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Chinese temple, Round Hill

Chinese temple, Round Hill

Chinese temple, Round Hill

The Chinese script on this building at Round Hill in Southland set it apart as a Chinese temple. Chinese miners tended to band together and meticulously worked over their gold claims. Presbyterian minister George McNeur, who paid regular visits to Chinese gold miners, stands on the porch.

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Alexander Turnbull Library , McNeur Collection (PAColl-5135)
Reference: 1/2-019171; F

Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.




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