Historical information
The "McIvor Times" first published 29 issues in 1863.
In 1852 gold was discovered along the McIvor Creek and within six months 40,000 men had rushed to the scene. The first land sale occurred in January 1854, and the town was named Heathcote. By 1854 the majority of miners had moved on.
Physical description
A sixteen pages supplement to the McIvor Times. Published Wednesday, April 3, 1963, titled Centenary Supplement local newspaper history.
Aileen and John Ellison Collection.
