"Gold Fever Year" from 1st August 2017 - 31st July 2018. The goldfield was proclaimed on 30th July 1867, with the official opening of the Goldfield the 1st August 1867.
Keep an eye on www.thamesinfo.co.nz for event information.
Showing posts with label Thames 150 events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thames 150 events. Show all posts
Saturday, December 10, 2016
Thames 150 (NZ): Thames 150 in Xmas Parade
A reminder today that the Thames 150 commemorations are just around the corner...next year!
A strong logo, that acknowledges the importance of the Maori history to the town. A story that must be told before the 150 years of the Thames Goldfield can be told and understood.
"Gold Fever Year" from 1st August 2017 - 31st July 2018. The goldfield was proclaimed on 30th July 1867, with the official opening of the Goldfield the 1st August 1867.
Keep an eye on www.thamesinfo.co.nz for event information.
"Gold Fever Year" from 1st August 2017 - 31st July 2018. The goldfield was proclaimed on 30th July 1867, with the official opening of the Goldfield the 1st August 1867.
Keep an eye on www.thamesinfo.co.nz for event information.
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Thames 150 (NZ): Thames Goldfield 150
THAMES GOLDFIELD 150 COMMEMORATIONS
As the year comes to a close, the dawning of the Thames Goldfield 150 year commemorations looms ever closer. The150th year since the proclamation of the Goldfield will be the 30th July 2018. The 1st August 2018, will mark the day when the miners first rushed to the Thames Goldfield to get their miners' right, and literally head to the hills in search of gold!
In March 2018, the Thames Heritage Festival 2017 is being held Saturday 11 March to Sunday 19 March 2017. Events for the festival are listed as they become available.
As the year comes to a close, the dawning of the Thames Goldfield 150 year commemorations looms ever closer. The150th year since the proclamation of the Goldfield will be the 30th July 2018. The 1st August 2018, will mark the day when the miners first rushed to the Thames Goldfield to get their miners' right, and literally head to the hills in search of gold!
In March 2018, the Thames Heritage Festival 2017 is being held Saturday 11 March to Sunday 19 March 2017. Events for the festival are listed as they become available.
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| Early etching of the Thames Goldfield Published courtesy of the State Library of Victoria |
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