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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: CENTRAL NAPOLEON GOLD MINING CO. N.L, 1938-1943
... Document: Central Napoleon Gold Mine Financial Statements... Gold Mine Financial Statements contained within a Beige Manilla ...Document: Central Napoleon Gold Mine Financial Statements contained within a Beige Manilla Folder made by Cobra Binder File and contains monthly financial statements dated from 14th April 1938 to 23rd July 1943, markings on front cover read 'Central Napoleon Financial Statements.organization, business, industry - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, central napoleon -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Diamond Creek Gold Mine
... Diamond Creek Gold Mine...gold mine.... The Diamond Creek Gold Mine was the largest in the Diamond Valley.... The Diamond Creek Gold Mine was the largest in the Diamond Valley ...Situated at the end of Fraser Street, Diamond Creek. The Diamond Creek Gold Mine was the largest in the Diamond Valley Shire with a shaft depth of over 290 metres at the peak of its development in 1915. The surface plant was quite large with four boilers and five steam engines working the battery, winder, water pump, air compressor and lighting generator.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 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 imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, diamond creek, goldmine, gold mine, poppet head -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BENDIGO MINING, WALKING UNDERGROUND FROM SPRING GULLY TO EAGLEHAWK
... central deborah gold mine... of the Central Deborah Gold Mine shaft (270 m) through a series... BENDIGO Mining central deborah gold mine Newspaper article ...Newspaper article, Bendigo Advertiser, Thursday October 13, 1988, page 1. It was said in the 'heyday of Bendigo's gold mining it was possible to walk underground from Spring Gully to Eaglehawk' Article describes a walk done in 1988 from the 8th level of the Central Deborah Gold Mine shaft (270 m) through a series of tortuous and at times hazardous drives, stopes, shafts and cross overs to the 8th level of the North Deborah Gold Mine. Steven Hinde, Bendigo Mining's Chief Geologist lead the trek, which proved it was still possible to go down one shaft and emerge up another. When Bendigo Mining dewatered the Central Deborah shaft it uncovered the old connecting passages.bendigo, mining, central deborah gold mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Oswald Gold Mine No Liability Minute Book 1914 - 1929, 1914 - 1929
... Oswald Gold Mine No Liability Minute Book 1914 - 1929...Oswald Gold Mine N.L.... in Minute Book of Oswald Gold Mine: 1. Receipt for monies received...Bendigo Margaret Roberts goldmining Oswald Gold Mine N.L ...Blue hard cover book, maroon binding on spine and corners of cover. 'Minute Book' written in gold on spine. Two hundred and two pages of which sixty nine are used. First entry dated 14th December 1914 for meeting held at the office of the Company at 39 Queen Street, Melbourne. Loose documents held in Minute Book of Oswald Gold Mine: 1. Receipt for monies received from Messrs McColl, Rankin and Stanistreet from F.G. Smith and McEacharn, for 20 pounds 2.Charge for petty cash, stamps for Oswald Gold Mine, Dr. to McColl Rankin and Stanistreet 3. Five proxy forms The Minute Book is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of mining documents.bendigo, margaret roberts, , goldmining, oswald gold mine n.l., castlemaine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - HORWOOD COLLECTION: CENTRAL DEBORAH, c1965
... central deborah gold mine...Horwood Collection. Central Deborah Gold Mine Violet Street... Gold central deborah gold mine Horwood Collection. Central ...Horwood Collection. Central Deborah Gold Mine Violet Street Bendigo. Poppet head has flagpole. Shed for winding machine is off to the right on the creek side, change rooms are along side fence and office is in front of the poppet head. Markings: Central Deborah High Street Bendigo 16 OCT65MKodakmine, gold, central deborah gold mine, horwood collection. central deborah gold mine violet street bendigo. poppet head flagpole. shed for winding machine to right on creek side, change rooms side fence office front poppet head -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - THE NEW CHUM LINE OF REEF, c.1870
... - handwritten - 'Sandhurst Gold Mines - The New Chum Line'. C1873.... Inscriptions: on front - handwritten - 'Sandhurst Gold Mines - The New ...Black and white photograph. Large view of the New Chum Line mining site. Mines in foreground. Homes in background. Looking South towards Golden Square. Inscriptions: on front - handwritten - 'Sandhurst Gold Mines - The New Chum Line'. C1873, earlier than NH Caire (1875) - James Lerk 12.11.1999.place, mining site, new chum -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE BENDIGO POST CARDS
... CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE BENDIGO POST CARDS... the Central Deborah Gold Mine. Images include: preparation... the Central Deborah Gold Mine. Images include: preparation ...Fold out series of six colour postcards showing scenes from the Central Deborah Gold Mine. Images include: preparation for underground tour, winder driver and engine room, poppet head, first aid room, historic mining exhibits. Missing from Folder 131 2.2.2023. Richard LethleanAustralian Souvenirs and Marketing, 10-12 Roberna St. Moorabbin. 3189 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - GUINEY COLLECTION: VARIOUS BADGES
... Six badges: Women's Club 3BO,Central Deborah Gold Mine... Deborah Gold Mine Bendigo, B.U.F.S, Dispensary Mcrae Street ...Six badges: Women's Club 3BO,Central Deborah Gold Mine Bendigo, B.U.F.S, Dispensary Mcrae Street Bendigo,Bendigo Band CarnivalRailway Picmic September 12 1918, Bendigo Easter Fair 1930 April 19-22 1930 - For Charity Saturday Carnival 3967, War Fund Organisation.ephemera, mementoes, badges -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - HERCULES NO. 1 GOLD MINE
... GOLD MINE... Gold Mine... February (no year) at the Hercules No. 1 Gold Mine of Mining... - Auction Catalogue - Hercules No. 1 Gold Mine J H Curnow & Son J L ...Brown covered auction catalogue for a sale held on 12th February (no year) at the Hercules No. 1 Gold Mine of Mining Machinery,Buildings, Plant and Equipment by Order Hercules No. 1 Gold Mining Company N. L. Contains descriptions of various machinery and buildings. J. H. Curnow & Son were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - hercules no. 1 gold mine, j h curnow & son, j l jamieson & co, the cambridge press -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - WATTLE GULLY GOLD MINE
... IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - WATTLE GULLY GOLD... Gold Mine... at Wattle Gully Gold Mine, Chewton, Vic. On 19, 20, 21 and 22nd... - Auction Catalogue - Wattle Gully Gold Mine A M Horsburgh F C Dyett ...Red covered Auction Catalogue of Electrical Machinery, Milling & Treatment Plant, Mine Buildings, Extensive Stores, Piping & Costly Equipment and Staff Homes for an auction held at Wattle Gully Gold Mine, Chewton, Vic. On 19, 20, 21 and 22nd October 1970. Pages have been pasted into the catalogue.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - wattle gully gold mine, a m horsburgh, f c dyett, l c osborne, c hill, t apps, bolton bros pty ltd -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: THE SEDGWICK GOLD MINE, 1930's
... GOLD MINE...Gold Mine... to the Sedgwick Gold Mine, formerly the Great Eastern. Including plan...GOLD MINING Miners' Safety Cage sedgwick Gold Mine Sedgwick ...Manilla Folder containing documents relating to the Sedgwick Gold Mine, formerly the Great Eastern. Including plan of area applied for lease No. 10414 by E. Peel. Comprehensive hand written description of mine from R. M. Williams. And record taken from the Bendigo office by J. Caldwell, Field GeologistMcColl Rankin & Stanistreetgold mining, miners' safety cage, sedgwick, gold mine, sedgwick, great eastern, geology -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - NORTH DEBORAH MINE, 1946
... Poppet head, North Deborah gold mine ( sign on middle...north deborah mine gold mining Golden Square Poppet head ...Poppet head, North Deborah gold mine ( sign on middle landing) . Mine working when photo taken. Wheels on top for raising and lowering of cage and trucks. Flagpole. Note: air raid siren on top brace Sign on second landing reads ' North Deborah' Gold Mining Coy. N.L.'north deborah mine, gold mining, golden square -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Panorama of Stawell from Big Hill c 1998 -- Coloured
... Hill Action Group" The group were fighting Stawell Gold Mines... Hill Action Group" The group were fighting Stawell Gold Mines ...Colour Panorama of Stawell c 1998 Overlooking Stawell. Black Range and Grampians visible in background. Panorama photo was taken by Irene Read for Barbara Bennet, a member of the "Big Hill Action Group" The group were fighting Stawell Gold Mines proposal to "Open Pit" the Big Hill area. SGM was at that time owned by an American Company - Pitston-Brinks. Laminated panorama of Stawell from Big Hill c 1998 -- Coloured photographs producing a panorama of Stawell. stawell, panorama -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Model - Model of Bendigo tram No. 19
... of "Gold Mine". The Modeller has detailed the seats the end... and the front dash panel and a destination of "Gold Mine". The Modeller ...Model of Bendigo 19, Open California combination car in the Bendigo Trust colour scheme with the name of the operator "Bendigo Tramways" on the side and the front dash panel and a destination of "Gold Mine". The Modeller has detailed the seats the end saloons. Balsa wheels had broken off, repaired with 'O' gauge wheels along with other parts by the Museum's model builder.Demonstrates model tram building. One of a series of Ballarat and Bendigo tram models. Not known who built them.Model tram - made from Balsa wood, cardboard, paint, metal, styrene, wire.models, trams, bendigo, tram 19, bendigo trust -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - ORANGE NAVY AND GREY WORKSHIRT
... embroidery above left breast pocket ''Northgate Fosterville Gold Mine''.... pocket ''Northgate Fosterville Gold Mine''. Orange, navy and grey ...Orange, navy and grey workwear cotton shirt. Fluoro orange body with navy tails and two horizontal grey nylon stripes (5cm wide). Long navy sleeves with one grey nylon horizontal stripe (5cm wide), 5.5cm cuffs. Navy collar. Front opening has seven X 12mm navy plastic buttons. Two breast pockets with 5.5cm flaps fastened with navy buttons. Washing instructions and spare button labels stitched inside LHS seam.Label inside back neck, ''Tuffware'' ''S''. Made in China. Hi Vis Safety Garments. Compliance to AS NZS 4602 1999 Upf 50+. Navy embroidery above right breast pocket ''Amanda Gath''. Navy embroidery above left breast pocket ''Northgate Fosterville Gold Mine''.costume, male working, orange, navy grey work shirt -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION:CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE, 1946-51
... GOLD MINE...Central Deborah Gold Mine...'Bank Account Book for Central Deborah Gold Mine Co. from... COTTAGE Miners Central Deborah Gold Mine Gold Mine McColl Rankin ...'Bank Account Book for Central Deborah Gold Mine Co. from McColl,Rankin & Stanistreet Legal Managers & Accounts Bendigo'. Printed on label 'IN ACCOUNT CURRENT WITH THE UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED'. Hand writing 'Central Deborah Gold Mining Company No Liability'. Stamped on label 'PLEASE RETURN AFTER INSPECTION'.The Union Bank Of Australiacottage, miners, central deborah gold mine, gold, mine, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, the union bank of australia, bendigo, business records. -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, C 1865
... AND COLONIAL GOLD MINE, CLUNES, POPPET HEAD ON SKYLINE. .2 SEPIA PRINT... PHILLIP AND COLONIAL GOLD MINE, CLUNES, POPPET HEAD ON SKYLINE. .2 ....1 PHOTOGRAPH - ORIGINAL SEPIA - OF PORT PHILLIP AND COLONIAL GOLD MINE, CLUNES, POPPET HEAD ON SKYLINE. .2 SEPIA PRINT OF PHOTOGRAPH .3 PHOTOCOPY OF A LITHOGRAPH OF THIS PHOTOGRAPH .4 BLACK AND WHITE COPY .5 MOUNTED BLACK AND WHITE COPY .6 BLACK AND WHITE COPY .7 BLACK AND WHITE COPY PORT PHILLIP AND COLONIAL MINING COMPANY, CLUNES. GENERAL VIEW, MINE AND WORKS. C. NETTLETON, PHOTO MELBOURNE.local history, photography, photographs, mining -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. DIGGERS AND MINERS, c1861
... Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. Quartz gold mine... and miners. Quartz gold mine, Clunes, c. 1861- - - and in the quartz ...Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. Quartz gold mine, Clunes, c. 1861- - - and in the quartz reefs. Slide shows that mining is done on a much grander scale than a pan by the river of shallow mines. It could now be a large industry for its times. Markings: 29 994:LIF I. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - CHAPMAN'S GOLD MINE
... IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - CHAPMAN'S GOLD...Ian Dyett Collection - Auction Catalogue - Chapmans Gold... Gold Mine N. L. at Chewton, Vic. On 8 February, 1939 by Order... - Auction Catalogue - Chapmans Gold Mine N. L. D R S McGregor J H ...Darkish blue catalogue for an auction sale at the Chapmans Gold Mine N. L. at Chewton, Vic. On 8 February, 1939 by Order of the Liquidator, Mr. D. R. S. McGregor. For sale was Mining Machinery, Plant, Equipment, Tools,Corrugated Iron Housing and Buildings. J. H. Curnow & Son were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - chapmans gold mine n. l., d r s mcgregor, j h curnow & son, old quartz hill mine, albion hotel (near chewton), roberts & son, the cambridge press -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - NEW GARFIELD GOLD MINE
... IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - NEW GARFIELD GOLD... Gold Mine... Gold Mine at Chewton, Vic. Auction of Mining Plant, Buildings... - Auction Catalogue - New Garfield Gold Mine Mine's Department J H ...Small catalogue for an auction sale at the New Garfield Gold Mine at Chewton, Vic. Auction of Mining Plant, Buildings and Equipment was held on 19th March 1947 by Order of the Mine's Department. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty Ltd. Were the auctioneers. Contains description of machinery, poppet legs and steel smoke stack.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - new garfield gold mine, mine's department, j h curnow & son pty ltd, prahran telegraph printing co -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - "Adventure Gold Mine" Draft
... "Adventure Gold Mine" Draft...Adventure Gold Mine... Gold Mine, a compilation of research done by Phyllis Toy... Collection. See item 10727.2 Adventure Gold Mine Sandhurst goldmining ...BHS Collection. See item 10727.2Sixty two page copy of a proposed book on the Adventure Gold Mine, a compilation of research done by Phyllis Toy. Front page: ' The Great Adventure, a brief history of the Adventure Mine from its beginning in c1854 until it amalgamation with the Victoria Consols Company o 19/7/1880. Phyllis Toy Collection:adventure gold mine, sandhurst, goldmining, adventure and advance amalgamated quartz mining company -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - NORTH DEBORAH GOLD MINE BENDIGO MINING PLAQUE
... NORTH DEBORAH GOLD MINE BENDIGO MINING PLAQUE... of the former North Deborah Gold Mine when the brick chimney... North Deborah Gold Mine when the brick chimney was restored ...Metal plaque, gold writing, erected at the site of the former North Deborah Gold Mine when the brick chimney was restored by Bendigo Mining NL. The plaque reads: 'The North Deborah Gold Mine, 1937-1954. The North Deborah Gold mine was established on this site on the 28th May 1937. For an initial cost of 2,000 pounds to erect the plant, plus capital of 37,500 pounds, the North Debnorah proved to be the most abundant and profitable of all the post Second War mines in Bendigo. The North Deborah produced 128,000 ounces of gold from 1937 to its closure on 23rd December 1954. When mine manager E.J. White closed the doors that day he signaled the end to a great story of gold discovery and production. The North Deborah was the last mine to operate on the Bendigo goldfield during the initial golden era. It was not until the new century that gold mining would return. This historic chimney was restored by Bendigo Mining Limited in 2006. Along with the poppet head. It is the only visible surface remains of the original North Deborah Mine.' The mine site is situated off Breen Street in Golden Square.Kay MacGregor 2012bendigo, mining, north deborah mining company -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Magdala Shaft, 1986
... 7082a: - Induction fan discharge from the Stawell Gold MIne... grampians 7082a: - Induction fan discharge from the Stawell Gold ...7082a: - Induction fan discharge from the Stawell Gold MIne, this gunck would include the diesel fumes of trucks and mining machines. The steam Plume drifts over the nearby trees blackening and killing the. It also drifts over the reservior adding a touch of spice to the town's drinking water. site closed in 2001. Another fan is located near to Darlington Lane and McLennan Street.2 Photographs: 7082:Showing workmen drilling a shaft with a car in the background 7082a: Showing Steam? coming from the shaft.On Reverse: 7082 Mick Walsh 52 Patrick Street Phone 053 ******mining -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - OPENING OF CENTRAL RED, WHITE AND BLUE BATTERY, 13th March, 1912
... Central Red White and Blue Gold Mine...The Central Red, White and Blue Gold Mine was registered...The Central Red, White and Blue Gold Mine was registered ...The Central Red, White and Blue Gold Mine was registered on 30th October, 1891. William Weeks Barker was the Manager. Thirty thousand shares at 2/- each were issued. (Government Gazettes online: https://gazette.slv.vic.gov.au/view.cgi?year=1891&class=general&page_num=4465&state=V&classNum=G138&searchCode=8733417) It's place of operation is given as Bendigo. Black and white photograph with sepia toning. Posed group of twenty four males. Mine building in background (Central Red, White and Blue?). Opening of mine. Inscriptions: on back - ink stamp 'W.H Robinson, Photographer, Mundy Street, Bendigo'. Separate paper insert : identified by James Lerk, 6/3/2000. (17/24 gents identified). Heading 'Opening of the Central Red, White and Blue Battery, Wednesday 13th March 1912'. Top Row: A.H. Merrin Chief Inspector of Mines, R.T. Trembath Chairman of the Stock Exchange, J.R. Clark. Second row: A.A. Samuels, P. Jorgensen, G. Kingsley Mine Manager, J.J. Stanistreet Legal Manager, W.H. Cundy Geologist. Third row: T. Jorgensen Engineer (man with moustache), Councillor H.A.Ross Mayor, W.Keck Chairman Of Directors, P. McBride Minister of Mines, W. Casley, A. Gard. Front row: Senator J.H. McColl Legal Manager, R.A. Rankin Legal Manager, E.G. Mueller, G. Lansell?…W.H. Robinson, Mundy Street Bendigo.central red white and blue gold mine, bendigo, gold mining, gold, -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORTH DEBORAH GOLD MINE - ACCOUNT FROM MILLER & CO (MACHINERY) PTY LTD
... NORTH DEBORAH GOLD MINE - ACCOUNT FROM MILLER & CO...the north deborah gold mine co.... To The North Deborah Gold Mine Co. Account dated 30th June 1949... DOCUMENT Gold the north deborah gold mine co The North Deborah Gold ...Typed account from Miller & Co. (Machinery) Pty. Ltd. To The North Deborah Gold Mine Co. Account dated 30th June 1949 and is for various items purchased on June 24th, 27th and June 30th. Written in the bottom left corner: Copy. Passed for payment. 27/7/49 W. G. ?oly.document, gold, the north deborah gold mine co, the north deborah gold mine co, account from miller & co (machinery) pty. ltd., w g ?oly -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: CENTRAL NAPOLEON GOLD MINING CO. N.L, 5th September 1947
... Document: Letter to Central Napoleon Gold Mines N.L from... Napoleon Gold Mines N.L from Dickson & Tadgell Chartered ...Document: Letter to Central Napoleon Gold Mines N.L from Dickson & Tadgell Chartered Accountants and Company Managers on behalf of North Nell Gwyne Company making an offer of £65 for Central Napoleon Company's Vertical Boiler, letter found in the Central Napoleon GM N.L Minutes Book No 2 now numbered 2205.712a.organization, business, industry - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, central napoleon -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE NL: BANK STATEMENTS, 1954 - Marsch 1961
... GOLD MINE NL: BANK STATEMENTS...central deborah gold mine...: Central Deborah Gold Mine NL - bank statements of Central Deborah... ORGANIZATION Business central deborah gold mine McColl Rankin ...Document: McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet Collection: Central Deborah Gold Mine NL - bank statements of Central Deborah Gold Mining Co. NL with ANZ Bank. Brown paper wrapper tied up with brown string contains bank statements. Handwritten summary prepared by Chris Bradley ( 2009 ) inserted in front of archive.organization, business, central deborah gold mine, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet collection: central deborah gold mine nl. bank statements, accounts -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Bendigo circa 1930-1940, 19/09/2017
... Deborah Gold Mine, Alexandra Fountain, Bendigo City Hall, Rosiland... Deborah Gold Mine, Alexandra Fountain, Bendigo City Hall, Rosiland ...8548a Eight photographs of Bendigo circa 1930-1940, provided with printed envelope, photos cover: Pall Mall, Central Deborah Gold Mine, Alexandra Fountain, Bendigo City Hall, Rosiland Park, the City Baths, Civic Building, and the Conservatory Gardens. 8548b envelope for eight photos of Bendigo circa 1930-1940. each photograph is named.photographs of central bendigo landmarks, b&w photos -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, "Wonga" Gold Mine 1903
... "Wonga" Gold Mine 1903...Wonga Mine Gold Mining 1903... grampians Wonga Mine Gold Mining 1903 Stawell Mining "Wonga" Gold ...Wonga Mine Gold Mining 1903stawell mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Beginning of Decline made by Stawell Joint Venture Mining Stawell 1981
... Stawell 1981. Stawell Joint Venture. The Magdala gold mine... Stawell 1981. Stawell Joint Venture. The Magdala gold mine ...Beginning of Decline made by Stawell Joint Venture Mining Stawell 1981. Stawell Joint Venture. The Magdala gold mine was officially opened by -Hon David White M.L.C. Minister for Minerals and Energy on Friday 5th Oct. 1984. Gold production 1984. Gold by July 1991 approximately 142,500 ounces. Length of decline 4 Km's. Approx. length of development 18 Km's.Black and white photograph of a long trench with fence either side of the trench. Buildings in the background behind bush setting.stawell