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Clunes Museum
Photograph, Jul-01
... ANNIVERSARY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD AT CLUNES 1ST JULY, 1851 - 2001... COMMEMORATING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD AT CLUNES ...22 PHOTOGRAPHS - MINER'S BALL - SATURDAY 29TH JUNE, 2001 71 PHOTOGRAPHS - MINER'S WALK, ASCOT TO CLUNES - SUNDAY 1ST JULY, 2001 24 PHOTOGRAPHS - COMMUNITY LUNCH AT CLUNES PRIMARY SCHOOL - SUNDAY 1ST JULY, 2001. 7 PHOTOGRAPHS - BOOK LAUNCH - "16 TONS OF CLUNES GOLD" AT CLUNES PRIMARY SCHOOL - SUNDAY 1ST JULY, 2001 8 PHOTOGRAPHS - FILMING OF THE TELEVISION "TO-DAY" SHOW WITH STEVE LIEBERMAN IN FRASER STREET, CLUNES ON MONDAY 2ND JULY, 2002.132 COLOURED PHOTOGRAPHS COMMEMORATING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD AT CLUNES 1ST JULY, 1851 - 2001local history, photography, photographs, -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Geological Gossip or Stray Chapters on Earth and Ocean, 1860, 1860
... and discusses the discovery of gold in California and Australia.... and discusses the discovery of gold in California and Australia ...Brown hard covered book. Chapter 16 is on gold deposits and discusses the discovery of gold in California and Australia.Brown hard covered book geology, water, rivers, the atlantic, great deep, africa, australian interior, eyre's expedition, murray river, darling river, earthqaukes, leichardt, moreton bay, volcanos, darwin's theory, evolution, egyptian race, human remains in caverns and gravel, rocks, metamorphism, iron ores, coal, coal fields, gold deposits, california, water-glass, artificial stone, porous stones, cements -
Clunes Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTING
... CAMPBELL'S DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN CLUNES IN 1851. THERE IS ALSO... WILLIAM CAMPBELL'S DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN CLUNES IN 1851 ...ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN "AUSTRALIAN POST" JUNE 4.1970TWO NEWSPAPER REPORTS (LAMINATED) REGARDING WILLIAM CAMPBELL'S DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN CLUNES IN 1851. THERE IS ALSO A HANDPRINTED FOOTNOTE.local history, document, newspaper cutting, mining -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - DISPLAY PANEL
... .1 INTERPRETIVE DISPLAY PANEL DEPICTING THE DISCOVERY... THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CLUNES ...COPIES OF DISPLAY PANELS DONATED TO THE PEOPLE OF CLUNES BY THE HUGH WILLIAMSON FOUNDATION..1 INTERPRETIVE DISPLAY PANEL DEPICTING THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CLUNES. WOODEN FRAME .2 LAMINATED COPY local history, momentoes, presentations, williamson, hugh foundation -
Clunes Museum
Print - DISPLAY PANEL
... .1 INTERPRETIVE DISPLAY PANEL DEPICTING THE DISCOVERY... THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CLUNES ...COPIES OF DISPLAY PANELS DONATED TO THE PEOPLE OF CLUNES BY THE HUGH WILLIAMSON FOUNDATION.1 INTERPRETIVE DISPLAY PANEL DEPICTING THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CLUNES IN A WOODEN FRAME .2 LAMINATED COPY OF THE DISPLAY PANELlocal history, civic momentoes, presentations., williamson, hugh foundation -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, The Golden History of Warrandyte - Louis R. Cranfield
... of the discovery of gold and the setting up of a mining camp through... from the earliest days of the discovery of gold and the setting ...History of more than a 100 years from the earliest days of the discovery of gold and the setting up of a mining camp through to the transition of becoming a thriving township -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: GOLD JUBILEE STATUE
... Jubilee Statue commemorates the discovery of gold. Souvenir... the discovery of gold. Souvenir of Bendigo presented to the visiting ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Gold Jubilee Statue commemorates the discovery of gold. Souvenir of Bendigo presented to the visiting American Fleet. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Clunes Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTING, BALLARAT COURIER
... THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD THERE IN JULY 1851.... MONUMENT AT CLUNES MARKING THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD THERE IN JULY 1851 ...JAMES WILLIAM ESMOND MONUMENT.NEWSPAPER CUTTING FROM THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE BALLARAT COURIER, WITH A SCENE OF THE FIRST GOLDSTRIKE IN VICTORIA AND A PHOTO OF JAMES WILLIAM ESMOND MONUMENT AT CLUNES MARKING THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD THERE IN JULY 1851.ADVERTISEMENTS OF WILLIAM BARKELL ART & HISTORICAL CENTRE, CLUNES NEWSAGENTS, CLUNES LICENSED GROCER, NATIONAL HOTEL, MOTEL, CLUB HOTEL, CARAVAN PARK, ETC.local history, document, newspaper cutting, mining, monument -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: IN BUSINESS
... 1857, following the discovery of gold.... 1857, following the discovery of gold. NEWSPAPER Bendigo ...The original White Hills Post Office opened on 21 August 1857, following the discovery of gold.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Wednesday, April 16, 2003. in business: Fielders store post office, White Hills, 1939.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Unions Ballarat
The history of Ballarat, from the first pastoral settlement to the present time, William Bramwell Withers, 1980
... the gold discovery 2. The gold discovery 3. From the gold discovery... of Ballarat. Table of contents: 1. Ballarat before the gold discovery ...History of Ballarat. Table of contents: 1. Ballarat before the gold discovery 2. The gold discovery 3. From the gold discovery 4. Digger hunting 5. The Eureka Stockade 6. Political development 7. Development of mining 8. The town of Ballarat Historical - Ballarat.Paper; book. Front cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, eureka stockade, mining - gold, gold, politics, miners -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph (Black & White), Keith E. Rash, Ballarat From Black Hill, 1951
... this photograph in the 100th year since the discovery of gold at Ballarat... this photograph in the 100th year since the discovery of gold at Ballarat ...Keith Rash was interested in Ballarat History. He took this photograph in the 100th year since the discovery of gold at BallaratThree small black and white photographs are taped together to form a panorama of Ballarat from Black Hill.ballarat, keith rash, black hill, mining -
Brighton Historical Society
Clothing - Dress, Afternoon dress, circa 1878
... of Victoria. The discovery of gold in Victoria ranged between 1851... been worn on the Goldfields of Victoria. The discovery of gold ...This dress is believed to have been worn on the Goldfields of Victoria. The discovery of gold in Victoria ranged between 1851-1879. This dress is believed to have been worn on the Goldfields of Victoria. There are few remaining examples of clothing worn on the Victorian goldfields.A circa 1878 two piece dress consisting of bodice (.1) and skirt (.2). The eau de nil (green) corded silk dress features a high round neckline that secures with hook and eye fastenings and decorative buttons through the length of the princess line bodice to the band around the hem. A watch pocket sits just below the waistline on the left hip. The three-quarter sleeves are narrow with kilted pleat trim on the lower edge and decorative buttons. At the back of the dress is asymmetric in its cut. The dress splits along the right hand side and finishes shorter with pleating and has a decorative pocket. A bow sits at the top of the split. The underskirt fastens on the left hip and features kilted pleats along the base of the skirt and train. The train features additional fullness created by a section of gathering in the centre.victorian goldfields, asymetrical victorian dress, princess line, 1870s fashion -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - EARLY DAYS ON BENDIGO, 1979
... under the title ,The First Discovery of Gold at Bendigo. Copy... the Bendigo Advertiser under the title ,The First Discovery of Gold ...Early Days on Bendigo. Recollections of life on Bendigo by F. McKenzie Clarke. Excerpt from the Bendigo Advertiser under the title ,The First Discovery of Gold at Bendigo. Copy 5123b at Specimen Cottage.F McKenzie Clarkhistory, mining. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RED RIBBON COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING THE RE-ENACTMENT
... commemorating the discovery of gold at Buninyong in august 1851.... and a photo of the plaque commemorating the discovery of gold ...Correspondence between the Bendigo Historical Society, the City of Greater Bendigo and other parties to the re-enactment. Also scripts to be followed and a photo of the plaque commemorating the discovery of gold at Buninyong in august 1851.bendigo, history, red ribbon rebellion -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - CITY OF BENDIGO HISTORY, 1960s
... 'City of Bendigo.' History of Bendigo from discovery... discovery of gold through to approx. 1955. Prepared by City ...'City of Bendigo.' History of Bendigo from discovery of gold through to approx. 1955. Prepared by City of Bendigo. 24 pages with photographs, illustrations and map. Includes history of industry, rural and urban settlement. With IndexCity of Bendigobendigo, history, city history, bendigo, council, goldmining, industry. -
Clunes Museum
Certificate
... 150th anniversary of the discovery of gold in Clunes... of the discovery of gold in Clunes. Participants walked from Ascot ...The walk was part of the week long celebrations for th 150th anniversary of the discovery of gold in Clunes. Participants walked from Ascot to Clunes to retrace the miner's walk2 x photocopies of a Certificate of Participation in the miners walk to Clunes diggings July 1st, 2001.certificate of participation, 150th celebrations, miners walk -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - TO THE DIGGINGS, 2000
... of the 150th Anniversary of the Discovery of Gold in Australia..., A Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Discovery of Gold ...256 page hard cover book 'To the Diggings, A Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Discovery of Gold in Australia'. Illustrated with colour and B&W photos First published 2000. Printed in Singapore by Tat Wei Printing Packaging Pte Ltd. 14 Chapters tracing the history of gold discovery and mining in Australia.Geoff Hocking -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Donald Douglas Mather, Diary 1968
... gold discovery..., historical notes (especially on gold), Ballarat, Gold Discovery... gold discovery gold monument golden point Red hard covered ...Red hard covered Norman Diary 1968. Daiiy happenings, historical notes (especially on gold), Ballarat, Gold Discovery, golden point gold monument.gold, gold discovery, gold monument, golden point -
Brighton Historical Society
Accessory - Parasol, circa 1878
... on the Goldfields of Victoria. The discovery of gold in Victoria ranged... to have been used on the Goldfields of Victoria. The discovery ...This parasol is believed to have been used on the Goldfields of Victoria. The discovery of gold in Victoria ranged between 1851-1879. May have been worn with T0011.1.1-2, afternoon dress. This parasol is believed to have been used on the Goldfields of Victoria. There are few remaining examples of similar items used on the Victorian goldfields.A c1878 eau de nil (green) silk parasol. The parasol canopy features a decorative gathered frill, a pale green silk lining and a scalloped edge. The wooden handle is painted pale beige, with a bone ferrule.victorian goldfields, parasol, 1870s fashion -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - 'Golden Years' 1851 to 1951
... of the discovery of gold in Victoria. Editor in Chief E.A.Doyle Narrative... of the discovery of gold in Victoria. Editor in Chief E.A.Doyle Narrative ...204-page hardcover book Entitled 'Golden Years 1851 - 1951.' Published by the Victorian Government to celebrate the Centenary of the discovery of gold in Victoria. Editor in Chief E.A.Doyle Narrative by Frank Fitzgerald. Illustrated with numerous colour and B&W photos and paintings. Printed by The Specialty Press Ltd. Appendices include data on gold discoveries. Signed by John Ellison inside front cover.gold, victoria, centenary -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BACK TO INGLEWOOD - MARCH 1973
... ' Covers the history of Inglewood from the discovery of gold...' Covers the history of Inglewood from the discovery of gold ...51 page soft cover booklet 'Back to Inglewood - March 1973' Covers the history of Inglewood from the discovery of gold in 1858 to 1973. B & W images of people and places. Published by I. J. Wemyss, Kangaroo Flat Donated by Bob AulsebrookI J Wemyss -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, James H Whitehead, "Proceedings of a Symposium on the SS Great Britain", 2002
... in the period following the discovery of gold in Victoria... in the period following the discovery of gold in Victoria. The Symposium ..."Proceedings of a Symposium on the SS Great Britain" Book on the history of the SS Great Britain. Was used as a migrant ship in the period following the discovery of gold in Victoria. The Symposium was held at St Hilda's College, University of Melbourne, 10 November 2002. Spiral bound pages.piers and wharves - railway pier, james h whitehead, ss great britain -
Nillumbik Historical Society Incorporated
Book - Softcover book, T & S Printers, St Andrews A Village Built on Gold - The History to Present Times of St Andrews and District, 1998
... history from early settlement, discovery of gold, the Caledonia..., discovery of gold, the Caledonia Diggings, social and community ...Produced by St Andrews Primary School, covering the area's history from early settlement, discovery of gold, the Caledonia Diggings, social and community history, fruitgrowing and development through the latter half of the 1900's into and covering the 20th century.A concise history of the origins of St Andrews, Victoria, Australia from gold mining to the diverse community it is todaySoftcover book with orange brown tones and black and white lettering and highlights, with historic photographs on front and back cover and 149 pages.#gold, #goldmining, #caledoniadiggings -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, " Mayor's Report 1950-1951", Jul. 1997
... pages covering trams, railways, centenary of discovery of gold... of discovery of gold and photo of Cobb & Co. coach arriving Ballarat ...Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1950 - 1951. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Three pages covering trams, railways, centenary of discovery of gold and photo of Cobb & Co. coach arriving Ballarat with trams in background. Image added 18-12-2016trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Print, H Room, C. 1820
... to Australia with his wife and five children after the discovery... children after the discovery of gold in Australia. The original ...Rev. Richard Fletcher (1800 - 1861), born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, was agent of the Colonial Missionary Society and came to Australia with his wife and five children after the discovery of gold in Australia. The original of this engraving is in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery (Print Room).Black and white portrait print of engraving of the head and shoulders of Rev. Richard Fletcher with an inscription. He is wearing Regency clothing, looking to his left and is holding a paper. The print appears to be taken from a book and tipped onto a piece of brown paper."Revd. Richard Fletcher Manchester"colonial missionary society, rev richard fletcher independent minister -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - VI CATTANACH COLLECTION: EARLY DAYS ON BENDIGO, 1979
... 'The first discovery of gold at Bendigo' published by Queensberry... Advertiser under the title 'The first discovery of gold at Bendigo ...Early days on Bendigo Author F.McKenzie Clarke Edited by Frank Cusack. The recollections of life on early Bendigo first appeared in the pages of the Bendigo Advertiser under the title 'The first discovery of gold at Bendigo' published by Queensberry Hill Press 86 pages. Cream colour soft cover.F. McKenzie Clarkbendigo, history, early recollections, gold mines & mining-victoria-bendigo district -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - HANDKERCHIEF
... To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of gold...To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of gold ...To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of gold in Bendigo the Jubilee Exhibition ran from November 1901 to May 1902. It was opened on the 13th November 1901 by the Governor General Lord Hopetoun. Also in attendance was the Prime Minister Edmund Barton. The exhibition was promoted as far away as London.Souvenir jubilee exhibition handkerchief. Cream fine linen with ''Jubilee Exhibition'' embroidered with blue cotton and ''Bendigo 1851 - 1901'' embroidered in red cotton below a scene embroidered with yellow, green, fawn and blue cotton. It has a 3.7cm border. On the back is a white tag with the numbers DI-419 fixed to the handkerchief with tape.costume accessories, male, handkerchief -
Clunes Museum
Document - LETTER
... UNOFFICIAL DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN VICTORIA BY DR. G. H. BRUHN. J W... UNOFFICIAL DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN VICTORIA BY DR. G. H. BRUHN. J W ...THIS LETTER DATED 26TH MAY 1950 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF MINES, TREASURY GARDENS, MELBOURNE C.2 CONFIRMS THE FIRST UNOFFICIAL DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN VICTORIA BY DR. G. H. BRUHN. J W ESMOND WAS THE FIRST TO REPORT THE DISCOVERY OFFICIALLY ON JULY 1ST 1851PHOTOCOPIED LETTER IN BROWN WOODEN FRAME WITH GOLD ACCENTSeureka, gold, esmond, bruhn -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: BENDIGO THE GOLDEN HEART OF VICTORIA
... chapters on: the discovery of gold, sporting facilities.... Inside short chapters on: the discovery of gold, sporting ...Small brochure titled ''Bendigo ….the Golden Heart of Victoria''. On the cover arial view of Bendigo. Inside short chapters on: the discovery of gold, sporting facilities, accomodation, art, Easter fair, Bendigo. Please note; 2 photos attached to the bottom of each page have note been scanned.bendigo, tourism, brochure -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. DIGGERS AND MINERS, c1800s
... . Many Victorian towns owe their origin to the discovery of gold... their origin to the discovery of gold. Several of these towers ...Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. Walhalla - Gold Town. Many Victorian towns owe their origin to the discovery of gold. Several of these towers, such as Ballarat and Bendigo, survived a declining gold production to become prosperous centres of agricultural and industrial areas. Markings: 3 995 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields