Although nothing is known of the demise of this well-known prospector, he had several very good finds in his day.
In November 1911, Neil Peterson was working on the abandoned lease Lass of Gowrie, cut a reef 4 feet wide, looking wonderfully rich.
This old lease was once sold to an English syndicate tor the sum of £15,000.
In October 1913, Neil Peterson became tired of his alluvial
claim and disposed of it for £10. Next day the new owner unearthed a 42 ounce slug. Several smaller slugs had
previously been won from the claim.
