Nehemiah Bartley

Nemehiah Bartley (10 May 1830 – 10 July 1894) was an Australian merchant primarily active in the Colony of Queensland. He arrived in Australia from England at the age of 19, and also lived for periods in Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales. His diaries and published books of his reminiscences provide detailed observations on colonial life in Australia and its personalities.

Early life Bartley was born in New Cross, London on 10 May 1830. He was orphaned as a young boy and brought up by his aunt. He attended the City of London School.

In 1892 in Brisbane, he published the book "Opals and Agates" which was based on his diaries and provided chatty sketches of people and events. He was survived by his wife, one of his two sons, and by three daughters.

His book "Pioneers of Queensland" was published posthumously in 1896 under the title "Australian Pioneers and Reminiscences" after being edited by John James Knight.

Legacy Bartley's Hill in Ascot, Brisbane is named after him. Bartley had owned the hilltop.

Bartley's Folly was demolished in the 1920s to create a water reservoir on the top of the hill.

Richmond Terrace was demolished in 1935 to allow the State Library of New South Wales to expand.