The main reef on the goldfield extended for two miles along Finneys Creek.

[2] A post office opened on 3 April 1890 and closed about June 1905.

[5] In December 1905, tenders were called to relocate the school building to Mount Shamrock.

[6] The Paradise Public Hall was relocated to Mount Shamrock where it was officially reopened circa September 1905.

[1] Prior to inundation, an archaeological excavation of the town site was conducted by the University of Queensland archaeological services unit, revealing much about life in Queensland gold rush towns.