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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

 

Click here to receive newsletters into your inbox which keeps you up to date with the progress and plans for the celebration weekend.

 

Check out www.lawrence.co.nz for further information.

 

Have your say and follow the progress on Facebook by clicking here

 


 

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

Click here to register your interest in attending the celebrations in 2011. You will receive media releases and newsletters into your inbox which keeps you up to date with the progress and plans for the celebration weekend.

Click here to register your interest in sponsoring the 2011 celebrations.


 

Latest announcementsGolden Gossip.

 

Golden Gossip Newsletter #2 - Friday 16 July

(PDF, 182kb, opens new window)

 

In this issue:

  • New event manager appointed

  • Draft programme for the celebrations

  • Historical stories and displays still wanted

  • 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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