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Post by NZBC on Aug 17, 2007 21:42:03 GMT 12
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Post by NZBC on Dec 26, 2007 8:51:21 GMT 12
www.shantytown.co.nz/Located only 10kms south of Greymouth, Shantytown is where New Zealand retells the inspirational stories of the hardy, treasure seeking immigrants who battled through the harsh conditions of the most challenging of the 19th century's great gold rushes to become West Coasters. A new breed of New Zealander who brought an invigorated pulse to the heart of the nation; a pulse that beats loudly in the character of today¡¯s New Zealander. Wonderful true stories and engaging, interactive activities make Shantytown one of New Zealand¡¯s premier cultural and heritage experiences. The perfect location to be both an observer and a participant in the history that helped form the heart of the nation.
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Post by NZBC on Dec 26, 2007 8:53:28 GMT 12
Chinese on the West Coast The gold-miners who arrived on the West Coast of New Zealand from late 1864 onwards were a cosmopolitan group, coming from most parts of the globe and speaking many different languages. From late 1866 Chinese were amongst the crowds of people seeking their fortunes on the West Coast. By the mid 1870s Chinese made up the largest minority group on the West Coast goldfields. Read more... www.shantytown.co.nz/Presentation/Presentation1.aspx?ID=9087 |
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Post by NZBC on Dec 26, 2007 8:54:13 GMT 12
NEWSLETTER: Researcher Julia Bradshaw has completed a newsletter which will be sent out occasionally to provide up-dates on Shantytown¡¯s ¡®History of the West Coast Chinese¡± project. (First version written May 2007). Click here to read.
CAN YOU ADD ANYTHING TO THIS STORY?
Chinese families on the West Coast included the names Luey, Young, Fong, Long, Wong, Louis, Tie, Kong. There were also a number Chinese-European families with the the following names; Lim, Kum, Young Ten, Chow, Choo, Diming, Wah Lee, Chee, Chat Shing.
Can anyone add anymore names?
Shantytown has undertaken significant research on the history and experiences of Chinese on the West Coast and we are keen to find further information.
We have a large body of material and would welcome contact from anyone who is researching their Chinese heritage or who has reminiscences or memorabilia relating to West Coast Chinese.
We are also keen to hear from anyone who may have ancestors who were involved with the Presbyterian Chinese Mission School in Greymouth.
If you can answer any of these questions are have any more information that you think might be useful please contact our Researcher on curator@shantytown.co.nz or (03) 762 6634. We'd love to hear about it!
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