MCMAHON REEF SA
Submitted: Wednesday, Sep 09, 2009 at 00:06
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bazza bushman
GDAY
before my grandfather died he told me about mcmahon reef
it gold reef in SA
near
port augusta
has anyone herd of it or been there
Reply By: Member - Mick O (VIC) - Wednesday, Sep 09, 2009 at 06:41
Wednesday, Sep 09, 2009 at 06:41
It's a town or parish name in NSW
McMahons Reef
Google is your friend.
Cheers Mick
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Reply By: Member - Josh (VIC) - Wednesday, Sep 09, 2009 at 09:21
Wednesday, Sep 09, 2009 at 09:21
I have heart of it before but thought it was further north than
port Augusta. There is a book about it when it was first discovered. Apparently the gold is close to the surface. Very interesting story. It is supposed to on native land and now not accessible. Apparently some
explorers tried finding it again but believe the original map was reversed to try to hide it. If you find it let me know lol.
Josh
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Reply By: DIO - Wednesday, Sep 09, 2009 at 09:32
Wednesday, Sep 09, 2009 at 09:32
I have several publications relating to gold mining in South Australia. I have cheked them and couldn't find any reference to the place name of McMahon's Reef. I suggest you contact the Historian at
P.I.R.S.A. and have him check their archives. The name may be correct although it could also be just a local name and not
well kown generally. Good luck.
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