Gabriel Read

Thomas Gabriel Read (21 August 1825 – 31 October 1894) was a gold prospector and farmer. His discovery of gold in Gabriel's Gully triggered the first major gold rush in New Zealand.

For the New Zealand actor, see Gabriel Reid.
Gabriel Read
Born21 August 1825 
Tasmania 
Died31 October 1894  (aged 69)
Royal Derwent Hospital 
OccupationFarmer, gold miner 
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