Two buff coloured documents. On top of page: Fortnightly Statement, Sheepshead Shaft, Fortnight ending Nov. 7 and 24/10/17. Columns filled in include: mine or tributor, mill share delivered, loads and gold (if ascertained), footage, number of rock drill shifts and fuel used. Statement is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of mining documents.bendigo, margaret roberts, , goldmining, sheepshead shaft, garden gully mill, wood burnt, fuel, rock drill shifts

Three hundred and fifty three page share register, dark green cover, buff bindings. On spine of register in gold text, printed on maroon background :" Share Register' and 'Kong Meng Gold Reefs N.L.' printed in gold on brown background. Alphabetical index of share holders in front of register. Dates range from 1935 to 1936. Share register is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection. bendigo, gold mining, shareholders, share transfers, kong meng gold reefs, dargo, margaret roberts collection, mccoll rankin and stanistreet

Three page handwritten report. On top of first page: ' South Wattle Gully Mine, Chewton, notes by W. Edwards 20/7/65'. Edwards has 'made a study of the geological features, as shown on Mines Dept. plans' and his interpretation of same is discussed in the following areas: west of shaft; east of shaft and lode and gold occurrences. Report is part of the Margaret Roberts Mining Collection. bendigo, margaret roberts, goldmining, south wattle gully gold mine, w. edwards

Initially listed as T J Connelly's Tin shop, this premises on the corner of High and Forest Street, expanded to include all items of ironmongery. By 1878 they were advertising gas stoves for sale and installation.The item is order book of T.J. Connolly, Ironmongers, Sandhurst. Each hand-written page records the customer name, date items and price. Teh pages are numbered in the top corner. There are 270 pages. The cover is thick hard purple covered cardboard, with the spine and corners finished in brown leather. The pages are bound together with string. The book includes the date range of 1872 to 1876. This item is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection.margaret roberts collection, ironmongers, forest street, bendigo businesses

Dark green hard cover book, maroon binding on spine. One hundred and ninety pages of which one hundred and seventeen are used. Handwritten fortnightly entries by Alfred Bennett, Mine Manager, date from 17th January 1920 to 17th May 1924. Amount of firewood burnt in each two week period is reported. Mine Manager's book forms part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of Mining records.bendigo, margaret roberts, mine manager, paddy's gully shaft, , alfred bennett, north new moon company n.l., goldmining

Mottled cream Certificate of Appreciation awarded to the Inner Wheel Club of Bendigo South for their support of the Margaret Roberts Motor neurone Disease Research Scholarship, signed by Jay ? and dated June 2006. At the top of the certificate is the logo of the Australian Rotary Health Research Fund which is a dark blue microscope in front of a yellow sphere. and in the bottom left corner is the dark yellow and dark blue logo of Rotary International which is the shape of a cog. Certificate is laminated.bendigo, clubs, inner wheel club south bendigo, inner wheel club south bendigo: certificate of appreciation, australian rotary health research fund, margaret roberts motor neurone disease research scholarship, rotary international

South New Chum Syncline South New Chum Syncline Gold Mines, N.L., has been floated with a capital of £27,500 in 55,000 shares of 10/ each. Forty thousand have been issued at 1/,10,000 fully paid shares go to vendors, and 5000 will be held in reserve. - Messrs. Savage and Nicholas report that the issue was heavily over-subscribed. The property is situated in the central portion of the Bendigo field, adjoining such former producers as the Victoria Quartz. Lansell’s Big 180, North Old Chum and New Chum. (Bendigo Advertiser, 29th September 1932).Two documents from Department of Mines, 25th January, 1936. 'Cover letter, addressed to McColl, Rankin and Stanistreet, Commonwealth Bank Chambers, Charing Cross, Bendigo, informs 'that the Honorable the Minister has granted a suspension of the Labour Covenant of Lease No. 9903 Bendigo ...expiring on 25th April, 1936. Suspension is for the Mining District of Bendigo, division Sandhurst, No. of lease 9903 for 3 months from 24.1.36 to 25.4.36. Document is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of mining records. bendigo, gold mining, south new chum syncline gold mine, j.j. stanistreet, legal manager, margaret roberts collection, labour convenant

Maroon soft cover book. Inside front cover 'Journal' printed in black pencil. Six pages of financial records entries for Catherine Reef Extended Mining Co. dating from December 12th, 1905 to 17th April, 1911. One page of financial records for Kingsleys Reward Mining Co. N.L., showing unalloted shares, uncalled capital and mine account . Mine Manager's book forms part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of Mining records.bendigo, margaret roberts, legal managers, mine manager, east moon gold mining company n.l., e.g. robertson mine manager, alfred jorgensen contractor, paddy's gully shaft, derby shaft, hustler's shaft,

Brown hard cover book, buff binding on spine and corners of cover. 'Transfer Journal' written in gold on red label on spine. One hundred pages of which twenty nine are used. First entry dated 12th September 1932; last entry 24th October 1934. Name of transferor and transferee and address of same, are given. Six pages at beginning of book are fixed with a paper clip and has been written in, but discarded. The Minute Book is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of mining documents.bendigo, margaret roberts, , goldmining, monument hill gold mining company

Patterned blue hard cover, black binding on spine. On front cover on white label ' Central Garden Gully Gold Mining Co., Gold Book' . Gold book contains entries from August 1920 to December 1937. Affixed to inside of back cover, two statements from the Bank of Victoria Limited for New Chum Goldfields Co., for gold melted and assayed for New Chum Goldfield Co., September 1920. Gold Book forms part of the Margaret Roberts Minine Collection.bendigo, margaret roberts, south frederick the great gold mining co. n.l., sebastian, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet, assayed, melted, gold, bank of victoria bendigo

Maroon hard cover book, red binding on spine, one hundred and eighty eight pages of which sixty five are used. Maroon label on front cover, 'New Chum G.F. Coy, Report Book' written on label. Mine Manager's entries date from August 11th 1919 to November 17th 1920. Two managers reported over period: : E.C. Watson and John D. Saunders. Mine Manager's book forms part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of Mining records.bendigo, margaret roberts, mccoll, sebastian, legal managers, e. watson, j. saunders, mine manager, new chum goldfields company

Brown leather bound journal. 'Share Register' printed on spine in gold leaf. Label underneath has 'Mount Douglas Syndicate' handwritten in pen. Purple stamps on front page of journal:' Southern Goldfields Mining Company' Index of shareholder names in front of journal. Two hundred and fifty-three pages of which one hundred and fifty-three are used to record share transactions. Dates range from 1905 to 1921. Share register is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of mining records. bendigo, margaret roberts, goldmining, mount douglas syndicate, southern goldfields mining company

Initially listed as T J Connelly's Tin shop, this premises on the corner of High and Forest Street, expanded to include all items of ironmongery. By 1878 they were advertising gas stoves for sale and installation.The item is account ledger of T.J. Connolly, Ironmongers, Sandhurst. On the left-hand side of each handwritten page records the customer name, goods supplied and price of goods. On the right-hand side of each handwritten page is the date of payment and amounts paid. Each page has the page number in the top corner. There are 323 pages. No cover is attached to the pages. The pages are bound together with string. The book includes the date range of 1881 to 1885. All pages have been used. This item is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection.margaret roberts collection, ironmongers, forest street, bendigo businesses

North New Moon Gold Mine was situated at Brown leather bound share register,; three hundred and fifty pages of which one hundred and ninety have entries. Index in front of register with reference to relevant pages detailing share trading. Dates of entries range from 1918 to 1921. Written on spine in gold leaf: 'North New Moon Company N.L". Inserted in book on back pages accounts from Andrew James & Co., re sale of forfeited shares in Andrew's Auction Rooms, Bendigo. Share register is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection. bendigo, margaret roberts, , goldmining, north blue consolidated gold mine

'A communication from Mr. A.T. Balaam asking that the Central Board of Health be communicated with on the subject of arsenical fumes from the furnaces of the Bendigo Tailings Company at Quarry Hill, where pyrites are to be treated, was also referred to the Mayor.' Bendigo Independent, City Council, p9. 31st May 1913. 'Tenders are invited by the Bendigo Tailings Company for the purchase of two complete cyanide plants, first class assay plants, stores and equipment. Full details may be obtained from the Manager, Mr. J.J. Stanistreet.' Bendigo Independent, p4, 3rd March. 1916.Dark green hard dover book, maroon binding on spine. One hundred and sixty six pages of which ninety three are used. On front cover, white label with 'Double Ledger' printed in black. On front page, a purple stamp: ' Bendigo Tailings Company, No Liability' Alphabetical index in front of book detailing names and pages of transactions. Example for 'L' entry: lease rents; Langdon S.J.; Lansell G.V., L.N. and E; land. Entries in book date from 1912 - 1913. Ledger forms part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of Mining records.bendigo, margaret roberts, , goldmining, bendigo tailings co. n.l., mccoll rankin and stanistreet, arsenic

The item is a soft cover book recording work of T.J. Connolly Ironmongers Sandhurst. Each handwritten page is dated at the top with the Month and Year. The pages record the customer's name, and work details. In most entries, a location is included after the customer's name. The red soft cover has a decorative inlay both front and back with some wearing at the corners. "OUTWORK ORDER BOOK" is stamped directly on the front cover. The pages are bound together with string. The book includes the date range of July 1897 to October 1897. All pages have been used. This item is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection.The front and back covers have drops of ink on them.margaret roberts collection, ironmongers, forest street, bendigo businesses

The item is a soft cover book recording goods wanted for T.J. Connolly, Ironmongers, Sandhurst. Each handwritten page lists good by date, description, initials and quantity. The red soft cover has a decorative inlay both front and back with some wearing at the corners. The red cover has worn off in spots towards the spine edge. The front cover has been stamped with "GOODS WANTED" with handwritten dates above it. The pages are bound together with string. The book includes the date range of 13 July 1897 to 22 February 1899. All pages have been used. This item is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection. "GOODS WANTED" has been stamped on the front cover. "From July 1897 to Feby 1899" has been handwritten on the front cover above the stamped wording. There are black ink spots on front and back covers.margaret roberts collection, ironmongers, forest street, bendigo businesses

The item is a soft cover book recording factory orders of T.J. Connolly, Ironmongers, Sandhurst. Each handwritten page records the customer orders by date, name and goods supplied. There is group of loose pages in the front of the book with watermarked spine edges. The soft cardboard cover is navy blue with some wearing at the corners. A paper rectangle is stuck to the front cover on which is stamped "Factory Orders" and handwritten with the dates. The pages are bound together with string. The book includes the date range of 23 December 1897 to 22 April 1899. All pages have been used. This item is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection.A paper rectangle is stuck to the front cover on which is stamped "Factory Orders" and handwriting of "From dec 23rd 1897 to April 22nd 1899".margaret roberts collection, ironmongers, forest street, bendigo businesses

Dark green hard cover book, buff binding on spine and corners of cover. . Two hundred and seventy pages of which thirty five are used. Inside front cover, label affixed to marbled page: ' Sands and McDougall, Manufacturing Stationers, 365 Collins Street, Melbourne' Handwritten on page one' The Southern Garden Gully and Deborah Company N.L.' Handwritten entries of first meeting held on 16th August 1906, to last meeting July 1907. Meetings held at Messrs McColl and Rankin's office, City Chambers, High Street, Bendigo. Minute book forms part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of Mining records.bendigo, margaret roberts, , goldmining, mccoll and rankin, city chambers bendigo, southern garden gully and deborah company, james hiers mccoll

The item is a soft cover book recording factory orders of T.J. Connolly, Ironmongers, Sandhurst. Each handwritten page records the customer orders by date, name and goods supplied. The soft cardboard cover is navy blue with considerable wearing to the bottom right hand side corner, water damage to the top left hand corner and stains on the front and back. A paper rectangle is stuck to the front cover on which was stamped "Factory Order Book" but much of it is missing. The pages are bound together with string. The book includes the date range of October 1896 to December 1897. All pages have been used. This item is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection.A paper rectangle is stuck to the front cover on which is stamped "Factory Order Book". The left hand side and some of the top and bottom has been torn away. margaret roberts collection, ironmongers, forest street, bendigo businesses

Off white soft cover book, black binding on spine. Front cover of book has been removed. Written on front of book " Central Red White and Blue Co'. Entries in gold book date from June 1919 to May 24, 1926. Affixed to inside of back cover: thirteen forms: 'Particulars of Gold Melted and Assayed on Account of Central Red White and Blue Co' .showing weight before melting, weight after melting, assay, standard, price and amount paid. Gold Book forms part of the Margaret Roberts Mining Collection. Entries include gold entries from the battery, tributors and cyanide. bendigo, margaret roberts, mccoll, gold, gold book, bullion, central red white and blue gold mining co.

Bendigo Advertiser Wednesday 18th July 1894: The Christmas Reef Gold Mining Company's intended place of operation is at Bendigo and Marong. The registered office of the Company will be in Bendigo. The name of the Manager is William John James, the Solicitor is Frederick Douglas Jones.' Dark green hard cover share register, brown fabric spine and page corners. Written on spine in gold leaf: 'Share Register' and 'Christmas Reef Gold Mining Company'. Three hundred and eighty pages of which sixty-five have share transaction entries. Index in front detailing shareholder names and relevant page numbers. Entries in register date from 1914 to 1923. Inserted between pages, five documents, two detailing shareholder names for the Kingsley Reward Mining Company, and three balance sheets for the Kingsley Reward Mining Company, all dated 1929. Register is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of mining records. bendigo, margaret roberts, , goldmining, christmas reef gold mining company n.l., kingsley reward mining company

The item is a hard cover book recording weekly work of T.J. Connolly, Ironmongers, Sandhurst. Each handwritten page is dated at the top and records the customer surname and price of goods. The total for the week is recorded at the end of the entries. Some entries include a description of the goods or equipment. Each page is signed and or checked off in red pencil or pen near the total. The hard cardboard cover has a worn blue material cover. The spine of the book is leather, with a canvas binding under the leather. The inside front and back pages are purple with a green and red marbling pattern. The book is full and includes the date range of 02 January 1885 to 24 December 1891. This item is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection.margaret roberts collection, ironmongers, forest street, bendigo businesses

The item is a hard cover book recording daily work of T.J. Connolly, Ironmongers, Sandhurst. Each handwritten page records the customer orders by date, name and goods supplied. Some entries include more detailed descriptions and small drawings. The cardboard cover is green with red and brown marbling on both front and back with some wearing at the corners. "B S GOODS" is hand drawn in black on the front cover, with a paper rectangle stuck over the top on which is handwritten the type of book and dates. The pages are bound together with string. The book includes the date range of 20 August 1894 to 12 November1895. All pages have been used. This item is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection. "B S GOODS" is hand drawn in large black capital letters across the front cover, with a brown paper rectangle stuck over the top on which is handwritten "Factory Order Book From Aug 20/94 to Nov 12th 1895". Also, on the front cover there are some ink spots between the D and S and other pen marks around the G, including mathematical workings (18 +13 = 31). The back cover also has ink spots and two groupings of mathematical workings.margaret roberts collection, ironmongers, forest street, bendigo businesses

The item is a hard cover book recording stock in 1890 for T.J. Connolly, Ironmongers, Sandhurst. Each handwritten page lists goods by location, quantity, description, prices with price total at the bottom of each page. Locations include shelves, floor, yard, factory, paint shop. Pages 1 to 164 have been numbered by hand. An alphabetical index list types of stock on unnumbered pages after page 165, followed by blank pages. The hard cover is patterned and shows some wearing at the corners and front and minimal wear on the back. The spine edge is red with considerable wear at the top and bottom. The pages are bound together with string. This item is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection.There are ink spots on the front and back cover. A list of numbers, titled "Prices required" is handwritten inside the back cover. A piece of paper is stuck inside the back cover, listing items to be added.margaret roberts collection, ironmongers, forest street, bendigo businesses

The item is a soft cover book recording work of T.J. Connolly, Ironmongers, Sandhurst. Each handwritten page records the month and year at the top of the page and then lists dates, quantities, customer name and item details. Some customers names include location of customer. The soft cardboard cover is green with red and brown marbling on both front and back with some wearing at the corners and fading at the spine. "Factory Order Book" and decorative swirls are hand drawn in black on the front cover. The dates are stamped on the cover also. The pages are bound together with string. The book includes the date range of November 1895 to October 1896. All pages have been used. This item is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection. "Factory Order Book" and decorative swirls are hand drawn in black on the front cover. "From Nov 95 to Oct 96" is stamped in black on the front cover. The back cover has some black ink spots. margaret roberts collection, ironmongers, forest street, bendigo businesses

Blue hard cover book, maroon binding on spine and corners of cover. 'Minute Book' written in gold on spine. Two hundred and two pages of which sixty nine are used. First entry dated 14th December 1914 for meeting held at the office of the Company at 39 Queen Street, Melbourne. Loose documents held in Minute Book of Oswald Gold Mine: 1. Receipt for monies received from Messrs McColl, Rankin and Stanistreet from F.G. Smith and McEacharn, for 20 pounds 2.Charge for petty cash, stamps for Oswald Gold Mine, Dr. to McColl Rankin and Stanistreet 3. Five proxy forms The Minute Book is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of mining documents.bendigo, margaret roberts, , goldmining, oswald gold mine n.l., castlemaine

Green hard cover book, buff binding on spine and corners of cover. Three hundred and sixty six pages of which one hundred and sixty one pages are used. Written on first page:' New Oswald Gold Mining Company'. Inside front cover, affixed to front cover is a document 'Companies Act 1913 George V, No. 2633, for the registration of the New Oswald Gold Mining Company No Liability on the 28th day of October, 1924'. Entry 22nd March 1929 is for an 'Extraordinary Meeting to authorise the sale or otherwise disposal of the whole or any part of the assets of the Company including the landed property of the Company ......' The Minute Book is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of mining documents.bendigo, margaret roberts, , goldmining, new oswald gold mining company, castlemaine