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Document - MINING REPORTS - CORNISH PUMPING ENGINES
Handwritten notes on Cornish Pumping Engines, Ref. Dickers Mining Record, vol. 1,No 9 July 1862, Page 17. Notes give details of the Cornish Pumping Engines, actual horse-power, coal consumption and size of boilers.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, cornish pumping engines, dickers mining record vol 1 no 9 july 1862, sir charles lemon, consolidated mines, mr guy, phillips and darlington's record of mining -
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Document - MINING REPORTS - KENTISH MINE MANAGER'S REPORT
Handwritten extracts from the Kentish Mine Manager, J. Jewell's Report. Items mentioned are water baling, firewood, Robinson Street, sinking preparations, too hot to work, total depth of shaft, mullock and the Old Carlisle Shaft.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, kentish mine manager's report, j jewell, j cock & party, central mullock, carlisle shaft, north garden shaft, old carlisle shaft, w griffiths & party -
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Tool - SHOVEL - SHORT APPROX 1000MM
Shovel. Shaft has Imprint with D - Arrow - D.gold mining -
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Document - MINING REPORTS - YORK AND DURHAM MINE MANAGER'S REPORT
Copy of handwritten extracts from the Mine Manager, Matthew Mann, of the York and Durham Mine. 29/12/1893 cleaned and tested boiler. Report from 9/4/1894 Alterations to Winding Gear and repairs to machinery.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, york and durham mine manager's report, mathew mann -
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Document - MINING REPORTS - YIELDS FROM ALLUVIAL & QUARTZ REEFS 1897
Handwritten notes give details of alluvial and quartz yields from the Sandhurst and Eaglehawk gold fields. Ref. Sec. Mines Report 1897, Page 13. Also a report from the Sec. Mines Report1905 Pages 116 & 117 mentioning the number of men employed at Kochs Pioneer, Confidence Ex'td, North Johnsons and Princess Dagmar Mines. Report by G Hawke, Acting Inspector of Mines E'Hawk No 10 Dist.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, yields from alluvial & quartz reefs 1897, sandhurst gold field, g hawke, kochs pioneer, confidence ex'td, north johnsons, princess dagmar -
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Document - MINING REPORTS - MINES REPORT 1885
Mines Annual Report 1885 Page 11 & 12. A boy who was supposed to be driving a whim horse fell down the shaft. He received a severe shaking. Also a report from the Bd of Examiners for Mining Enginedrivers stating the number of First Class, Second Class, first Class Competency and Second Class, Unsatisfactory Evidence of Competency and the Number Failed.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, mines annual report 1885, board of examiners for mining enginedrivers, belmont & saxby co e'hawk, wm richardson -
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Document - MINING REPORTS - IRONBARK SOUTH
Handwritten notes on the Ironbark South Mine. Ironbark South as Victoria Consols, East Shaft, formed 1910 and last crushing 1922. Ironbark South formed September 1933. (October 1932 ?). Notes also mention connection with other mine levels. Best gold and dividends are also mentioned. Shaft sinking program carried out when the Ironbark South was formed. Dividends and gold yield mentioned.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, ironbark south mine, victoria consols, ironbark -
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Document - MINING REPORTS - EXTRACTS IRONBARK SOUTH MINE MANAGER'S REPORTS
Handwritten extracts from the Manager's Reports Ironbark South Mine on the Sheepshead Line for the Hlaf-Year ended Feb. 4th, 1936. Report mentions work carried on the mine,crushings, gold yield and development work carried out. H. E. Jones, Gen. Manager and P. I. Wellington, Mine Manager. Also a profit and loss account 1/2 year to 31st Dec. 1935. Details expenses such as wages firewood, etc. Value of gold and plant and machinery. Aslo for the 1/2 year ending 19/1/1937, crushing and gold yield. H. E. Jones. M. Manager.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, ironbark south mine, h e jones, p i wellington -
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Document - MINING REPORTS - DEBORAH MINE - QUARRY HILL
Handwritten notes from a report by J. J. Caldwell, District Geologist. Ref. M. & Geological, July 1938. Page 29. Depth of Shaft 30 - 9 - 1937 - including well was 1025 feet as at 3 - 10 - 1932. Water was then making 500 gallons per hour. Baled with tanks.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, deborah mine quarry hill, m & geological, j j caldwell -
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Document - MINING REPORTS - IRONBARK (SHEEPSHEAD)
Handwritten extracts from M M Reports. Notes mention work which had been done, crushings, gold yield, some financial details and height of poppet legs. Dates range from 1935 to 1937.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, ironbark (sheepshead), h e jones, w trewarne -
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Document - MINING REPORTS - NEW CHUM SYNCLINE
Handwritten notes with the locality of the New Chum Syncline, the height of the sill above sea level, size of the shaft, commenced Sinking in June 1935. Ref: M. & Geo. Jou;rnal 1 - 1 - 1939. Page 26.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, new chum syncline, m & geo journal, bendigo p o -
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Document - MINING REPORTS - CENTRAL NELL GWYNNE MINE
Handwritten notes on the Central Nell Gwynne Mine. Ref: Mining & Geol. Journal Jan. 1939. Mentioned are the size of the shaft as at 6 - 10 - 1938, sinking costs, enlarging shaft, ceasing works, formation of Coy and in 1938 shaft reached a depth of 1,147 feet.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, central nell gwynne mine, mining & geol journal jan 1939, central goldfields coy -
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Document - MINING REPORTS - DIAMOND HILL - NELL GWYNNE LINE
Handwritten notes with name of mine, height of sill and depth of bottom level. Four mines have the name of a gully beside them. Mines mentioned are:- North Bendigo, Nell Gwynne, Goldfields North, Goldfields Ext'd, South Concord and the Concord.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, diamond hill nell gwynne line, north bendigo, nell gwynne, goldfields north, goldfields ext'd, south concord, concord -
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Document - MINING REPORTS - NORTH OLD CHUM MINE MANAGER'S REPORT 16 - 8 - 1900
Handwritten notes from the North Old Chum Mine Manager, J. Tregear's Report. Report details measures and recommendations taken to close the mine. Mine Manager is of the opinion if their crushing is not payable, they will abandon their tribute.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, north old chum mine manager's report 16 - 8 - 1900, fortuna, water dept., c anderson, j tregear -
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Document - MINING REPORTS - OLD CHUM MINE SHAFT NO 131
Handwritten notes from Mine Manager's Reports. Notes mention water baled fortnight ended 27-2-1896, 25 - 1896 and 9 - 4 - 1896. Also crushings and gold yield 30 - 7 - 1896 and 17 - 12 - 1896.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, old chum mine shaft no 131, gold yield, water baling -
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Map - MINING REPORTS - PLAN OF CHEWTON GOLDFIELD 1937
Plan of the Chewton Goldfield with Scale Measurement in chains. Plan shows the township of Chewton with the reefs and leases, the railway line and the Main Castlemaine - Melbourne Road. Also the Eureka Vineyard. Issued by The Stock Exchange of Melbourne, April 1937. Leases named are: Central Wattle Gully, Wattle Gully United, Wattle Gully Extended, South Wattle Gully, Golden Wattle, Chewton, White Horse, Wattle Gully, North Wattle Gully, North Chewton, Upper Barkly, Post Office Hill, Misima United, Argus Hill, Chapmans, Chewton Prospecting Co, Fiji Gold & Gold Mines of Fiji and Nimrod. Stamp in the top right corner: Edward Dyason & Co. - Queen St. Melbourne. Sharebrokers.map, mining reports, plan of chewton goldfield, edward dyason & co, the stock exchange of melbourne, central wattle gully, wattle gully united, wattle gully extended, south wattle gully, golden wattle, chewton, white horse, wattle gully, north wattle gully, north chewton, upper barkly, post office hill, misima united, argus hill, chapmans, chewton prospecting co, fiji gold & gold mines of fiji, nimrod -
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Document - MINING REPORTS - NOTES FROM MINING DISTRICTS. HALF YEAR TO 30/6/49
Handwritten notes and photocopy of Notes from Mining Districts. Half Year to 30-6-'49. Reference: above M. & G. Journal. (Bendigo). Mining Inspector's Reports - Half Year to 30-6-1949. F. W. Vincent. '…Staffs reduced o minimum as a result of the continued inability of companies to discover payable values. Mining costs have continued to rise disproportionately in relation to the static price of gold, with the result that decreased financial support has been given to the companies by mining investors. 'North Deborah, only mine to producr payable values and pay dividends. South Virginia and Central Deborah had payable yields on small tonnages.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, notes from mining districts half year to 30/6/49, mining inspector's reports half year to 30-6-1949, f w vincent, north deborah, south virginia, central deborah -
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Postcard - CENTRAL DEBORAH MINE
Postcard: Central Deborah Mine, poppet head and buildings against red sky of sunset, cars in foreground. ( 1970's ? ) On back of card' Historical Central Deborah Mine at Sunset, Bendigo, Vic' ' Rose Series Colorview No. 888, copyright, published by the Rose Sterograph Co., Glen Waverley, Victoria'Rose Series, No. 888, copyrightbendigo, mining, central deborah mine, bendigo, central deborah mine, rose series -
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Document - MINING REPORTS - NOTES FROM M & GEOL JOURNAL SEPT 1941
Handwritten extracts from the M. & Geol. Journal, Sept 1941 and Notes on Bendigo Goldfield - J. J. Caldwell. Average yield per ton maintained, more mines operating, increased dividends, more shaft sinking, smaller quantity of ore treated and gold yield lower. Table gives the number of operating mines, ore treated, gold won, average yield and dividends for 1939 - 40 and 1940 - 41. Shaft sinking at eighteen mines and unprospected sections penetrated.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, notes from m & geol journal sept 1941, bendigo goldfield - j j caldwell, gold yield -
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Document - MINING REPORTS - GOLD YIELD AND VALUE1870 - 74 & 1899
Handwritten notes mentioning the gold yield, value and dividends for the years 1870 to 1874 for the Old Carlisle, Nth Garden and Passby Mines. Also mentioned are the dividends paid for the Old Carlisle, Nth Garden and Pass-by Mines to 1/6/1899.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, gold yield and value 1870 - 74 & 1899, old carlisle, nth garden, passby, a m s 1/6/1899 -
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Document - MINING REPORTS - SEC'Y FOR MINES REPORT FOR 1899
Handwritten notes from Sec'y for Mines Report for 1899. W. Abraham, Inspector of Mines, Bendigo. Report lists nine fatal accidents, thirty two non-fatal accidents, boilers, machinery and ventilation.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, sec'y for mines report for 1899, w abraham, accidents, princess dagmar coy, johnsons coy, golden age coy, dr gaffney, ar -
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Document - MINING REPORTS - ANNUAL REPORT, INCLUDING GOLD & MINERAL STATISTICS 1936
Handwritten notes from the Annual Report, including Gold & Mineral Statistics, 1936. Mentioned are the London price of gold and the equivalent local price, No of batteries, Abandonned Mining Shafts, Cost of making the shafts safe, Inspection of boilers and the no condemmed, No of First and Second Class e'driver Certificates issued ofr 1935 and 1936, Alluvial and quartz gold yields for the Bendigo District, men employed in mining, Accidents and development at the Central Nell Gwynne.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, annual report including gold & mineral statistics 1936, state batteries, central nell gwynne -
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Document - NORTH DEBORAH GOLD MINING CO N. L. - MINERS' WAGES AT THE DEBORAH MINES, 1953
Carbon copy notes, which have been cut in half, listing Miners' Wages at the Deborah Mines, 1953. Wages are for a 5 day, 40 hour week and in present day currency. Miners received $27.20 or $35.25 if a Leader in a wet shaft. Braceman $25.80, Platman $25.80 or $27.05 if he worked in a wet shaft. A Mining Blacksmith $28.55, a Fireman, from $26.10 to $26.60, Winding Engine Driver $30.05 a week. Batteryman $25.10, battery Feeder $24.80. Engine Driver's wages varied from $27.10 to $28.90 if in charge of a dynamo and plant. The Basic Wage was then $23.20 a week. In 1895, employees worked a 6 day, 48 hour week and most men received less than $5 per week. The price of gold in 1949 was $30.98 compared with an average of $8.00 an ounce in 1895. When the Deborah group of mines closed in 1954 the price of gold was $31.25 an ounce. Signed by A Richardson 20/8/1971. Written in the margin: Copy, Compiled for Jim Sullivan 20/8/1971.document, gold, north deborah gold mining co n. l., north deborah gold mining co n. l., miners' wages at the deborah mines 1953, miners' wages, price of gold, jim sullivan -
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Document - NORTH DEBORAH GOLD MINING CO N. L. - NORTH DEBORAH MISCELLANEOUS REPAIR COSTS
Three small, blue handwritten pages of costs of repairs, some stores and cost of cartage by W. McCulloch & Co. Dates 1940 - 41. Most of the repairs/installation are electrical, including installation of extra lights, installing wiring for 2.1 H P motor and alteration to main switchboard. Stores include globes, lamps and a hydraulic jack. Note at the bottom: All information from papers found on floor of North Deborah Managers Office.document, gold, north deborah gold mining co n. l., north deborah gold mining co n. l., north deborah miscellaneous repair costs, w mcculloch & co, ludowice bell -
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Document - NORTH DEBORAH GOLD MINING CO N. L. - COPY OF CORRESPONDENCE, NORTH DEBORAH GOLD MINING CO N. L
Handwritten copy of correspondence dated 18th January 1950. Mentioned arer: Dividends, 9 pound 6 shillings per Share, Commenced Mining operations on Deborah Line of Reef, October 1937 and worked continuously since that date, amount of gold from the ore, Pyrites Concentrates treated todate, produced gold to a nett value of 53,000 pounds. Mine Plant Machinery, Buildings and Battery Equipment at Book value 25,420 pounds. Shaft to 1,300 feet. 90 men employed at Mine and Batteries, Annual Wages Sheet 32,000 pounds. Directors: Mr E . H. Noske (Chairman), Messrs G. W. Lansell, A. E. Dowling, G. A. Pell, T. Swinburne, W. J. Donovan. Legal Manager Mr J. J. Stanistreet. General Manager Mr S. ScDonald.document, gold, north deborah gold mining co n. l., north deborah gold mining co n. l., copy of correspondence north deborah gold mining co n. l., deborah line of reef, mr e h noske, g w lansell, a e dowling, g a pell, t swinburne, w j donovan, mr j j stanistreet, mr s mcdonald -
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Photograph - DEBORAH GOLD MINE
Deborah Gold Mine looking towards Bendigo 1930's.? Active Photo Code No. 16bendigo, gold mining, gold mine -
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Newspaper - THE NORTH DEBORAH GOLD MINE CO - NEWSPAPER ARTICLE ON THE THE NORTH DEBORAH GOLD MINE CO
Newspaper article referring to the Directors of North Deborah Mining Co. NL announcing a placement of 50,000 25c shares with an underwriting company at a premium of $5.35. Newspaper cutting from The Sun, Friday, Jan 9, 1970. Attached to it is a handwritten page with various measurements and depths.newspaper, sun news -pictorial, the north deborah gold mine co, the north deborah gold mine co, newspaper article on the the north deborah gold mine co, melbourne stock exchange, ralph w. king & yuill, mr r d knowles -
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Document - THE NORTH DEBORAH GOLD MINE CO - APPLICATION BY SHAREHOLDER
Printed application by shareholder for the North Deborah Mining Company. Printed on green paper and dated 1968.document, gold, the north deborah gold mine co, the north deborah gold mine co, application by shareholder -
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Document - NEW RED, WHITE & BLUE CONSOLIDATED MINE - NOTES ON THE NEW RED, WHITE & BLUE CONSOLIDATED MINE
One handwritten and five typed copies of notes on the New Red, White & Blue Consolidated Mine on the Sheepshead Line of Reef. Notes include locality, depth of shaft, plant, early history, leading mine, prominence, untimely end, gold production and a note referring to the poppet legs from the main shaft which were removed to the Central Deborah Mine.document, gold, new red, white & blue consolidated, new red, white & blue consolidated mine, notes on the new red, white & blue consolidated mine, the union, new red white & blue mine, mr george lansell, central deborah mine, special edition australian mining standard 1/6/1899, mines dept booklet 'bendigo goldfield' 1936, mines dept annual and quarterly reports, annals of bendigo mining section 1889 - 1935 inclusinve, a richardson -
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Document - NEW RED, WHITE & BLUE G. M. C. N. L - EXTRACTS ON AUCTION AT NEW RED, WHITE & BLUE G. M. C. N. L
Handwritten notes. Extracts - Auction Sale Wed. 23rd Nov. 1938 at the New Red, White & Blue G. M. C. N. L. Some lots were damaged by fire. Lots included: Extensive corrugated iron battery house, Mounting for 6 ft bull wheel, Stamper battery (No 1 Box) by Geo Kelly & Lewis, Stamper battery (No 2 Box) by Geo Kelly & Lewis, Stamper battery (No 3 and No 4 Boxes) Geo W Kelly & Lewis, Stamper battery (No 5 and No 6 Boxes) by Roberts & Sons, 144 H. P Twin Crude Oil Engine by Ruston & Hornsby Pty Ltd. Class H Size No 10. 84 H. P Twin Crude Oil Engine by Ruston & Hornsby Pty Ltd No 143379 Class H. C Size No 8.document, gold, new red, white & blue g. m. c. n. l, new red, white & blue g. m. c. n. l, extracts on auction at new red, white & blue g. m. c. n. l, mining plant, geo kelly & lewis, geo w kelly & lewis, roberts & sons, ruston & hornsby pty ltd