Two (a & b) typed copy of a recommendation for mining project, accepted Nov. 1967. Recommendation for Central Nell Gwynne area, now a public purposes reserve for preservation as a permanent reminder of the gold mining era. Victoria Hill Area mentioned for it's geographical and historical significance. The New Chum Hill area rich in historical and mining. Notes on development of the Central Nell Gwynne, Victoria Hill and New or Old Chum Hill areas. Notes prepared by Albert Richardson.mine, gold, victoria hill, victoria hill, recommendation - mining project, central nell gwynne, jack barker, victoria hill area, big 180, victoria quartz, new chum hill (old chum hill), p. m. g. repeater station, mine's department, land's department, lansell, fortuna, a h q survey regiment, lazarus mine, b c v 8 television studio

Three pages of typed notes on creamy paper. Notes mention the mines on Victoria Hill and gives some information about them such as depth, ounces of gold extracted and who owned them. Mines mentioned are: The North Old Chum, Lansell's Big 180, Ballerstedt's Open-Cut, Little 180 Crushing Battery, the Victoria Quartz, Rae's Open-Cut, Great Central Victoria, Wittshiebe's 'Jeweller's Shop', Boldt's 5 Head Crushing Battery, Northern Slope and the Advance Shaft. Written in pencil at the top: Copy of material sent to Herald Reporter by R. Aulsbrook 30/7/68. Copied from my material and initialled AR. Notes prepared by Albert Richardson.mine, gold, victoria hill, victoria hill, mines situated on victoria hill, john wybrandt, wittscheibe, t ballerstedt, fortuna villa, george lansell, a h q survey regiment, ballerstedt's open-cut, little 180 crushing battery, little 180 mine, new chum syncline, victoria quartz (victoria reef quartz), rae's open-cut, william rae, great central victoria (midway), adventurer, wittshiebe's 'jeweller's shop', boldt's 5 head crushing battery, northern slope, the advance shaft, cinderella, hercules and energetic, john brown knitwear factory, r aulsbrook, the herald

Four hand written pages and typed copy, titled The Victoria Hill - Special Features. Notes mention the Victoria Hill, the deepest workings on the field,the first mine on the field to 2,000 and 3,000 feet in depth, Ballerstedt's Open-Cut, Rae;s Open-Cut, Wittscheibe's Jeweller's Shop, the Adventure, the richest cross-section of the whole of the Bendigo Goldfield, the first mine to pay dividends from ore mined below 1,000 feet to 1,500 feet from the surface, the tallest poppet legs on the field, Lazarus Mine, Barnet Lazarus, Mt Alvernia Hospital, Central Red White & Blue. Notes prepared by Albert Richardson.document, gold, victoria hill, victoria hill, victoria hill - special features, john neill macartney, the argus, the australasian, bendigo goldfields registry, victoria reef quartz mine, the deepest workings on the field, the first mine on the field to reach 2, 000 and 3, 000 feet in depth, lansell's 'big 180' mine, hot water, george lansell, theodore ballerstedt, fortuna, ballerstedt's open-cut, rae's open-cut, wittscheibe's jeweller's shop, adventure, advance, cinderella, the private pioneer coy, new chum & victoria mine, a h q survey regiment, tallest poppet legs, lazarus mine, barnet lazarus, mt alvernia hospital, central redwhite and blue, hudson's, burrowes & sterry, b c v 8 television station, swan hill's channel 11

This selection of Precis was produced by the Royal Australian Survey Corps, School of Military Survey, Balcombe, circa 1960s. The Precis are intended to instruct RASvy Surveyors employed on Engineer/ Field Survey Tasks on the calculations necessary for Surveying formula. The blue hard covered foolscap sized booklet held together with two Chicago screws contains 7 x precis listed below. .1 Setting out simple Curves .2 Earthworks .3 Calculation of area by double Latitude .4 Notes on Station Adjustment by Least Squares .5 Notes on Figure Adjustment by Least Squares .6 Technical Memo No1, Computation of Tellurometer Traverses using Plain Angles and Plain Distances by WO2 R Wilson RASvy (later Major) .7 Computing Traverses in Plane CoordinatesBlue Hard covered foolscap sized booklet held together with two Chicago screws. Booklet contains 7 x precis. .1 Setting out simple Curves .2 Earthworks .3 Calculation of area by double Latitude .4 Notes on Station Adjustment by Least Squares .5 Notes on Figure Adjustment by Least Squares .6 Technical Memo No1, Computation of Tellurometer Traverses using Plain Angles and Plain Distances by WO2 R Wilson (later Major) .7 Computing Traverses in Plane Coordinatesroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, school of military survey

This Extract from Northern Territory Lands and Survey Dept Annual Report 1960-61 is about Desert Exploration between Wave Hill and Tennant Creek. The 2 x fold out maps are 1:1,000,000 scale with one showing a Levelling Traverse. The exploration took place during March and April 1960. This document has been included in the RASvy collection because it was valuable information that was needed by RASvy surveyors who were required to operate in the area in later years.5 x foolscap sized pages and 2 x map foldout pages held together with a slide clip. Pages and maps are two hole punchedroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

This Journal "The bad bit across the River" was written by - LtCol HPG Clews in 1934 and is about his experiences around the Colo River approximately 60 miles NW of Sydney, NSW. LtCol Clews was a remarkable man and his achievements were just as remarkable. He is affectionately known as "The Major." He served in the British Army 1909 - 1911 with the Sherwood Foresters. He then served in the Royal Australian Survey Corps from 1912 - 1949 and then served as the Senior Surveyor with the Snowy Mountains Authority from 1950-1958. A Survey Cairn is errected in Khancoban to record his life 1890 - 1980. This Journal records the field trip to establish Survey Control in very rugged country by a handful of party members on foot. The map shows the routes taken.14 x foolscap pages stapled and two hole punched. The Journal includes a map, 7 x pages of typed text and 4 x Annexesroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, 2nd field survey company

This is a Technical Instruction to formalise the Map Revision process at the Royal Australian Survey Corps, A Sect 1 Topo Svy Tp, NUI Dat, Vietnam in 1969. This Instruction details the methods to be used to manage the updating of the current theatre mapping to ensure map users are advised of the latest map changes, either additions or deletions from when the original map was produced.11 x foolscap pages of typed text and diagrams, stapled and two hole punched. Paper dis-colouredHand written top right hand corner in red "Sgt Birrell"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, australian force vietnam

The slide rule was used for less accurate quick mathematical calculations. It was light weight and easy to use in the field. This slide rule was used by members of 4 Fd Svy Sqn circa 1960 for quick Survey calculations..1 12 Inch Slide Rule, multi-function Calculator .2 Protective box and carry case for Slide Rule. Green cardboard box.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, 4 fd svy sqn

All members of the Australian Survey Corps, that was later renamed the Royal Australian Survey Corps were expected to be proficient at freehand lettering and figuring. Initially all text on military maps was hand lettered in ink and an extremely high level of proficiency was required. Later technology changes meant that there was less reliance on hand lettering. This 17 x foolscap sized page booklet with light buff coloured cardboard covers held together with an ARNOS fastener was used to teach members of the Australian Survey Corps how to Hand Letter in 1947. Example practice lettering style work sheets are included at the rear of the document.17 x foolscap sized pages with light buff coloured cardboard covers held together with an ARNOS fastener. Example lettering style work sheets at the rear of the document. Cover has Australian Survey Corps Theodolite Badge in black and white above the Title "Freehand Lettering Published By Australian Survey Corps 1947.Hand-written No"11" in top RH corner. Has a stamp " E COMD FIELD SURVEY Unit"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, school of military survey, sms, balcombe

This paper deals with the employment of Hand operated Mobile Screen Printing Equipment and its associated cartographic techniques for limited map reproduction and overprinting under field conditions. Written by LtCol HM Hall (RASvy)8 x A4 page document containing typed text, photos and map extractroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, school of military survey, sms

This document is the Australian Survey Corps - Specifications of Compilation Sheets 1 Mile to 1 Inch Series published in 1948. This map series was widely produced by the Australian Survey Corps across Australia.A foolscap sized 7 x page buff coloured card covered document, stapled and two holed punched. Cover has Australian Survey Corps badge and text.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

This Draft document is part of the Topographical Drafting Manual produced by the Royal Australian Survey Corps in 1949. This document covers the guidelines for Editing and Proving (quality control) of the 1 Mile to 1 Inch map series that was widely produced by the Corps over Australia.A 10 x page foolscap sized buff coloured covered document, stapled and two hole punchedStamped on cover "E Comd Field Survey Unit"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

This is a Central Command Operation for the Royal Australian Survey Corps to conduct a Survey Operation in Northern Territory in 1961. The task is to acquire Survey Control for the production of maps coving the following 1:250 000 map areas of Alligator River, Mt Evelyn, Coburg Peninsula, (including the offshore Islands, Melville Island and Bathurst Island. The Operation Order details the tasks for the 6 x Officers (or equivalent) and 34 x OR's (or equivalent) and the support that was allocated including Frigate HMAS Gasgoyne, LSM landing craft, Trucks amphibian (DUKW), Helicopter and Cessna aircraft.A 11 x page foolscap size paper report and 1 x foldout map Annex held together with a paper clip. Two hole punched.Hand written File Number in top RH Corner "101-310-4". Distribution stamp in top LH Corner. Hand written No7 in Top RH Corner.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt

A School of Military Survey Precis, 8 x foolscap sized pages of typed text, stapled and two hole punched. The precis No 3 covers the Observation procedure to be used for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Order Triangulation using the Royal Australian Survey Corps standard Cooke, Troughton and Simms Tavistock or Wild T2. The geodetic model Tavistock with a 5.25" horizontal circle should be used for 1st Order Triangulation and maybe used for 2nd Order Triangulation if specially directed. The standard Tavistock with 3.5" horizontal circle or the Wild T2 should be used for 2nd and 3rd Order observations. The Precis discusses the types of errors, the source of errors and the best ways of managing them. In surveying, triangulation is the process of determining the location of a point by measuring only angles to it from known points at either end of a fixed baseline by using trigonometry, rather than measuring distances to the point directly as in trilateration.A School of Military Survey Precis, 8 x foolscap sized pages of typed text, stapled and two hole punched.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, school of military survey, sms, balcombe

This is a Report on the Mechanism Ltd Precision Aneroid Barometer Type M1847 by WO2 Lambert (RASvy) August 1960 under the direction of the Chief Instructor at the School of Military Survey Balcombe Victoria was to determine the accuracy of the instrument for calculating heights for mapping purposes.A 6 x Foolscap sized page report that is stapled and four hole punched.. The report contains typed text, diagrams and tabular results on the fold out annex.Number "54" in top RH cornerroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, school of military survey, balcombe

This Australian Survey Corps School of Military Survey, Balcombe Precis has 5 x foolscap sized paper pages of typed text, stapled and is two hole punched. It was written to document the requirements for physically establishing a Permanent Australian Survey Corps Survey Ground Mark or Beacon. The Precis also discusses the different types of ground mark constructions.5 x foolscap sized paper pages of typed text, stapled and two hole punched. Paper is dis-coloured due to age.Hand written No "63" top RH cornerroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, school of military survey, sms, balcombe

This 13 x page document contains notes on planning for RASvy Field Survey Operations in Northern Command during 1958 and 1959 with helicopter support available for field operations for 1:250,000 mapping. The Document was written by LtCol JB Herridge (RASvy) at the School of Military Survey Balcombe April 1960.13 x foolscap pages of typed text, stapled and four holed punchedHand written "53" in top RH cornerroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, school of military survey, sms

This is a paper that was prepared for and delivered at the Royal Australian Survey Corps Planning Conference 1972 held at Fortuna Bendigo. The paper was written and delivered by LtCol DR Ridge RASvy.A 6 x A4 page report with typed text, stapled and four hole punchedroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

This is a precis produced by the Royal Australian Survey Corps School of Military Survey in 1964. This is a very technical precis that describes the corrections that need to be applied to First Order Astronomical Theodolite Observations. First Order Astronomical positioning is the highest order and the most accurate determination of position using the stars and for that reason small allowances and corrections are needed to maintain/ improve relative accuracy.A 26 x page foolscap sized paper Precis, stapled and two hole punched. The precis does not have a protective cover and pages are discoloured. The precis contains typed text, tables and diagrams.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, astronomy

A 6 x page foolscap sized precis, two hole punched and stapled produced by the Australian School of Military Survey discusses using Stereo templet triangulation of aerial photography to establish extra supplementary horizontal control positions. Triangulation using Stereo Templates is a method of achieving the horizontal scale solutions required for photogrammetric mapping procedures.A 6 x page foolscap sized precis, two hole punched and stapled. The precis does not have a protective coverNo "61" on the top LH Cornerroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, sms

trilateration with the tellurometer by GRL Rimington L.S MIS (Aust) Chief Topographic Surveyor, Department of National Development, Australia. This paper was delivered to the Institute of Surveyors Conference, Brisbane 26 May 1958. This paper is a summary of Electronic distance measurements carried out in 1957 in Central Australia by officers of the division of National Mapping, Department of National Development. Trilateration is a surveying Technique that uses measurements of the sides of triangles to determine relative position.A 11 page foolscap size stapled paper report. Two holed punched with dis-coloured pages due to age.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, division of national mapping, surveying

An RASvy document about the development and trials in the use of hovering helicopters to establish survey control. Written by MAJ W Childs (RASvy) in circa 1960. Survey Control is points of known accurate position. 10 x A4 page report, hole punched and stapled. Booklet of typed text and diagramsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Typed notes on the description of the Central Nell Gwynne Mine Area and the Victoria Hill Area. Also mentioned are the Victoria Quartz Mine, Lansell's 'big' 180, Ballerstadt, George Lansell, Adventure and the Cinderalla. Also recommendations for tourist purposes. (2 pages)mine, gold, central nell gwynne mine, central nell gwynne mine, victoria hill, victoria quartz mine, new chum line, lansell's 'big' 180, ballerstadt, george lansell, fortuna, a. h.q. survey regiment, adventure, rae, wittscheibe & co., luffsman & sons, lazarus mine, latham & watson's mine, great extended hustlers

The Heliograph MkV is a fascinating piece of historical surveying and communications equipment. It was primarily used for visual signaling by reflecting sunlight with a mirror to send coded messages over long distances. This method was primarily useful in remote areas where other forms of communication were not available. The MkV model, specifically, was widely used by the British Army and other military forces from around 1906 until the mid 1960s. It remained in use with the Australian Army Survey Corps until the mid 1980s. The device typically included a 5 - inch mirror and was often mounted on a tripod for stability. Initially the instrument was used to communicate between survey stations using Morse code to coordinate their activities. Later when better forms of communication were available, they were used for precise angle alignment where the sunlight reflection from the mirror was targeted between the survey stations to give very accurate results. The MkV was relatively light weight and portable, making it ideal for use in the field. It could be setup and adjusted quickly. The heliograph had an adjustable mirror that could be tilted to reflect sunlight towards a distant receiver. Surveyors could align the mirror using a sighting device. Whilst it was primarily used by the Military it was also used in civil surveying particularly in the remote areas of Australia. The British Army Mark V version uses a flat round mirror with a small unsilvered spot in the centre. The sender aligned the heliograph to the target by looking at the reflected target in the mirror and moving their head until the target was hidden by the unsilvered spot. Keeping their head still, they then adjusted the aiming rod so its cross wires bisected the target, they then turned up the sighting vane, which covered the cross wires with a diagram of a cross, and aligned the mirror with the tangent and elevation screws, so the small shadow that was a reflection of the unsilvered spot hole was on the cross target. This indicated that the sunbeam was pointing at the target. If the sun was in front of the sender, its rays were reflected directly from this mirror to the receiving station. If the sun was behind the sender, the sighting rod was replaced by a second mirror, to capture the sunlight and direct it onto the main mirror to reflect it to the receiving station.. 1 Brish Army "Mance" Mk V A253 Heliograph has two 125mm diameter mirrors on a brass arm with targeting attachments. The Instrument is mounted on a three-legged tripod of brass and mahogany with spiked feet, approximately 1.2 metres high. The instrument was made by LUCO Art Metal Co Ltd, London in 1940. .2 A military green metal carrying safety storage case with khaki shoulder strap.A253 stamped on instrumentroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

This table was made by Italian POW's at the Land HQ Cartographic Company for the Officers Mess, Fortuna, Bendigo in 1943-44.Coffee table made from timber & masonite, has bottom shelf, all sections held together by wedge & groove, timber section has been varnished.Plaque etched & attached to table: This Table Was Hand Made By The Italian Prisoners Of War Attached To The Land Headquarters Cartographic Company For The Officers Mess 1943 - 1944army survey regiment, royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

The Universal Stereoscope was used to view overlapping stereo aerial photography in three dimensions (3D). It consists of magnifying lenses, an optical train including glass prisms and mirrors that are protected by sliding metal covers all suspended on a pair of fold out adjustable legs. The stereoscope is coloured military olive drab green. This Universal Stereoscope was produced in Australia in 1940 for Military use. It was originally produced with a timber protecting carry box that is missing. It was used extensively by members of the Australian Survey Corps during WWII in many theatres of War for viewing and annotating aerial photography. Item 6205.6P, photograph 6205.1P shows the Universal Stereoscope in use by the Australian Survey Corps annotating aerial photography.The Universal Stereoscope was used to view overlapping stereo aerial photography in three dimensions (3D). It consists of magnifying lenses, an optical train including glass prisms and mirrors that are protected by sliding metal covers all suspended on a pair of fold out adjustable legs. The stereoscope is coloured military olive drab green."DC-1940 Serial No 550", "D V D", "Made in Australia" Plate on the underside reads " This stereoscope was donated to the Ex Fortuna Survey Association by the Eaglehawk Recycle Shop February 2015"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

This set of map prints was assembled as a training aid. The collection is a complete set of individual color prints of each colour used on the final printed maps for each map Joint Operations Graphic (JOG) JOG Ground and JOG Air versions. This map series was produced in two versions to help coordinate military Ground Operations and Air Operations. The ground users required that heights and measurements were in Metres, whilst air users required height information in Feet for altimeters. The Air Version also contained more Aeronautical information including safe flying height information called Maximum Elevation Figures (MEF). Later printing of JOG incorporated printing in just four colours Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black (CMYK). Item 6421.1 is an example of a JOG Ground and item 6421.2 is an example of its matching JOG Air version.1:250,000 SB55-10 Markham JOG A and G colour separations bound together in a manilla card covered folder bound with a timber edge. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

The Plane Table Alidade was used as the sighting Instrument in the production of historical manual hand drawn maps. A Plane Table Board mounted on a tripod is levelled and the Alidade is placed on the table with the vanes perpendicular to the it. Each sighting vane has a central thread lined up on the target and the angle to that target point is then drawn on the map sheet using the beveled fiducial edge. Plane Table Surveying is used as a quick method where less accuracy is required or needed. Plane table Surveying is a relatively portable and inexpensive method and was used extensively before the advent of sophisticated surveying instruments. The photo at 6489.2 is an Australian Army Survey Corps Party using a Plane Table Alidade in Syria during WWII. See also item 6580 which is the Plane Table with tripod legs that was used with the Alidade.Two Plane Table sighting instruments (Alidade) used for historical manual map making housed in wooden transit boxes. A brass instrument with folding sights at each end and a beveled fiducial edge in one edge. The front sight is the object vane and the rear sight is the sight vane. There is a sliding arm attached to the base to draw parallel lines to the fiducial edge. Very slight differences in model between these two instruments.First Instrument, "ER Watts and Son, London, 1938, MkII, Box Label 423. Second Instrument - R. E-Co, Mk.II, stamped E686, Box Label 686.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Silk maps were produced as "Escape Maps" as they were easily folded and compressed to carry. They were often sewn into the jackets of aircraft pilots..1P Photograph of a Silk map of Indo China Map No 44K covering Siam (Thailand) and part of Vietnam and Cambodia at a scale of 1:1million. The map has contours (heights) and legend panel information. .2P Photograph of the reverse side of a Silk map of Indo China Map No 44J covering Siam (Thailand) at a scale of 1:1million. The map has contours (heights) and legend panel information. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II approved the appointment of HRH The Princess of Wales "Lady Diana" as the Colonel in Chief of the Royal Australian Survey Corps (RASvy) on 1 July 1988. A copy of this image was presented to RASvy for official use.Framed photograph of HRH The Princess of Wales "Lady Diana" - Colonel in Chief of the Royal Australian Survey Corps in a black dress, white border and black frame.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr