this mining town.Herberton, with its rich tapestry of stories, continues to captivate curious minds like Colin Purchase's.

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