Coyyan Coyyan i(A113144 works by) (a.k.a. M. O'Leary)
; Died: Ceased: 1930
Gender: Male
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Echoes Coyyan , series - author essay
1 Echoes VIII Coyyan , 1932 single work essay
— Appears in: Northern Herald , 3 August 1932; (p. 32) Discusses the failure to develop the natural resources of North Queensland and other shortcomings of the twentieth century.
1 Northern Water Power Coyyan , 1926 single work correspondence
— Appears in: The North Queensland Register , 10 May 1926; (p. 34) Discusses the prospects of establishing hydro-driven power generation in North Queensland
1 Tully Falls Expedition Coyyan , 1926 single work correspondence
— Appears in: The North Queensland Register , 22 March 1926; (p. 69) Claims the Tully Falls region was explored by prospectors and timber cutters many years before the official expeditions
1 Horses Savaging Coyyan , 1924 single work correspondence
— Appears in: The North Queensland Register , 10 November 1924; (p. 68) Relates the tale of the stallion, Shaler, originally purchased by the Queensland Government to breed police horses, but subsequently acquired by a station owner
1 A Prospectors' Association Coyyan , 1924 single work correspondence
— Appears in: The North Queensland Register , 7 January 1924; (p. 57) Discusses the value of practical knowledge versus theory in prospecting for gold and gemstones
1 Topics : 2 Coyyan , 1921 single work essay
— Appears in: Northern Herald , 7 December 1921; (p. 28) Speculates on a revival of gold and silver mining, particularly in far north Queensland, and relates a number of anecdotes from earlier times.
1 Topics : 1 Coyyan , 1921 single work essay
— Appears in: Northern Herald , 26 October 1921; (p. 42) Criticises a settlement scheme to increase population and production by allocating farms to new settlers.
1 Echoes VII Coyyan , 1921 single work essay
— Appears in: Northern Herald , 27 July 1921; (p. 32) Describes a boat journey up the Tweed River, commenting on agricultural industries, people, livestock and infrastructure, generally finding them inferior to the North Queensland versions.
1 Echoes VI Coyyan , 1921 single work essay
— Appears in: Northern Herald , 20 July 1921; (p. 32) Writes of his preference for the bush to the city and describes some of the physical features surrounding Brisbane. After a visit to Toowong cemetery, he sets off by train to Tweed Heads in New South Wales.
1 Echoes V Coyyan , 1921 single work essay
— Appears in: Northern Herald , 13 July 1921; (p. 32) Coyyan continues his tour of Brisbane and relates many stories of the 'old days', as well as bemoaning the poor services available in northern parts of Queensland in comparison to Brisbane.
1 Echoes IV Coyyan , 1921 single work essay
— Appears in: Northern Herald , 6 July 1921; (p. 32) Coyyan continues his tales of old Brisbane, including the revelation that he was the brother of Queensland Premier, T. J. Byrnes.
1 Echoes III Coyyan , 1921 single work essay
— Appears in: Northern Herald , 29 June 1921; (p. 32) Records his impressions of Brisbane and recalls many anecdotes from the past that are associated with many of the edifices he comes across.
1 Echoes II Coyyan , 1921 single work essay
— Appears in: Northern Herald , 22 June 1921; (p. 32) Continues his voyage down the Queensland coast. On the way he reminisces about the history of the places he visits, ending with a detailed description of Brisbane
1 Echoes I Coyyan , 1921 single work essay
— Appears in: Northern Herald , 15 June 1921; (p. 32) Records a voyage on the S. S. Kuranda from Cairns down the Queensland coast and offers his opinions about socialism, workers' rights, progress and the state of the mining and sugar industries.
1 The Old and the New Coyyan , 1921 single work essay
— Appears in: Northern Herald , 25 May 1921; (p. 25) Compares present day (1921) workers with 'old hands' and finds them wanting. Also tells the story of miner Frank Stubley.
1 The Story of a White Horse Coyyan , 1920 single work essay
— Appears in: Northern Herald , 11 August 1920; (p. 30) A stockman, Phil Grit, leaves droving to become a prospector. After a dream he eventually identifies the place the place he dreamt about, which becomes the White Horse Mine.
1 Rich Finds Coyyan , 1920 single work essay
— Appears in: Northern Herald , 4 August 1920; (p. 30) Writes in praise of the old-time prospectors who discovered gold all over Queensland. Briefly relates the stories of some of the finds and the men who made them.
1 Skeletons Coyyan , 1920 single work essay
— Appears in: Northern Herald , 14 July 1920; (p. 34) A journalist inadvertently incurs the enmity of a wealthy, self-made man.
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