Frank Hann

The young Hann boys grew up handling cattle and when their father died in January 1864, followed by their mother in June the same year, they assumed responsibility for the family's share of the properties.

Hann survived, but Flick was cornered and shot dead by other police in the early hours next morning.

He decided to try his luck in the north of Western Australia, so in 1896 with six Aboriginal companions and 67 horses he travelled overland from Lawn Hill to Halls Creek.

In 1897 from a base at Nullagine, Hann explored the east Pilbara, and noticed creeks in the area flowed inland.

[3] Hann's explorations covered a great deal of the state while searching for mineral wealth and pastoral prospects.

In 1909 Hann shocked people in Perth by a report saying that he had an encounter with Wongi warriors north of Laverton, and regretted not shooting one as he wanted to get a skull for Fred Brockman to send to London.

Hann was buried in the Karrakatta cemetery in Perth, and in October 1986 a memorial plaque was added to the gravesite.