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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Miners Banner being restored in Ballarat 1990
... Miners Banner being restored in Ballarat 1990 ...Miners Banner being restored in Ballarat 1990stawell -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood miners cottage (1873) prior to disassembly February 1975
... Ringwood miners cottage (1873) prior to disassembly ...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
... 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)". -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Restoration of Amalgamated Miners Banner in Ballarat -- 13 Photos
... Restoration of Amalgamated Miners Banner in Ballarat -- 13 ...Set of Photographs showing Restoration of Amalgamated Miners Bannerstawell -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Drawing - Artist's Impression, Ringwood Lake Reserve Replica Miners Cottage Project - 1983
... 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
Photograph, Group of Men with Mr F Berndt -- a member of the Amalgamated Miners
... Amalgamated Miners ...Group of Men (F. Berndt a members of the Amalgamated Miners is included in the photo)stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mafeking Goldfield at Mt William with Miners and tents c1900
... Mafeking Goldfield at Mt William with Miners and tents ...Mafeking Goldfield Mt William Mining Scene c1900. Miners and tents.stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mafeking Goldfield at Mt William with Miners tents and buildings c1900
... Mafeking Goldfield at Mt William with Miners tents and ...Mafeking Goldfield Mt William Mining Scene c1900. Miners tents and buildings.stawell -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Laying Foundation Stone, Miners Cottage, Ringwood Lake. May 1983. Brian Catterall T.C., Cr. Gotlib (Mayor), E. Pullin, Ringwood Historical Group President
... Laying Foundation Stone, Miners Cottage, Ringwood Lake ...Catalogue card reads, 'Laying Foundation Stone, Miners Cottage, Ringwood Lake. May 1983. Brian Catterall T.C., Cr. Gotlib (Mayor), E. Pullin, President of Group'. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr George Robson's miners cottage home showing 2 boys on the verandah -- on the corner of Barnes & Cypress Streets Stawell
... Mr George Robson's miners cottage home showing 2 boys on ...Two Boys on verandah of miners cottage Home - Cnr. Barnes & Cypress Sts. - George Robsonstawell -
Federation University Historical Collection
Magazine - Newsletter, Miners Write: Ballarat School of Mines Staff Newsletter, 1980, 07/1980
... Miners Write: Ballarat School of Mines Staff Newsletter ...Miners Write was the Ballarat School of Mines student newspaper. The Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia. Three copies of a 1980 staff newspaper. .1) includes photographs and names of all Ballarat School of Mines Staff members .2) July 1980. Includes information on Olympian Lorene Guley (1976 Olympics) ; interview with Split Enz, SMB Canoe Club .3) November 1980. miners write, ballarat school of mines, the age school photographic contest, mamiya school photographic contest, michael andrews, jan sharrock, colleen broadbent, philip berry, michael donovan, anthony de beer, newspaper, lorene guley, olympics, olympian, tracee cartledge, henry banwell, d. wilkie, kathy pilgrim, bill kerley, julie welsh, barry hall, jeff redfern, canoe club, newsfront student center t.v. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Agreement under the Miners Act, 1890, Part 2, 1919
... Agreement under the Miners Act, 1890, Part 2 ...Richard Squire was a former student of the Ballarat School of Mines. A large sheet of paper with seals - an agreement under the Miners Act, 1890, Part 2 between Richard Brereton Squire of 66 Lewistram Road, Windsor and Alfred Rice of Mt Mercer. The agreement is unsigned, but dated 1919. Gift of the Squire Family, 2014squire, richard squire, ballarat school of mines, alfred rice, mt mercer, mining, mount mercer -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mafeking Goldfield at Mt William with Miners Club, Poppet Heads and winding machinery c1900
... Mafeking Goldfield at Mt William with Miners Club, Poppet ...Mafeking Goldfield Mt William Mining Scene c1900. Showing Mt William Gold Fields Miners Club. Poppet Heads and winding machinery.stawell -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph (Framed), Early miners at work, 1850s
... Early miners at work ...Early miners at work caption reads: "The large bucket, called kibble, is used to pull up the unwanted debris, the smaller iron buckets are used to raise the alluvial material containing gold. This material is mixed with water in the puddling barrells (foreground) and poured into the cradle (left). The rocking motion causes the gold specks to sink to the bottom from where it is collected. The remaining material may then be hand washed in the gold pan held by the miner." This photograph possibly taken at Diamond Creek.From the John Davidson collection.Photograph in black plastic frame with typed caption on matte.john davidson, diamond creek, gold miners, mines and mining -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Dismantling Ringwood miners cottage in 1975
... Dismantling Ringwood miners cottage in 1975 ...Typed below photograph, "The Ringwood miners cottage - 18873. Formerly at no.367 Maroondah Highway opposite Civic Centre. Shown during dismantling after iron roof taken off to reveal original hand split wooden shingles. April 1975". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Dismantling Ringwood miners cottage in 1975
... Dismantling Ringwood miners cottage in 1975 ...Typed below photograph, "Ringwood Miners Cottage 1873. Formerly at 367 Maroondah Highway almost opposite Civic Centre site. During disassembly April 1975". Written on backing sheet, "...Rob Arins on roof, Mayor Jack Martin on ladder." -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper - Newspaper - Broadsheet, ZILLES COLLECTION: SMB Student Newspaper; "Miners Write", May 1980, 05/1980
... ZILLES COLLECTION: SMB Student Newspaper; "Miners Write ...4 sheets folded plus single sheet half the size - 8 plus 2 pagesnon-fictionballarat school of mines, miners write, newspaper, building plans, graham beanland, principal, letters to the editor, sporting results, evan jones & associates, architects, twelve angry men, pentridge prison, barry hall, jim burns, lorene guley, glenn keating, karen knight, greg smith, robert smith, rohan souter, jeff zilles -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Article - Realia, O.A. DAY, Miners Shovel from Underground Gold Mine, 1880's
... Miners Shovel from Underground Gold Mine ...This old miners shovel was found in the late 1980'8 or early 1990's in one of the underground Horse Stables in the abandoned workings of the old Magdala Mine. It was found covered in mud along with other mining equipment as well as some old clothing.Wooden Handled Mining Shovel Manufactured by O.A. DayO.A. DAYmining, gold mining -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Dismantling Ringwood miners cottage in 1975
... Dismantling Ringwood miners cottage in 1975 ...Typed below photograph, "Ringwood miners cottage 1873 - formerly No. 367 Maroondah Highway opposite Civic Centre. Pictured during dismantling May 1975 showing original hand split internal paling walls and flooring nailed to saplings laid directly on the ground". -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Miners Small Brick Cottage -- early example in Curtis St
... Miners Small Brick Cottage -- early example in Curtis St ...Small brick cottage a typical example of an early miners cottage located in Curtis Street. Mr. Hammer brickmaker, lived in the cottage. The cottage was also home to Mr. & Mrs. Vic Bullen for many years. Van Diesan later bought the cottage.Black & White photograph of a small brick college with corrugated iron roof. stawell dwelling -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Group of Stawell Miners
... Group of Stawell Miners ...Magdala Mine with three rows of miners standing kneeling and sitting in front of timber building. Cocker spaniels in front row, trees in background. Early 1900's Fourth from right is owner Thomas Kinsella. Origional Photo No 1386-10 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mining Scene at Quartz Reefs, St Georges Lead. Three miners with a gold rocking cradle
... miners with a gold rocking cradle. ...Miners around Big Hill area at work St Georges Lead c 1860's. Note gold rocking cradle. This photo was amongst several mining photos, all of which were identified and catalogued under their correct mine name in 2010-2011.Three men with shovels around a gold mine cradle on a rocky hill side.stawell -
City of Ballarat
Ceremonial object - Public Artwork, F. W. Commons, Miners Rest Soldiers Memorial by F. W. Commons, 1920
... Miners Rest Soldiers Memorial by F. W. Commons ...Erected in the township of Miners Rest in 1920 in remembrance of fallen soldiers, this granite plinth cenotaph stands at the West end of an Avenue of Honour with 25 trees. The memorial is of Harcourt colonial granite, with bronze face plates, and contains the names of twenty-four soldiers of the district who sacrificed their lives at war. The monument was designed by the well-known sculptor, Mr F. W. Commons, and the work executed by returned soldiers employed at his studio on Creswick Road, Ballarat.The memorial is of historic and social significance to the people of BallaratGranite stone memorial including plaques on a bluestone base. 4 smaller granite posts and flag pole. In honour of our men of this district who gave their lives in the great war 1914-19. Duty Nobly Done. Erected by residents A.D.1920. Unveiled by Sir A. J. Peacock K.C.M.C., M.L.A. 23rd May 1920 Soldiers named; L.C. Blackman, D.G. Chisholm, J. Dowie, D. Dobson, H. Fisher, A.E. Gray, E.S. Holgate, H.S. Holgate, A. Kennedy, W.C. Kilfeder, G.A. Loader, H.R. Lonsdale, W. Miller, P. Morgan, C.A. Morrison, J. McDonald, N. McKenzie, L. Pollock, W.G. Pollock, A. Robertson, C.F. Shelton, P.J. Shelton, G.F. Smith, J.T. Swain.miners rest cenotaph, miners rest avenue of honour -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, GRACE, Shirley Carter, Carters, labourers, miners : a family history of our Carters, as labourers in Norfolk to miners in Maldon, c1992
... Carters, labourers, miners : a family history of our ...Inscribed 'To the Phillip Island History Group with best wishes Shirley Grace'. Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'.carter family, victoria, genealogy -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph of shallow alluvial mine, Sepia mining scene, Unknown
... Miners ...This photograph of miners at work on a shallow alluvial mine was taken around 1870 however the location, participants and precise date are unknownThis scene is typical of alluvial mining during the gold rush and up to the latter part of the 19th century showing gold miners and their equipment in actionSepia photograph of shallow mine with six miners location unknown c 1870Alluvial Mining late 19th centurygold mining, miners, tramway -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AMALGAMATED MINERS' ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA, J.B. WATSON LETTER, 1891
Document: letter mounted ( stuck down ) on buff board. Letter head' Amalgamated Miners; Association of Australasia, Bendigo Branch No. 1, Beehive Chambers, July 17th., 1891.' Letter details thanks for raising money for J.B. Watson's 'sustentation fund' ( sustenance fund for miners )Amalgamated Miners Association of Victoriaorganization, mining, amalgamated miners' association, bendigo, mining, amalgamated miners' association of australasia, j.b. watson, sustentation (sic )fund, sustenance fund. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, mid 20th Century
One of a collection of 9 photographs/postcards donated by F. WinnSepia photograph of two coal miners (one with light on helmet), standing in front of shed at Wonthaggi Coal Mine.On back: "Wonthaggi Coal Miners"wonthaggi coal mine, coal miners, f winn -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Newsletter, Miners Write: Ballarat School of Mines Staff Newsletter, 1994-1997, 1994-1997
... Miners Write: Ballarat School of Mines Staff Newsletter ...The Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia. Photocopied newsletters with numerous newspaper clippings. 20 June 1994 - Mission, Women's Policy, Kate Wait, Walter Haller, Stewart Moors, Cynthia Jardine, Mark Lynch, R.J. Young Scholarship, David Thomas 22 August 1994 - Wimmera Community College Agreement, SMB/University of Ballarat Affiliation Agreement Signed by Chancellor Geoffrey Blainey, Max Palmer, Matthew Barlow, Mark Dawe, Phillip Lee, John Conaughton, Elizabeth White 05 September 1994 - Employment White Paper, Workcover, Ross Furness, Nance Jeffreys, Keith Chase, Michael Ronaldson, Ron Wild, Paul Jenkins 25 October 1994 - Staff Consultation Committee, Bendix Mintex Award, Rick Williams, Mike Hickey, Sexual Harassment, Ann McCaffrey, Brewery Complex building 07 November 1994 - Karpin Report, Edgar Bartrop Scholarship, Winsome McCaughey 13 June 1995 - Female Participation in TAFE, Lake Bolac Visit, Virginia Fenelon, Hairdressing, Ararat Community College, Brian MCLennan, Forestry Industry Contract, Ararat PRison Education, E.J.T. Tippett Award, Shane Lake, SMB Graduates 1995, Tony Leonard, Colin McCurry, Steph Pilmore 26 June 1995 - Child Care Centre, computer survey responses, Ellimatta, Sharna Whitehand, Jack Veeken, John Hanmer, Aaron Block, Kirsten Martin, Rowena Worth, Jan Croggon, Andrew McEvoy 24 July 1995 - Teaching, Engineering Liaison, Graham Shearer, Carol Durant, Brian McLennan, Market Research, Ararat Campus, Kevin Martin, Myrtle Muir, Hairdressing, Carol McDonald 07 August 1995 - Childcare, Playgroup, Disabilities, Judy Mills, Former Ballarat Gaol, Private Providers, Equal Opportunity, Equal Employment Opportunity 04 September 1995 - Keith Boast, Barkly Street Campus Library, Barrie Firth, Yuille Street Building, Painting and Decorating, Bricklaying, Disability Forum Committee, Belinda Morgan, Fay Guinane, Olivia Guinane, Robert Clarke Community Centre ceramic Tile Mosaic, Neville French, Annelies Egan, Judith Davies, Tanis Yuille, Margaret Komishon, Ruth Zegir, Ray Isaac 18 September - Competition Policy, Public Sector Reform, Brewery Building contract to S.J. Weir, Ararat Campus, BHP, Peter Bell, Mining Industry, Horticulture Facility (Gillies Street), Creche Fairy Mural, Shellagh Kentish, Daylesford Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre, Jenny Beacham, Tom Bates, Colin Trembath, Alan Scanosio, Zaiga Svanosio 16 October 1995 - Rural Studies Staffing, Robyn Greig, Ross Holton, Virginia Fenelon, Michelle Loader, Christina Elshaug, Cynthia Jardine, Morgan B. John death, Ian Pym, Melissa Cameron, hairdressing, Woolshed, Great Southern Woolshed, Graham Shearer October 1995 - Employment Relations Update, Enterprise Bargaining, Sue Wright, Ron Wild 30 October 1995 - 125th anniversary, 125th anniversary Medallions, Bill Murray (died 28 October 1995), Metal Fabrication, Ron Wild, Gael Ramsay, Paul Keating 20 November 1995 - Ceramics Exhibition, Heather Campbell, Marion Byass, Barry Norman, Helen Knowles, Michael Bracher, Brian McLennan, Rural Studies, Carpark, David Nicholson, Linetter Penhall, Suzanne Brown, Marie Bedggood 27 May 1996 - David Brown Farewell, Keith Boast, Educational Services, Wally Gradkowski, Dzintra Crocker, World Wide Web, Ann McCaffrey 17 June 1996 - Lifelong Learning Through Vocational Education and Training, Lyndal Cooper, Engineering Studies, David Manterfield, Rod MacKinney 19 August 1996 - SMB Strategic Plan 1997-2001, Ian Harris, Ararat Prison Education, Moongate 06 September 1996 - Tom Johnson, Bill Gribble, Ron Wild, INternational Projects Report, Cas Anderson, Court House Theatre, Former Court House, The Moongate 11 November 1996 - Brewery Complex Opening by Prime Minister John Howard on 09 December 1996, Human Resources, Marie Kerr, Fran Kisler, Karen Neale, Trudy Horwoood, Graham Hankin, Engineering Studies, David Manerfied, Sheilagh Kentish, Goroke College 12 May 1997 - Ballarat Group Training, Ballarat Aboriginal Co-operative, SMB Flexible Learning Centre, E.J. Tippett Library, Changing Role of the TAFE Teacher, Maree Greig, Colin Prowse, Performing Arts, Dave Knowles, Karyn Kilroy 20 August 1997 - Amalgamation Update, Graham Paynter, Heather MacLeod, Performing Arts 05 September 1997 - From TAFE to VET, Leoda Atkinson, Daniel James, Ararat campus, Mark Bevelander, computers, Craftsmanship Awards, Koorie Programs Unit, Deanne Jakiel, Stephen Burns, Women's Access Program, Internet 20 October 1997 - amalgamation update, Flexible Learning Centre, Andrea Bateman, Val D'Angri, Leoda Atkinson, Paul Mason, Andrea Bateman 10 November 1997 - Ballarat School of Mines/University of Ballarat Amalgamation, Shenzhen Polytechnic China, Videoconferencing, John Ferrier (Science), Performing Arts 08 December 1997 - Last Edition of Miners' Write Ron Wild, Brian McLennan, Max Palmer, Jeanetter John, Farewell to SMB, Time Capsuleminers write, ballarat school of mines, ron wild -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, George Symons, Country Bakery, MARYSVILLE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, 1990's
An early photograph of a miner and his family standing outside their tent in the Australian bush.An early sepia photograph of a miner and his family standing outside their tent in the Australian bush. This postcard was produced by George Symons as a souvenir of Marysville.AUSTRALIAN/ yesteryear/ CARDS P7 CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS IN THEIR SUNDAY BEST c. 1880 A miner's family dressed in their Sunday best/ outside their tent dwelling./ Despite the difficulties of tent life the woman/ has brought her touch to the camp and is still/ able to dress her family immaculately for their/ Sunday stroll down the track. Photographer Unknown A sepia tone facsimile of/ an early Australian photographmarysville, victoria, mining life, australia, george symons, postcard, souvenir -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Walter Withers, Miners 'Panning-out', sketch by Walter Withers
... Miners 'Panning-out', sketch by Walter Withers ...Reproduced Page 26 of Pioneers & Painters, edited by Alan Marshall (1971) Source: National Gallery of Victoria (1 Black and White print, no neg.) This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image and 11.5 x 20.5 cm B&W printgold, gold mining, panning, pioneers and painters, sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, sketches, walter withers