William Richard Parcell (2) - tribute
Location #249 - Shepherds Creek No 2 Drive.
Group Number 2

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No Last Name First Names Maiden Name Relationship Occupation Born Died School Year
1 Parcell William Richard (2) Tribute miner Mine manager

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2855 1913 W R Parcell mined location #249 on tribute.

In April 1913 the Cromwell & Bannockburn Colliery Company let their Shepherds Creek No 2 mine on tribute to the mine manager Mr William Richard Parcell (2). The mine then became known as the Kawarau mine.

2856 1914 Cromwell & Bannockburn Colliery Company was wound up.

The Cromwell & Bannockburn Colliery Company was wound up. The assets of the company, which included the 'Kawarau' mine were sold at auction for £500. The successful bidder was a small syndicate of local miners which was headed by William Richard Parcell (2).


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