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Gold mines and mining

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

Plan Shewing Sunrise Gold Mining Co's Claims

 Digital Image
Identifier: D00100017_b
Dates: c.1890s

Plan Shewing Sunrise Gold Mining Co's Claims [copy], c.1890s

 Component — Map-box 3: Series S0010
Identifier: S00100017_b
Overview Copy of a plan of the Sunrise Gold Mining Company's claims near Preservation Inlet, Southland.
Dates: c.1890s

PORT, Charles Henry (Charlie) interviewed by Warrick McCallum

 Record Group — Box 12
Identifier: H0281
Overview In this interview Charlie shares memories and stories from his life including his family history, properties he has owned, his occupations and marriage. He also talks about power generation starting at the hydroelectricity plant at Monowai, long-time local doctor, Dr Trotter, taking part in sports days at Limehills and Tuatapere; and his many friends.
Dates: 2000

SMITH, William Nicol McIntyre (Bill) interviewed by Dickon John Milnes

 Record Group — Box 55
Identifier: H0624
Overview William Smith was born in Lumsden in 1917. Gives details of his father's gold dredging in the Waikaka Valley. Describes a dredge, its operation and the shareholding of three companies - Lilysleaf, Rosedale and Star Dredging. Discusses associated industries including coal carting to feed the steam engines on the dredges. Mentions the coal came from the Waikaka Valley. Describes the dredge on Cummings' property owned by J A S Aitkin. Recalls the sound and smell of dredges. Describes the landscape...
Dates: 1998

SOPER, Alistair (Ack) interviewed by Jenny Campbell

 Record Group — Box 11
Identifier: H0158
Overview In the first interview Ack covers his family history, his education, marriage and life in Athol including in this weather conditions, railway services, the industry that goes around farming and social life e.g. dances, movies etc. He tells of various farming types used e.g. sheep and fescue as a cash crop. He also mentions goldmining at Nokomai. In the second interview Ack discusses, describes and reflects on his long association with the game of rugby through playing from grass roots up to...
Dates: 2007

The Golden Site Mine, Wilson's River, Preservation Inlet [copy], 1898

 Component — Map-box 3: Series S0010
Identifier: D00100017_a
Overview Copy of a plan of mine workings compiled from the plans of Mine manager Mr W. Wylie, M.A.I.M.C June 16th 1898.
Dates: 1898

WACHNER, Mabel Christina interveiwed by Edith Ruddenklau

 Record Group — Box 24
Identifier: H0082
Overview This interview looks at family history, siblings, education, employment and marriage. It also covers social issues/happenings of the time and the building up of a footwear business which became the largest footwear retailer in NZ, and husband became Mayor of Invercargill and Mabel was involved in many organisations and was awarded an MBE.
Dates: 1990