Koch's Pioneer Quartz Mining and Crushing Company was officially registered on June 30th., 1871 (Government Gazette No. 45, 1871). It operated at Long Gully, the first Manager was Andrew Lewis. Nominal capital was 90,000 pounds in thirty thousand shares of 3 pounds each. The initial partnership in a quartz crushing plant between Henry Koch, Simon Albert and Charles Wallin was dissolved in 1860 with Koch becoming the sole owner. In 1866 the crushing plant consisted of a 50 hp engine and 48 stamping heads capable of crushing 600 tons of quartz per week. By 1902 there were 72 stamps and this was by far the largest crushing plant in the area, serving many quartz mines. Henry Koch (1800-1889) was a German sailor who signed off when his ship reached Melbourne in 1851. Having heard of the gold discovery he proceeded to Bendigo where he was initially employed in puddling in the Myers Flat area. He was soon employed and then made partner in a quartz crushing plant that he became sole owner of in 1860. He was also landlord at the British and American Hotel and the Silver Mines Hotel. HE also started the Perseverance United gold claim. He married Anna Maria Theresia Heinz in 1857. In 1872 he sold the crushing plant for 75,000 pounds and took his family back to Germany. He resumed his trade as a ship builder although he maintained many Bendigo mining interests.Two sepia coloured images on paper, possibly taken from book. Top image: Koch's 'Pioneer' Quartz Crushing Works - Long Gully, printed under image. Image shows mining dam in foreground, large two storey mine building in middle background, two mine chimney on right hand side. Bottom image; interior of crushing battery. Printed on bottom ' Quartz Crushing Batteries & etc. Koch's Pioneer'. gold mining, koch's pioneer crushing battery, long gully, perseverance g.m. co., henry koch

Letter from Mr L Garner, Head Master, to Mr John of M B John Ltd, Ballarat. Letter conveys thanks for allowing fourth form boys to visit the foundry works. visit was interesting and informative.. Yellow paper typedballarat junior technical school, l garnar, junior technical certificate, head master, mr john, m b john ltd, foundry, fourth form visit

Neville Bunning was a teacher of Sculpture and Ceramics at the School of Mines and Industry, Ballarat, 1945-1964. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.art, artwork, neville bunning, available

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Telegram sent from Tarnagulla from Henry Pouris to The Rees, Fitzroy.

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Part of a telegram sent from Tarnagulla to the Electoral Registrar, Inglewood.

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Telegram sent from Tarnagulla to recipient in Inglewood from a Mr. Hammond. Refers to 'the Kennedy Affair'.

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building worksTelegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegram Office, from Thomas Henderson to Dunnolly solicitor J.W. Dunbar.

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Part of a telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegram Office, to Dunnolly solicitor J.W. Dunbar. Text reads 'I am ________ for an assault. Will you undertake defence?'

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Part of a telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegram Office, to B.G. Davies at Parliament House, Melbourne. Text reads 'Is John in town? Mrs very uneasy about him'.

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Part of a telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegram Office, to the Union Bank, Castlemaine.

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Part of a telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegram Office, to Edwin Davis at William James, View Place, Sandhurst (Bendigo).

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Part of a telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegram Office, to Thomas Kirby, Freemasons Hotel, Sandhurst (Bendigo). Text reads: 'Must have cattle on Friday'.

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Part of a telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegram Office, from William Harper to the Archdeacon of Castlemaine. Text reads: 'Your letter only received today - Too late to announce for Sunday School - shall be happy if you will preach - say if you will come'.

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.A handwritten letter sent from Sandy Creek Telegram Office, from AB Clay to Mr White of Inglewood Ginger Beer Manufacturer, ordering ginger beer and lemonade.

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.A handwritten letter sent from Sandy Creek Telegram Office, from AB Clay to Mr White of Inglewood Ginger Beer Manufacturer, ordering ginger beer, lemonade and sarsparilla.

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegram Office, from a W. Steigmeier to Mr Pettifer at the Inglewood Advertiser. Text 'Had the letter come to hand'.

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Two postal money orders. One for one pound sent from Frederic Rani (?) to John Castleman. The other for ten pounds sent from Joel Newington to Ellen Newington.

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegraph Office from _____ to William Hawkins, care of Mrs Moody, Inglewood.

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegraph Office from Thomas Bakerg to James Dunbar, Solicitor, Inglewood. Text reads "Have you obtained injunction Len ________ against Specimen Hill Company'.

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegraph Office from M (?) Wilson to George Patterson, Little Park St, South Yarra. Text reads "Have been from home. Your letter just received. Will write on Monday'.

A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegraph Office from P Macfarlane to Mr I.J. Harcourt, Immigrants House, Princes Bridge, Melbourne. Text reads 'How are Amelia and Amy'.

A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegraph Office from William Supper or Suppen to Manager, Telegraph Station, Sydney. Text reads 'has telegram 22 march to James Creeliman been delivered.

A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegraph Office from (not deciphered - Starfler?) to Joshua Thomas, Dunnolly. Text reads 'Case dismissed - Magistrate applauded me. Evidence for defence not called'..