Hunter's Gold

Bernie Allen (on the right), with the 1977 Silver Scroll he won for composing the music for TV series Hunter’s Gold. The others holding their awards are composer John Rimmer and singer/songwriter Lea Maalfrid.

Supplied by Bernie Allen

A robber (Ian Watkin, right) realises his partner (Norman Forsey) may no longer be on his side in 1976 adventure series Hunter's Gold.

A behind the scenes shot during the filming of Hunter's Gold.

Photograph by Dale Gardiner

The first half of a crew shot, taken after lunch on the first day of shooting TV series Hunter's Gold. Standing in the black and white dress towards the left is makeup artist Christine Hillcote, then in blue t-shirt, production manager Brian Walden and make-up artist Wyn Corby. Sitting in the front row, starting on far left: ??( in blue), production designer Logan Brewer (in brown), assistant grip Vic Yarker (kneeling in blue), then at very front,  location owner Lynn Heron (in blue and brown beard) and (lying on the grass) grip Pater Mardell. The man standing in orange hat and white top at the far right is boom swinger Rod Wilson.

Photo supplied by Michael O'Connor

A behind the scenes shot from the making of Hunter's Gold.

Photograph by Dale Gardiner

Michael O'Connor prepares to roll camera during the making of  TV series Hunter's Gold.

Photograph by Dale Gardiner

A shot from 1976 television series Hunter's Gold: Ken Blackburn as Baddock, and Andrew Hawthorn in the starring role as Scott Hunter, on a mission to find his father amidst the Otago goldrush.