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James Venture Mulligan
Memorial -
Mount Molloy:
Peninsular Development Road (Median Strip), Mount Molloy
Top Plaque Inscription:
In memory
of
JAMES VENTURE MULLIGAN
Prospector and Explorer
1837 – 1907
Bottom Plaque Inscription:
James (Venture) Mulligan
1837 – 1907
Born Rothfriland,
County Down. Migrated in 1860, found Palmer River gold in 1873,
which led to the establishment of Cairns and Port Douglas.
He mined copper at Mount Molloy in the 1890’s,
Married in 1903, bought the Mount Molloy Hotel in 1905, and died 24.8.1907
From injuries received when he tried to break up a fight in his hotel.
He had no Children.
Other Information
James Venture Mulligan is buried in a cemetery south of the town.
