A comprehensive study of black and brown coal mining in Victoria, from earliest discovery of coal deposits in Australia, to the vast coal fields of the Latrobe Valley, Victoria, where extraction is by open cut engineering.engineering, mines and mining

A folder containg inquests into deaths of two men Roland Worant and Martin Murphy each working on their own properties East Gippsland Victoriasettlers, land settlement

A folder containing inquests inquiries into accidental deaths associated with various types of mining. James Roadknight taking rocks from Granite Rock for entrance works, Francis William Robinson delivering supplies to oil bure and Thomas Douglas Hollingsmines and mining, oil and gas industry, construction

Compiled information on Alfred William Howitt Crown Lands Commissioner, Police Magistrate, Warden of the goldfields and coroner for the district of Omeo Victoria Victoriamines and mining, exploration, law

A facsimile edition of pages devoted to Australia appearing in Cassells Picturesque Australia Victoriahistory, exploration, mines and mining, agriculture

Short history of the Dargo Crooked River goldfield, which operated 1860 to 1900, illustrated with photographs.mines and mining

This updated edition gives a broader picture of life on the Dargo Crooked River goldfields, Illustrated with photographs and maps.mines and mining, township

A booklet containing brief references to some of the historical sites and around Omeo Victoria.township, tourism, mines and mining

A folder containing documents and newspaper cuttings about local familiesgenealogy

A well researched account, gleaned from available sources, concerning the search for elusive silver/lead ore lode in the Buchan area of East Gippsland. From the 1870's to the early 1890's a few companies were formed. This article refers in particular tomines and mining

A facsimile reprint of Butlers Woods Point and Gippsland General Directory 1866, listing residents and businesses also general information on the Gippsland and the gold mining districts.directories, settlers

A sympathetic account of the life of Lucy Strobridge a woman who lived in isolation in the bush in the old Brookville mining area, Swifts Creek being the closest permanent township. The author gives an account of Lucy's family history, and the history ofsettlers, mines and mining, genealogy

A comprehensive study of the state of Victoria during the period 1951-1861 compiled by Dr Geoffrey Searle historian, covering the prosperous gold mining era affecting politics, economics, and the development of art and culture.mines and mining, migrants

History of Slips and Sailing ShipsTasmania 1800'sships and shipping

East Gippsland Mining Development including Lakes Entrance Oil FiledsMines Department 1936mines and mining

Contractor with steam engine would travel from farm to farm around district as requestedBlack and white photograph of men at small steam engine used to power chaff cutting machine with four workers in charge. Bark roofed building nearby believed to be at Howlett or Bobribb property Bumberrah Victoriamines and mining

Black and white photograph of a man wearing dark coat and light trousers shiny leather boots seated in buggy drawn by a white horse outside the Buffalo View Hotel Victoriamines and mining, geology, mechanics' institute

Black and white photograph of large riveted steam boiler ready for transport half on tray of small motor truck half on bogie wheels attached to truck. Three men standing beside vehicle Possible destination mining site in East Gippsland Victoriatransport, postal services

Black and white postcard of Snowy River showing Backbone point Orbost VictoriaSnowy River from Backbonemining, tourism

An account of goldmining in the Beaconsfield, Tasmania, locality; the companies and individuals involved, amalgamation of companies, up to the closing of the Tasmania Gold Mine in 1914. Illustrated.mines and mining, settlement, township

A commissioned study of the Lake Tyers Beach and surrounding area prior to future planning with regard to urban development, tourism and conservation of natural beauty. Contains illustrations and a plan of proposed boat ramps.waterfront, township, tourism

A web page printout re Club Terrace, Errinundra, Bendock.settlers, mines and mining, schools

A booklet listing early goldfields of Gippsland, with history of each and descriptions of difficult terrain and difficulties faced by gold seekers.mines and mining, settlement

MAP OF CLUNES GOLDFIELDS CIRCA 1883 .1 PAPER UNMOUNTED, SEPIA, .2 BORDER MOUNTED, COLOURED .3 COPY OF MAP BLACK ANDWHITE .4 ORIGINAL MAP, COLOURED, HAS CANVAS BACKINGCLUNES MT GREENOCK TALBOT GOLDFIELDS local history, document, maps, mining

ORIGINAL PAINTING HANGING IN WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ART GALLERY - PICTURE DEPICTS MINING TRAGEDIES IN THE LAST CENTURY. JOHN LONGSTAFF LIVED IN CLUNES IN HIS EARLY DAYS.FRAMED PRINT OF JOHN LONGSTAFF'S "BREAKING THE NEWS" OIL ON CANVAS, LIGHT COLOURED WOOD FRAME"BREAKING THE NEWS" OIL ON CANVAS. ORIGINAL IS IN THE COLLECTION OF THE ART GALLERY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA.COPYRIGHT RESERVED.print, longstaff sir john, breaking the news

USED TO OBTAIN ALLUVIAL GOLD THE DESIGN OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS MOSTLY BASED ON THE PRINCIPLE OF THE WAY HEAVY MINERALS ARE CONCENTRATED IN ALLUVIAL DEPOSITS. THE PROSPECTING DISH IS USED WHEN WORKING WITH SMALL AMOUNTS OF STONES & CLAY WHILE BIGGER JOBS THE CRADLE OR BANJO IS MORE EFFICIENT. THE GAUZE OF MESH IN THE SIEVE IS VARIABLE. THE CRADLE OR BANJO IS USUALLY SET UP AT RIGHT ANGLES TO A SHALLOW CREEK OR WATERHOLE WITH THE OPEN ENDS TOWARDS THE WATER.1 WOODEN CONSTRUCTION MADE BY HAND WITH GAUZE FILTER IN UPPER SECTION TO SEPARATE QUARTZ ROCKS, SAND AND SOIL. A HANDLE ON BOX LIKE CONSTRUCTION IS USED TO ROCK THE CRADLE WHICH IS MOUNTED WITH ITS ROCKERS RESTING ON WOODEN BEARERS. .2 PANlocal history, mining equipment, mining

THE CLUNES CHINESE RIOT 1873A PAPER PRESENTED TO THE MUSEUM PER BETTY DUNCAN BY JEROME SMALL, BEING HIS HONOURS THESIS AT LA TROBE UNIVERSITY ABOUT THE CLUNES RIOT OF 1873UNIONS AND ANTI-CHINESE AGITATION ON THE VICTORIAN GOLDFIELDS. THE CLUNES RIOT OF 1873 JEROME SMALLlocal history, history, chinese riot, mining

MRS. ELIZABETH MILNE OF CLUNES TRANSFERRED HER MINING LICENCE TO DANIEL MC VICAR, GRAND FATHER OF MICHAEL KIERCE FOR HIS PARENTS. JOHN AND CELEILA MCVICAR TEPLETON STREET, CLUNES.PHOTOCOPY OF MINES RIGHT TRANSFER. 1901 TO DANIEL MC VICAR OF CLUNES848 IN BOOKS OF MINING REGISTRARlocal history, document, miners right, transfer [copy], mining