Talgai Skull found in 1886 on Talgai Station near Allora Queensland. Discovered by fencing contractor William Naish embedded in Dalrymple Creek wall. Dated to 13,500 years old via radiocarbon on nearby carbonate nodule. First fossil evidence of early human occupation in area. Examined in 1896 by Australian Museum trustees who failed to buy it. Returned to owner at Talgai Homestead until 1914. Professor Edgeworth David claimed it 20,000 years old and a missing link. Claim influenced by Piltdown Man hoax discovery. Severe cracks caused by clay soil expansion not head blow. Original skull housed at Sydney Museum. CSIRO and Queensland Museum surveyed site. 1968 ABC documentary made on skull.