History of the Early Gold Discoveries in Otago... - Primary Source Edition


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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ History Of The Early Gold Discoveries In Otago Vincent Pyke Otago Daily Times and Witness Newspapers Company, Limited, 1887 Technology & Engineering; Mining; Gold mines and mining; Otago (N.Z.: Provincial District); Otago (N.Z.); Technology & Engineering / Mining







Julius Vogel


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Julius Vogel (1835&–99) dominated New Zealand politics in a way that no man had done before him and few have done since. He was behind the policy that transformed New Zealand from a collection of sparsely settled and isolated provinces into a unified nation, he cultivated trade connections and was an advocate of greater colonial autonomy and equal rights between men and women; he was an optimistic visionary. Raewyn Dalziel's definitive biography, Julius Vogel: Business Politician, traces both the career and the character of the man.










Goldfields of Otago


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In 1861 Gabriel Read discovered rich gold in Gabriels Gully [near Lawrence] triggering ... the great gold rush to Otago. One year later Hartley and Reilly panned 87 pounds of gold from the Dunstan Gorge of the Clutha River and a second great rush of miners swept into the province. From the poorest province in the young colony it became the richest. As eager prospectors pushed their way further up the Clutha River and its tributaries fabulously rich strikes were made in the Arrow and Shotover Rivers. Instant gold towns sprang up at Clyde, Alexandra, Cromwell, Arrowtown and Queenstown and the population of Otago rocketed. In 1863 the pattern was repeated on the mountainous flanks of the Manuherikia Valley and the Maniototo Plain. ..."--Front cover verso.




Gold Rush Otago 1861-64


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Gold Rush Otago 1861-64 is about overcoming the dangers posed by the harsh mountainous landscape and furious elements of New Zealand's Otago goldfields. The story, based on fact in terms of time, place and actual events, follows three Australian families who join forces in the search for both gold and a place they can call home.