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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - The Faces of China - Bendigo, Eaglehawk, Mines and Missionaries
George Young arrived in Australia in 1856-7 and settled in Eaglehawk where he was the mining manger in a firm that extracted gold from tailings using cyanide. In 1917 it was recalled by the Eaglehawk manager of the Commercial Bank of Australia that he employed about 70 men in his firm. In 1884 he successfully applied through Sergent John Gleeson for Victorian naturalisation. His application was processed along with five others. According to an article in the Australasian he was 'highly respected' in Eaglehawk for his 'uprightness and integrity'. The Bendigo Advertiser described him as being 'held in high esteem' and being 'a kind and benevolent man'. He made donations to the Bendigo Benevolent Asylum and Hospital on a number of occasions and was involved in organising the Chinese performance in the Bendigo Easter Fair in 1879. In June 1900, after his elder brother's death in 1899, George Young returned to China at his father's request to manage the family property. His Chinese-born wife and six Australian-born children accompanied him. Prior to his departure a portrait of the Young family was published in the Australasian and given to prominent citizens of Eaglehawk. A banquet was also given by the citizens of Eaglehawk to see the family off and George Young was presented with an illuminated address.The Faces of China - Bendigo, a presentation author unknown, photo copy of Seo (George) Young and his family with two paragraphs description of Chinese mines and missionaries on the gold fields. Seo Young of Eaglehawk was a wealthy mine tailings manager believed to be the only known Chinese to have occupied a position of authority over both Caucasians and Chinese workers.Handwritten on the rear is "found in "Chinese Footsteps" Historical sites of Bendigo.history, bendigo, eaglehawk, chinese, chinese mine managers, chinese missionaries -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Print - Miners at mine Poppet Head circa 1938, 31/10/2017
8546a Photograph of 13 miners at the ?? Poppet Head, date unknown, possibly circa late 1930s. Note on rear states Pat Scarff second from RHS Refer 8546b attached Long Gully Rivers Football team 1938; Pat Scarff second from RHS, second row - 11520.493Box 616a miners, unknown poppet head, possibly late 1930s -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MINERS COMPLAINT - BENDIGO'S DREADFUL SCOURGE, 9/11/23
Commonly known as Miner's Complaint, silicosis, tuberculosis or a combination of both resulted in phthisis. This was directly caused by the inhalation of silica dust resulting from drilling into quartz reefs. Lungs weakened by silicosis were more susceptible to the TB bacterium. At first the difference between these two ailments was unknown as was the mode of the spread of TB. In 1903 there was a call for better ventilation in mines and for the use of water hoses to dampen down the dust. It is estimated that the rate of associated deaths in Bendigo was six times that of the national average.A 12 page paper by Frank Cusack detailing the extreme rates of death by Silicosis and Tuberculosis among the early settlers of Bendigo and the willful lack of action by the mine managers to improve health and safety.frank cusack, silicosis, tuberculosis, bendigo mining -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Statement of the Distribution and General Account Current of the Prize Money Granted to the British Army for the Battle of Waterloo and Capture of Paris in the Year 1815, 1815
The Napoleonic Wars were a period of conflict from 1803-1815, caused by unresolved tensions following the end of the French Revolution. Coalitions of European powers fought against Napoleon Bonaparte and the French army, who were defeated at the Battle of Waterloo on the 18th June 1815, in Belgium. The conclusion of the battle would mark a period of sustained peace for Europe, that would bring with it cultural and technological innovation. This document in illustrative of the prize money awarded to different groups of soldiers following the Capture of Paris, separated into different classes. The first class consisted of General Officers, the second of Field Officers and Colonels, the third of Captains, the fourth of Subalterns, the fifth of Serjeants and the sixth of Corporals, Drummers and Privates. The Commander in Chief of the Army also received £61, 178/3/ 5 1/2. In addition to the money given to these classes, which approximately totaled £486,246 / 18/ 1 3/4, a total of £30,000 was paid to the Bank of England and £7,204 / 16/ 7 1/4 was paid to the Chelsea Hospital, to a grand total of £558,940/ 12/ 3. This money given to the Chelsea Hospital was part of the Army Prize Money Act 1814 (54th Geo. 3 c. 86, 14th July 1814), which when passed through parliament entailed that any prize money unclaimed or forfeited would be paid to the Chelsea Hospital. The Royal Hospital Chelsea is a charitable institution which provides support to war veterans and has existed since the reign of Charles II. The document goes into further details of the payments made to specific regiments, who include members of the British cavalry and artillery, rifleman, staff corps and foreign soldiers enlisted to aid with the campaign. The award of prize money following battle was meant to serve as an incentive for aggression and victory, in addition to helping deter looting of the deceased possessions. A paper watermark '1810' on the handwritten document suggests it is an original, and therefore was probably in the possession of a battle participant, most likely of a higher rank. The provenance of the document is unknown but one possibility is through former Ballarat School of Mines staff member Hester Darby, whose parents were Ernest Darby and Leah Hynam. Her maternal line boasted a Battle of Waterloo veteran. A number of handwritten pages 48 cm. x 34.5 cm. (slightly larger than A3) which has been folded in half, and in half again. When attempts were made to tape the torn document together, one page was taped in the wrong order. The top of the third page aligns with the bottom of the fourth page, the top of the fourth page with the bottom of the third. Corrections to this have been made in the transcript. DESCRIPTION ON DISCOVERY: "BALLARAT - Copy of an historic document of prize money paid after the battle of Waterloo and capture of Paris in 1815 has been found among old papers at the Ballarat School of Mines. The full amount of prize money was stated at "£558,913 10/10." Scores of regiments had their shares varying probably, according to the numbers. The document will be retained in the School of Mines Museum, ... (Age, 21 March 1941)The paper has an 1810 watermark on the paper as well as a watermark for S&C Wise. duke of wellington, waterloo, battle of waterloo, napoleon, napoleon bonaparte, british army, paris, darby, veteran, 1815, prize money, waterloo verterans, hester darby -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Eaglehawk Times - Friday February 18, 2005
"Article compiled by Joan McEwan, great-granddaughter, researched by James Tibbett, great, great grandson." Richard Williams was born in St. Blazey, Cornwall in 1831 to James and Ann Williams. Married to Mary Thomas with whom he had 12 children: Eliza Ann "Lou" Thomas, Sarah Mary "Molly" Williams, Margaret "Peg" Williams (born 1858), Ellen Williams (1859-1860), George Williams (b. 1861), Richard Williams (b.1862), John Williams (1863-1866), Ellen Williams (b.1865), Stephen John Williams (b.1867), Albert James Williams (b. 1868), Michael Thomas Williams (b.1871) and Laura Williams (b.1872). Worked in the Cornish mines until he was 21 and sought work in America. Landed in Melbourne on 20 December 1857 in search of gold. Was given supervision of the work conducted in the 1864 Cinderella Claim belonging to Geroge Lansell, among others. Williams was later named manager of all of Lansell's mines. Williams later opposed Lansell in favour of better working conditions for miners. Williams was then in charge of the Johnson Reef Company until his retirement. He worked on the administrative council at the Bendigo School of Mines, was named Justice of the Peace and was a founding member of the California Hill Methodist Church. Williams died in Eaglehawk in 1903. Additional articles further narrate the history of Eaglehawk BoroughA3 colour photocopies of the 18 February 2005 edition of the Eaglehawk Times newspaper. Date of photocopy unknown. Location of original paper unknown. Page 12 contains the biography of Richard Williams, aka Cap'n Dick. The article was compiled by Williams' great-granddaughter, Joan McEwan, and 2 x Great Grandson, James Tibbett. The article shows significant discolouration, rips and tears, folds and cuts. Unknown page number contains articles written about the history of Eaglehawk borough.richard williams, cap'n dick, newspaper, eaglehawk times, lansell mines, biography, johnson reef company, eaglehawk heritage society, allan james, ian glanville, noelene wild, sailors gully mission hall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Fentongove, California Gully
"Fentongove" is situated at 3 Staley Street, California Gully. The home was built in 1867 for Mr Richard Williams who was the mine manager for the Johnsons Reef Mining Company for 36 years.10563.1a Fentongove, California Gully, former home of Long serving Cornish Mine Manager Richard Williams. Residence under restoration (date unknown). 10563.1b photocopy of Mr. Richard Williams, former mine manager and owner of Fentongove, California Gullyrichard williams, mine manager, fentongrove, california gully -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LESLIE JOHN BAGUST COLLECTION PHOTO OF QUEEN VICTORIA GARDENS, 1940
Leslie John Bagust Collection. Black and white photo of the Queen Victoria Gardens. In the foreground is the baby health centre, (since removed), Queen Victoria statue in white, centre background shows the RSL Hall and part of the roof and the clock tower of the Old Bendigo post Office. Background right the tower of the Shamrock Hotel and centre background is the town of the Bendigo School of mines. The right shows vehicles parked along Pall Mall. To the right of the health centre there is a small white statue, of unknown representation. At the bottom of the photo in white Queen Victoria Gardens, Bendigo and to the right is No.10.bendigo, parks and gardens, queen victoria gardens -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FOSTERVILLE GOLD MINE COLLECTION: NORTHGATE MINERALS
Colour photo: group of 30 workers dressed in high visibility clothing and helmets, from Northgate Minerals Mine at Fosterville, 2009. People are standing in front of a jumbo drill rig, behind rig is canopy of eucalypt trees. Names from back left: John Keane, Andrew Aitkin, Warren Perrymen, Adrian Gath, Geoff Viney, Khan Oats, Ash Ryan, Dean Maltby, Vaughn Hobden, Gerard Sheppard, Brian Sewell ( standing on jumbo rig ) Simon Doyle, Chris Murrell, Brett Jensen, Tommy Donaldson, Stuart Lynn, Erran Matana, Gwen Aitkin, Chris Fellows, Greg Farmer, Kane Andrea. Sitting at front from left : (unknown) , Andrew Binks, Damien Slow, Jason McKinley, Jeff Norris, Ian Cowan. Photo was formerly in Folder 56.mine, gold, northgate minerals fosterville, fosterville, northgate minerals, crocodile gold, mining, gold -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Plan - Great Extended Hustlers, April, 2014
Seven men were killed at the Great Extended Hustler's mine disaster on 2nd May 1914 by an explosion of dynamite occurring as the men were waiting at the plat to ascend the mine at the end of their shift. No blame was attached to anyone in the findings of the inquisition. It was unknown what caused the dynamite to explode. This document formed part of the research done at the time by Bendigo Historical Society, of the 100 years commemoration of the mine disaster, held at Hustler's Hill in 2014. One page plan, computer generated, annotated to show the worksite of the miners prior to when the explosion occurred at the Great Extended Hustlers mine in May 1914. The location of Martin, Ryan, Thomas, Campbell, Blair and Chinn are described. great extended hustlers, goldmining, accident, 1914 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IRONBARK MINE F.C
Four undated unknown donor photocopied pages relating to the Ironbark Mine Football Club. Circa 1900? 1. Expenses & receipts page. 2. Office Bearers. 3. Receipts to Members listing 85-90 member names. 4. Balance Sheet, listing member fees.bendigo, sporting clubs, ironbark mine football club -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JAMES GRENFELL HISTORY
Six photocopy A4 pages with connection to James Grenfell. Items covered include, Grenfell genealogy, Old Chum Mine as manager, accident at Old Chum, death etc. Unknown donor without covering BHS acknowledgement. Jackie van Bergen email [email protected] 2013 has some relevance to contribution.bendigo, gold mining, old chum gold mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CHRISTMAS CARD COLLAGE OF BENDIGO VIEWS
Photographic collage of 9 Bendigo scenes designed as Christmas card. Bendigo Hospital. Camp Hill School. Capital Theatre. Alexandrina Fountain. Fountain in Fernery. Above ground mine workings. Lansell's Gold-mine with Needle chimney. Beehive Stock Exchange. Unknown female statue in Fernery. Estimated date 1875. Initials AB at bottom right corner.Unknownbendigo, buildings, heritage buildings -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ALBERT WILLIAM CRAVEN INFORMATION
Unknown author, handwritten notes pertaing to life of Albert William Craven. Craven of Cravens New Chum Mine in 1856. Surveyed the 'Long Tunnel Mine' [North/East Vic?] Entered parliament as member for Benambra. Notes pertained to lost photograph.gold mining, miners' safety cage, albert william craven. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HARD YAKKA
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Hard yakka: miners in front of the Central Nell Gwyne Mine in Bendigo. The man second from left is Delty Arthur Robins, who was the underground manager of the mine. He brought the first gold to the surface. Date unknown. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
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Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: CAMPING OUT
... out: miner Ben Densley in Rome Mine, Western Australia. Date... in Rome Mine, Western Australia. Date unknown. The clip ...Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Camping out: miner Ben Densley in Rome Mine, Western Australia. Date unknown. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ON TOUR
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. on tour: school of mines civil engineering students visit the construction site of the Lauriston Reservoir in 1940. Left to right: Les Nankervis, Ron Watts, instructor Syd Power, an unknown student and Cliff Binks. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Letter - KANGAROO FLAT GOLD MINE COLLECTION: LETTER BENDIGO MINING NL TO UNKNOWN
Letter and attachment, 21st December, 1983, from Bendigo Mining NL re proposed underground mining exploration Central Deborah, North Deborah and Deborah shafts referencing Town and Country Notice. Bendigo Mining's intention to dewater the Deborah mines and the discharge of same into the Bendigo Sewerage Authority, is discussed. The Town and Country Planning Permit Application attached details the pumping of water, rehabilitation of underground workings and erection of above ground facilities to achieve same. Use of the equipment already available on the site of the Central Deborah will'/ be utilised to pump the water. The facilities at the North Deborah and Deborah shaft would be upgraded under the control of the Department of Minerals and Energy.bendigo, gold mining, central deborah gold mine, bendigo mining nl, gold mining, shaft, dewatering, clive willman. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: EDUCATION
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Education: the staff of Bendigo School of Mines, which is now the Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE. Date unknown. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE GOLDEN VALLEY, 1980
32 page soft cover booklet 'The Golden Valley - An account of the Wattle Gully Area.' An account of the rehabilitation of the Wattle Gully Mine, illustrated with colour photos. Booklet prepared to commemorate the reopening of the mine by Rupert Hamer, Premier of Victoria in 1980. On page 15 is a handwritten note in biro 'To Ray Wallace - I had great pleasure in researching, photographing & preparing all the information here - this was a limited edition publication for shareholders of Wattle Gully in 1980 Regards Felix Cappy' Author and publisher not givenUnknown -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - RUSHWORTH GOLD MINES, 1918
50 page soft cover booklet 'Rushworth Gold Mines' containing descriptive articles on 23 Rushworth Mines. Reprinted from the Chronicle files 1918 2nd Edition Pages stapled together. Writing on front cover barely readable. Back cover missing.Unknown -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - VARIOUS ARTICLES FOR SOCIETY NEWSLETTER, DECEMBER 1971
Various articles for Newsletter ('Marunari??) for November???? 1. Re Jack Moorhead (''the most competent engine driver in the Bendigo field'') with handwritten copy of same; 2. 3 pages of handwritten notes for inclusion in the newsletter - various topics; 3. ''The Canons (sic) on Camp Hill'' - history of the Lookout Tower site and flag post, cannons and statue - semi-nude lady - which was damaged in storm and later removed. Source of information for this item attributed to Misses D and D Davenpor, London and the Bendigo Advertiser; handwritten notes re this same article. 4. ''Boys will be boys'' by Mr A Richardson - article based on Annual Report of the Secretary for Mines and Water Supply, 1885 re 11 year old lad who fell down mine; handwritten notes on same article. Various articles for Society newsletter, December 1971; 1. Handwritten note for end of year from President, Neil Murray; 2. Typewritten page titled '' Unknown fate of early diggers'' by W Perry, Eaglehawk; 3. Typewritten article (author - R.A.) re ''The 'Flicks' in (early - deleted?) Bendigo'' - mention of Hill's Open Air Bazaar; ''The Pops'' in the Upper Reserve; the 'Tivoli; the 'Lyseum (sic) ''opposite Lake Weerona''; Wests Pictures in Market Square; the Lyric Theatre; Oscar Flight's orchestra; 4. Handwritten notes (reviews) re book ''Historic Public Buildings of Australia (Cassel - Aust) ''with excellent section on Bendigo'' and book ''These Verdant Plains'' - a history of the Shire of East Loddon (Hawthorn Press); 5. Activities during October (1971?) - typewritten and handwritten copies; 6. Tour report and report on flow of water from the old 'Shamrock' mine, Golden Square - typewritten and handwritten copies; 7. Article re ''Illira'', 57 Forest St, built by Mr Robert Moorhead ca. 1880s, author Mrs B Mullins - handwritten and typewritten copies; 8. Typewritten article describing the ''Bendigo City Market' (handwritten at bottom Mrs Lydia Chancellor, and, Used Dec 1971).document, names of bendigo pioneers -
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Photograph - GOLD TABLES IN STAMPER ROOM
Sepia image mounted on board. Image shows large room in gold mine. 18 gold tables are arranged down centre, wheels/pulleys on LH side. Large electric lights hanging from ceiling. Goldmine unknown.bendigo, mining, gold tables, bendigo, sandhurst, goldmining, gold, tables -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: BENDIGO - THE WAY WE WERE - LONG GULLY
Black and white photo from Bendigo - the way we were series in the Bendigo Advertiser, November 14, 2000. The photo shows the township of Long Gully, Ironbark Hill in the distance. Date unknown. The photo shows houses, mine chimneys, trees and a rough picket type fence in the foreground.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - bendigo - the way we were - long gully, bendigo advertiser 14/11/2000, ironbark hill -
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Photograph - UNKNOWN MINING PHOTOS - UNDERGROUND MINERS
Two photocopies of photos of men working underground in a mine. Each photo has two men in it. In one photo, the men are shovelling ore.photo, unknown mining photos, underground miners -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: CHARING CROSS BENDIGO, early 1900's
Black and white photo - copy? View of Alexandra Fountain/Charing Cross, looking northward down Pall Mall. Two trams - one LH side, 1 bottom right. Groups of people standing /sitting around Fountain. Horse and carts visible on street scape. Poppet head and mine chimney on LH side alongside Bendigo Creek.unknownperson, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GREAT SOUTHERN EXTENDED MINE: GARDEN GULLY REEF, 25.2.1901
... ORGANIZATION Business great southern extended mine James L:erk ...copy of black and white photo: group of miners at Great Southern Extended Mine, Bendigo, Vic. 25.2.02. 21 men pictured, in three rows. Men are spattered with mud. Handwritten on bottom of image 'G.S. Extended Bendigo/Vic/25.2.01 Rectangular purple stamp on adhesive label on back' Not to be reproduced without permission from National Library of Australia'unknownorganization, business, great southern extended mine, james l:erk 5.11.1999 ' great southern extended mine - garden gully reef' -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PRINCE OF WALES MINE, 1962
... ORGANIZATION Business prince of wales mine unknown colour photograph ...colour photograph. View of poppet head, Prince ofWales Mine, Napoleon Reef. On back in lead pencil ' Prince of Wales' See also 2000. 169.01unknownorganization, business, prince of wales mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - DEVONSHIRE GROUP OF MINES, late 1800's
... ORGANIZATION Business devonshire group of mines unknown black and white ...black and white photograph - landscape with 9 poppet heads, buildings, mullock heaps, 5 chimneys. Written on bottom of photo : Duchess Tribute, West United Devonshire, Phoenix, Duchess of Edinburgh, United Devonshire, South Devonshire.. On top of photo: Devonshire Group of Mines. Snob's Hill and Mungo Mines in background.unknownorganization, business, devonshire group of mines -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: SHARE REGISTER, UN-NAMED . (NEW CHUM AND VICTORIA TRIBUTE CO. NO.2)
Share journal, dark blue cover, buff spine and corners. Register contains names and transactions of shareholders. No name found on register, front pages removed. Dated 1871 - 1874. Names of shareholders include: A. Sonnenschien, Eaglehawk; Henry Needs, Sandhurst; John Leadbetter Eaglehawk; H. Streckpuss Sandhurst; George Watson Sandhurst; Frederick Srager Sandhurst; A. Kleingarn Sandhurst; William Wirth Sandhurst; R.S. Campbell Melbourne; James Rowe Sandhurst; Charles McManus Melbourne; Henry Gerkin Sandhurst; Joseph Arnold Eaglehawk. See research tab for information, sourced from Government Gazettes online, on mine. ITEM SHOWN IS THE ONLY ITEM IN THIS BOX THAT HAS BEEN SCANNED.business, mining, unknown -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - AUSTIN COLLECTION :TWO MEN IN LIFT
Black and white photograph featuring two men in lift ready to descend,both wearing hard hats and mining lights at Central Deborah Goldmine, Bendigo.Man in Front Clive McNamara Jnr,man behind unknown.mining, business, central deborah gold mine