MATHINNA DISCOVERING THE PAST 1850S – 1930S

This book uncovers the life and times of the people of Mathinna and their businesses found along the High Street, 1850-1930. Mathinna was once the third largest town in Tasmania and this examines how the fortunes of the Mathinna Gold Mines (particularly the famous Golden Gate Mine) were reflected in the fortunes of the town, its businesses and its people who proved to be most resourceful, hardworking and resilient in the face of the continuous cycle of excitement and positivity giving way to pessimism and uncertainty.