Historical Marker (John Atherton)

Monument in Mareeba for John Atherton

Tucked away in a street off the main road through Mareeba, a historical marker sits in commemoration of John Atherton. The large stone marker has a marble plaque highlighting some of his achievements as a pioneer of the Atherton Tablelands. Born in England 9th August 1837, John Atherton arrived in Sydney at the age of … Read more