Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. From the middle 1850's on, there was a gradual development of gold mining in Victoria. (Remember that while the first stage of this, development was going on, tens of thousands of diggers were still working on old diggings, or rushing new fields. See earlier maps.) The first ''mines'' were small affairs, - - - Markings: 25 994:LIF I. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

James Robert Valentine Anderson (1881-1969) was born at Chewton. He married Minnie Lyle Morrison (1878-1973) in 1907. He was a mining engineer who became a teacher at the School of Mines. In 1907 he became the curator of the School of Mines Museum and in 1910 was appointed the Principal/Director of the School of Mines (now TAFE). He held this position until about 1945.Program for the official opening of the refurbished School of Mines Building renamed the JRV Anderson Building for the Bendigo College of TAFE in November 1986. Four pages of the Program of Events outlining the Order of Ceremony, biography of J R V Anderson and Stage 2 of the redevelopment program. Contains an insert with a floorplan of the three levels of the building. Also contains a second insert of 4 pages outlining the chronology of the Mechanics Institute and Free Library and School of Mines 1854 - 1904.Bendigo College of TAFEbendigo, buildings, bendigo school of mines

Letter from the Department of Mines to the Central Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Co. re. application for lease No. 10088 stating that unless the question of compensation with regard to the private land be settled without delay, the application cannot be allowed to proceed. Dated 13th June 1933. Also a receipt from the Mines Department for 2/6 for supplying a copy of the lease plan. (Not included)gold, mining, central nell gwynne, gold mines, central nell gwynne, bendigo

Handwritten copy of Bendigo Advertiser 6/12/1901 report detailing the number of gallons the mines had raised. Mines mentioned are: New Chum Consolidated, New Chum Rly, Eureka Ext'd, Garibaldi, Lazarus, Shenandoah, Lansell's 180, New Chum & Victoria, Young Chum, Shamrock and the Old Chum. Document from Albert Richardson Collection of mining history.gold, drainage problems, new chum drainage scheme, drainage report, bendigo advertiser 6/12/1901 page 4 mining intelligence, new chum consolidated, new chum rly, eureka ext'd, garigaldi, lazarus, shenandoah, lansell's 180, new chum & victoria, young chum, shamrock, old chum., albert richardson

West Scotchmans No1 on left & No2 Mines visible on right in foreground. Mining with Poppet Heads on crest of Big Hill from left to right are the No2 North Waterloo Mine (later known as Stawell Big Hill), Waterloo Shaft and the Duke of Argyle shaft (Herbert Photo) 1878 Big Hill with multiple mining Poppet Heads looking North East over No2 Reservoir Victorian Views. C. Herbert, Photo. Stawell 1878stawell gold

Gold was discovered on Victoria Hill in 1854 and by 1861, 1,200,000 ounces of gold had been extracted from the site. The first claim was bought for 80 pounds by Prussian immigrant Christopher Ballerstedt and his son Theodore. Christopher Ballerstedt was nicknamed the "Father of the Hill" and was the first to prove that gold reefs extended below the surface. His 200-foot plus mine shafts yielded quartz rich with gold, inspired other miners, and were instrumental in Bendigo becoming the world's deepest and richest goldfield. The site still features relics of nineteenth century mining including quartz crushing machinery and the foundations of George Lansell’s 180 mine. These features are characteristic of Bendigo’s mining history and represent two prominent nineteenth century miners, Christopher Ballerstedt and George Lansell, who held important roles in the development of Bendigo. Victoria Hill Quartz Gold Mines are registered as a site of significance. The site is of historical, archaeological and scientific importance to Victoria. The mines represent the symbolic heart of Bendigo’s gold mining history and the importance that mining played in wealth creation and the development of Victoria. The diggings reserve is accessed from the rear of Albert Richardson Reserve located at 40-56 Marong Road, Ironbark. The site has steep and unformed paths and is closed to the public at dusk. It is important to stay to the paths to avoid the diggings. Interpretive signs help visitors to appreciate the importance of the site and the remaining relics of Bendigo’s mining history.Victoria Hill Ironbark, Bendigo. Photos of the poppet head, sand heap, tailings, shafts and tunnels. Before development into a tourist attraction.history, bendigo, victoria hill, ironbark, diggings

Four page file note written by J.O. Reynolds, WMC, on 5th September, 1980, re meetings held by J Reynolds, H.Hooker and F.B. Taylor with Roger Wright at his drilling operations at Wilson Hill and Spring Gully reservoir. They also met with Daryl McClure, MLA Bendigo and Doug Cahill, solicitor, at WMC's Bendigo exploration office. The Central Deborah Tourist Mine development with the Bendigo Trust and Bendigo Mining NL interest in the development of the mine as a producing mine was discussed.bendigo, gold mining, central deborah gold mine, bendigo, goldfield, gold mining, j.o reynolds, tourism, bendigo trust, western mining corporation

Annual Report - the 22nd Annual Report of the Bendigo Trust for 1994/95. A 28 page booklet which includes List of Board of Directors and Employees, President's Report (Daryl McClure), Tramways and Central Deborah Mine Reports, Financial Statements. Attached with a paper clip is a Dinner Invitation at the Central Deborah Mine on !0 Oct 1995, guest speaker is Arnold Offenberg, Director of Bendigo Mining. On front cover is a photo of the tram shelter and entrance to Central Deborah Mine with poppet head.Bendigo Trustbendigo trust, bendigo tramways, central deborah mine, daryl mcclure

Lecturer at the Ballarat School of Mines, Prof. Alfred Mica Smith, was highly involved with a report commissioned by the Venitilation of Mines Board in 1898.A handwritten letter on Victorian Department of Mines & Water Supply letterhead (red logo). The letter reads: 4th Nov. 1898 F.J. Martell Esq Registrar School of Mines Ballaarat Dear Sir, I am directed by the Ventilation of Mines Board to ask whether your Council will grant my Board the use of a room on Thursday the 17th instant in which to hold a meeting. Faithfully Yours James Milne Secretary Venitlation BoardIn a red circle "639" At lower left "Replied to 5/11/98mining, ballarat school of mines, alfred mica smith, mines, venitlation, james milne

Black and white photo of mines with a building in foreground with 'Duchess Tribute Co' on the wall, mounted on cardorganization, business, industrial, mines, mining, duchess tribute co

This photo was originally thought to be the Try Again mine. Information from Joan Hunt in 2015 suggests it is the Port Arthur Consuls Mine, in the area known as the Devil's Kitchen at Piggoreet. The image is taken from the road that goes from Piggoreet to Happy Valley, looking down along the creek and into the Devil's Kitchen.Black and white photo of mine poppet head, cliff in background.mining, mines, devil's kitchen, piggoreet, port arthur consuls mine, try again mine

Looking south into Devil's Kitchen, Piggoreet with the Woady Yallock River dry bed. This photograph was originally thought to be of the Try Again Mine, however information from Joan Hunt in 2015 suggests this is the Port Arthur No. 1 Mine, located between the Devil's Kitchen and the Grand Trunk MineSmall black and white original photograph of dry creek bed with mine poppet head in distance."1920s-1930s/Devils Kitchen/Piggoreet".try again mine, port arthur no. 1 mine, devil's kitchen, piggoreet, mining, mines

"Fentongove" is situated at 3 Staley Street, California Gully. The home was built in 1867 for Mr Richard Williams who was the mine manager for the Johnsons Reef Mining Company for 36 years.10563.1a Fentongove, California Gully, former home of Long serving Cornish Mine Manager Richard Williams. Residence under restoration (date unknown). 10563.1b photocopy of Mr. Richard Williams, former mine manager and owner of Fentongove, California Gullyrichard williams, mine manager, fentongrove, california gully

The large mullock heap, marks the site of a former quartz mine, and is one of the few visible signs of the former presence of extensive gold mining activities in this area of Ballarat. Originally known as Park Mine, and now known as Mount Holled Smith, the mine associated with this mullock heap puddled 750 tons of washdirt each day. The mine closed down in 1874, at which time 94,699 ounces of gold had been removed from the ground. Colour photograph of a mullock heap in Ballarat's Victoria Park.mullock heap, ballarat gardens, victoria park, park mine

The Bendigo School of Mines was opened in 1873 to meet the scientific and technical needs of the mining industry on the local gold fields. Mining, chemistry, geology, metallurgy and art were taught. In c.1907 a Junior Technical School commenced to operate at the School of Mines and Industry. This was to enable boys who had completed primary school the opportunity to continue their education and learn skills to assist them in their future. In c.1961 the Junior Technical School ceased to operate with that function being transferred to the White Hills and Kangaroo Flat technical schools.Red/brown soft covered booklet.A.W Steane written on front coverbendigo junior technical school, prospectus, w.h walter, j.r.v anderson, a.w. steane, w.s. lake, k.c. abbott, mr grant, mathematics and science, woodwork and sheet metal, art, principal, bendigo

The Bendigo School of Mines was opened in 1873 to meet the scientific and technical needs of the mining industry on the local gold fields. Mining, chemistry, geology, metallurgy and art were taught. In c.1907 a Junior Technical School commenced to operate at the School of Mines and Industry. This was to enable boys who had completed primary school the opportunity to continue their education and learn skills to assist them in their future. In c.1961 the Junior Technical School ceased to operate with that function being transferred to the White Hills and Kangaroo Flat technical schools.Grey soft covered booklet with green printing. The prospectus outlines preparatory courses in Trade, Art and Science. Photographs include Physical Culture, Geometrical Development, Science Laboratory, Design, Sheetmetal, Woodwork and Modelling.Handwritten on front Cover A.W. Steanebendigo junior technical school, prospectus, head master, a e tutton, mathematics and science master, j a donald, woodwork and sheet matal, h f day, crafts master, k c abbott

Diggers & Mining. Diggers and Miners. As the mines developed, so did the town. The central part of the town was called the Junction. Picture shows the central part is round, like a large round-about. Markings: 45 994.5 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Yellow document, receipt 683 issued by Central Napoleon Gold Mining Company, Comonwealth Bank Chambers, Charing Cross, Bendigo, 11 May 1937, to C.O. Pieper, for 100 shares in the mine. Receipt signed by J. J. Stanistreet, Manager.bendigo, mining, central napoleon gold mine

Typed carbon copy of the History of the Central Deborah Gold Mine from 1939 to 1954. Includes Chronological History, Machinery & Poppet Legs, the Reefs and the Method of Mining. Also a paragraph on the Victoria Hill site. There are a number of hand written inclusions on the pages.mine, gold, central deborah gold mine, central deborah gold mine, history of central deborah gold mine, mine machinery, victoria hill site

Documents: Gold Mining Lease No. 11257 FOL.36397 Bendigo 16/8/1949. Golden Carshalton N\L Map of Bendigo Sandhurst Lease No 11257 showing the Carshalton Mines Ltd New Main Shaft, Hansel Mundy Shaft.MCCOLL RANKIN AND STANSISTREETorganization, business, gold mining - legal, mccoll rankin and stansistreet. golden carshalton n\l. mundy shaft.

Newspaper clipping Mines Exploration Licences Regulations 1965 and blank exploration licence e applications. Article details Notice of Application for Exploration Licence for Western Mining Corporation Limited, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne. Dated 27th. February 1965.Alan F. Jenkins, Bendigo Advertiser, 29 Pall Mall, Bendigo.organization, mining, western mining corporation, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet: , western mining corporation, gold mining, licence application

Documents: North Deborah Mine Payroll Tax forms, Orange manilla folder containing completed Return of Payroll Tax Forms, markings read: ''North Deborah Mining Co NL Payroll Tax Regestered No 8269'' handwritten on front cover.organization, business, industrial - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, north deborah

Scotchmans United Quartz Mining Company Shaft was 1,018 feet deep.Stawell Mining Scene from Big Hill. Close up view of the winding engine shed Poppet Head and Building Scotchman's United Mine. Rear poppet head Crown Cross. Upper Main Street visible left Back of Photo. Stawell 176 Miles from Melbournemining, panorama

Diggers & Mining. The gold licence. The Government Camp. Goldfields Police and Diggers, 1853. Slide also shows a miner in the background and mines, and what would be the Commissioners tents with the flag flying. Markings: 37 994.LIF. 4. Used as a teaching aid.Hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

This specimen is a copper-carbonate malachite mineral. It is often found as crystalline aggregates or crusts, which have a banded agate-like appearance while also commonly found as botryoidal clusters of radiating crystals. Malachite is often bright green in colour, with dark green and blackish blooms or stripes/bands throughout the mineral. This particular specimen was recovered from the Burra Burra Copper Mine located Burra, South Australia. By the 1860's, South Australia was known as the "Copper Kingdom" due to its large amount of copper mines and huge success in the copper mining industry. Burra Burra was no exception to this phenomena, as this mining company was greatly famous and successful, being nicknamed the "Monster Mine". It was first established in 1848 and was the largest metal mine in Australia up until 1860. This specimen is significant as it highlights the historic use and value of malachite and the rarity of the mineral. Malachite is a rare gemstone which has been used in various ways historically. It has been cut and sculpted into beads for jewellery use as its rich colour and distinct yet unique patterns have made it a well sought after gemstone. Its' continued use over time only heightens the value and significance of this mineral.A hand-sized solid copper-carbonate hydroxide mineral specimen in shades of blue, green and copper tones throughout.MALACHITE / (Copper carbonite) / Locality: Burra, South Aust. | Malachite / Burra Burra / South Australia / (good specimen) / needs a wash / BBburke museum, burke museum collection, beechworth museum, beechworth, geological specimen, geological, mineral, mineraology, copper carbonate, malachite, burra burra mine, copper mining