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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Dianne H. Edwards, The Diamond Valley Story / Dianne H. Edwards, 1994
... gold mining... diamond creek gold mining Dianne H. Edwards Diamond Valley (Vic ...Review in Heidelberg Historian (Newsletter of Heidelberg Historical Society) No 80 October 1980 "This substantial and significant history is one of the really essential books which all members interested in the history of Heidelberg and district should have, for, as indicated in this work, the Diamond Valley and Heidelberg were linked together in a municipal, economic and geographical sense throughout their history and still have strong links. This work of 191 pages, with numerous illustrations, covers the entire period of the history of the Shire area, from Greensborough to Hurstbridge (to 1979). Starting with a geographical setting, Miss Edwards traces the early development of the historic district from Hume & Hovell to the first explorers and settlers with some discussion on the meeting of John Batman with the aborigines here. Details of the early residents follow with numerous portraits, including the Beales of St Helena and the Ryries of Yering. In part 2, the account continues of the later settlers and squatters like Henry Foley and C. S. Haley. The gold discoveries on the Plenty and at the Diamond Creek and Queenstown area then follow with the development of the townships of Hurstbridge and Diamond Creek, with details of the mines and miners of the last century until its decline in the 1870's." "During the writing of the book, 40 tapes were made by the authoress Dianne Edwards of local residents reminiscences".. Diamond Valley News February 6, 1979This book was published by the former Shire of Diamond Valley in 1979. It remains one of the key local history titles particularly for the Diamond Creek and Greensborough areas.Paperback; xiv, 194 p. : ill., ports. ; 29 cm.ISBN 0959542205diamond valley, greensborough, hurstbridge, john batman, st helena, henry foley, queenstown, diamond creek, gold mining -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Golden Days on the Caledonian Diggings: the diaries of Thomas Young of Kangaroo Ground, Panton Hill and Christmas Hills, compiled by Mick Woiwod, 2005
... gold mining... goldfields. thomas young caledonian gold fields kangaroo ground ...The original diaries, (1859-1866,1895-1900) of Thomas Young discovered by a Young descendant have been transcribed with the author adding his own research and historical photographs. The diary sheds light on the lives of prospectors who worked the Caledonian goldfields in the 1860s, including St Andrews and Smiths Gully. Thomas Young, migrated from Scotland and moved to the goldfields in 1858. He carted ore by horse and dray from mines around St Andrews to crushers in Panton Hill and Smiths Gully. He later became a baker. He and his wife Bridget had eleven children. He later settled at Christmas Hills establishing the local store and school. See also: "Old Diary Strikes Old" by Natalie Birch, Diamond Valley Leader August 17 2005The diary provides a rare first-hand account of life on the Caledonian goldfields.v. : ill. 69 p 30 cm[written inside front cover] To my very good friend Harry Gilham - Mick Woiwod 25th August 2005thomas young, caledonian gold fields, kangaroo ground, christmas hills, panton hill, smiths gully, st andrews, diary, gold mining -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Balaclava Open Cut Mine near Whroo Historic Reserve; 9 Oct 1994, 20/11/1994
... gold mining... balaclava hill balaclava mine gold mining whroo historic reserve ...Whroo Historic Reserve contains a number of interesting features relating to the former township and gold workings.Record of the Society's history of activities - Spring 1994 excursionRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Gold 100-4shire of eltham historical society, activities, whroo, balaclava hill, balaclava mine, gold mining, whroo historic reserve -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Whroo Historical Area; 9 Oct 1994, 20/11/1994
... gold mining... gold mining whroo historic reserve ...Whroo Historic Reserve contains a number of interesting features relating to the former township and gold workings.Record of the Society's history of activities - Spring 1994 excursionRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Gold 100-4shire of eltham historical society, activities, whroo, balaclava hill, balaclava mine, gold mining, whroo historic reserve -
Nillumbik Historical Society Incorporated
Photograph - Black & white photograph, Diamond Creek Gold Mine
... Gold Mining... Photograph Diamond Creek Gold Mine Diamond Creek Nillumbik Gold ...diamond creek, nillumbik, gold mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive - Microfiche Archive, Western Mining, Mining Data for Gleorchy & Wildwood, 1990's
... Gold Mining... In Charge Gold Mining Western Mining ...Two sets if Microfiche Files on Mining Data for Glenorchy and WildwoodEnclosed with compliments of Tim Richards. Draftsman In Chargegold mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Moonlight Mine Workmen 1906
... stawell gold mining... Workmen 1906 stawell gold mining ...Moonlight Mine Workmen 1906stawell gold mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Federal Mine with Poppet Head and Winch House
... stawell gold mining... from right. stawell gold mining ...Poppet Head and Winch House of Federal Mine. Group of 14 men and boys standing in front of mine. George Charles Cox (Sen) fifth from right.stawell gold mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Brian Micke Western Mining Manager left shaking hands with David White MLA Minister of Mines
... stawell gold mining union... minister of mines. stawell gold mining union ...Coloured photo of Stawell Amalgamated Miners Association Banner 1872 found under the stage at Stawell Town Hall. Mr Brian Micke Western Mining Manager left shaking hands with David White MLA minister of mines.stawell gold mining union -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Greg Cameron, Mariners & Sloanes QMC Stawell 1873-1875, 1875
... stawell gold mining... grampians Book Mariners & Sloanes QMC Stawell 1873-1875 stawell gold ...stawell gold mining -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Domestic object - Spoon
... gold mining... athenaeum gold fields gold rush gold mining mining history ...This teaspoon is believed to belong to the household of Chiltern writer and historian, W.C. Busse. The teaspoon displays a level of tarnish indicating it may be comprised of silver or silver plate. It has no evident hallmark to determine its maker or date of manufacture, but may pre-date World War Two as mass production methods and the growing popularity of stainless steel in cutlery and other tablewares saw a reduced reliance on silver in such goods after this period. Wilfred Clarence Busse was born in Chiltern in 1898. He went to school at Wesley College in Melbourne, studied law at the University of Melbourne and became a barrister. Additionally, after spending time on a Victorian station in his early twenties, he wrote two historical novels about bush life. His first novel was 'The Blue Beyond: a Romance of the Early Days in South Eastern Australia', written in 1928 and published in 1930. Busse's second novel was titled 'The Golden Plague: A Romance of the Early Fifties'. The judges of the Henry Lawson Society's T.E. Rofe competition to advance Australian literature unanimously awarded it the Gold Medal in 1931 for the best historical novel of 1930. Newspaper articles about the award mention the writer's meticulous documentary and oral history research regarding life on the Gold Fields in the 1850s. It became a best-seller. Busse also wrote a series of articles about local history for "The Federal Standard" newspaper in Chiltern. He was a member of the Chiltern Athenaeum. He died in 1960. This spoon is significant for the detail it conveys of ordinary domestic life in the household of a significant Victorian writer with special reference to Chiltern and the surrounding region. Teaspoon with decorative pattern on handle and tarnished patina. w.c. busse, chiltern, wilfred clarence busse, chiltern athenaeum, gold fields, gold rush, gold mining, mining history, historical fiction, cutlery, tableware, silverware, spoons, henry lawson society, t.e. rofe, t.e. rofe gold medal, federal standard newspaper, 1930s, 1850s, barrister, north-east victoria, indigo shire -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Moonlight Extended remains
... Gold Mining... Extended Mine Gold Mining ...1 Colour, 1 B/W Photograph: Remnants of brick machinery foundations of Moonlight extended Mine. Located in Wood Street Looking Eastmining, moonlight extended mine, gold mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Grant Lamont Crushing Battery Foundations
... Gold Mining... with a tree to the left. Gold Mining Grant Lamont ...2 Photographs, 1 Colour, 1 B/W: One Photograph is of Remains of brickwork behind a wire fence. The other is of the brickwork with a tree to the left.gold mining, grant lamont -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Foundations from the Moonlight Extended Mine
... Gold Mining... Extended Mine in Moonlight Street Looking south Gold Mining ...2 Photographs, 1 Colour, 1 B/W. Brick foundations from the Moonlight Extended Mine in Moonlight Street Looking southgold mining, moonlight extended mine -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Gold Mine, Stawell Gold Mine Drives Underground 1988
... Drive showing rock backfill Panorama Gold Mining Stawell Gold ...Workers standing in Stawell Gold Mine Underground Drives. One Drive showing rock backfillpanorama, gold, mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Magdala East Tailings 1988
... working on Magdala East Tailings 1988 gold mining ...Excavator and Grader working on Magdala East Tailings 1988gold, mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Magdala East Tailings 1988
... East Tailings 1988 gold mining ...Soil layers Magdala East Tailings 1988gold, mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Balloon over Wonga Opencut
... gold mining tourism ...Wonga Open Cut 1988gold, mining, tourism -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Moonlight Extended remains
... Gold Mining... Extended Mine Gold Mining ...1 Colour, 1 B/W Photograph: Remnants of brick machinery foundations of Moonlight extended Mine. Located in Wood Street Looking Eastmining, moonlight extended mine, gold mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Grant Lamont Crushing Battery Foundations
... Gold Mining... with a tree to the left. Gold Mining Grant Lamont ...2 Photographs, 1 Colour, 1 B/W: One Photograph is of Remains of brickwork behind a wire fence. The other is of the brickwork with a tree to the left.gold mining, grant lamont -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Foundations from the Moonlight Extended Mine
... Gold Mining... Extended Mine in Moonlight Street Looking south Gold Mining ...2 Photographs, 1 Colour, 1 B/W. Brick foundations from the Moonlight Extended Mine in Moonlight Street Looking southgold mining, moonlight extended mine -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Oriental Battery
... Gold Mining... of the remains of brickwork with peppercorn trees in background Gold ...1 B/W Photograph of the remains of brickwork with peppercorn trees in backgroundgold mining, oriental mine, mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Greg Cameron, The Three Jacks Mines 1897-1937, 2004
... stawell gold mining... grampians Book The Three Jacks Mines 1897-1937 stawell gold mining ...stawell gold mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Greg Cameron, Stony Creek & Mafeking Goldfields 1897-1917, 2010
... stawell gold mining... gold mining Greg Cameron ...stawell gold mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Greg Cameron, The Golden Crown & New North Cross Reef Company 1897-1913, 2004
... stawell gold mining...-1913 stawell gold mining Greg Cameron ...stawell gold mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Greg Cameron, Prince Alfred Quartz Mining Company 1869-1885, 2007
... stawell gold mining... gold mining Greg Cameron ...stawell gold mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Greg Cameron, The Little Newington & All England United Quartz Mining Company 1868-1879, 2005
... stawell gold mining... Mining Company 1868-1879 stawell gold mining Greg Cameron ...stawell gold mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Resource Strategies Pty Ltd, The Big Hill Development Project - Appendices G to O, 1999
... stawell gold mining... stawell gold mining Resource Strategies Pty Ltd ...stawell gold mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Resources Strategies Pty Ltd, The Big Hill Development Project - Appendices A to F, 1999
... stawell gold mining... stawell gold mining Resources Strategies Pty Ltd ...stawell gold mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Western Mining Corporation, Western Mining Corporation Reports 1951-1976, 1951-1976
... stawell gold mining... gold mining Western Mining Corporation ...stawell gold mining