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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - THE BENDIGO MINER: BENDIGO SINGER HITS THE RIGHT NOTE
The Bendigo Miner, Thursday March 8, 2012. An article by Jim Evans, history lives: Bendigo singer hits the right note. The article details the life of Bendigo soprano Lily Sharp.newspaper, bendigo, the bendigo miner -
Clunes Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTING
GOLD MINERS OF CLUNES VICTORIA, ROSE AS ONE MAN ON DECEMBER 8, 1873. WHEN THEY FOUND OUT THAT MINE OWNERS WERE BRINGING IN CHINESE LABOURERS TO BREAK THE STRIKE AT LOTHAIR MINE.local history, document, newspaper, mining, chinese riot -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING: THE DIGGINGS - THE DIGGERS
Diggers & Mining: The Digging - The Diggers. Slide depicts areas of Forest Creek, Mount Alexander, 1852. Timber Buildings and miners. Markings: 15 994.LIF:6. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - 1855 Pattern Sappers and Miners Lancaster Sword Bayonet, Carl Reinhard KIRSCHBAUM, 1855 Pattern Sapper and Miners Lancaster Sword Bayonet, 1855
This bayonet and scabbard was made for the Charles Lancaster .577 calibre Oval Bore Carbine and was known as the Pattern 1855 'Sappers and Miners' bayonet because they were designed for use by the Corps of British Royal Sappers & Miners. The first model Sappers and Miners bayonet appeared in 1841 and differs significantly from this type. Pattern 1855 bayonets were issued to some volunteer units of the Victorian defence forces in the late 1850s, Stylised beaked-brass pommel with T- shaped attachment slot. A steel press stud operates the locking catch via a steel leaf spring on right side of hilt. Two-piece black chequered leather grips. Left grip has four small steel rivets, right grip three rivets and the leaf spring securing screw. Brass cross-guard with formed muzzle ring. Long single-edged, pipe backed, quill pointed 24 inch (615mm) steel blade. Original leather scabbard with brass locket and chape.Knight's Head stamping of the German Solingen-based firm Carl Reinhard KIRSCHBAUM bayonet, victorian defence forces, lancaster carbine -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Restoration of Amalgamated Miners Banner in Ballarat -- 13 Photos
Set of Photographs showing Restoration of Amalgamated Miners Bannerstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive - Book, Stawell Shire, Registration Of Residence Sites 24-9-1908 to 9-11-1919, 1906
Residence Area Miners Right Also Catalogued as 4257used by Stawell ShireLarge Dark Navy Blue Covered Leather Ledger with Red Covered Spine and Corners with indexGeneral Register 8P local government, miners right -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Souvenir - Postcard Booklet Image, The Blowhole, Hepburn, Victoria, c1945
The Blowhole was blasted by Chinese miners to divert Sailor's CreekA black and white photographic image of the Blowhole at Hepburn.blowhole, hepburn, sailors creek -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MINERS AT WORK: BENDIGO
black and white photograph of two workmen seated on bush timber fitted between vertical rock faces. The ladder is probably from the level immediately below. The lamps are ' Bendigo bucket carbide lamps ' Some advisers consider consider that this photograph is posed as workers are not safely placed. In grey lead ' miners at work ' down below' in Bendigo ' a signature ' J.J. Stanistreet ' a caption ' Hercules Mine ' ? On back in black pen ' miners shaping shaft prior to ' boxing in' with red gum slabs - note white quartz reef on wall face ' On small paper inclusion ' Miners placing staging for stoping on spurs' Mining Revival C 1930's.. James Lerk 26 Nov. 1999 - not as described in ink on rear 'person, group, mining -
Clunes Museum
Document - HISTORICAL RECORDS
.1 PARTICULARS FOR IDENTIFICATION OF PENSIONERS 1823-1834 .2 TOBACCO LICENCES RECEIPT BOOK 1901-1915 .3 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS RECEIPT BOOK 1913-1914 .4 POST OFFICE RECEIPT BOOK 1877-1905 .5 MINERS RIGHT RECEIPT BOOK 1887-1888 .6 MINERS RIGHT RECEIPT BOOK 1898-1899 .7 CERTIFICATION TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUE OF A VICTUALLER'S LICENSE 1881 .8 CARDBOARD BOX FOR STORING .1 TO .7.8 WHITE STICKER WITH HANDWRITTEN"HISTORICAL RECORDS FOR SAFE KEEPINGminers rights receipts, tobacco licence receipts, post office receipts, victuallers licence -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. DIGGERS AND MINERS, c1852
Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. S.T.G. Iron Bark Gully, Bendigo, 1852. Businesses on the diggings, too, were conducted in huts and tents. Slide depicts the huts and tents at the diggings in which business was conducted. This view you can see there are still quiet a number of trees in the surrounding area, there is also a fence. Miners can be seen walking amongst the tents and huts as well as on the hillside. Markings: 36 994:LIF I. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Registration of Death form, 1872
A large lot of papers, including this and many other birth and death registration forms, 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. Registration of Death form Name of deceased: John Coombe Rank or Occupation: Miner Age: 26 years Cause of Death: not stated Duration of illness: not stated Date of Death: 6th April 1872 Place of Death: Llanelly Place of burial: Tarnagulla Father's name: Richard Coombe (miner) Mother's name: May Coombe (Prisk) Spouse: Mary Rees Issue: none Deceased place of birth: Wendron, Cornwall Lived in the Colony: 24 years -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood miners cottage (1873) prior to disassembly February 1975
Typed below photograph, "Ringwood miners cottage 1873.. Formerly at 367 Maroondah Highway almost opposite Civic Centre site. Prior to disassembly February 1975." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Dismantling Ringwood miners cottage in 1975
Written on backing sheet, "Dismantling miners cottage 1975. Phil Randle (H. Lions), Rob Arins (R. HR Group), Richard Baxter (R. Apex)". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Teapot, Antimony-based Britannia metal teapot - only display item recovered from replica Antimony Miner's Hut destroyed by fire at Ringwood Lake Park circa 2006, <1860
This teapot was donated to the Historical Society and placed in the Miner's Cottage display where it remained for several years. It was removed for cleaning and put in an archives display cabinet. The miner's cottage burnt down and thus the teapot is the only remaining object from the site.Teapot made of Britannia metal. Oval with recumbent dog on top. Insulated handle. Brilliant cut design on sides. Pouring spout and '7' shaped handle.On base: 8 Warranted best Britannia metal. Sheffield. 1204 -
Ararat & District Historical Society (operating the Langi Morgala Museum)
Photograph
Shows the Ararat district's rich mining history.Black and White photo of five miners digging in a pit at Malay Gully, Mafeking. Three of the men are named George Peirbox, Serio Kitchell and Sam Osman. The sides of the pit are supported by horizontal logs.Label on front: Malay Gully, George Peirbox, Serio Kitchell, Sam Osman 1901-2 donated by Mr E Osman 1971. On back of photo: Property of E. Osman housemover and contractor ph 477 Ararat, donated by E. Osman Malay Gully Mafeking down from Browing Claim. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, The Science and Art of Mining: Handbook for Mining Students and Colliery Managers
Fifty page book with the following sections: * Geology * Surveying * Lighting of Mines (safety lamp, Dr Clowes' gas detecting lamp, Mueseler and Marsact Safety Lamp * Coal Miners Regulation Actcoal mining, colliery, mining, safety lamp -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. DIGGERS AND MINERS, 1850s
Diggers & Mining. Diggers and Miners. Early dwellings were made of timber from surrounding forests. Here is an old shop and house combined. Markings: 48 994.5 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.haminounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CITY OF GREATER BENDIGO EASY REFERENCE GUIDE TO COUNCIL SERVICES BOOKLET
City of greater Bendigo easy reference guide to Council Services booklet year 2000-2001 / 150 years of Gold Bendigo - front cover shows statue of a Miner / glossy paper 30x21cmdocument -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - BADGE: WORN OUT MINERS & ENGINEDRIVERS CHARITY CARNIVAL
Maroon coloured badge in the shape of a grape vine leaf with a maroon cord threaded through a hole in the tip of the leaf. Printed in gold is: - Worn-out Miners' & Engine drivers' Charity Carnival Steward.organization, mining, entertainment, badge, worn-out miners' and enginedrivers' charity carnival -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - AUSTRALIAN MINING HISTORY MONOGRAPHS, NUMBER 5,THE MINER VERSUS THE GOLD COMMISSIONER, c2000
Australian Mining History Monographs Number 5, The Miner versus the Gold Commissioner, William Howitt v. Joseph Panton. Bendigo 1853. Publisher: Zlota Press, Strathfieldsaye Victoria. 18 pages.Ralph W Birrellgold, goldfields, mining licences, history bendigo mining, william howitt versus joseph panton, miner gold -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Johann Anton Schloen German Miner aged 28 years married. Wife's name Annie age 20 years. Dated April 6th 64. ? Br Murray. Seconded Br. Henser?societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, br murray, br henser?, johann anton schloen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - MINERS' SPIDER CANDLE HOLDER
Metal miners' 'spider', circular candle holder on side, half loop on side for resting 'spider'. Circular handle on end. Spike on one end. One continuous piece of metal forged to shape.gold mining, mining equipment, spider lamp -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SETTLERS UNDER SAIL, 15/03/1918
Typed notes mentioning the history of the Hepburn Family and Margaret Cotton McLachlan coming by sailing ship to Australia to marry her fiance who was a miner in Sandhurst and extracts from the diary of William Thompson.document, names of bendigo pioneers, bendigo historical society, settlers under sail, alexander hepburn stone, loch ard centenary commemoration committee, professor j. j. auchmuty, mr don charlwood, andrew hepburn, james hepburn, mary queen of scots, black bothwell, captain hepburn, the 'hope', george b crow, george baker, the 'marlbro', archives department of the latrobe library, mr loman, the 'david clarke', captain hepburn of the royal scots, sir john hepburn, mr howard hepburn, victoria reef lease no 60, ebenezer neill, becker, stirton, margaret cotton mclachlan, ina hepburn, the 'donald mckay', black ball line, james baines and company of liverpool, onedin line, passenger contract ticket, james mclauchlan, christian ferguson, robert miller, william thompson, mr stanwin, the 'shomberg', itchell and son, the 'dunbar', margaret stirton, canon horace stirton, dr james nish, p pentreath, jane pentreath, st andrew's presbyterian church sandhurst, james hepburn, corporate high school, bendigo high school, iron bark school of john rae, rae's hill school, mr john rae, rae anderson, bendigo branch of the royal historical society of victoria, victoria reef mine, 'gourdie farm', mr howard hepburn, john fortey, margaret cotton hepburn -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Lithograph, Framed, Working Coal - South Staffordshire
Framed copy of a lithograph.Set in red card window mount and gold metal frame. The print is a copy of an extract from a book which features an illustration of miners working coal in a South Staffordshire mine. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. DIGGERS AND MINERS, c1864
Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. Walhalla - Gold Town. This is Walhalla in 1864. On the right is the Long Tunnel Mine, and in the middle foreground is Stringer's Creek. Markings: 13 995 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. DIGGERS AND MINERS, c1855
Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. At the Caledonian Diggings (near Warrandyte), 1855. Slide; Slab hut with gold cradle amongst the trees. Markings: 45 994:LIF I. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Candle holder
White enamel candle holder. Centre section broken off. Card accompanying item reads "Miner's Candle - 1890 - Found after reopening of shaft 1961. R Burton Victoria Street." . miner's candle, mining equipment -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Drawing - Artist's Impression, Ringwood Lake Reserve Replica Miners Cottage Project - 1983
Posters associated with opening of miners cottage museum, May 1983.Two cardboard backed display posters featuring architectural ink drawing of cottage in treed setting and side elevation views.(backing glue seepage stains) -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive - Book, Registration of Residence Area 24-9-1906 - 9-11-1910, 1897
Resident Areas Miners Right Also Cat No 4235-10 Local GovernmentLarge Navy Blue Ledger Book with Red Spine and corners General Register 8P -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS AND MINERS. DIGGERS AND MINERS, c1850s
Diggers and miners. Diggers and Miners. All or the gold seekers at the first great rushes to Ballarat and Mount Alexander were diggers. During the succeeding years of the gold rush decade, many goldfields were discovered; each became the focus of a rush, and the scene of a diggings. The following maps show only the principal gold fields rushed between 1851 and 1961. (The dates do not necessarily indicate the first discovery of gold in the areas.) Markings: 10 994.5 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.haminounteducation, tertiary, goldfields