Gold Rush Legend Finally Gets His Dying Wish — After 145 Years

146 years ago, John Ah Choo — a humble Chinese prospector — died on Tasmania’s remote West Coast.

He was one of the first to discover payable gold here, working alongside Jack Brown on the plains that would bear Brown’s name. But when a new rush broke out nearby, John was cast out by other diggers — despite his generosity, his official papers, and years of toil.

His dying wish was simple:
“Bury me as an Englishman.”

In this video, we return to the wild bush where I believe John was laid to rest, and finally give him something he never had — a proper headstone made of Huon Pine, to weather the elements and honour his story.

If you enjoy this kind of history-focused expedition, don’t forget to:

👍 Like the video
💬 Leave a comment with your thoughts or questions
🔁 Share it with someone who’d love this story
🔔 And subscribe if you haven’t already — it’s all free and helps keep these stories alive.

__________

Support My Patreon :   / robparsons  

Tip Jar: https://paypal.me/robparsonstas?count...

Epic Clothes & Camp Gear: https://www.bushbuck.com.au

Minelab Manticore Detector: https://www.minelab.com/metal-detecto...

My Hammock Setup: https://www.altongoods.com.au

My Packraft (Mule Alpacka): https://www.packraftaustralia.com.au

Aussie Made Sleeping Bags: https://nevegear.com.au

Snuffer Bottles: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/387422865492

Save $200 off your own Scout Pro Electric Scrambler Bike: Use code ROB200 at checkout https://statorbikes.com.au

Stay Wild Shirts / Hoodies: https://www.staywildtas.theprintbar.com

contact: [email protected]