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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: LETTER FROM BOROUGH OF COBURG, 09/08/1909
Letter to Joseph Davies from the Borough of Coburg, expressing a resolution passed recognising the Council's highest appreciation in rescuing a fellow workman.City of Coburgperson, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, city of coburg, mining -
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Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: LETTER FROM FLORRIE ALLAN, 26/07/1909
Letter addressed to Mr. Joe Davies, written by Florrie Allan, wife of John Allan, Forest Street, Bendigo. Letter expresses her thanks on behalf of her children and herself, to Joe Davies in rescuing her husband. Written in pen in copperplate on a thin ruled paper. Dated July 26th, 1909.Florrie Allanperson, mining, joseph davies/florrie allan, bendigo, florrie allan, joseph davies, forest street, goldfields consolidated gold mine -
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Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: LETTER FORM SCHOOL OF MINES AND INDUSTRIES, BENDIGO, 20/07/1909
Letter to Joseph Davies, Diamond Hill, expressing congratulations on his rescuing fellow miner, John Allan, at Goldfields Consolidated Mine, Diamond Hill.School of Mines and Industries, Bendigoperson, mining, joseph davies, school of mines and industries, bendigo, joseph davies, diamond hill, mining -
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Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: LETTER FROM CITY OF BALLAARAT, 27/07/1909
Letter to Joseph Davies from City of Ballaarat expressing their congratulation on 'his nobility of mine... Courage and self-devotion' in rescuing John Allen from a horrible death. Letter of buff paper, typed in purple ink, red letterhead. Dated 27/7/1909.City of Ballaaratperson, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, city of ballaarat, goldfields consolidated gold mine -
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Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: LETTER FORM CHAMBER OF MINES VICTORIA, 29/07/1909
Letter from the Chamber Mines Victoria to Joseph Davies, Diamond Hill. Letter outlines a resolution congratulating Joseph Davies on his act of bravery in rescuing John Allan at the Goldfields Consolidated Mine. Letter typed on buff paper, red seal on bottom LH side.Chamber of Mines, Victoriaperson, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, mining, chamber of mines, victoria -
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Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: SCHOOL PAPER ARTICLE, 01/11/1928
Article in the School Paper Nov. 1 1928, detailing the efforts of Joseph Davies in rescuing John Allan in the Goldfields Consolidated Mine at Diamond Hill.person, mining, joseph davies, mining, the school paper, mr. joseph davies, john allan -
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Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: TELEGRAM FROM JOHN QUICK
Telegram sent to Joseph Davies, Goldfields Consolidated, Diamond Hill, Bendigo, thanking him for his heroic and self-sacrificing conduct in rescuing and shielding your mate John Allan in a situation of great personal danger. Telegram printed in red on buff paper. Signed by John Quick, Post Master General.person, mining, joseph davies, bendigo, joseph davies, john quick, john allan, goldfields consolidated mine -
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Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: LETTER AUSTRALIAN NATIVES' ASSOCIATION, 08/09/1909
Letter addressed to Joseph Davies from Australian Natives' Association expressing congratulations to him in connection with his heroic action in rescuing Jack Allan. Letter is typed in purple text, signed by General Secretary (indecipherable signature)person, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, australian natives association, mining -
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Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: LETTER TO BENDIGO ADVERTISER, 09/05/1910
Letter written by Joseph Davies to the Editor of the Bendigo Advertiser, acknowledging receipt of a cheque for 45 pounds from J. A. Taylor re Testimonial Fund.bendigo, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, bendigo advertiser, i.a. taylor, testimonial fund -
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Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: CERTIFICATE, 16/07/1909
Certificate presented to Joseph Davies by the Minister of Mines in July 1909, in recognition of the bravery and presence of mind exhibited by him on the 16th. July 1909. Document is printed in black script, with letterhead in gold and black.bendigo, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, jack allan, minister of mines -
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Photograph - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: LETTER FROM HILL END STATE SCHOOL, 26/07/1909
Letter sent to Joseph Davies from students of Hill End, State School No. 3054 on 26.7.09. Foolscap Letter expressed congratulations of students on the occasion of Joseph Davies' rescue of John Allan. Letter is signed by Dorothy Williames. Names of students are signed on rear sheet.person, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, john allan, hill end state school no.3054 -
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Photograph - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: JOSEPH DAVIES AND JACK ALLAN, 1909
Black and white image on grey board shows Joseph Davies sitting alongside hospital bed of Jack Allan. Joseph Davies is dressed in a dark suit and white shirt with tie, Jack Allan reclining in bed. On bottom of image written in a scroll ' Jack Allan and Joe Davies, The Goldfields Consolidated Hero and his mate. Taken at the Bendigo Hospital. Copyright. On back stamped ' Jn. Ward Symons, Hopkins St., Footscray'W.H. Robinson Photoperson, mining, joseph davies, jack allan, joseph davies, jack allan, bendigo hospital, royal humane society -
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Photograph - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: PHOTO OF MALE IN LODGE CLOTHES
Black and white photo on buff coloured board. Image shows man dressed in Lodge clothing ( unknown Lodge ) On RH side of shawl 'TA' entwined in script initials. On LH side, starburst brooch and medal pinned above. Image probably Joseph Davies, with Royal Humane Society medal pinned to Lodge shawl.person, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, lodge, royal humane society -
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Photograph - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: GOLDFIELDS CONSOLIDATED CO, 16/07/1909
Black and white photo mounted on parchment coloured board, top RH section of photo is missing. Group of men, dressed in suits, hats, standing under legs of poppet head at Goldfields Consolidated Co. Written on top in black print ' Group of Employees, Goldfields Consolidated Co.' Written on bottom ' Taken on the occasion of the Presentation to Mr. Joe Davies for the heroic rescue of J. Allen on July 16, 1909’ Man to centre right is holding medal (?) , presumably Joseph Davies.W.H. Robinson, Bendigobendigo, mining, goldfields consolidated co., goldfields consolidated gold mine co., joseph davies, j. allen -
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Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA AWARD, 16/07/1909
Illuminated scroll document awarded to Joseph Davies by the Royal Humane Society of Australia for rescuing John Allan from the effects of an explosion in the Goldfields Consolidated Gold Mine at Bendigo on July 16th., 1909' Document is written in copperplate script on parchment coloured paper enclosed in a black outer covering. Written in gold on outer black covering 'The Royal Humane Society of Australasia'Royal Humane Society of Australasiaperson, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, joseph davies, john allan, diamond hill, royal humane society of australasia -
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Document - MINING REPORTS - MINES ACT 1890, PART 1, ALTERATION OF REGULATIONS
Printed document Mines Act 1890, Part 1. Alteration of Regulations. Alterations refer to leases.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, mines act 1890 part 1 alteration of regulations, mr turner, sir f t sargood, mr peacock, mr williams, mr mcculloch, mr pratt, thos brisbane, robt s brain -
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Archive - MINING RECORDS. MONUMENT HILL, GOLDEN CARSHARLTON, NAPOLEANS REEF, EAST CLARENCE, DEBORAH UNITED
Mining Records All contained in a metal Box with separate cataloging leaves. Shareholder details of various mines such as Monument Hill, Golden Carsharlton, Napoleans Reef, East Clarence, Deborah United, Central Napolean.cottage, miners -
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Tool - CAST IRON DETACHING HOOK FOR MINING CAGE CABLE
Detaching Hook used in a gold mine. Used to detach the cage from the cable if the winder doesn't stop winding as the cage is being brought up Previously labelled #146 from mechanics Institute Eaglehawk. Consists of three large steel leaves bolted together. 35cm x 20cmcottage, miners -
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Photograph - GOLD TABLES IN STAMPER ROOM
Sepia image mounted on board. Image shows large room in gold mine. 18 gold tables are arranged down centre, wheels/pulleys on LH side. Large electric lights hanging from ceiling. Goldmine unknown.bendigo, mining, gold tables, bendigo, sandhurst, goldmining, gold, tables -
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Book - INDEX TO THE VARIOUS CLAUSES OF THE NEW REGULATIONS - SANDHURST GOLDFIELDS
INDEX TO THE VARIOUS CLAUSES OF THE NEW REGULATIONS - SANDHURST GOLDFIELDS / small brown , string bound , stained paper booklet / page 1 shows SANDHURST GOLDFIELDS General Regulations - Chief Secretary's Office , Melbourne , 22nd August , 1856. 'His excellency the Officer administering the government , with the advice of the Executive Council , has approved and authorised the promulgation of the following General Regulations dated the 3rd of October , 1855 ) under the Act of Council 18 Victoria No. 37. By His Excellency's Command ,W.5044, William C Haines' - back page shows Argus Stationery Depot , Pike's Buildings , Pall Mall, Sandhurst.book, bendigo, argus stationery depot , pike's buildings , pall mall, sandhurst , /1871, english, book edition: rules and regulations of the bendigo mining exchange, 1871. bendigo mining exchange.///index to the various clauses of the new regulations - sandhurst goldfields -
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Photograph - BENDIGO SCHOOL OF MINES
Sepia portrait: image, mounted on board, shows Bendigo School of Mines, Pall Mall, Bendigo. Three trees on kerbside, no leaves - Autumn/Winter photograph. No people or transport evident.bendigo, buildings, bendigo school of mines, bendigo, sandhurst, pall mall, school of mines, education, mining -
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Photograph - HUSTLERS ROYAL RESERVE MINE, BENDIGO CREEK
Sepia image mounted on board: image shows Bendigo Creek, sandstone walls on creek. Creek is not yet paved with bluestone pitchers. On RH side Hustlers Royal Reserve Mine, chimney and poppet head visible. Poppet head has lattice girder legs. Post Office clock behind showing 25 to 4. Image is pre-1910, when mine structure was removed.bendigo, mining, hustlers royal reserve/bendigo creek, bendigo, sandhurst, bendigo creek, mining, huslters royal reserve, post office, poppet head, chimney -
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Photograph - MINING LANDSCAPE BENDIGO - CALIFORNIA GULLY AREA
Sepia image: mounted on board, shows mining landscape with numerous poppet heads and mining chimneys visible. In forefront of image: Shed with 'Duchess Tribute' written on front, small cottage alongside, poppet head on LH side and another immediately behind, various sheds. Written on bottom of photo in blue pen: Golden Square. (is not Golden Square view but California Gully on New Chum Line of reef )bendigo, mining, landscape view, sandhurst, bendigo, duches tribute, poppet heads, chimneys -
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Document - MINING IN BENDIGO COLLECTION: NOTES ON BENDIGO MINING
Handwritten notes mentioning Vic Consols E Shaft, best gold, connections to other shafts, dates of working, Little 180, size and sill of shafts, South Virginia, Lazarus New Chum, Lazarus, Healthy Golden Bendigo, New Chum Railway, Picturesque Australia, Annals of Bendigo, Hercules and Lazarus No 1. Some mines are listed with the Sill of Shaft. They are Ironbark South, Ironbark, Stanfield, Herc. No 1, Rly Red W & Blue, Nth Blue, Blue Freehold, Big Blue, Blue No 3 and the South Blue.document, gold, mining in bendigo, mining in bendigo, notes on bendigo mining, vic consols, ironbark south, ironbark, stanfield, herc no 1, rly red w & blue, nth blue, blue freehold, big blue, blue no 3, south blue, little 180, central blue, south virginia, a richardson, lazarus new chum, old chum, lazarus no 1, lazarus, j owen, healthy golden bendigo, dainty series, picturesque australia, annals of bendigo, lazarus & lazarus no 1, hercules -
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Document - MINING IN BENDIGO COLLECTION: GERMAN JACOBS
Brief handwritten notes:- 'Also opposite Crawfords but further down. German Jacobs found a piece of gold worth £900. An embezzler got the money. After he lost the money he set off to walk to Germany. He didn't get far as his skeleton was found in the bush 18 months later.document, gold, mining in bendigo, mining in bendigo, german jacobs, crawfords -
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Document - MINING IN BENDIGO COLLECTION: LETTER TO MR HOLLAND
Handwritten letter written on Menzies Consolidated Gold Mines, Limited paper. The writer is offering Mr Holland work, but at a limited salary. He is also offering work for two grown up sons. He requests Mr Holland to wire him whether he accepts the job or not. Letter dated August 15, 1896. Signature difficult to read.document, gold, mining in bendigo, mining in bendigo, letter to mr holland, menzies consolidated gold mines limited -
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Document - MINING IN BENDIGO COLLECTION: REFERENCE FOR W. J. HOLLAND
Handwritten reference written for Mr. W. J. Holland. W. Abraham, Inspector of Mines wrote the reference, dated 25th May, 1901. Mr Holland has been manager at Horwood & Sons Foundry, Bendigo. He is recommended for making and installing machinery. Also repairing machinery.document, gold, mining in bendigo, mining in bendigo, reference for w j holland, horwood & sons foundry bendigo, confidence extended co -
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Document - MINING IN BENDIGO COLLECTION: THE BENDIGO GOLDFIELD
Handwritten notes on the Deborah Mine, the North Deborah, The Central Deborah, the New Chum Railway, Eueka Extended and the South Belle Vue. Mentioned in the noes are: Depth of shaft, Formed, Closed, Best Gold, production and plant.document, gold, mining in bendigo, mining in bendigo, the bendigo goldfield, deborah mine, north deborah, central deborah, new chum railway, eureka extended, south belle vue, shenandoah, shamrock, rourke and henderson's claim -
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Document - MINING IN BENDIGO COLLECTION: ENGINEDRIVERS' STRIKE
Photocopy of a report from a newspaper mentioning the Enginedrivers' Strike. The copy is hard to read. Mr. Geo Lansell's name is mentioned.document, gold, mining in bendigo, mining in bendigo, the enginedrivers' strike, mr geo lansell -
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Document - MINING IN BENDIGO COLLECTION: AGREEMENT TO TREAT TAILINGS
Two printed copies (one purple and one blue) of an agreement between The New Moon Company No Liability whose Registered Office is situated at Camp Chambers, Eaglehawk and The Australian Mining and Gold Recovery Company Limited of 113 Pitt Street Sydney. The agreement is for the treatment of tailings and has a number of conditions. It is dated March, 1907.document, gold, mining in bendigo, mining in bendigo, agreement to treat tailings, the new moon company no liability, the australian mining and gold recovery company limited, vincent fairfield shallcross, stock exchange biuldings sydney