Thomas Dickson

One of the district's oldest residents, Mr Thomas Dickson, died at his residence, Crown St, South Lismore, early on Saturday morning.  Born in County Down (Ulster, Ireland) 92 years ago, the late Mr Dickson at the age of 20 came to Australia and settled on the Clarence for a time, then in 1869 came to the Richmond and selected land at North Codrington and withe the exception of a few months in Western Australia in 1895, during the gold rush, he had since resided on the Richmond River.  During his earlier years he took an interest the local council and became an aldermand of the Lismore Municipal Council.  Thomas was one of the founders of the Coraki Butter Factory, and for 11 years occupied the position of director.  Thomas arrived in Australia on 8/10/1864, aboard the Sirocco, (2nd sailing), his brother, Robert, arrived with him.  Thomas's parent's Sam and Elizabeth Dickson and brother William arrived on the Sirocco (1st sailing) 28/1/1864