MONDAY 5.3.2012: Derby was surveyed in 1855, but not settled or inhabited until 1874, when George Renison Bell discovered tin in the area. The Krushka brothers discovered a large lode of tin, and set up a mine (named The Brothers Mine) in the area, assuring the town's economic future. The town was known as Brother's Home, until 1897 when it was renamed Derby (believed to be after Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On 4 April 1929, the dam used by the mine burst after heavy rains and flooded the town, killing 14 people. The mine was closed, but re-opened five years later although it never reached the same level of output as it had in the last century and closed in 1948.
Began the day with brunch at Berries Cafe as recommended by the "Lonely Planet". Sadly many of the shops in Derby were for sale, so our shopping options were limited - did purchase some Grass Tree and Christmas Bell seeds, but not so sure how successful they will be! 
Visited the School House Museum - the school was built in 1897 at a cost of 461 pounds and 10 shillings. 1915 student numbers peaked at 236 - the school closed in 1975. |
SCHOOL ROOM |
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| DERBY TOWN HALL 1923 |
Back on the road and headed to St Helens. Called into "Tasmania's Top Bric-a-Brac Shop - The Shop in the Bush" which turned out to be what we would call an upmarket antique shop - beautiful items, but definitely not bric-a-brac. Made our way to Cosy Corner 2 Freedom Camp and took up residence. The puddles were able to have a brief play on the beach before the overnight storm arrived!
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