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History in the backyard
Beneath the backyard lawns and peaceful bungalows of Clyde, a rich seam of hidden history could be found, Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust says. The trust hoped to encourage landowners in Clyde to think about the importance of heritage elements on their land. Project manager Terry Davis said the trust was [...]
Cemetery set to double in size
Otago Daily Times 20 Jan 2021 Future planning for Clyde’s historic cemetery will double its size. Located on Springvale Rd, to the east of the main Clyde settlement, the land designated to the Clyde Cemetery is split into two distinct areas — the walled cemetery to the east and undeveloped [...]
Digging up mysteries at Drybread – Heritage Central Otago AGM
7pm Tuesday 9 February 2021 Alexandra Community House 14/20 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra GUEST SPEAKERS – PRIOR TO AGM BUSINESS Professor Hallie Buckley from Otago University and archaeologist Peter Petchey share their insights from the excavations of unmarked graves at Drybread Cemetery. ALL MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC ARE WELCOME Light refreshments [...]
Humble library holds rich history
It may be humble, but Patearoa’s library is 125 years old. Locals led by blacksmith Tom Tate raised funds for a library in 1895 and books were stored in the librarian’s house, but as the collection grew it was moved to the building in Chirnside Tce which hadbeen used as [...]
Digging up mysteries at Drybread
The News, 10 December 2020. By Simon Henderson The mystery of unmarked graves has been revealed during an archaeology research project at Drybread Cemetery. The project unmasked details about unknown burial plots, as well as the discovery of the short-lived goldmining Drybread settlement. An archaeological investigation at Drybread Cemetery near [...]
Experiencing Central Otago Heritage on the Road
On November 26, the Central Otago Touring Route was launched. Four years in the making, this 341km journey will take you from Dunedin to Queenstown through the Maniototo and Ida Valley. This driving tour is EV friendly, and traverses amazing terrain, through multiple significant heritage spots. Three to five days [...]
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