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Ballarat Heritage Services
Book, Clare Gervasoni, 'Outbreak at Ballarat: The Eureka Story from the pages of the Mount Alexander Mail 8 December 1854' edited by Clare Gervasoni
One of a series of Goldfield Heritage Books, Outbreak at Ballarat was published by BHS Publishing and written by Clare Gervasoni. Blue soft covered book with a contemporary account of the Eureka Stockade.eureka stockade, castlemaine, mount alexander, clare gervasoni -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Book, Shot in the Dark: Being the petition for the compensation case of Benden S. Hassell
One of a series of Goldfield Heritage Books, Shot in the Dark was published by BHS Publishing and written by Dorothy Wickham. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mafeking Goldfield at Mt William with the Mafeking Post office and other businesses c1900
Mafeking Goldfield Mt William Mining Scene c1900. Businesses. Mafeking Post office and other businesses.stawell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HEALTHY GOLDEN BENDIGO, 1906
Healthy Golden Bendigo The Paradise of Sunshine, The Riviera of the Southern Hemisphere. The most favored spot in Australia for Vicitors and Tourists. Views places of interest with descriptive matter. Plans of the lines of reef. Records of the World's Premier Goldfield.Bendigo Progress Association.bendigo, history, buildings/streetscapes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Negative - TOM PATULLO COLLECTION: SEBASTIAN GOLDFIELD
Negative,/Hand drawn of the goldfield featuring gold mine sites,cyanide vats,heaps,railway station,sports ground. A small map of the Whipstick area, and legend. Tom Patullo was formerly of Clear-Ads Bendigo.cottage, miners, sebastian goldfield, sebastian goldfield -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: STATEMENT
Bendigo Amalgamated Goldfields Ltd., in account with Fred. Douglas Jones. Pink paper dated June 6 to Aug 7, 1924. Statement contains details of costs for sale of properties by auction on 27/6/24.the miss g. alice jones collection - statement, bendigo amalgamated goldfields ltd, mrs mcgibbony, t e thomson, t c watts & son, h e jones, mrs cramer, geo pethard, h e bruns, bank of australasia bendigo, fred douglas jones, mr bishop, collman & tacchi, mines department, koch's, great northern, city of bendigo, mr enticknap, garden gully mill, nicholsons, mrs bernau, miss hesse -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - HORWOOD COLLECTION: STEAM SUPREME MAGAZINE, June 2013
Magazine 'Steam Supreme', National Steam Centre, Melbourne. Article on Joel Horwood 'Horwood's Foundry' written by John Horwood, descendant. Joel Horwood JP 1832 - 1900, the pioneer foundry man of the Sandhurst Goldfields. National Steam Centre Melbournemagazine, organization, steam engines, horwood foundry, steam engines at mudgee, joel horwood, bendigo iron works -
J. Ward Museum Complex
Functional object - Old Ararat Gaol - Gaol Key
The key as well as its associated key lock are good examples of how prisoners were restrained in Goldfield gaols.The key is significant in that it still functions with its lock considering its age. This functional key belongs to Object #1237 There are a number of engravings on the bow. Scratches and dents are evident from use. "J. HUBBALL" - "MELBOURNE" - "A" - "J" gaol, prison, prisoner -
Brighton Historical Society
Clothing - Dress, Afternoon dress, circa 1878
This dress is believed to have been worn on the Goldfields of Victoria. The discovery of gold in Victoria ranged between 1851-1879. This dress is believed to have been worn on the Goldfields of Victoria. There are few remaining examples of clothing worn on the Victorian goldfields.A circa 1878 two piece dress consisting of bodice (.1) and skirt (.2). The eau de nil (green) corded silk dress features a high round neckline that secures with hook and eye fastenings and decorative buttons through the length of the princess line bodice to the band around the hem. A watch pocket sits just below the waistline on the left hip. The three-quarter sleeves are narrow with kilted pleat trim on the lower edge and decorative buttons. At the back of the dress is asymmetric in its cut. The dress splits along the right hand side and finishes shorter with pleating and has a decorative pocket. A bow sits at the top of the split. The underskirt fastens on the left hip and features kilted pleats along the base of the skirt and train. The train features additional fullness created by a section of gathering in the centre.victorian goldfields, asymetrical victorian dress, princess line, 1870s fashion -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: ILLUMINATED ADDRESS FROM CITIZENS OF THE BENDIGO MINING DISTRICT, 14/10/1919
Illuminated address enclosed in a brown leather folder, embossed with gold leaf pattern. Letter on RH page, photo of Mr. Joseph Davies (The hero), photo of Goldfields Consolidated Mine, and diagram of mine shaft showing location of rescue on left hand page of address. Address to Mr. Joseph Davies, resolution moved by Sir John Quick, congratulating him on his heroism in saving the life of his mate, Mr. J. Allan, at the Goldfields Consolidated mine last Friday, Dated 14th October, 1909.person, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, illuminated address, sir john quick, mining, goldfields consolidated gold mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - STRUCTURE OF BENDIGO GOLDFIELD BULLETIN NO. 47
Booklet, 36 pages, that describes the structure of the Bendigo Goldfield. Booklet is enclosed in an envelope. On front of booklet : 1923 Victoria, Department of Mines, Bulletins of the Geological Survey of Victoria, W. Baragwanath, Director. Structure of Bendigo Goldfield, by H. Herman, late Director of Geological Survey. Maps under catalogue number 3769 accompanied the booklet and are listed as 'plates' on the contents page. Plans and Sections to accompany Bulletin No 47, Structure of Bendigo Gold-Field, by H Herman, B.C.E., M.M.E., F.G.S., late Director of Geological Survey.Geological Survey of Victoriabendigo, gold mining, structure of goldfield, bendigo, goldfield, gold mining, geology -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - GOLDFIELDS SKETCHBOOK ARTICLE, BENDIGO ADVERTISER, 23rd July 1970
Newspaper article titled' Goldfields sketchbook'. Article on book release ' Bendigo and Eastern Goldfields Sketchbook with Drawings by Unk White and text by John Bechervaise, first published 1970, 64 pages, hardback edition, $1.95. Extract from article ' our poppet-head sketch is of the Deborah superstructure, rising above a shaft 2017 feet deep, the site on Quarry Hill being easily accessible. The mine yielded 52,000 ounces of gold and in 1954 was one of the last three mines all on the Deborah line of reef, to close down'Bendigo Advertiser July 23rd 1970.bendigo, mining, gold discovery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: PHOTO OF JACK ALLEN & JOE DAVIS, 1909
Black and white photograph of Joe Davis sitting beside Jack Allen who is lying in his hospital bed. At the bottom of the photo is: Jack Allen and Joe Davis, The Goldfields Consolidated Hero and his Mate at the Bendigo Hospital.mine, gold, joseph davies and jack allen, joseph davies collection, joe davis, jack allen, goldfields consolidated mine, bendigo hospital -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO GOLFIELDS HISTORIC MAP
Bendigo goldfields historic map showing streets, lines of reef, principal shafts. Original map (dept of Mines) with additional material by members of RHSV (Bendigo Branch) . Price 30c. Map; is folded into envelope for sale and storage.place, bendigo, map -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - AN AMERICAN ON THE GOLDFIELDS, 1854-1890
Hardcover book 'An American on the Goldfields' The Bendigo Photographs of Benjamin Pierce Batchelder 134 pages including sepia photographs Text by Mike Butcher and Yolande MJ Collins Published by Holland House for the City of Greater Bendigo - 2001Mike Butcher & Yolande Collins -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - AN AMERICAN ON THE GOLDFIELDS
Hardcover book 'An American on the Goldfields' The Bendigo Photographs of Benjamin Pierce Batchelder 134 pages including sepia photographs Text by Mike Butcher and Yolande MJ Collins Published by Holland House for the City of Greater Bendigo - 2001Mike Butcher & Yolande Collins -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Book, Castlemaine Petitions
One of a series of Goldfield Heritage Books, Castlemaine Petitions was published by BHS Publishing and written by Clare Gervasoni and Dorothy Wickham. -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Book, Visit of Mr John King the Explorer to Talbot
One of a series of Goldfield Heritage Books, Visit of Mr John King was published by BHS Publishing and written by Marie Kau. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Robert Gray at Kays Foundry in Wimmera Street
Robert Gray at Kays Foundry Wimmera Street Stawell standing beside Crusher built for Bulola Goldfields New Guinea. stawell industry mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mafeking Goldfield at Mt William with Photographer, Hairdresser and other buildings c1900
Mafeking Goldfield Mt William Mining Scene c1900. Businesses in township. W Hale Photographer. Hairdresser and other buildings. stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mafeking Goldfield at Mt William with men in foreground c1900
Mafeking Goldfield Mt William Mining Scene c1900. Overview of settlement. Men in foreground with gold washing pans and shovels.stawell -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Chimney, St Just, Cornwall
Many Cornish from St Just came to the Victorian goldfields. They were excellent miners. St Just is a World Heritage Site. st just, cornwall, cornish, mining, industrial heritage -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KELLY AND ALLSOP COLLECTION: RECEIPT, 05/09/1919
Receipt No. 2837 Bendigo Amalgamated Goldfields No Liability, dated 5 Sept. 1919. Received from Mr. M P Kelly the sum of 13/9 for * Call on 165 Shares. Listed are thenumbers of the shares.J. G. Stanfield, Manager.business, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly and allsop collection - receipt, m p kelly, j g stanfield, bendigo amalgamated goldfields n l, bolton bros. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - JAN VENNIK THE DUTCHMAN AT EUREKA
Jan Vennik, The Dutchman at Eureka follows the story of Jan Vennik's life on the goldfields of Central Victoria before and after the Eureka Rebellion, he lived in Bendigo for a number of years. Soft cover, 48 pages with colour photographs and illustrations.Yvon Davishistory, australian, victoria. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GOLDFIELDS UNITED, c1930's
'Goldfields United' mine. Large corrugated iron shed (on right), defunct boiler in front of shed. Poppet head behind. Smaller shed on left hand side. Approximate c1930's. Physical description: Unframed unmounted print.organization, business, goldfields united mining -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - RIFLEMEN FORM & INDICES TO, 2005
Riflemen Form & Indices to, The Volunteer Rifles and Cavalry on the central Victorian Goldfields, 1858 - 1883, references in the central Victorian newspapers. 199 pages plus indices, compiled by Bob Marmion with photographs, illustrations & graphs, with accompanying CD rom.Bob Marmionclubs and associations, history, volunteer rifles and cavalry. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - VAHLAND GOLDFIELDS ARCHITECT - ECHUCA, 2015
28 page soft cover booklet 'Vahland - Goldfields Architect ' A description of Vahland designed buildings in Echuca from the archives of the Echuca Historical Society. Published by the Echuca Historical Society 2015. Illustrated with B&W photos and sketchesEchuca Historical Society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - VI CATTANACH COLLECTION: 1982 GERMAN MASKED COSTUME BALL POSTER
Bendigo branch of Royal Historical Society poster advertising 4th September 1982 German Masked Ball to be held at City Hall. Sketched image by Dorothy Dempsey Carroll of Mass Tent used by Dean Backhaus on the Bendigo Goldfields.organization, club / society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONSTABLE RYAN COLLECTION: GOORNONG FIND REVIVES OLD MYSTERY
Photocopy of newspaper article dated Tuesday, April 25th, 1978. The article titled: Goornong find revives old mystery. The finding of the remains of a body near Goornong has revived theories on the disappearance of a well known Goldfields policeman.newspaper, bendigo, constable ryan -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO ADVERTISER INDEX OF FUNERALS, INQUESTS, OBITUARIES, ACCIDENTS & MORE 1854 - 1871
Spring binder containing 132 pages of Bendigo Advertiser Index of Funerals, inquests, Obituaries, Accidents & more 1854 - 1871 taken from micro-film of the Bendigo Advertiser held at the Bendigo Goldfields Library, researched & compiled by Patricia.A.Hocking.Patricia Hockingbooks, catalogues, personal notices