Handwritten letter consisting of two foolscap pages from Wm. E. Sheehan describing the merits of the 'Old Tom' lease in the Whipstick. Describes the Assets, shafts, equipment and extent of the mining on the lease.Wm. E. Sheehangold, mining, old tom, gold mines, old tom, whipstick, handwritten letter

Share Certificate from The Lazarus New Chum Mining Company for 100 shares issued to Mr. M. Kelly and dated 4th April 1903.mine, gold, lazarus new chum, gold mines, gold mining, new chum line lazarus company, share certificates

Two small newspaper clippings: -1, Bus tour of Bendigo Mining, leaving the Lyric Theatre 9.30 am. This day, Monday, March 27th. 2. The conducted bus tour of the old mining areas around Bendigo yesterday was so successful that it will be repeated today. Leaving the Lyric Theatre Charing Cross. At 9.30am so as to allow patrons to be back in time for the procession. These have been glued on to a page out of an exercise book.bendigo, mining, tours, bendigo advertiser , gold mines, tours

Metal sign with embossed lettering, the corners have been folded over with mounting holes put through the thicker sections. The embossing reads: 'This Land is Auriferous and Subject to Mining Conditions.' The sign is very rusted and there is no trace of the original paintwork. A handwritten note with the sign reads: 'This sign was found covered by grass and eucalyptus leaves etc., at the side of the road leading past the Eucy. Factory in the vicinity of the Whipstick forest. Found in 1977 by Jean and Ross Miller, Wireless Street, Kangaroo Flat. At the time of scanning the lead article. The second item, a ladle, is being held in another location.gold mining, miners' safety cage, signage, gold mining, land use, signs

Map showing the mining leases that include the Devonshire group of mines - leases shown from north to south are: Catherine Reef United , William United, Ellenborough, Sadowa, St. Mungo, Lady Barkly, South St. Mungo, Phoenix, United Devonshire, Duchess of Edinburgh, New St. Mungo, South Devonshire, Extended South Devonshire, New Victoria Catherine, Pearl, Hercules and Energetic.Issued by M. P. Kelly, Sharebroker, Bendigomap, bendigo, goldfields, catherine reef united , williamd united, ellenborough, sadowa, st. mungo, lady barkly, south st. mungo, phoenix, united devonshire, duchess of edinburgh, new st. mungo, south devonshire, extended south devonshire, new victoria catherine, pearl, hercules and energetic. mining, gold mines

A souvenir of the official opening of the Western Australia Goldfields Water Scheme and visit to the mines of the Golden Mile. Published by The Chamber of Mines of Western Australia Incorporated, Kalgoorlie. 24 - 26th January 1903. Printed by F. W. Niven & Co. 40 - 42 Flinders Street , Melbourne. The cover is maroon colour (now very faded) with gold lettering. The booklet contains Many photos of the Kalgoorlie and Boulder mines.Printed by F.W. Niven & Co. 40-42 Flinders Street, Melbourne.civil engineering, water supply, goldfields, goldfields water scheme, western australia, kalgoorlie, mining, water supply

''Bendigo and District in Colour'' Possible full title - see first page. (by Ken and Esther Stepenell). Seven paged very broad coverage of Bendigo's history and attractions. Includes mention of Dai Gum San Village (and proposed site??)Ken and Esther Stepenellbendigo, history, gold mining, bendigo creek, eaglehawk, peg leg, the garden gully, new chum railway, great extended hustlers, white death, chinese, joss house, sun loong dragon, victoria hill, whipstick forest, talking trams, dia gum san village.

Some history of the Long Gully Golf Links, a 9 Hole Course, by John Harvey. First page has a map of the area showing where the holes are and different features. There is a description of the tees and the route taken around the course.Dates when the Eaglehawk, Neangar park, Kangaroo Flat Golf Clubs and the Long Gully Playground were opened.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - the long gully golf links, a crossley, john harvey, long gully rec, dai gum san reservation, quarry hill golf club, bendigo golf club, marong gulf club, miss colgan, sacred heart cathedral choir, mechanics institute, rose of australia hotel, north hercules and energetic mine site, les thomas, tom austen, pearl south mullock heap, doc catford, clubs wearne, pearl mining co's diggings, pearl south, pearl east, bill and faye osterfield, ellen lee osterfield, eaglehawk gold club, neangar park golf club, f m fitzpatrick, kangaroo flat golf club, long gully playground, pearl sands, ennor brothers, birchmore brothers, shirley harvey, belvoir park, harold ennor, george ennor

3 Pages titled Victoria Hill. On one side is a sketch of W Rae's Home built in the early 1870's and Rae's Open Cut. Mentioned is a short history of Victoria Hill and the mine of Christopher Ballerstadt and his son Theodore. The remains of a 20 head crushing battery, which was originally the ten head crusher of the Little 180 Mine remains. It later became the twenty head New Chum Syncline Battery. Water became a problem and the New Chum Drainage Scheme was introduced and the cost of pumping and bailing was shared between the mines.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - victoria hill, gold mines hotel, christopher ballerstedt, theodore ballerstadt, ballerstadt's open cut, lansell's 180 mine, little 180 mine, new chum syncline battery, victoria reef quartz mining co, victoria quartz, new chum drainage system, w rae's home, rae's open cut

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

Leather bound share register book. On the front inside page a note in pencil: given by Cath Ferguson - Balmoral Drive - 03/07/1998 to James Lerk, also a stamp McDonald's Reefs Gold Mining Company No Liability. The book has 243 pages the first 56 pages are cut. Company recorded in the book are: New Charscharlton (?), New Chum Syncline, Central Napoleon, Ironbark South, Central Deborah. South Virginia, New Don, Castley Syndicate, Napoleon Reefs, Deborah Limited. The book covers the years from 1934 to 1940.

Photo of a newspaper article titled Water Continues to Rise in the Victoria Quartz by James Lerk. Article mentions William Abraham who was the mining inspector, who played a significant role in the flooding problem. Water levels had risen dramatically. Water flowed from one mine to another where they were connected. Article also mentions Abraham's birthplace, his early start to work at the age of 10 as a tin dresser at Ashburton, Devonshire, England and his working life after he migrated to Australia at the age of 19. His career in Australia is also mentioned. The article is accompanied by a photo of Abraham with his horse.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - water continues to rise in the victoria quartz, james lerk, william abraham, new chum reef, matthew stevens, south bellevue, new chum and victoria mine, lazarus mine, new chum drainage association, william abraham snr, mary kane, lady miltoa (ship), cricket reserve gold mine, ballarat freehold company, wallaby mine, richard grenfell, bendigo advertiser, bendigo school of mines, confidence extended mine

Three pages numbered 18/19, 20/21 and 22/23 titled Victoria Hill. First page has some information on Victoria Hill, a sketch of W Rae's Home and Rae's Open cut. The second page has a map of the Victoria Hill Area showing streets and the New Chum Anticline, a sketch of Ballerstedt's Open Cut and a Key to Victoria Hill Area Map. The third page mentions the Victoria Quartz mine, Tributors and quartz roasting. It also has sketch of a 20 Head Crushing Battery, Victoria Hill.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - victoria hill, gold mines hotel, christopher ballerstedt, theodore ballerstedt, ballerstedt's open cut, lansell's 180 mine, little 180 mine, new chum syncline battery, victoria reef quartz mining co, victoria quartz, new chum drainage scheme, a roberts and sons, tributors, william rae's bon accord mine and open cut, william rae, adventure and advance open cuts, central nell gwynne, heinz butcher shop

Black and white photograph of Central Nell Gwynne Mine on boundary of Ironbark and Moonta. This was one of three gold mines marked for assistance to commence the mining revival. This steel poppet head previously stood over the Lightening Hill Mine and firstly over the Virginia Mine. Bendigonians can access the site from Coath Street. Inscriptions: On back - 'MNG 53', 'Nell Gwynne' in lead pencil, 'Central Nell Gwynne' in black ink', 'Royal Historical society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' circular blue stamp. History of object: previous Acc. No. MNG 53place, mining site

Black and white photograph of an image. Poppet head, overhead tramway, mine buildings, dam. Inscriptions: on front at bottom - printed 'United Devonshire'. Inscriptions: on back, type written. 'The 'United Devonshire' - New Chum Line of Reef'. Situated in the Devonshire Valley immediately south of Victoria St, Eaglehawk. Was the leading mine in the field in the years 1883-4 and 1885 during which time it produced 65,898 oz of gold and paid $(?)399,800 in dividends. This mine was then situated on what in January, 1902, became the West Shaft. The Company was then amalgamated with the 'Princess Alexandra' (approx 100 yds further east) which then became the Main Shaft of the 'United Devonshire'. All typed on paper and glued to back of image. Handwritten in ball point pen 'A Richardson, 29 Harrison St, Bendigo'.mining, surface equipment, united devonshire, bendigo, mines and mining, poppet head, eaglehawk, devonshire valley, mining sheds

Black and white photograph of an image. Poppet head, overhead tramway, mine buildings, dam. Inscriptions: on front at bottom - printed 'United Devonshire'. Inscriptions: on back, type written. 'The 'United Devonshire' - New Chum Line of Reef'. Situated in the Devonshire Valley immediately south of Victoria St, Eaglehawk. Was the leading mine in the field in the years 1883-4 and 1885 during which time it produced 65,898 oz of gold and paid $(?)399,800 in dividends. This mine was then situated on what in January, 1902, became the West Shaft. The Company was then amalgamated with the 'Princess Alexandra' (approx 100 yds further east) which then became the Main Shaft of the 'United Devonshire'. All typed on paper and glued to back of image. Handwritten in ball point pen 'A Richardson, 29 Harrison St, Bendigo'.mining, surface equipment, united devonshire, bendigo, mines and mining, mines, poppet head, mining sheds, devonshire valley, eaglehawk

Black and white photograph. Poppet head, winder house, chimney, overhead tramway, stack of wood, one male figure pushing one truck on overhead tramway. Mine office at front right. Inscriptions: On front - '26' at TL. On back - 'New Red, White and Blue Consolidated, Main Shaft (Big Blue). Rec'd photo 21/4/67.'mine, gold, big blue ( r.w.b.consolidated), bendigo, mines and mining, mines, mining, poppet head, mining equipment

Black and white photograph. Poppet legs. Corrugated iron buildings and associated mine equipment. Dam in foreground. Three houses at R. Inscriptions: on back - rubber stamp 'Central Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Company. No liability:mine, gold, central nell gwynne mine, bendigo, mines and mining, mines, mining, poppet head, landscape

Black and white photo: large rock outcrop and mine working on treed hill in foreground. House in middle ground and poppet head on hilltop horizon. Victoria Hill area ? On back Wallace Studios/6 Ruth St.,/ Golden Square/ Phone Go 37565Robert Wallace Studios, Golden Squaremine, gold, mining landscape, bendigo, mines and mining, mines, mine, mining, landscape, victoria hill

Black and white photo: poppet head, mine buildings, chimney - square, with sharply pointed top. On back ' Lansell's 222 mine' Note Barnard ( Chum ) St., between poppet legs and engine house. Taken probably in the late 1880's. A. Richardson, 29 Harrison St., Bendigo.mine, gold, lansell's mine, bendigo, mines and mining, mines, mining, poppet head

Black and white photograph: 23 workers at goldmine battery. Stampers in background, 10 workers on boxes amalgamation in foreground. Eleven workers on upper levels.mine, gold, miners underground., bendigo, mines and mining, miners, workers, goldmine, battery, persons, group, male, stampers, mining

Black and white photograph: 23 workers at goldmine battery. Stampers in background, 10 workers on boxes, amalgamation in foreground. Eleven workers on upper levels.mine, gold, miners underground., bendigo, mines and mining, miners, goldmine, battery, persons, group, male, workers, stampers, mining

Black and white photo: mine site with poppet head, mine buildings at rear right . Trestles and cables carrying rectangular bins across open land. Large mound of material behind main building. Trees and weatherboard building in foreground. On back written in ball point pen and underlined ' flying Fox' Central Blue Mine to Crushing Battery 1912 'mine, gold, central blue, bendigo, mines and mining, surface equipment, place, mining, surface equipment, flying fox, poppet head

Black and white photograph showing rear view of miner in underground drive illuminated ahead of him by his lamp. Air supply? Lines fixed to upper right of drive. Reflections or light from lamps in background. Inscriptions: on back - in grey lead 'Miner walking along drive at Central Deborah - 1951' On back - TL '42'. TL front '42'.mine, gold, central deborah gold mine, bendigo, mines and mining, individual, person, place, gold mine, mine opening, mining

Black and white photograph of sketch of workmen at mine site. Air ventilators on top of mine shafts to R. Wheelbarrow at R foreground. Wind socks or sails were used to ventilate the holes. History: 'Victoria Reef 1857, Frank Cusack after a photograph by Alex Fox.Alex Foxmine, gold, victoria hill, book 'bendigo, the german chapter' by frank cusack. p52., mines and mining, mine, place, workers, miners, mining equipment, equipment, frank cusack, history

Black and white photograph. Mine site with poppet head and mine buildings. Stacks of wood in foreground. Two chimneys. Poppet heads and chimneys in background. Inscriptions: in image - printed at BL '..w Chum Railway Gold Mine * 4226 feet, deepest in the world'. 'New Chum Railway 4,318 feet deep. One of the deepest in the world', 'A Richardson, 29 Harrison St, Bendigo'. All written on back in ballpoint pen.mine, gold, new chum hill, 180 mine, bendigo, mines and mining, railway line, gold mine, mines, place, gold mines

Black and white photograph. Nell Gwynne Reefs; Mine winding engine. Walker and Coy. Dwellings in background. Machinery, winding drums, steel platform, lever, etc. Plant growing up between. Inscriptions: on back - in ballpoint pen 'Nell Gwynne Reef's Mine, winding engine, Walker & Co'.mining, surface equipment, nell gwynne, bendigo, mines and mining, mines, place, gold, surface equipment

Black and white photograph. Poppet head, buildings of Deborah Reef Gold Mine. Inscriptions: on back - hand-written in ink 'Deborah Reef Gold Mines p/l', '20.3.37'. Written on back 'Royal Historical Society, Bendigo Branch'.mine, gold, central deborah gold mine, mines and mining, poppet head, bendigo, mines, mining, landscape