Unveiling of a monument to Albert Hunt, discoverer of payable gold in the Greenstone Valley.1960.

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DescriptionA monument to Albert Hunt, discoverer of payable gold in the Greenstone Valley, near Kumara in 1864.It was unveiled by the Mayor of Kumara, Mr W G Stewart,during the centennial celebrations of the district in 1960.Date of Photo1960Map^[1]ContributorMargaret Standen

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Location (city or town)KumaraPersonAlbert HuntEventCentennial celebrations, Kumara.1960.

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Date Created18th August 2020CommentsHarold Lee Was originally located where the greenstone- mitchells road branches to taramakau settlement. SInce been relocated along the settllment road.

Glenn Johnston Hunt didn't deserve the reward for finding gold in the Taramakau at Greenstone. Hilary Low's research laid out in her book makes that clear. Local Maori were first to find gold in that area. Smart in particular and French were more worthy than Hunt. Ihaia Tainui and Smart had applications for the reward turned down.

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Unveiling of a monument to Albert Hunt, discoverer of payable gold in the Greenstone Valley.1960.

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