In 1975, the Paeroa, Karangahake, and Mackaytown communities went to a “great effort” to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the stampede. Photo: SUPPLIED
Milestone event marks ‘helter skelter’ gold rush stampede
In 1875, it was hoped that the Ōhinemuri Goldfield would be the “new Eldorado”.A reporter for The Thames Advertiser, as compiled in The Ohinemuri Regional Historical Journal, noted “wild scenes…
