Echoes of the Lost Prospector -
Mary Moyle’s Compass.
Answers and history
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Starting Clue
Fisherman’s Basket hanging on the wood wool next to TV
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Clue 1
Place: Frank Long Memorial Plaque
Answer: Rainforest
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Clue 2
Place: The Gaiety Theatre
Answer: Arches
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Clue 3
Place: West Coast Heritage Centre
Answer: Noticeboard
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Clue 4
Place: Zeehan Post Office
Answer: Telegram
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Clue 5
Place: Heemskirk Hotel
Answer: Heemskirk
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Clue 6
Place: The Spray Tunnel
Answer: Underground
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Clue 7
Place: Zeehan Pioneers Cemetery
Answer: Eighty
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Starting Clue:
Answer:
Fishing basket hanging on wooden wall beside TV
I once held catch from stream or sea,
Now I guard what guides shall be.
By flickering tales and modern light,
I bide my time, tucked just right.
No shelf, no drawer, no floor for me —
Find wood, find whispers, find mystery.
To start your quest, don’t turn back —
Dig within and find your Pack
Clue 1:
In a patch of green where townsfolk roam,
Stands a tribute on local stone.
A miner once rested here, boots full of clay,
After finding a fortune that led the way.
He sparked a rush with a single claim,
And carved his name in Zeehan’s fame.
He struck the first of silver's shine,
A glint that marked the mining line.
When you find this place, don’t just stand —
Let the plaque reveal what ruled this land.
Location: Frank Long Memorial, Dodds & Stops St, Zeehan
Frank Long was a prospector in the truest sense — tough, stubborn, and willing to risk everything chasing the promise of hidden treasure. In 1882, deep in the unforgiving scrub near Mount Zeehan, Long struck silver-lead ore and set off a mining boom that would transform the wild west coast. His discovery brought thousands of fortune seekers to the area, carving a bustling town out of the wilderness almost overnight. Without Frank Long’s grit and instinct, Zeehan might have remained just another patch of nameless bush.
Today, a modest memorial marks the spot close to where he made his historic find — a simple plaque set into the landscape he once braved. It’s not grand, but it speaks volumes. For those who walk the old tracks and read his name, it’s a reminder that some of the greatest shifts in history begin with a single, determined step into the unknown.
ANSWER: Rainforest
Clue 2:
Whispers linger where shadows play,
Echoes of actors from a bygone day.
Stone curves rise in silent grace,
A thousand eyes once watched this place.
Curtains fell and crowds would cheer,
Magic and music filled the air.
Name the shape framing every view,
Along the front and balcony too?
Location: The Gaiety Theatre, Main Street
Standing proud on Zeehan’s main street, the Gaiety Theatre is a monument to the wild ambitions of Tasmania’s silver rush. Opened in 1898, it was the grandest theatre of its kind on the west coast, a place where miners and adventurers swapped the hard earth of the diggings for velvet seats and bright lights. Night after night, the Gaiety rang with music, laughter, and the stomp of heavy boots — a bold celebration carved into the frontier. Though the crowds have long since drifted away, the theatre’s spirit endures, weathered but unbroken.
Today, explorers find a different kind of story behind its grand façade. The Gaiety is said to be alive with echoes of its past — flickering lights, drifting figures, and the soft brush of unseen footsteps. Some claim the old performers never left, their final bows forever trapped in the heavy west coast air. To stand inside the Gaiety is to step into living history — a place where, if you listen closely, the past still breathes.
ANSWER: Arches
Clue 3:
Where stories sleep in timber and tin,
And echoes of toil still call you in.
Where silver boomed and stories dwell,
In halls of stone where echoes swell.
A village of the past preserved,
With every tale and tool well-served
At the doorway, framed with care,
Two panels stand to guide you there.
What word describes these signs of lore,
That greet you at the old front door?
Location: The West Coast Heritage Centre, Main Street, Zeehan
The West Coast Heritage Centre in Zeehan is a treasure trove for the curious explorer. Established in 1963 within the historic Zeehan School of Mines and Metallurgy, the Centre has expanded to encompass four heritage-listed buildings along Main Street, including the Gaiety Theatre, Zeehan Post Office, and Courthouse. Spanning seven hectares, it houses over 30 themed exhibitions that delve into the rich tapestry of Tasmania's west coast history—from the boom of the silver mining era to the daily lives of the pioneers who carved out a community in this rugged landscape.
Today, the Centre offers an immersive journey through time. Visitors can experience an Edwardian picture show in the restored Gaiety Theatre or navigate a modern underground mine simulation. The galleries showcase a world-class mineral collection, vintage locomotives, mining equipment, and exhibits dedicated to the region's towns, pioneer women, and maritime history. For those with a spirit of adventure, the West Coast Heritage Centre isn't just a museum—it's a portal to the past, inviting you to uncover the stories etched into the very fabric of Zeehan.
ANSWER: Noticeboards
Clue 4:
Before the screens and silent pings,
We sent our words on paper wings.
Where stories travelled near and far,
Sealed with a stamp from where you are.
Find the grand old face of stone,
A place where messages found a home.
What message was sent with speed,
In times of joy, or urgent need?
Still puzzled? Look above the door —
The fourth letter holds your lore.
Location: The West Coast Heritage Centre, Main Street, Zeehan
Answer: Noticeboards
Before the screens and silent pings,
We sent our words on paper wings.
Where stories travelled near and far,
Sealed with a stamp from where you are.
Find the grand old face of stone,
A place where messages found a home.
What message was sent with speed,
In times of joy, or urgent need?
Still puzzled? Look above the door —
The fourth letter holds your lore.