Summary

Originally formed as Chilliago Pty Ltd by John Moffatt, C.W. Chapman and J.S Reid to exploit the mineral resources of the Chillago region.

They wished to construct a rail line from Mareeba to Chillago plus associated mining and smelting infrastructure. This required specific legislation in the Queensland Parliament, the Mareeba to Chillago Railway Act. Upon the passing of the legislation the promoters formed a new company in 1898, New Chillago Railway and Mines Ltd to acquire the assets of Chillago Pty Ltd.

In 1905 J.S. Reid formed Chillago Co Ltd.

Related entries

Timeline

 1890s - 1898 Chillago Pty Ltd
       1898 - 1905 New Chillago Railway and Mines Limited

Archival resources

John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland, (formerly John Oxley Library, Manuscripts and Business Records Collection)

• Chillago Company Limited/New Chillago Railway and Mines Limited records, OMHX; John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland, (formerly John Oxley Library, Manuscripts and Business Records Collection). Details

Published resources

Books

• 'Koradji', Etheridge Mining Fields and New Chillagoe Railway and Mines Company Limited North Queensland, Brisbane, 1904. Details