Metal clothing hook with decorative edge. Holes have been drilled top and bottom to allow fixing to a wall or cupboard.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

Metal clothing hook with decorative edge. Holes have been drilled top and bottom to allow fixing to a wall or cupboard.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

A metal purse frame. Hinged purse frame. Very rusty.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

Silver coloured metal bangle. Name plate has been engraved with the name Lynne. Item is very tarnished.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, bangle, qc binks.

Metal bottle top. Item is very rusted, squashed out of shape and has a split on one side.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

Metal cocktail shaker top. Object is round and perforated with a metal knob in the centre. Knob has been bent over.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, brooch, qc binks.

Gold coloured metal 8 Dram Weight.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, weight

A keyhole shaped keyhole protector. Rusted.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

Metal locket front. Locket is oval shaped with a gold coloured metal surround and a red enamel insert. Insert is taped on.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

Metal belt buckle half. Middle insert is silver coloured and depicts a star. Item is rusty.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

Part of metal belt buckle. Metal loop for attachment is on the back. Item is worn and rusty.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

Brass foot shaped charm. Item is discoloured, tarnished and rusting.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, reader's digest, sweepstakes.

Remains of a decorative earring. Item is round with stones set around the edge. One side is damaged and the stones are missing. The centre is missing. A clip is on the back.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks.

A replica of the gold nugget 'Poseidon' that was discovered on the 18th of December 1906 at Tarnagulla. It was found 10 inches below the surface, 2 inches above bedrock with much quartz. It was found by Woodall and Party and named after a famous racehorse of the time. Gross weight 953 ozs. Net 703 ozs. (See additional research).mining, models, plaster model of victorian gold nugget, https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/history-culture/2016/11/australias-biggest-gold-nuggets/

Plaster model of The 'Beauty' Nugget found at Kangaroo Gully Bendigo in 1858 nine feet below the surface. Weight 242 ozs. (See additional Research)mining, models, plaster model of victorian gold nugget

Plaster model of 'The 'Sandhurst' Nugget. Possibly October 1873 20 ozs from Patchy Flat Whipstick. More research required.mining, models, plaster model of victorian gold nugget

"Hell Below" a novel by W. Snowden published in 1959. Hell below is set in the Australian gold mines, and the background is the hard life of those who experience hell below. The story is a forceful and excruciating one, of life in the raw. Hell below is the romance of gold - a story of mining at Bendigotold from the viewpoint of a man who worked below. on the inside there is a dedication: to dear dad, whishing you a very happy birthday, love from May and Alex, 12-1-60. Stephen Langdon (d.15-11/1960) for his 85th birthday.book, bendigo, mining

A plaster model of the Sclemm nugget found on 11.7.1872 at the Shoots Gully between Dunolly and James Creek, three feet below the surface. Associated with quartz and ironstone. Weight 538 ozs. Estimated yield 478 ozs. Finder Henry Davey. Value 2016 $849,760. (See additional research)mining, models, plaster model of victorian gold nugget

Black and white photograph: Gold mines, looking towards Snobs Hill. In the centre: Duchess Tribute Company of the Devonshire Mining Group. At least 8 poppet heads and 6 chimneys can be seen. The original is glued to cardboard. A copy of this photograph is in a black paper photo holder. On the back in pencil a sketch of where duchees tribute was located: between Alexander Street, Upper Road and Vinton Street, California Gully.business, mining, duchess tribute

Seventeen copies of Miner's Right. dating from 1897 - 1922, in the names of Mary Wilson and Archibald Wilson,mining, prospecting, gold mining.

Hollow rusted cylindrical metal bullet casing.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, wiseman bros, melbourne, victoria police force.

Hollow rusted cylindrical metal bullet casing.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, wiseman bros, melbourne, victoria police force.

Hollow rusted cylindrical metal bullet casing.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, wiseman bros, melbourne, victoria police force.

Two rusted tapered metal cylindrical bulletsbendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, wiseman bros, melbourne, victoria police force.

Solid metal badge or insignia in a shield shape. Rusted and decoration largely indiscernable. Remants of a coat of arms, 2 five pointed stars are visible.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, america

Oval shaped badge or pin. Metal rusted. Remnant of pin fastening on reverse.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, america

Rectangular thin metal object. Engraving of leaf shapes and anchor is evident. Discoloured and rusting, bent and cracked.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks

Bullet casing. Rusted.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks

Bullet casing. Rusted.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks

Round metal objectbendigo, gold mining, qc binks