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The Sunken Gold Rush Town Drowned Under A Lake | Heritage Rescue

Brigid Gallagher visits Cromwell in Central Otago, New Zealand to help revitalize the historic mining town's museum. In 1862, gold was discovered below the Junction by two miners, Horatio Hartley, and Christopher Reilly. Once the word of a gold strike was out, there was an influx of thousands of miners to the area.

English
  • Originally Aired February 28, 2023
  • Runtime 44 minutes
  • Created March 18, 2024 by
    Jaydee61
  • Modified March 18, 2024 by
    Jaydee61