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C1875
Cromwell and the Junction of the Kawarau…
Artist:
Scarce c.19th engraved view of Cromwell which was originally known as, “The Junction“, being at the confluence of the Clutha and Kawarau Rivers. In 1862, gold was discovered below the Junction by two miners, Hartley and Reilly. Once the word … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Cromwell and the Junction of the Kawarau and Clutha Rivers, Otago, New Zealand.
Date:
C1875
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
230mm
x 163mm
Paper Size:
260mm
x 187mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1875
Description:
Scarce c.19th engraved view of Cromwell which was originally known as, “The Junction“, being at the confluence of the Clutha and Kawarau Rivers.
In 1862, gold was discovered below the Junction by two miners, Hartley and Reilly. Once the word of a gold strike was out, there was an influx of several thousand miners to the area.
From the original edition of the Australasian Sketcher.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 914558
State Library New South Wales: REF1/MAV/FM4/9236-9239
State Library Victoria: PCINF AS 06-09-73 P.104
