by Carl Walrond
In the 19th century discovering gold was a way out of poverty. From the 1860s, gold rush followed gold rush, and thousands flocked to the fields. But the work was harsh, with days spent digging in cold creek beds. Only a lucky few found riches in the rock. However, the collective value of the gold that was discovered kick-started the young colony’s economy. Gold was the making of early New Zealand.
Main image: Water race for bringing water to mines, in Old Woman Range, Central Otago
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