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	Otago Goldfields Heritage Trail - Welcome
		The first find was in the Lindis River early in 1861, before the much better known discovery in Gabriel’s Gully at Lawrence in May 1861.
		In July there were about 150 men at work in Gabriel’s Gully and by September 1861 about 6,000 people in total were on the diggings.
		The rush to the Dunstan started in August 1862, and by November of that year, miners had worked their way up into the Arrow and Shotover Rivers.
	www.nzsouth.co.nz /goldfields/intro.html

	Lawrence Tuapeka District Otago Goldfields New Zealand Gold Mining Museum
		With a population of approximately 550, it is hard to believe that Lawrence once supported more than 10 000 people during the days of the goldrush, when gold was discovered on the Tuapeka River in May 1861 by Thomas Gabriel Read, at what is now known as Gabriel's Gully.
		At Waitahuna, there is the unusual Waitahuna River Suspension Bridge, built around 1905-6 worth seeing, and the Waitahuna Gully Miner's Monument.
		The Tuapeka musuem boasts relics from the days of the goldrush, such as gold pans and mud brick cottages that the goldminers lived in.
	www.atoz-nz.com /lawrence.asp

	Otago Goldfields Heritage Trail - Welcome
		The first find was in the Lindis River early in 1861, before the much better known discovery in Gabriel’s Gully at Lawrence in May 1861.
		In July there were about 150 men at work in Gabriel’s Gully and by September 1861 about 6,000 people in total were on the diggings.
		The rush to the Dunstan started in August 1862, and by November of that year, miners had worked their way up into the Arrow and Shotover Rivers.
	www.nzsouth.co.nz /goldfields/intro.html

	Otago Goldfields Heritage Trail - Dunedin & Waipori
		Gabriel Read discovered gold in May 1861 in what is now known as Gabriel's Gully.
		A nugget weighing 27 ounces was once found at Post Office Creek, north east from Waipori - the largest ever found in the Tuapeka goldfields.
		The second reserve, at Pioneer Stream, includes excellent examples of complex water distribution systems of races, reservoirs and aqueducts.
	www.nzsouth.co.nz /goldfields/dunwaila.html

	Milton, New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Milton's early history was strongly affected by the discovery of gold by Gabriel Read at Gabriel's Gully close to the nearby township of Lawrence.
		As Milton stood close to one of the most easily accessible routes to the interior, it grew greatly during the goldrush years of the 1860s and was a major staging post for prospectors heading for the goldfields.
		Milton is a town of some 2,000 people, located on State Highway 1, 50 kilometres to the south of Dunedin in Otago.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Milton,_New_Zealand (432 words)

	Milton, New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Milton's early history was strongly affected by the discovery of gold by Gabriel Read at Gabriel's Gully close to the nearby township of Lawrence.
		As Milton stood close to one of the most easily accessible routes to the interior, it grew greatly during the goldrush years of the 1860s and was a major staging post for prospectors heading for the goldfields.
		Milton's main economic livelihood is as a service town for the surrounding farming community, although forestry is also becoming of increasing importance.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Milton,_New_Zealand (689 words)

	Lawrence Tuapeka District Otago Goldfields New Zealand Gold Mining Museum
		With a population of approximately 550, it is hard to believe that Lawrence once supported more than 10 000 people during the days of the goldrush, when gold was discovered on the Tuapeka River in May 1861 by Thomas Gabriel Read, at what is now known as Gabriel's Gully.
		The historic township of Lawrence in the Tuapeka district has an atmosphere that preserves the past, works on the present and looks to the future.
		Situated as a gateway to both Central Otago and the Southern Lakes districts, it is only an hour from Alexandra or Dunedin city and forty minutes to Dunedin Airport.
	www.atoz-nz.com /lawrence.asp (689 words)

	Lawrence Tuapeka District Otago Goldfields New Zealand Gold Mining Museum
		With a population of approximately 550, it is hard to believe that Lawrence once supported more than 10 000 people during the days of the goldrush, when gold was discovered on the Tuapeka River in May 1861 by Thomas Gabriel Read, at what is now known as Gabriel's Gully.
		Lawrence is a great place to stop and relive the excitement of the goldrush as well as enjoy many other activities, including leisurely picnics, biking, horse riding and tours through beautiful gardens.
		And after all that, Lawrence has a great selection of cafes, restaurants, bars and accommodation in which to relax and enjoy the atmosphere and community spirit that is Lawrence.
	www.atoz-nz.com /lawrence.asp (556 words)

	Encyclopedia: Otago
		The 1860s saw rapid commercial expansion after Gabriel Read discovered gold at Gabriel's Gully near Lawrence and a gold rush ensued.
		The Taieri Plains are an area of fertile agricultural land to the southwest of Dunedin, in Otago, New Zealand.
		Initial settlement concentrated on port and city, then expanded, notably to the south-west where the fertile Taieri Plains offered good farmland.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Otago (1714 words)

	Lawrence Tuapeka District Otago Goldfields New Zealand Gold Mining Museum
		With a population of approximately 550, it is hard to believe that Lawrence once supported more than 10 000 people during the days of the goldrush, when gold was discovered on the Tuapeka River in May 1861 by Thomas Gabriel Read, at what is now known as Gabriel's Gully.
		Situated as a gateway to both Central Otago and the Southern Lakes districts, it is only an hour from Alexandra or Dunedin city and forty minutes to Dunedin Airport.
		Lawrence is a great place to stop and relive the excitement of the goldrush as well as enjoy many other activities, including leisurely picnics, biking, horse riding and tours through beautiful gardens.
	www.atoz-nz.com /lawrence.asp (1714 words)

	Lawrence Tuapeka District Otago Goldfields New Zealand Gold Mining Museum
		With a population of approximately 550, it is hard to believe that Lawrence once supported more than 10 000 people during the days of the goldrush, when gold was discovered on the Tuapeka River in May 1861 by Thomas Gabriel Read, at what is now known as Gabriel's Gully.
		Situated as a gateway to both Central Otago and the Southern Lakes districts, it is only an hour from Alexandra or Dunedin city and forty minutes to Dunedin Airport.
		The historic township of Lawrence in the Tuapeka district has an atmosphere that preserves the past, works on the present and looks to the future.
	www.atoz-nz.com /lawrence.asp (1714 words)

	Otago Information
		The 1860s saw rapid commercial expansion after Gabriel Read discovered gold at Gabriel's Gully near Lawrence and a gold rush ensued.
		Kaitangata, New ZealandKaitangata in South Otago is a prominent coal source.
		The Otago region (New Zealand)region of New Zealand lies in the southeast of the South Island.
	topicguide.com /Otago.html (1714 words)

	Central Otago Goldrush - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Gabriel Read, an Australian prospector who had hunted gold in both California and Victoria, Australia, discovered gold in a creek bed at Gabriel's Gully, close to the banks of the Tuapeka River near Lawrence on May 20, 1861.
		The Central Otago Goldrush (often simply called the Otago goldrush) occurred during the 1860s in Otago, New Zealand.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Central_Otago_goldrush (200 words)

	Lawrence, New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lawrence's main claim to fame is of being the focal point for Otago's 1860s gold rush, after the discovery of the metal at nearby Gabriel's Gully by Gabriel Read.
		In mid 1862, it is estimated that twice as many people lived around the banks of the Tuapeka River as did in Dunedin iteself.
		Milton, and close to the Tuapeka River, a tributary of the
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lawrence,_New_Zealand (200 words)

	Bennetts Family
		Richard became largely interested in goldmining and after living a year at Tuapeka, where the area soon became overcrowded with the rush of hopefuls to Gabriel's Gully, he moved further upstream to Mutton Town Gully.
		Victorian goldfields were becoming depleted in the early 1860's so a steady stream of miners crossed the Tasman to seek new fields.Included in these was Richard, who left behind his pregnant wife Margaret and small child, thus arriving in Otago in January 1861.
		At the same time they sought other employment for the Summer when the snow melted in the high country and made river work impossible.
	genealogy.eproject.co.nz /bennetts_family.html (200 words)

	Central Otago goldrush - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		California and Victoria, Australia, discovered gold in a creek bed at Gabriel's Gully, close to the banks of the Tuapeka River near
		The Central Otago Goldrush (often simply called the Otago goldrush) occurred during the 1860s in Otago, New Zealand.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Central_Otago_goldrush (200 words)

	Wrybill Birding Tours, NZ: Rarities - Intermediate egret
		It lives on some privately owned ponds just off the main street in Lawrence, on the road to Gabriel's Gully.
		The egret apparently first appeared about three years ago, then disappeared for a while, but has been present almost continuously for the last 15 months or so (apparently it's called Henry!).
		However, all photos on this site are for sale, please email Brent for more information or check out Eco-Vista's website for details.
	www.wrybill-tours.com /rarities/integret.htm (227 words)

	Southern Lakes District New Zealand — regional accommodation, attractions and maps from AA Guides
		Gold was the basis for the original growth of Central Otago with the rush to Arrowtown and Alexandra, Bannockburn, Clyde, Cromwell, Bendigo, Gabriel's Gully, Naseby, Queenstown and St Bathans.
		The region's main town, Queenstown, is known as the adventure capital of New Zealand.
		This part of New Zealand has some of the finest water and winter sport facilities in the country.
	aatravel.co.nz /editorial/editorial.jsp?locationId=30045 (227 words)

	Dunedin, New Zealand
		Dunedin became wealthy during the central Otago goldrush which began at Gabriel's Gully near Lawrence in 1861.
		Dunedin, New Zealand is a large coastal town in Otago, on the South Island of New Zealand.
		The University of Otago, the oldest university in New Zealand, was founded in Dunedin in 1869.
	www.guajara.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/d/du/dunedin__new_zealand.html (503 words)

	Central Otago - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		First significant European occupation came with the discovery of gold at Gabriel's Gully near Lawrence in 1861, which led to the Central Otago goldrush.
		The area known as Central Otago in Otago, New Zealand, includes the middle of the region but generally also most of the north-western portion (the Queenstown-Lakes District).
		This area is dominated by mountain ranges and the upper reaches of the Clutha River and tributaries.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Central_Otago_%28district%29,_New_Zealand (503 words)

	Lake Waihola - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ships used to travel up the Taieri River and across to the southern side of the lake where prospectors would traverse the hills and on to Gabriel's Gully.
		Waihola is drained by the Waipori River, a tributary of the Taieri.
		It is the larger of a pair of lakes - the other being Lake Waipori - which lie in a small area of low hills between the Taieri and Tokomairiro Plains.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lake_Waihola (279 words)

	Central Otago - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		First significant European occupation came with the discovery of gold at Gabriel's Gully near Lawrence in 1861, which led to the Central Otago goldrush.
		The Central Otago District Council, based in Alexandra, controls territorial authority matters, while the Otago Regional Council has overview of environmental matters such as clean air and water resources.
		Recently the cool climate varieties Riesling and Pinot Noir have been recognised as being especially suitable, and as the vines age Central Otago wines can be expected to improve even further, as the plantings are new and increasing rapidly.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Central_Otago (333 words)

	Tuapeka River - Enpsychlopedia
		The first major discovery of gold in Otago was at Gabriel's Gully, close to the Tuapeka, in 1861.
		The Tuapeka's main claim to fame is as the centre of the Central Otago gold rush of the 1860s.
		The Tuapeka River is located in Otago in the South Island of New Zealand.
	www.grohol.com /psypsych/Tuapeka_River (333 words)

	Central Otago goldrush - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		California and Victoria, Australia, discovered gold in a creek bed at Gabriel's Gully, close to the banks of the Tuapeka River near
		The Central Otago Goldrush (often simply called the Otago goldrush) occurred during the 1860s in
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Central_Otago_goldrush (333 words)

	Fifty Gold Rush Immigrants
		Perthshire, Scotland 1861 Otago, Gabriel's Gully, Switzer's, Miner.
		Fifeshire, Scotland 1866 West Coast, 'attended all the principal Coal-miner Gold rushes'.
		Germany, Tailor 1865 West Coast, Miner, Storekeeper, Tailor.
	home.st.net.au /~ailsa/fiftygoldrushimmigrants.htm (333 words)

	Central Otago - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		First significant European occupation came with the discovery of gold at Gabriel's Gully near Lawrence in 1861, which led to the Central Otago goldrush.
		The area known as Central Otago in Otago, New Zealand, includes the middle of the region but generally also most of the north-western portion (the Queenstown-Lakes District).
		The Central Otago District Council, based in Alexandra, controls territorial authority matters, while the Otago Regional Council has overview of environmental matters such as clean air and water resources.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Central_Otago (333 words)

	Kowhai Gold Books - Author catalogue H
		HEBLEY, Diane and Gary - GULLY THAT GABRIEL FOUND, THE.
		The first big New Zealand gold rush - 1861.
	www.kowhaigold.co.nz /aucath.html (10694 words)

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		I ended up being very glad that she did so.(Gabriel L., Macon GA Grygla Minnesota Offices
		Grygla, MN Minnesota flower delivery is a service provided by Wesley Berry Flowers since 1946.
	www.800wesleys.com /flowers.Grygla.MN.html (1333 words)

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