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Goldrush exhibition - stories/artefacts wanted
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Introduction
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.
In 2011, attention
will again turn to Lawrence as it celebrates 150 years since what was
essentially the birth of our nation. Realising the significance of such an
occasion, the Lawrence Community will be hosting a four day celebration,
Gabriel’s Gully Goldrush 150th from Friday 18th to Monday
21st March 2011.
The four day
celebration will feature a drama which re-enacts the Goldrush with treks and
walks to take us back in time to the 1860’s. With music, historical tours and
displays, visual art, drama and family games and fun, there’s something for
everyone, young or old.
Come and celebrate
the past connecting with the present and be part of this national celebration.
Diary the dates now
– 18th to 21st March 2011
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Contact us
150 Year
Celebration Committee
P: 5 Peel Street,
Lawrence 9532
T: 03 485 9909
E:
jeanette.paterson@cluthadc.govt.nz
W:
www.lawrence.co.nz
Verve Consulting Ltd
Samantha Heeney
Project Manager
M:
027 455 5676
E:
sam@verve.co.nz
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Latest announcements
Golden Gossip Newsletter #2 - Friday 16 July
(PDF, 182kb, opens new window)
In this
issue:
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New event
manager appointed
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Draft
programme for the celebrations
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Historical
stories and displays still wanted
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Diary the
date now - 18-21 March 2011
Goldrush Exhibition - stories/artefacts wanted
Organisers are calling for
submissions of stories and artefacts from the Goldrush to form a special
exhibition over the four-day event. They are particularly interested to hear
from descendants and relations of the early goldminers and prospectors, or
anyone with any information on the Tuapeka Goldfields area. Historical records
and artefacts will be displayed at The Goldrush Heritage Centre. The programme
also includes Pioneer Stories – an opportunity for people to retell Goldrush
stories passed down from their ancestors. Anyone with stories, photographs or
information can download an application form here
or contact the
committee office on 03 485 9909.
Goldrush Heritage Centre Application Form (MS Word, 69kb, opens new
window)
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