Diggers & mining. The gold era. In 1854, the first railway line was opened, between Flinders Street and Hobson's Bay. Slide shows a picture of railway station. STG on bottom left corner of slide. Markings 42 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. Gradually, roads were built, and Cobb and Co., amongst others, established regular coaching services. Markings 41 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. This picture gives some idea of the difficulties of travel in the early days. Shows 10 oxen pulling a large heavy cart through a river, a rider from the top of the cart falls off. Another cart is being pulled by a horse, one man has fallen on the ground another is headfirst of the large cart, 3 men behind the cart may be pushing. A dead horse lay by the river. Crossing a creek at Bacchus Marsh. Markings 40 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. (2) Transport Markings 39 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. The next year, voting by ballot was introduced, and in 1857 manhood suffrage was adopted for the Legislative Assembly. Markings 38 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. In 1855, a new constitution provided for responsible government under two houses of legislature (a Legislative Council and a Legislative Assembly), both elected under a restricted franchise. Markings 37 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. In 1851, Victoria was given self government, and La Trobe was appointed as Governor. Governor La Trobe is pictured in the slide. Markings 36 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. The first meeting of the Victorian Legislative Council (20 elected by property owners and 10 nominated). The slide shows all that were at the meeting. Including people in the balcony. Markings 35 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. During the gold era, the value of gold produced averaged £12 million a year. Markings 34 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. Noteworthy Developments During The Gold Era (1) Government. Markings 33 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. - - - and finally quartz mining was begun, chiefly by companies. Machinery was used to develop these deep mines. Slide shows a deep mine layed out on a hillside. Markings 32 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. As the surface workings became worked out, deep alluvial mines were developed. - - - Slide depicts different sediment layers above the mine, and the above ground workings. Markings 31 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. This table show how the increased demand affected prices. Slide show the change in price between 1850 to 1854 for the following; Bread, Meat, Butter, Potatoes, Milk, Water, Weekly rental of average 2 room cottage. Some typical price rises - Melbourne 1850 -4. Markings 30 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. IN 1855, the government, realizing that the diggers had a grievance, substituted the miner's right for the licence. Slide shows a copy of a Miner's Right 26 March, 1856, William Lunn. Markings 29 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. - - - and in 1854 the famous Eureka rebellion occurred. Slide depicts a view of the rebellion. Markings 28 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. This licence fee, and the method of collection, caused the diggers to organize a protest meeting, - - - Markings 27 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. As field proved less productive the diggers rushed to some new discovery. Slide shows diggers moving to another gold field. Markings 25 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. Of the foreigners who arrived in Victoria during the gold rush, by far the largest group were the Chinese. There had been a few Chinese in the Port Phillip District prior to the gold rush. Markings 23 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. On Sundays, all work was suspended and divine service was attended. Slide shows a service being held under a tree, tents under the background and a cradle in the foreground. Markings 24 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. This tent interior gives some idea of the living conditions of the diggers. Slide shows fire place, table, stump for seat, bed, cooking pots and kettle. Markings 23 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & Mining. Life Of The Selectors. Title of picture; 'The Cream Of It.' Agriculturalist.- I don’t think you'll suit me. I want a man accustomed to milk.'' Applicant.- ''So I am, sir, 'specially in the morning with a drop o' rum in it.'' Markings; Life Of The Selectors 1860-1890 Set 432 No. 26. The Cream Of It- ''Melbourne Punch,'' August 15, 1872. Used as a teaching aid. Used as a teaching aid. Used as a teaching aid.Visual Education Centereducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & Mining. Life Of The Selectors. Pictures title; Free Selection. Shows a family of 4 with a cow and a dog at their hut. Markings; Life Of The Selectors 1860-1890 Set 432 No. 25. Free Selection- ''Sydney Punch,'' November 4, 1865. Used as a teaching aid. Used as a teaching aid. Used as a teaching aid. Used as a teaching aid.Visual Education Centereducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & Mining. Life Of The Selectors. Picture titled A Bush Idyll. Free (and Easy) Selector: ''Hi young ooman, when you to the corner of the track, 'just sing out 'Pig. Pig. Pig' once or twice, will ye so that this blooman wretch will think it's my ole ooman, and follow yer.'' Picture shows the man talking to the woman as he wrestles with the pig on the track near his home. The woman appears well dressed. Markings; Life Of The Selectors 1860-1890 Set 432 No. 23. A Bush Idyll- ''Sydney Bulletin,'' Nov 28, 1885. Used as a teaching aid. Used as a teaching aid. Used as a teaching aid. Used as a teaching aid.Vicual Education Centereducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & Mining. Life Of The Selectors. Picture titled ''THE REASON THAT IS IN HIM.'' UP-COUNTRY PARSON; ''I am gratified to notice that you are becoming more regular in your attendance at church, Mr. Pottluck. MR. POTTLUCK (candidly): well fact is, parson, the pubs. Won't let a fellow in, on Sundays, now.'' picture depicts the parson looking down on Mr. Pottluck as they talk, a house in the background. Markings; Life Of The Selectors 1860-1890 Set 432 No. 22. ''The Reason The It Is In Him''- ''Sydney Bulletin,'' June6, 1885. Used as a teaching aid. Used as a teaching aid. Used as a teaching aid.Visual Education Centereducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & Mining. Life Of The Selectors. A BIT FROM THE SQUATTING DISTRICTS. Station Hand.-''That there was a furrin language you were speaking to your brother this morning , weren’t it, sir?.'' New Chum Brother.- ''Yes, Jerry, it was.'' S.H.- ''Learn it easy, sir!'' N.C.B.- ''Well, yes, I picked it up in about a year.'' S.H.- ''Well, Sir, I know the french man 'as been out here nigh two years, and he can't speak enough English to bail up a cow. The picture show the 2 men having the discussion with one leaning on a wooden fence. Markings; Life Of The Selectors 1860-1890 Set 432 No. 21. A Bit From The Squatting Districts- ''Melbourne Punch,'' March 31 1870. Used as a teaching aid. Used as a teaching aid.Visual Education Centereducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & Mining. Life Of The Selectors. Slide headed 'The Latest Land-Sale Spasm.' Under picture ''Mr Wheeler Will Escort Intending Purchases Over The Estate.'' (A Fact - Herald Ad.) Ad on sign board is advertising Hardscrabble Estate Allotment For Sale 4s Monthly BOYS and GIRLS Instead Of Spending . . . Picture depicts a gentleman with 3 children one in pram. Markings: Life Of The Selectors 1860 - 1890 Set 432 No. 19. The Latest Land Sale Spasm - ''Sydney Bulletin,'' August 23, 1884. Used as a teaching aid.Visual Education Centreeducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & Mining. Life Of The Selectors. Two men in a row boat, sign read 50 feet summer level. Title; Water, Everywhere. Free Selector.- Dear me allotment as being a little liable to inundation, but this is rather too moist. Waterman.- ''Never you mind sir there is fine fishing all year round, and wild duck in shooting season. It's worth all the money you paid.'' Markings; Diggers & Mining. Life Of The Selectors 1860-1890. Set 432 No. 18. Water, Water, Everywhere- ''Melbourne Punch,'' Sept. 26, 1872. Used as a teaching aid.Visual Education Centreeducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & Mining. Life Of The Selectors. Land Act 1869. Sign reads; Regulations 49th Clause, other details listed. Regulation With A Vengeance. Mr McKean - ''Then there's the license fee, and the surveyors fee, and the half years rent, which will come to fifteen pounds, besides -- '' Free Selector. - Beg your pardon, sir hope no offence. But seems to me that this. New act is only for them with lots of money and lots of time to waste. Markings; Diggers & Mining. Life Of The Selectors 1860-1890 Set 432 No. 17. Regulations with a Vengeance- ''Melbourne Punch,'' Feb, 10,1870. Used as a teaching aid.Visual Education Centreeducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & Mining. Life Of The Selectors. Diggers & Mining. A soldier looks on as three male witches stand around a cauldron placing cards in the pot with OCCUPATION LICENSES, LEASE HOLDS and AGRICULTURAL AREAS written on them, the cauldron is labelled LAND MESS. The title of the picture is 'The Land Witches'. Markings; Life Of The Selectors 1860-1890 Set 432 No. 16. The Land Witches ''Melbourne Punch,'' Feb 25, 1864. Used as a teaching aid.Visual Eduation Centreeducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & Mining. Life Of The Selectors. Shows picture of 2 men showing large map of New South Wales marked with the new proposed divisions of NSW; West, Central and Eastern. Division between Eastern and Central run up between what may have been the major towns of NSW at the time. Leaving the Western district as pastoral for Homestead Squatters. Markings; Life Of The Selectors 1860 - 1890 Set 432 No. 15. The New Drop-Scene - ''Sydney Bulletin,'' November 10, 1883. Used as a teaching aid.Visual Education Centreeducation, tertiary, goldfields