A SENSATIONAL FIND IN AN OLD DIGGER'S CAMP.

Bush Advocate, Volume XXI, Issue 303, 26 June 1909, Page 7

A SENSATIONAL FIND IN AN OLD DIGGER'S CAMP.

BY N.Z. TOURISTS. The following sensational and remarkable story lias come to light regarding tho pioneer hardships of our early history. Two' well-known New Zealanders, Mr Moreton and Mr Hall, solicitor, of Invercargili, whilst on a holiday trip /exploring the majestic beauties of our far-famed cold lakes, and mountainous scenery at the. head of Lake Wakatipu, successfully . negotiated the 4300ft. of height of the famous Lake Harris Saddle., It was in the vicinity of the saddle that they came across the remains of an old digger's camp, and being similarly constituted to other mortals they naturally fossicked for curios. It must be remembered that this <_;old digger's camp was 4300ft. above sea levei, surrounded by mountainous bush country, more "than 50 miles from the nearest store, to make the following extraordinary find the more remarkable when one considers that every article of- diet, clothing, utensils, etc., had to be carried the above height and distance with accompanying hardships. These gentlemen fossicked in this old camp, and, remarkable as it may seem, they relate that they discovered an empty bottle of Baxter's Lung Preserver— this was in the year 1884-5. This old digger most probably staked his life in this lonely spot to the merits of this famous cure for coughs and colds and other serious chest complaints. Baxter's Lung Preserver was aot only famous in 1884 for curing coughs and colds quickly, but to-day is still recognised as the one remedy that gives a marked and rapid, cure.