Accessionnot specifiedIdentifierUMA-IT-000018501Extentnot specifiedScope and ContentOne of the outstanding men in Maryborough's history. Born in Ireland and arrived int Maryborough in 1854. He was a leader in the formation of the Fire Brigade in 1861. He was the first captain and held the position for 57 [? Illegible] years, and was, several times, president of the Country Fire Brigades' board. He was a leader of a movement responsible for the purchasing of the town's first fire engine at the cost of £130. He served as a councillor for many years and was mayor of the borough on nine occasions, the first in 1859, and the last in 1907. This man was held in high esteem in a wide circle.Access StatusOpen for public accessRequest TypeRequest itemUnitOSBA Unit 0018
Kuffer, C L., Thomas Casey. (Undated), [UMA-IT-000018501]. University of Melbourne Archives, accessed 05/09/2026, https://archives.library.unimelb.edu.au/nodes/view/482374
