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Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter from Cumming, Smith and Co. to School of Mines Ballarat
School of Mines Ballarat was a predecessor of Federation UniversityLetter from Cumming, Smith and Co. to School of Mines Ballarat with Letterhead cummings smith & co., school of mines ballarat, letterhead, high class manure -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter from H.R. Murphy to Mr Martell
Mr Martell was the Director of Ballarat School of Mines which is a predecessor of Federation UniversityHandwritten letter to Mr Martell from H.R. Murphy on lined paper.mr martell, h.r. murphy, ballarat school of mines, mining -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter from the Department of Mines and Water Supply, 1901, 28/02/1901
Foolscap handwritten letter with black edge marking mourning for Queen Victoria. Department of Mines & Water Supply Melbourne 28th Feb. 1901 Sir, I have the honor to forward herewith duplicate copies of conrtact forms re contract G.M. IV - one copy together with the specifications to be signed and returned to this office. The drawing underneat separate cove is also to be signed by the contractor and then sent back to me. I have the honor ro be, Sir, Your most obedt Servant. P. Cohen for Secretary for Mines and Water Supplydepartme of mines and water supply, p. cohen, contract, ballarat school of mines, mourning, letterhead, queen victoria mourning -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, Margaret Malone, Letter regarding gold assay from Mount Egerton Mine, 10/02/2014
Margaret Malone was associated with a kaolin mine at Mount Egerton. WOMAN WHO MANAGES A MINE Works With A Vision (By a Special Corespondent) BALLARAT, August 22.—Like a Heroine in a Bret Harte story of the Soaring: Forties Miss Margaret Malone, the only woman mine manager in Australia, has lived most of her life in an atmosphere where hope springs eternal in the gold-seeking breast. Forty years ago her father gave up farming to seek the elusive mineral near Ballarat. "One day my mother went for a walk along the Gordon-Egerton road and picked up a pebble with a few specks of gold in it," she told an interviewer yesterday, recounting the early history of the nine she now runs at Egerton. "Dad said, There must be more where that came from,' and hopefully sank a shaft. Our hopes were dashed, however, when he found only white clay. No one realised then the value of the disappointing looking white stuff which was all that Dad could find from every shaft he sank. At last be gave up the search, and the kaolin remained untouched." Later an Englishman from a pottery town in the old country urged Mr. Malone to try and sell his clay, and he sent some to the Bendigo potteries, but nothing came of it, and it was left to Miss Malone, after her father's death, to start on her unusual career by finding purchasers in Sydney and Melbourne for her clay, and herself working the mine. Strenuous Work "Mine managing is strenuous work in more ways than one," she admitted. "I have, to go down my mine daily, ad sometimes have to descend perpendicular ladders for about 150 ft. to reach areas being worked. I have to be my own manager, she explained, "because it is necessary to teach the men I employ the methods of grading clays." A New Cure She is convinced that a number of uses for kaolin, apart from pottery, soap and drugs, are yet to be discovered. "One of my employees has already found a new use for it," she said, "although scarcely one to be generally recommended, perhaps. By chewing a small piece of the clay he firmly believes that he "cured himself of heart burn." "All That Glistens" There is more in Miss Malone's mining than meets the eye, however. The actual working of the field and the substantial profit she makes on it do not fill her days. Always before her - dangles the compelling vision that caused her father, in his day, to give up farming to seek for gold. "All the time I am getting my clay dug," she confessed, "1 am watching for the colour of gold. One of these days I may strike it." WOMAN WHO MANAGES A MINE Works With A Vision (By a Special Corespondent) BALLARAT, August 22.—Like a Heroine in a Bret Harte story of the Soaring: Forties Miss Margaret Malone, the only woman mine manager in Australia, has lived most of her life in an atmosphere where hope springs eternal in the gold-seeking breast. Forty years ago her father gave up farming to seek the elusive mineral near Ballarat. "One day my mother went for a walk along the Gordon-Egerton road and picked up a pebble with a few specks of gold in it," she told an interviewer yesterday, recounting the early history of the nine she now runs at Egerton. "Dad said, There must be more where that came from,' and hopefully sank a shaft. Our hopes were dashed, however, when he found only white clay. No one realised then the value of the disappointing looking white stuff which was all that Dad could find from every shaft he sank. At last be gave up the search, and the kaolin remained untouched." Later an Englishman from a pottery town in the old country urged Mr. Malone to try and sell his clay, and he sent some to the Bendigo potteries, but nothing came of it, and it was left to Miss Malone, after her father's death, to start on her unusual career by finding purchasers in Sydney and Melbourne for her clay, and herself working the mine. Strenuous Work "Mine managing is strenuous work in more ways than one," she admitted. "I have, to go down my mine daily, ad sometimes have to descend perpendicular ladders for about 150 ft. to reach areas being worked. I have to be my own manager, she explained, "because it is necessary to teach the men I employ the methods of grading clays." A New Cure She is convinced that a number of uses for kaolin, apart from pottery, soap and drugs, are yet to be discovered. "One of my employees has already found a new use for it," she said, "although scarcely one to be generally recommended, perhaps. By chewing a small piece of the clay he firmly believes that he "cured himself of heart burn." "All That Glistens" There is more in Miss Malone's mining than meets the eye, however. The actual working of the field and the substantial profit she makes on it do not fill her days. Always before her - dangles the compelling vision that caused her father, in his day, to give up farming to seek for gold. "All the time I am getting my clay dug," she confessed, "1 am watching for the colour of gold. One of these days I may strike it." (WOMAN WHO MANAGES A MINE Works With A Vision (By a Special Corespondent) BALLARAT, August 22.—Like a Heroine in a Bret Harte story of the Soaring: Forties Miss Margaret Malone, the only woman mine manager in Australia, has lived most of her life in an atmosphere where hope springs eternal in the gold-seeking breast. Forty years ago her father gave up farming to seek the elusive mineral near Ballarat. "One day my mother went for a walk along the Gordon-Egerton road and picked up a pebble with a few specks of gold in it," she told an interviewer yesterday, recounting the early history of the nine she now runs at Egerton. "Dad said, There must be more where that came from,' and hopefully sank a shaft. Our hopes were dashed, however, when he found only white clay. No one realised then the value of the disappointing looking white stuff which was all that Dad could find from every shaft he sank. At last be gave up the search, and the kaolin remained untouched." Later an Englishman from a pottery town in the old country urged Mr. Malone to try and sell his clay, and he sent some to the Bendigo potteries, but nothing came of it, and it was left to Miss Malone, after her father's death, to start on her unusual career by finding purchasers in Sydney and Melbourne for her clay, and herself working the mine. Strenuous Work "Mine managing is strenuous work in more ways than one," she admitted. "I have, to go down my mine daily, ad sometimes have to descend perpendicular ladders for about 150 ft. to reach areas being worked. I have to be my own manager, she explained, "because it is necessary to teach the men I employ the methods of grading clays." A New Cure She is convinced that a number of uses for kaolin, apart from pottery, soap and drugs, are yet to be discovered. "One of my employees has already found a new use for it," she said, "although scarcely one to be generally recommended, perhaps. By chewing a small piece of the clay he firmly believes that he "cured himself of heart burn." "All That Glistens" There is more in Miss Malone's mining than meets the eye, however. The actual working of the field and the substantial profit she makes on it do not fill her days. Always before her - dangles the compelling vision that caused her father, in his day, to give up farming to seek for gold. "All the time I am getting my clay dug," she confessed, "1 am watching for the colour of gold. One of these days I may strike it." (Adelaide Observer, 31 August 1929.)Hand written letter from Margaret Malone of the Mount Egerton Mine.Mount Egerton Mine February 10/14 The Manager Mining Dept Dear Sir, Last Monday week, I left with Mr Martell, a parcel of stone to be treated, requesting that cost of treatment, be deducted from some and balance of gold be forwarded me to above address. I was informed, this would occupy about a day or so, but not having received any communication so far, I shall be glad to hear from you are same. Yours faithfully Margaret Malonemargaret malone, female mine manager, kaolin, mount egerton, women -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Letter - Equity Trustees, 25/05/1934 12:00:00 AM
Letter to Rate Collector, Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham from Equity TrusteesLetter to Rate Collector, Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham from Equity TrusteesLetter to Rate Collector, Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham from Equity Trusteesshire of blackburn and mitcham, rates, equity trustees company -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Letter from Nunawading Library and Information Service, 17/06/1992 12:00:00 AM
Letter to Bill Gray inviting him to CD/ROM sponsorship launch.Letter to Bill Gray inviting him to CD/ROM sponsorship launch.Letter to Bill Gray inviting him to CD/ROM sponsorship launch.public libraries, nunawading library, city of nunawading. library and information service, gray, bill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Letter to Mrs Mary Jack about wartime gardening efforts, 12/09/1943
Letter from Alice Tanner to Mrs Mary Jack, September 1943.schwerkolt, alice, tanner, alice, world war, 1939 - 1945 -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter, Melbourne Legacy, 1969
Legatee J.R. Hall has written to the Hon Secretary Legatee E.P. Evans regarding the price paid for dinners by Legatees not being sufficient to meet the cost of the dinner. 'The money has to come from somwhere!' Legatee Evans letter to Legatee J.R. Hall is one of support for Legatee Halls' suggestion to overcome the problem. An example of Legatees resolving problems through formal, documented letters.White foolscap letter on letterhead and yellow foolscap file copy of a letter. 00836.1 Letter 31st July, 1969, letterhead, blue Legacy symbol top left hand corner. 00836.2 Letter 15th July 1969 is a copy of the original letter.speakers, programme committee, legatee event -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Letter to Lillie from Len, 20 April 1924
The "letters to Lillie" show the international nature of the Mission to Seafarers. They are an important display of the handwriting style of the time, revealing courting attempts and give us an insight into life in 1925.Lillie Duncan was a member of the Harbour Lights Guild and this letter forms part of a collection of letters sent to her by different seafarers.Letter addressed to Miss L Duncan, 11 Paxton St, East Malvern, Melbourne, Australia from Len in three parts: Part 1.1 (0096.1) Envelope Part 1.2 (0096.2) Letter Part 1.3 (0096.3) Photograph Both the envelope and the letter are creamy yellow in colour with black curly writing on one side. The letter begins with "Dear Lillie, Many thanks for the photo you sent me..." and concludes with "I remain yours very sincerely, Len"The envelope is torn across the top for access to its contents. It has one stamp on the top right hand corner both with the text "New Zealand One Penny Universal Postage"lhlg, lillie duncan, len, hms hood, photograph, wellington, sydney, new zealand -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter - Correspondence, Letter to Peter Blackbourn, 19/05/2001
Part of the Chapman Stock collection of photographs and family history from Peter Blackbourn.Copy of letter from Nell Budge to Peter Blackbourn. Includes photo of Mrs Budge with daughter Jennifer at St Katherine's Church St Helena. Letter includes transcript of an article on the church, source unknown.chapman stock family, peter blackbourn, nell budge, st katherines church, st helena -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - KINGS LETTER WW2, 1944
Letter to VX11397 William GOODMAN after release from POW Camp from King George, Barcelona, 17.5.1944. Refer Cat No 3568 for his service history.“Crest embossed at top of letter”letter, king, home -
Clunes Museum
Document - LETTER, 1/09/1926
TYPE WRITTEN LETTER FROM THE VICTORIAN PROHIBITION LEAGUE WRITTEN TO MRS. SPARK. FRASER STREET, CLUNES.local history, document, letter, spark -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter, Greensborough Methodist Church to Mrs Jessie Scholes.1968, 1968_06
Jessie Scholes was a donor to the cost of the church window and the letter and accompanying card are thanks for the donation.The Methodist Church in Greensborough was relocated to make way for Greensborough Plaza shopping centre. Mrs Scholes (nee Partington) and her family were long-time members of the church and Greensborough pioneers.Letter: typed on buff letterhead of Greensborough Methodist Church. Signed by Church Trust secretary,jessie may partington, jessie angus, jessie scholes, partington family, greensborough methodist church -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Letter
A letter copied from original.Handwritten letter taken from the original written by Ralph Langley to his wife.ww1, ralph langley, discharge -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter from Northern Hercules No Liability to the Ballarat School of Mines, 28/03/1957
Many mining companies sought staff from the Ballarat School of Mines.Typed letter on Northern Hercules No Liability letterhead asking for a qualified assayer to work at the Pine Creek Gold Mine 160 miles south of Darwin. The letter was responded to by R.W. Richards, Principal of the Ballarat School of Minesballarat school of mines, northern hurcules no liability, northern territory, mining, letterhead, r.w. richards, dick richards, mining companies, assayer -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter to School of Mines from Public Library, Museums and National Gallery of Victoria
School of Mines Ballarat is a predecessor of Federation UniversityLetter to School of Mines from Public Library, Museums and National Gallery of VictoriaSilverburn Watermarkschool of mines ballarat, letterhead, e. la t. armstrong, smithsonian institution, public library museums asnd national gallery of victoria, 1910 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter of enquiry sent the Secretary of School of Mines Ballarat
School of Mines is a predecessor of Federation UniversityHandwritten on plain paper a letter to the School of Mines Ballarat from H.B Bushnell school of mines ballarat, h.b. bushnell, prospectus, enquiry -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter to School of Mines Ballarat from Mr G Sutherland
Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor of Federation UniversityHandwritten letter on lined paper to School of Mines Ballarat from G. Sutherlandballarat school of mines, g. sutherland, director, mr martell -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, Letter to E.J. Barker or the Ballarat School of Mines, 15/12/1970
Letter from D. Drake to E.J. Barker concerning the Motor Mechanics Departmente.j. barker, jack barker, d. drake, ballarat school of mines, motor mechanics -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - correspondence, Letter to B. McKenzie from Graham Beanland, 07/08/1981
B. McKenzie was the Executive Officer Curriculum for the TAFE Board.Letter to B. McKenzie from Graham Beanland, Primcipal of the Ballarat School of Mienes.graham beanland, b. mckenzie, ballarat school of mines, tafe -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Letter, Letter to E.B. Littlejohn, 1972
Letter from Angus Wishart re formation of Richmond and Burnley Historical Societyangus wishart, e.b.littlejohn, richmond and burnley historical society -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Letter - Letter ex Borough of Queenscliffe re WANGARA rescue 4 Dec 1961, Letter of commendation, 4-12-1961
Commendation to Queenscliff Lifeboat Crew re WANGARA 1961Queenscliff Lifeboat Crew Letter ex Borough of Queenscliffe re WANGARA rescue 4 Dec 1961Reverse " NIL "lifeboat resue -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Unknown
This letter was written by Aida Duncan, to her daughters Lillie and Olive Duncan following the death of a family member - possibly an Uncle. This letter is of social and historic significance, being part of a sub-collection of material that provides a snapshot of the type of individuals involved in the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild and the activities carried out by that organisation.A letter hand written in black ink from Colaris Eglinton Street, Moonee Ponds addressed to "My Dearest Girls" and signed "Your loving Mother, A.D."The reverse of the letter has something barely legible written in pencil, believed to be a name. Below this inscription is also a sentence that reads "Lillie's Mother married to David Hood Duncan".lillie duncan, olive duncan, 20th century, letter, ada blanche duncan (nee thomson) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Memorabilia, Letter from Robin Randall with original tennis ball from opening of Scots Church Tennis Club Ringwood - 1929
Tennis ball with typed letter outlining the occasion of Scots Church Tennis Club opening in Ringwood in 1929 and background history of Hamlton family in South Warrandyte.Tennis ball inscription - Scots Church Tennis Club opened by Miss A. Russell, 28-9-1929. The accompanying letter mentions Miss Russell was Secretary of Ringwood Presbyterian Church Ladies Guild around that time, and that Trevor Hamilton took on the post of Head Teacher at South Warrandyte State School in 1925, and later taught at Ringwood and Ringwood North State Schools. -
Clunes Museum
Document - LETTER, 23RD.AUGUST 2000
COUNTRY WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF VIC.INC. LETTER DATED 23RD. AUGUST,2000, FROM EVELYN REINEHR. EXECUTIVE OFFICER.local history, document, letter, c.w.a. -
National Wool Museum
Letter
Draft of a letter ordering tappets for a twin shuttle loom. Among items from Yarra Falls Mill.Draft of a letter ordering tappets for a twin shuttle loom.O/N 6840textile machinery weaving, yarra falls mill david sowden & sons, weaving looms, weaving machinery, textile machinery, weaving -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Correspondence, VIOSH: Letter inviting Derek Woolley to the meeting of the Tertiary Institutions Co-Ordinating Committee at Ballarat C.A.E., 1986
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. The letter details the hosting of the Tertiary Institutions Coordinating Committee to be held in Ballarat. The Committee is an advisory steering committee for a National Commission of Occupational Health and Safety initiative to try to co-ordinate the strengths available in different tertiary institutions in Victoria. Dr Tony Brown has been appointed to co-ordinate the initiative. He is the son of Dr Keith Brown, Occupational Physician at Ballarat and been a significant member in developing and teaching the course in OHM.Three pages type written. Letter with letterhead of BCAE. Two different printsLetterhead and signature of Dennis Else - Chairmanviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, ballarat college of advanced education, tertiary institutions co-ordinating committee, national commission of occupational health and safety, dr tony brown, co-ordinator, dr keith brown, occupational physician -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter to Ballarat School of Mines from Alfred J. Tadgell
School of Mines Ballarat is a predecessor of Federation UniversityHandwritten letter on lined paper to Ballarat School of Mines from Alfred J. Tadgellmining, school of mines ballarat, alfred j. tadgell -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter to Mr Martell from George Darley
Mr Martell was the director of the School of Mines Ballarat which is a predecessor of Federation UniversityHandwritten letter to Mr Martell from George Darley reporting is absence from work.mining, school of mines ballarat, mr martell, george darley, absence -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter from Cyclone Company, 05/1948
Letter between J.S. Caldwell of the Cyclone Company and F.E. Furguson of the Ballarat School of Mines. j.s. caldwell, cyclone company, ballarat school of mines, f.e. ferguson