In November 1924, Manier brought his friend Thomas Bent to the site, was quickly convinced of the authenticity of the discovery, and upon finding the land was not owned, immediately set up residence on the land in order to homestead the property.
Manier brought his friend Thomas Bent to the site. This was in November 1924. Manier was quickly convinced of the authenticity of the discovery, and upon finding the land was not owned. This was in November 1924. Manier set up residence on the land. This was in November 1924. This was to homestead the property.