Gold is discovered in South Island’s Otago…

1861 CE

Gold is discovered in South Island’s Otago region in 1861, drawing thousands of gold seekers from Australia and North America.

Locations
Dunedin Otago New Zealand View →

Groups
Britain (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland) View → New Zealand, British Colony of View →

Topics
Colonization of Australasia, European View → Central Otago Gold Rush, New Zealand View →

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Strategic metals View →

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