Paddy Hannan
Patrick "Paddy" Hannan (baptised 26 April 1840 – 4 November 1925) was a gold prospector whose discovery on 17 June 1893 near Kalgoorlie, Western Australia set off a gold rush in the area.
Born in Quin, County Clare, Ireland, Hannan was the son of John Hannan and Bridget Lynch. Little is known of his family. He emigrated to Australia in 1863.
Read more about Paddy Hannan: Prospecting Success, Death and Legacy
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“O Paddy dear, an’ did ye hear the news that’s goin’ round?
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