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School Ruins, St Bathans, Central Otago New Zealand

School Ruins, St Bathans, Central Otago New Zealand

When St Bathans was at the height of its gold mining operation, the school was well supported and required two classrooms. When the gold ran out, families moved...
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When St Bathans was at the height of its gold mining operation, the school was well supported and required two classrooms. When the gold ran out, families moved on and the school has been left to deteriorate.
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Aperture f/5.0 ISO 100 Shutter 1/60 Focal Length 18/1

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Apr, 2015

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