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1 April 2011 - Golden Gossip #7 (PDF,
658kb, opens new window)
Gold, in the payable form, was
first struck by Gabriel Read near Lawrence on 25th May 1861. Read, an
Australian-born prospector was initially told he was on a ‘wild goose chase’ but
his discovery, in the gully that now bears his name, changed the course of
history and laid a foundation for both Otago and New Zealand. By July 1861, the
Tuapeka area was very much immersed in the gold rush, with the district’s
population swelling to over 11,000 compared to the less than 6,000 in Dunedin at
the time. From 18-21 March
2011, Lawrence celebrated 150 years
since what was essentially the birth of our nation.
Thanks to all of those who joined
us for the Celebrations. More photos and news from the Celebrations will be
posted here soon!
Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan at
the official opening on Saturday 19 March
Descendants of Gabriel Read
(left to right) Chris Read, his father Andrew Read,
and Andrew's father Jim Read
follow in the footsteps of their namesake.
Memorabilia
The following
Gabriel's Gully Goldrush 150th Memorabilia is available for purchase by
contacting:
150 Year Celebration Committee
P: 5 Peel Street,
Lawrence 9532
T: 03 485 9909
E:
jeanette.paterson@cluthadc.govt.nz
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Gabriel's Gully Goldrush 150th Beanie
$12 |
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Gabriel's Gully Goldrush 150th Cap
$12 |
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Gabriel's Gully Goldrush 150th Medal
$25
Zamac medal with ribbon in presentation box
35mm diameter x 3mm T, 2D stamped logo w/o color, 1 side logo
loop with split ring + 1C ribbon (800 x 20mm)
gold plating
package: plastic box with silver coating / inside: black velvet tray |
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Gabriel's Gully Goldrush 150th Commemorative
Coin
$10
Commemorative Coin in hard plastic capsule
30mm dia x 2mm T, 2D stamped logo w/o color, 2 side logos, gold plating
Package: hard plastic capsule (38mm diameter) with a black EVA circle inside
the box for fixing coin
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Gabriel's Gully Goldrush 150th Lapel Badge
$5
2D stamped logo, 1 side logo, gold plating
backside: grained
with 1 butterfly clutch or with safety pin (same price) |
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Gabriel's Gully Goldrush 150th Bottle Opener-Keyring
$5
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Gabriel's Gully Goldrush 150th Turbo Pen
$8
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Gabriel's Gully Goldrush 150th Matrix Pen
$2 |
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Gabriel's Gully Goldrush 150th Tote Bag
$3
approx 38cm
wide by 42cm high – medium size handles, with a one colour print on one
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Thank-you
From Gaye, Wayman and the organising team, we thank
you sincerely for your assistance.
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Lawrence Lions Club |
EN MASSE before, during and after |
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Lawrence Gymkhana Club |
Assisting the Lions |
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Lawrence Rugby Club |
Bar duties and evening shuttle |
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Tuapeka West Community Trust |
Funding and transport |
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Shuttle Bus Drivers |
Continuous friendly shuttle services to link the attractions |
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Chinese Camp Charitable Trust |
Event participation |
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Friends of the Lawrence Cemetery |
Tours |
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Tuapeka Vintage Club |
Museum and attractions |
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Lawrence Area School |
Chinese Camp support, old fashion games, wonderful finale - drama and
singing |
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Lawrence Inc |
Umbrella Group |
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Waitahuna Primary School |
Drama of the Tuapeka involvement |
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Goldfields Educare |
Merry go round and round and round! |
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Tuapeka Lawrence Community Company Inc |
Tuapeka Times support, Information Centre staff support |
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Tuapeka Goldfields Museum |
Displays and Gold Pan Art |
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Harts Brewery |
Tour and events |
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Lawrence Tuapeka Community Board |
Sprucing up the town amenities |
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Clutha District Council |
District Development support and website development, Clutha I - Site
accommodation services |
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Lawrence Heritage & Cultural Trust |
Heritage Tours |
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Otago Museum Great Gold Science Show |
Daily activities for children in the gully |
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Department of Conservation |
Support. The Interpretive Track was in regular use over the weekend |
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Rayonier Matariki |
Very popular Glendhu Forest water race tours |
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Oamaru Penny Farthing Club |
Camp, entertainment and riding lessons |
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Lawrence Gold Panning Group |
Competition and fun |
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Lawrence Combined Church Groups |
Sunday Service in Gabriels Gully |
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The Drama of the Tuapeka |
All participants and crew for a truly memorable and enjoyable start to
the weekend |
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150th Merchandise Sales Assistants |
Friendly service! |
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Malcolm, Shona & Ryan Ritchie |
Car parking land and support |
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Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust |
Treks - on foot and horseback |
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Exhibitors |
Sharing their treasures in historical displays and pioneer stories which
were appreciated by the thousands who visited the Goldrush Heritage
Centre |
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Southern Institute of Technology |
Recording the Friday night drama and official opening ceremony on
Saturday |
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Lawrence Netball Club |
Confectionary with smiles |
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Westpac |
BBQ trailer and children’s balloons and goodies |
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Lawrence Police |
Guidance |
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Lawrence St Johns Assoc |
Support in the gully |
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Musicians |
Pioneer Generation Roxburgh Brass Band in the gully and the Lawrence
Township on Friday |
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Arrow Miners' Band in the gully on Saturday |
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Dunedin Pipe Band & friends in the gully on Saturday |
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Terry O'Toole on the accordion in the gully on Saturday |
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The Wanderers & Friends at the Swaggers Dance and Sunday in the gully |
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Terry O'Toole and the Southerners Band in the gully on Sunday |
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Just us Five (our local gals) in the gully on Sunday |
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The New Zealand Army Band at the Sesquicentennial Ball |
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Official Opening Guests |
Edward Ellison for his Maori Blessing |
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David McAtamney for MC duties and the New Zealand Anthem |
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Representatives from the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, DOC, Hocken
Library, Otago Settlers' Museum, and especially to Mayor Bryan Cadogan
who attended all the events |
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MP Michael Woodhouse |
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THE COMMUNITY and VISITORS |
Your presence made this a very happy and relaxed occasion |
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The Lawrence Businesses |
Helping to showcase our district and coping with the thousands |
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The Verve Team |
They loved the rural community and appreciated the way the community
pitched in to make this a successful celebration |
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Tuapeka Gold Print |
Jim and the Team - THANKS! |
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Ernie McCraw |
The Gabriel Read book launch was timed to perfection. |
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The Read Family |
Your presence was appropriate. |
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Contracted Suppliers |
Downers EDI Works, South Otago Security, Strawberry Sounds and Caterers |
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Supporting Suppliers |
Gallaghers, Lion Nathan, PGG Wrightsons, JD Souness, Works
Infrastructure, Lyders Contractors, Craigs Auto & Electrical Services,
Battery Mart |
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Otago Chamber of Commerce and DCC |
From 2007 you gave us support |
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Supporting Partners |
Tuapeka Transport |
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HireQuip |
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Clutha District Council |
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Oceana Gold MacRaes |
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Funding Partners |
Clutha Country |
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Clutha District Council |
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Otago Community Trust |
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Clutha District Creative NZ Communities |
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COGS |
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NZ Lottery Grants Board |
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NZ Communities Charitable Foundation (Clutha Licensing Trust) |
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Media Partners |
97.4 More FM |
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Otago Daily Times |
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Gabriels Gully Goldrush 150th Committee |
The co-ordinators who liaised with community groups and met regularly to
implement the plan - you pulled it off! |
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To all
the other people, organisations and businesses not mentioned above who
contributed in any way, shape or form to make the Celebrations possible, we
sincerely thank you.
Archived
Lawrence 2011 News
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1 April 2011 - Golden Gossip #7 (PDF, 658kb, opens new window) |
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Gabriel's Gully Goldrush 150th Programme of Events (PDF, 833kb, opens new
window) |
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11 March 2011 - Golden Gossip #6 (PDF, 887kb, opens new window) |
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18 February 2011 - Golden Gossip #5 (PDF, 103kb, opens new window) |
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February 2011 - Golden Gossip #4 (PDF, 315kb, opens new window) |
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Lawrence featured in Kia Ora Magazine -
November 2010
(PDF, 579kb, opens new window) |
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December 2010 - Golden Gossip Newsletter #3 (PDF, 540kb, opens new window) |
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16 July 2010 - Golden Gossip Newsletter #2 (PDF, 182kb, opens new window) |
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3 June 2010 - Contract awarded for Lawrence main street upgrade |
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3 May 2010 - Goldrush event to weave rich stories from the past
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3 May 2010 - Golden Gossip Newsletter #1 (PDF, 355kb, opens new window) |
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1 October 2010 - Gold central to plans for Lawrence 2011 Celebrations |
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10 July 2009 - Lawrence 2011 Project Manager appointed |
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August 2008 - Update from Celebrations Committee Chairman Wayman Roughan |
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23 May 2008 - Logo launched as Lawrence prepares for 2011 celebrations |
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Gold in Clutha Country brochure
(PDF, 1.5MB, opens new window)
The Otago gold rush
was part of a global phenomenon in the second half of the 19th Century.
This ‘human tsunami’
started in California in 1849 where many gold prospectors from Australia
learnt their trade. The gold rush shifted from California to Victoria and
New South Wales in Australia in the 1850’s, before
arriving in Otago, New Zealand in 1861 with the discovery of
gold at Evan’s Flat by Edward Peters and at Gabriel’s Gully by Gabriel
Read
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Contact details:
150 Year Celebration Committee
P: 5 Peel Street,
Lawrence 9532
T: 03 485 9909
E:
jeanette.paterson@cluthadc.govt.nz
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