W R Parcell and E Jones
Location #380 - Pigroot Coal Mine
Group Number 1

Group Members

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No Last Name First Names Maiden Name Relationship Occupation Born Died School Year
1 Parcell William Richard Partner Miner
2 Jones Evan Partner Miner

Notes

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Note Date Short Description Note Text
3284 1887 Mine location.

At the mouth of Pigroot Gully, on the base of the ridge between Pigroot and Long Alex Gullies.

3285 1887 Opening up of the mine.

After finding coal in their prospecting shaft (location #508) Mess'rs Parcell and Jones moved down from the ridge to the gully. They opened up a mine at the base of the ridge, on the northern side of Pigroot Gully, close to the mouth with Shepherds Creek. The mine was opening up well until they got down to the water level. Mr Parcel constructed two man powered Californian pumps to try and control the water. However they proved to be unsuitable for the task.

3286 c1888 About this time, W R Parcell brought out his partner.

About this time, William Parcell (1) brought out his partner Evan Jones.


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Image Id Source Date Short Description
1384 Mrs D Norman - Roxburgh unknown Evan Jones View Image