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New Zealand, 1890s: Scene on the Goldfields (b/w photo)
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New Zealand, 1890s: Scene on the Goldfields (b/w photo)
8662470 New Zealand, 1890s: Scene on the Goldfields (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene on the Goldfields. Illustration for The Imperial Album of New Zealand Scenery (McKee & Gamble and Wheeler & Son, 1897). Wheeler & Son were photographers in Christchurch, and McKee & Gamble were Photo Engravers in Wellington.); © Look and Learn
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This print from the 1890s captures a scene on the Goldfields of New Zealand. The image, part of The Imperial Album of New Zealand Scenery, showcases the rugged beauty and pioneering spirit of this era in history.
In the foreground, we see miners hard at work, their faces weathered by long days spent searching for gold. The tools of their trade are scattered around them, evidence of their tireless efforts to strike it rich in this untamed land.
The backdrop is dominated by rolling hills and dense forests, hinting at the vastness and wildness of the New Zealand landscape. A river winds its way through the scene, reflecting the clear blue sky above.
This photograph is a window into a bygone era when fortune-seekers flocked to these shores in search of wealth and adventure. It serves as a reminder of the resilience and determination that characterized those who braved harsh conditions in pursuit of their dreams.
As we gaze upon this snapshot from history, we are transported back to a time when life was simpler yet more challenging. It is a testament to the indomitable human spirit that drove people to push beyond boundaries and carve out new lives in unfamiliar territories like New Zealand's Goldfields.
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