Jim and Dick O'Neill are with Fred Blakeley (holding cat) in front of their dugout in 1916. They were known as the "Bicycle Bushmen" and you can see their bikes in the picture. "A dugout in the desert sandstone" is a photo from Hard Liberty by Blakeley.
William Hutchison, aged 18 Will Hutchison made the first opal discovery on February 2nd, 1915. He was a member of the New Colorado Prospecting Syndicate, led by his father James Hutchison, that was prospecting for gold.
Opal in SA museum from O'Neill Brothers claim in 1916 Their opal was purchased at the request of L. Keith Ward of the Mines Department for the State Collection. Later on the opals were sent to the SA Museum. Photos of these opals were made by David Cowen in 2008.
Opal in SA museum from O'Neill Brothers claim in 1916) Their opal was purchased at the request of L. Keith Ward of the Mines Department for the State Collection. Later on the opals were sent to the SA Museum. Photos of these opals were made by David Cowen in 2008.
Opal in SA museum from O'Neill Brothers claim in 1916 Their opal was purchased at the request of L. Keith Ward of the Mines Department for the State Collection. Later on the opals were sent to the SA Museum. Photos of these opals were made by David Cowen in 2008.
Opal in SA museum from O'Neill Brothers claim in 1916 Their opal was purchased at the request of L. Keith Ward of the Mines Department for the State Collection. Later on the opals were sent to the SA Museum. Photos of these opals were made by David Cowen in 2008.
Opal in SA museum from O'Neill Brothers claim in 1916 Their opal was purchased at the request of L. Keith Ward of the Mines Department for the State Collection. Later on the opals were sent to the SA Museum. Photos of these opals were made by David Cowen in 2008.
Opal in SA museum from O'Neill Brothers claim in 1916 Their opal was purchased at the request of L. Keith Ward of the Mines Department for the State Collection. Later on the opals were sent to the SA Museum. Photos of these opals were made by David Cowen in 2008.