PHOTO: SUPPLIEDAn unknown gold miner whose remains were discovered buried near Cromwell four decades ago is to be reburied — giving him a final resting place more than 140 years after he died. A funeral organised by Alexandra-based funeral director Lynley Claridge, of Affinity Funerals, is planned for next month. "Reading about the unknown gold miner languishing in the anatomy department at Otago University, I just felt I needed to bring him home." The service, which is open to all, will be presided over by Central Otago Archdeacon Damon Plimmer and will also be livestreamed. Both told the ODT their work with the man was complete and they hoped he could be given a final resting place.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 20, 2022 16:34 UTC