GABRIEL'S GULLY.
LAWRENCE,-Last Night. The 'Celebration of the jubilee of the discovery of gold in Gabriel's Giilly commenced at Lawrence today. Close on 1500 visitors arrived in town from Duniedin and surrounding districts, and a grand procession was-taken part in by 283 pioneers of 1861 and subsequent years. Of thisnumber about 230 were pioneers of 1861, who have come together from all pants of New-Zealand,' and from as far distant as Victoria. The Hon. R. McKenzie, Minister of Mines, was present, and addressed a gathering of about 2500 people. Speeches wei-e ailiso delivered by Mr ; James RabeiftHOH of' Lawrence, and organiser of the movement)/ memtens of Parliament, tine Mayor- of Dunediu, and others. The celebrations,' Which have opened most auspiciously, are to continue throughout the week.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10245, 23 May 1911, Page 5
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126GABRIEL'S GULLY. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10245, 23 May 1911, Page 5
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