had eased to around $US14.8 billion, according to Forbes. The Hancock Range, situated about north-west of the town of Newman at , commemorates the family's contribution to the establishment of the pastoral and mining industry in the Pilbara region. Bibliography References External links Hancock Prospecting website Why Gina just got richer, ABC North-West WA, 8 July 2005. Book review of Robert Wainwright's Rose, from aussiereviews.com 1909 births 1992 deaths Volunteer Defence Corps soldiers People educated at Hale School People from Perth, Western Australia Pilbara Australian prospectors Lang Australian company founders Australian billionaires