The Coromandel Heritage Trust was formed in 2003 to establish THE TREASURY, a purpose-built archive and family history centre in Thames, New Zealand. The Treasury will preserve and promote the history and stories of the people in this region - a region which played such a big part in the early development of New Zealand.


THE TREASURY is now open for visitors and researchers.

OPEN: 11.00am - 3.00pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
EXCEPT: Public holidays, and between Xmas & New Year.

The Treasury,
705 - 709 Queen Street,
Thames.


THAMES HERITAGE WEEK

 6 -14 March 2010


JOIN THE COROMANDEL HERITAGE TRUST:

We encourage everyone, near and far, to join as a member of the Trust and to be a part of this great effort to preserve our heritage. Our running costs are ongoing and, since we do not receive any regular funding, we are dependant on entry fees, subscriptions and donations to cover them. To become a member, download an application form, fill it out and send it together with your subscription to The Coromandel Heritage Trust, PO Box 75, Thames 3540, New Zealand. A special Trust newsletter called Footprints will then keep you abreast of all the new developments and the many ways in which you could help.


History of the Carnegie Free Library in Thames

The original foundation stone for The Carnegie Free Library was laid in 1905 by James McGowan, the Minister of Mines and Justice. Andrew Carnegie was a United States steel magnate and philanthropist who contributed £2000 to build a library for the people of Thames. The contractor, J Fyfe and Sons built the Library for £1964. It was one of only three remaining Carnegie Libraries in New Zealand when it last closed its doors in 1990.
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The Coromandel Heritage Trust


Alistair Isdale, Historian


Hotels


Billygoat Tramway


Mayors


Kopu Bridge


James MacKay


Oral History


Shotover Mine


Chief Taraia


The Goldminers' Database


Streets of Thames


Thames Water Race


World War I Soldiers


Cemeteries of Thames


Tapu


Punga Flat