By 1882 , Nixon had made his way to St George with his family .
By 1882 , Nixon was working in the district on contract work , including the construction of the first bridge across the Balonne River in 1890 .
By 1882 , Nixon had made his way to St George with his family and was working in the district on contract work , including the construction of the first bridge across the Balonne River in 1890 .