Person

Keene, William (1798 - 1872)

Born
1798
Bath, Somerset, England
Died
2 February 1872
Raymond Terrace, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation
Geologist

Summary

William Keene arrived in Sydney in 1852 and was examiner of coalfields from 1854. From 1863 he was stationed in the Hunter valley with the additional duties of keeper of mining records.

Archival resources

Private hands (Holloway, A.)

  • William Keene - Records, 1798 - 1872; Private hands (Holloway, A.). Details

Published resources

Book Sections

Resources

McCarthy, G.J.

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