Vincent Pyke

Name
Vincent Pyke

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Background

(1827-1894).  Administrator, politician, journalist, writer.  Born in England, he immigrated to Australia in 1851.  He went gold mining in Victoria and was elected to the Legislative Council.  In 1862 he moved to Otago, where the Provincial Government appointed him administrator of the Otago goldfields.  His Mining Regulations formed the basis for the development of gold mining in New Zealand.  From 1873 he was heavily involved in both local and national politics in the Otago area.  He also published a number of books on Otago and gold mining.

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Historical or notable people

Gender (if applicable)
Male

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