Moffat, John, 1841-1918
Variant namesMining magnate and entrepreneur. Established tin mining in the Cairns hinterland from the 1880s, later diversifying to include other mining and oil exploration interests. Financed and developed towns such as Herberton and Irvinebank.
From the description of Papers. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225816852
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Birth 1841-05-26
Death 1918-06-28
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