Ore bearing rock brought out of the mine was crushed at the battery by heavy metal stampers and the fine material passed over copper pates coated with mercury. Gold particles would combine with the mercury forming an amalgam which was then scrapped off the copper plates and put into the amalgam bucket ready for retorting too extract the gold. The amalgam of mercury and gold was placed into the retort which was heated to evaporate the mercury. The mercury cooled as it ran down the pipe which was recovered to be reused leaving the gold behind. The gold would later be put into a crucible and heated to burn of impurities and the molten pure gold poured into an ingot.A heavy cast iron bucket 20 centimetres high, 16 centimetres in diameter at its base and 22 centimetres diameter at the top. It has a spout five centimetres wide protruding two centimetres. There is a handle which is a semi- circular shape 19 centimetre wide extending 14 centimetres above the bucket The inside of the bucket has an enamel coating. amalgam bucket, bendigo gold, gold retort

Yields information about a tramway power supply defect in Ballarat and the delays to services.Newspaper clipping describing a cable failure at corner of Lydiard and Sturt St on Sunday Oct. 25,1953, delaying start of services about an hour - explains reason for delay and probable cause of failure. From The Courier, Ballarat, 26-10-1953, titled "Trams delayed with cable head blows up" Record updated and images added 20/8/2013.trams, tramways, sec, delays, electric failure, ballarat trams

Significant in being a detailed set of instructions for the tramcar braking system, emergency braking, what to do if things went wrong. Relates to the driver training system at the time. An earlier version to that of Reg item 271.Two foolscap sheets duplicated giving instructions for emergency braking of tramcars for Ballarat. Gives description of system, the various means of what to do if the system fails - dated 20 July 1961. See Reg Item 3457 for a later issue, 3520 for a 1950 instruction on the same issue, and 5370 for an undated version. Image of document added 22/10/2013.trams, tramways, ballarat, secv instructions, braking, operations

Yields information about the change to the timetable and how it was provided to the public. Demonstrates the commencement of the closure process of the Ballarat tramways when service frequency was reduced.Poster sheet detailing changes to service frequencies for Ballarat trams, commencing Mon. 16 March 1970. Printed side in glossy paper. Gives times for example when the 20 min. service operated. Titled "Alteration to Timetables, 16 March 1970" Also on file are two photocopies cut to size, added 5/2/1997, made 1996.trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, timetables, tram services

DEATH OF MR. H. NEWMAN. Widespread regret will be felt at the announcement of the death of Mr Henry Newman, an old colonist and a member of firm of Newman and Sons Proprietary Limited, jewellers, which occurred at his residence, "Sadova," William street, on Saturday, at the age of 89 years. Mr Newman who was born at Riga, in Russia, went to England when a lad, became naturalised, and emigrated to Victoria 61 years ago. He tried his fortune at Ballarat but soon afterwards returned to Melbourne, and began business as a jeweller, on a site in Collins street that is now occupied by Scott's Hotel. A few years later Mr Newman went back to England, where he was married. On his return to Victoria again he resumed his jewellery business in Elizabeth street opposite the General Post-office. An interesting fact in connection with his business is that his first journeyman watchmaker was Mr. Thomas Gaunt, the founder of the firm of Messrs. T. Gaunt & Co. Five years ago Mr. Newman retired from the business, which has since been carried on by his two elder sons. Although he took no active part in public affairs, Mr Newman was held in high regard on account of his business integrity, sterling personal worth. and the unostentatious way in which he did good. His vitality, even in his later years, was wonderful. On four occasions he met with accidents, having been twice knocked down by motorcars and twice by trams, without having sustained injury. A widow and grown up family of four sons and four daughters survive him. The Age Monday 27 October 1913, page 9. Roy Cronin 156 High Street Kew Jeweller and watchmaker. East side between Denmark Street and Cotham Road. Wood, enamel, brass and glass wall clock, the movement made by H Newman of Collins Street, Melbourne. A small label on the interior records the name R. Cronin, 156 High St, Kew, 1/7/20. It is unclear whether Cronin, a watchmaker and jeweller may have repaired or sold the clock. The clock (broken) is housed in a steel box.roy cronin - watchmaker - jeweller - kew (vic), h newman - melbourne (vic) - collins street - jeweller - clockmaker

Taken at Macleay Park, Balwyn. The team are identified as: Back row - LtoR: AV Webb, Bill Smyth, ... , Noel White, Alan Rash, ... , Ken Wright, ... , Ian Miles, Keith Turner, Ron Page, Ian Howden, Peter Cavanagh, ... Front row - LtoR: Ian Cox, Jack Power, ... , Ralph Rae, (child), Don Frost, Ron Page, Russell Smyth, Bob Turner, ... , ...Black and white photo of the Benson Street Methodist Church Football Team in 1942. It shows 20 men in football uniform, with on the left a man in an overcoat and another in a suit; one in a suit on the RHS; one male umpire and in the centre one small child in uniform being supported by a player. There is a large mature tree on the left and buildings can be seen in the far background. macleay park, benson street methodist church football team, benson street methodist church, sport and recreations, football, mr a v webb, bill smyth, noel white, alan rash, ken wright, ian miles, keith turner, ron page, ian howden, peter cavanagh, ian cox, jack power, ralph rae, don frost, ron page, russell smyth, bob turner

27 slides labelled "Diseases". Some individually labelled. Some also labelled "D. Johnstone". 8 June 2000. 1-4. appear to be part of B20.0157. 6-12 Cypress Canker. 13. Teprioadium. 14. "Paint" fungus. 15. Tremetes versicolour. 16. Armillaria (old). 17-18. Laetiporus portentotus. 20. Poplar 95 formes. d. johnstone, arboriculture, tree diseases, cypress canker, teprioadium, tremetes versicolour, armillaria, poplar 95 formes, laetiporus potentotus

A slim square hardcover book with text by Allen Keast and a record of Australian Bush Sounds. The cover has a photograph of a Black Swan nesting in open wetlands. Inside the left front cover is a pocket with an EP record by Carl and Lise Weismann. The book has explanations of the sounds recorded as well as black and white photographs of the creatures featured. p.20.non-fictionA book and recording of Australian Bush Sounds from the Victorian border to Cape York. It is a follow-up to the previously very successful record of Australian Bird songs by Carl and Lise Weismann in 1957 - 58. All were recorded in their natural surroundings but for the Dingoes which they had to insert the howls of a group in a faunal reserve. The lyrebird was drawn from and excellent sequence by Harold Pollock. The book describes the Sound and Communication in Animals and Insect Sounds.animals, insects, mammals, australian birds, australian animals

Possibly used to hold spare mechanical partsSmall rectangular shaped wooden box, unpainted, broken straps, maybe previously attached to a lid, solid wood on all sides, double base, inscription written on inside of box. Bolts: 6, double washer: 1, washers: 20, bolts: 7, shoulder flat cylinder:1, stake: 1, scrap metal: 7, screws: 2.Yes

Oswald Gold Mines N. L. to Miss G. Alice Jones. Pink paper dated Oct 15 to 20 and 23/10/1926. Paper details costs and work involved in distribution and perusing title to property occupied by Mr. Falkner. Total cost £4.16.6. R451 delivered 24/10/26 by B? written in the top left corner.miss g alice jones - solicitor - account, oswald gold mines n l, mr falkner

Document. A member's subscription card for the War Savings Group authorised by the Commonwealth War Savings Council. Member No. 5, Mr. ? J. Parry. Issued by Zenith Offices, Freemason's Hall, Bendigo. Six payment entries made from 20 Nov 1917 to 1 July 1918 totalling 17/6. Entries and member details handwritten in ink.Freemason's Hall, Bendigodocument, personal, freemason' hall bendigo, war savings group, subscription card, commonwealth war savings council, mr ? j. parry.

BHS CollectionBendigo advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. High hopes: construction of the tower access bridge at lake Eppalock in 1962. The bridge, which reaches into the intake tower, took about 2 months to build. It was built on the bank in sections and lowered into the water. The end of the bridge lay under 20 metres of water until lifted. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Duplicated foolscap notice - titled "Notice to Traffic Staff - East Burwood Tram Route Extension", printed by the MMTB, dated 13/7/1978 - signed by R. C. Drummond as Traffic Manager, No. C 2768 - advising of the opening of the extension on 20/7/1978, tram stops, running times, traffic signal lights, toilet facilities and track telephones.trams, tramways, mmtb, east burwood, opening, new tramway

Printed documents - MMTB By-Laws. .1 - 12 pages - side stapled - 3 foolscap sheets folded and printed both sides - By Law No. 22 - detailing Tolls, Fares and Charges - dated 21-1-1969 .2 - as for .1, By Law No. 23 - dated 20-8-1971 .3 - as for .1, By Law No. 24 - dated 31-7-1975trams, tramways, mmtb, by laws, fares, tickets

Set of about 20 handwritten sheets of paper giving notes on the Northcote Cable tramway, history, dates, governance and general notes. Some sheets have been pinned together. Some have been written on the rear of torn journals. Items 2053 to 2057 within box 72.3 in a brown folder marked "Northcote CC" in red pencil.trams, tramways, northcote, cable trams, electric traction, horse trams

This will be for an Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah Engine. They were produced between 1935 - 1948. For example they were used on AVRO ANSON AIRCRAFT.This propellor is crafted from eight layers of timber. The hub is round. It has eight holes for mounting bolts. The bolt holes are approx 13mm diameter. The two tips are aerofoil shape and squared off. Tip ends are 9.5 cm wide. On both sides of the hub are segments cut out. Approx 20 cm wide and 5 cm high.There is a brass plaque attached to the hub. Inscribed on it is; “DWG No. 2 3931/7. D.7. 33'. P.6.95' CHEETAH X LH”aircraft engines, avro ansons, propellor

Four drawn diagrams for the Fortuna Hustlers Air Compressor Steam End. Each diagram has underneath it H. P. cut off 1 (this number changes) 100 lbs per square inch and one at 105 lbs per square inch. Also L. P. cut off ( or a 1/2) at 30, 20, 15 and 36 r.p.m.document, fortuna hustlers, air compressor steam end

These glasses were distributed to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the proclamation of the Shire of Diamond Valley. The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994. A limited edition glass presented to community volunteers and others associated with the Shire of Diamond Valley.Pair of clear glass, stemmed wine glasses. Stem has spiral pattern.Etched into bowl "Shire of Diamond Valley 1964-1994" and shire coat of arms.shire of diamond valley, greensborough, commemorative glasses

L1152 entered service Wednesday, 29th April 1953 and was withdrawn Thursday, 9th October 1986 Scrapped January 1988 Source: Vicsig.net https://vicsig.net/index.php?page=locomotives&number=1152&class=L&type=Electric%20(1500V%20DC)&orgstate=VDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Kodak Safety 5062 black and white transparencyflinders street railway yard, l class electric locomotive, l1152

Commemorates the tenth anniversary (2012) of the independence of East Timor, achieved on 20 May 2002. The people of the first new nation of the century suffered some of the worst atrocities and trauma of modern times in their struggle for self-determination. Honours the spirit of the East Timorese people and their connection to BallaratThe artwork is of aesthetic and interpretative significance to the people of BallaratCorten metal laser cut sculpture2012 Australia East Timor Association (Ballarat) honours the spirit of the East Timorese People on the tenth anniversary of the restoration of their Independence. Artist, Marqy da Costa, Afalyca Art Baucau, East Timoreast timor, independence

The site specific sculpture is located at the entry to the office of Nillumbik Shire Council. It was commissioned in 1994 by the Shire of Diamond Valley for their 20 year celebration. Baines was chosen from a short list of three artists. He is an internationally renowned artist, particularly in the field of gold and silver smithing. 'Transaction' takes on the visual and aesthetic vocabulary of its surroundings. It is a statement of the geometry and idiosyncrasy of its immediate site. The series of arcs are reinterpreted into longitudinal curves in the sculpture. It is a transaction between the place and the anticipated entry to the building. The title also suggests the flow of civil and administrative procedures that take place daily within the Shire's offices. A large cascading form in stainless steel. Multiple rows of concave dishes set on long steel stems, which progressively increase in size as they rise in height. The work plays elaborately with perspective, and its repeated shapes are arranged in a orderly mathematical series. It faces a wheelchair ramp lined with polished steel rails, and is integrated with the architectural features of its forecourt setting, for which it was designed. The piece is sited in a small garden area and can be viewed from within the building's foyer. In bright sunlight, its dish-shapes cast elliptical shadows across walkways and lawns. N/Apublic art, transaction, ekphrasis2017, stainless steel, disks, poles, council

Federal Woollen Mills float for the 1938 Gala Day in Geelong. For over 20 years Geelong held a Gala Day to raise money for the Hospital. Many organisations created floats and paraded them in Geelong. In 1938 the day raised more than 10,000 pounds for the Hospital.Black and white photo of the Federal Woollen Mills float in landscape format. The float is in the form of a Dutch setting with windmill and two girls in costume.Center of display - The Federal Woollen Mills Pty Ltd. Geelong. Famous Federalia Fabricswool, woollen mills, wool manufacture, federal woollen mills, geelong, gala day

Geelong Wool Brokers float for the 1938 Gala Day in Geelong. For over 20 years Geelong held a Gala Day to raise money for the Hospital. Many organisations created floats and paraded them in Geelong. In 1938 the day raised more than 10,000 pounds for the Hospital.Sepia photo of the Geelong Wool Brokers float in landscape format. The base of the float is made of flowers, on top is a taxidermy sheep with a large wool bale filled with wool. Three woman are are sat on the bottom third of the float spinning wool.On Float - Grower Manufacturer Geelong Wool Brokers The Link G.W.B.A Super Fleece 1938wool, woollen mills, wool manufacture, federal woollen mills, geelong, gala day

The blue gums originally planted in Sturt St in the 1860s were grown from seed gifted by Baron von Mueller. About 20 years later shopkeepers complained that the trees shaded their shops too well, and made the street damp. The bluegums were then replaced with exotics.Previously unknown image of Ballarat. The set and its subjects indicate these images were produced to promote Ballarat and were perhaps aimed at tourists.Ballarat Hospital, nw corner Sturt and Drummond Streets, image not dated.gas lamps, horse and cart

Chatterbox was a weekly British paper of stories for children published in the 19th & 20 centuries. It was also published as an annual for much of its run, both in the UK and US. Chatterbox was founded in 1866 by John Erskine Clarke who edited the paper until 1902. It ceased publication in 1955.Card & cloth-bound hard cover book. Cover intact, a little worn at corners, detached from body of book. Loose pages. Binding unravelling. Yellowing of pages. 412 pp. plus advertisements.P.1- 14/262 (hand written). P.3 'To Don,/ - Wishing you/ a merry Xmas./ 1907./ From E.M W.'childrens literature, kilmore mechanics institute library.

This photograph depicts Indigo Falls, situated 20 km northeast of Beechworth, and highlights the picturesque scenery and surrounding vegetation. Known for its scenic beauty, Indigo Falls has drawn visitors from Albury and Wodonga and was a popular spot for the Beechworth Tourist Club in the early 1900s.This photograph is historically significant for showcasing the natural beauty of Indigo Falls and surrounding vegetation.Two sepia-toned square photographs featuring a rocky waterfall and vegetation, mounted.Reverse: 97.2197/ Indigo Falls/ Beechworth/ 84-116-1./ A03084/ Indigo Falls are near the start of the Indigo Valley - a short distance from the Indigo Valley Rd. turnoff is Ewarts Rd., on the right of the Beechworth Wodonga Rd., waterfall, indigo falls, ovens district, natural history, stereoscopic, district views

Section of worn cable tram wire rope. One of the two ferrules has been engraved with "243 Weeks 341591 Miles" and the other "ANTD 12 Weeks" - "ANTD" is thought to be an abbreviation for anticipated. On this basis, the cable rope lasted 20 times its expected life! Demonstrates a worn cable tram wire rope that has been sampled and its use recorded.Section of worn Melbourne cable tram wire rope with engraved retaining brass ferrules on each end consisting of seven wound (12 wires) around a central fibre core.See contexttramways, cable trams, cable ropes, cables, mmtb

Shows the Sorrento Back Beach Hotel with a steam tram parked alongside a cutting. Has a number of people standing alongside the hotel. On the rear is a letter or message from a young girl to her father. Dated 20/2/1907 (a Wednesday) and has a 1d Victorian stamp. Yields information about the Sorrento back beach hotel.Postcard - coloured, titled The Back Beach Hotel Sorrento with a message on the rear.See 2nd image.sorrento, steam trams, postcards, hotels

37th Infantry Battalion - said to include soldier Private Francis Bradley Newton 2378 - 22 year old Farmer from Whitfield - Embarked on 20/10/1916 from Melbourne on HMAT Port Lincoln. Died 7/6/1983 buried Wangaratta CemetryBlack and white photograph mounted on light brown cardboard of large group of soldiers standing and sitting in seven rows taken outdoors under trees.Handwritten on rear of mount 37 Inf Bn 4th row from back 3rd on left or 10th from left - Frank Newton37th infantry battalion, frank newton, ww1