The table below shows the people that make up the group.
| No | Last Name | First Names | Maiden Name | Relationship | Occupation | Born | Died | School Year |
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| 1 | Stuart | James | Owner | Mine owner |
The table below shows any historical notes about the party group.
| Note | Date | Short Description | Note Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3552 | 1867 | General notes. |
James Stuart discovered a seam of coal on the Kawarau River near the site of the punt (#157). He opened up the mine with the help of William Jackson Barry. The mine was named the 'Excelsior' Over Bannockburn's coal mining history the name 'Excelsior' has been used by various miners in different areas of Bannockburn, however this mine was the original 'Excelsior'. |
| 3553 | 1867 | Report from the 'Dunstan Times' - Nov 1 1867. |
' Mr Stuart, the proprietor of the Bannockburn and Kawarau Ferry has discovered a seam of coal in close proximity to his punt, which seems likely to be of great value to the mining population of that immediate locality. It crops out for nearly 200 yards (182m) and the quality of the coal seems likely to prove equal to any as yet discovered in New Zealand. Mr Stuart has entered into some arrangements with Mr W J Barry who has placed a number of hands to work the seam. ' |
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