the music originated with whalers and gumdiggers, who sang while they worked
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In the past refugees, and most immigrants (an example the "Dally gum diggers"), were so grateful to this country they "put their heads down" and worked hard - never thought of demanding something for nothing.
The Riverhead was a vital stop for early pioneering travellers, as well as a meeting place for gum diggers and traders.
There's a photo of a typical gumdiggers' camp.
It is based on my great grandfathers Yugoslav heritage and his life here in New Zealand as a gumdigger in 1905.
The museum tells the story of the pioneering communities of 'bush men' and 'gum diggers' - tough, resourceful individuals who made their living in the remote forests.
The gumdigger generally camps upon unsold Crown or Native lands, where he can pursue his occupation without being disturbed.
Men who worked in isolated areas - such as hunters, gum diggers or sawmillers - also cooked.
I am a product of our history: a proud descendant of the Dalmatian gumdigger.
These are stone walls built by Dalmatian gum diggers.
They're confused and don't know whether to vote for a gum digger or a rock star.