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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NORTH HUSTLERS GMC - NORTH HUSTLERS APPLICATIONS LIST, 1934 - 1936
Document. North Hustlers Gold Mining Leases on Crown Land. Prospectus for North Hustlers. Applications to apply for right to occupy Residence area. Application for Shares. List of Share holders. Proposal for re organisation of Company (East Moon Gold Mining Co.)McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, north hustlers gmc, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, north hustlers gmc, east moon gmc, gold mining, leases, shares, land occupation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. DIGGERS AND MINERS, c1860
Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. A diggings, then, was not a permanent settlement, though the sites of some of the greatest diggings did become, through the later development of gold mining, the sites of important Victorian towns. Markings: 33 994:LIF I. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. GETTING THE GOLD, c1853
Diggers & Mining. Getting the Gold. Slide: (von Guerrard) Deep sinking, Ballarat, 1853. Usually the wasdirt was raised in the shaft by a windlass. Slide shows mining site at the diggings with a windlass and awing. Markings: 28 994.LIF:4. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - East Constellation Gold Mines, Eaglehawk
Two one page documents, flimsy copy of originals, with details of the following mines: East Constellation Extended and East Constellation. East Constellation Extended document signed by W.H. Cundy, Mining Engineer. Documents are part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of mining documents.bendigo, margaret roberts, , goldmining, east constellation gold mine, east constellation extended gold mine -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - black and white, Oallen Ford and Shoalhaven River, 1934, 1934
Two black and white photographs associated with Donald Mather. .1) A man, Tom Davis stands surrounded with gold mining equipment such as gold pans, cradles, picks and buckets. He is at Oallen Ford on the Shoalhaven River, New South Wales .2) A man stands beside a ute with 2 women standing on the tray. The photo was taken after crossing a ford at Shoalhaven, New South Walesdonald mather, mather, shoalhaven river, mining, ute, utility, car, gold mining -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Report, John Ferres, Government Printer, Report of The Secretary for Mines on the School of Mines, Ballarat, 1873, 1873
The following are listed as having pyrites treated at the Ballarat School of Mines: Louis Ballhausen, Alexander Millan, Tuckey Quartz Mining Co (New Zealand), Egerton Mining Company, Park Gold Mining Company, S. Livingston Learmonth, New North Clunes Mining Company, Malcolm Morris, Mr Seal.Five printed foolscap pages presented to both houses of Parliament in 1873. The report details budget, student numbers, examiners, candidate for examination, museum and rooms.ballarat school of mines, serjeant, r.m. serjeant, flude, joseph flude, richard gibbs, stawell, lynch, john lynch, r.s. mitchell, mitchell, bull, e. bull, bickett, j.m. bickett, parliament, louis ballhausen, alexander millan, tuckey quartz mining co (new zealand), egerton mining company, park gold mining company, s. livingston learmonth, new north clunes mining company, malcolm morris, seal, f. ive, rev. g.j. russell, p.c. fitzpatrick, j. m. bickett, b. bryant, n. kent, a. martin, p. matthews, j. robinson, j.m. troup -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MINING LEASE RECEIPT, 1905
Document. Mining Lease Receipt. Receipt for a Mining Lease dated 19 April 1905 for a Mr William Lascelles of Castlemaine. The receipt is marked Book 170 No. 181. The cost for the Mining Lease was Five pounds. Receipt is printed in black ink and is signed by ? Cook. Eaglehawk is stamped in purple ink at bottom of receipt. Royal seal at top of document read V. R. The V has been crossed out and replaced with an E.cottage, miners, mining lease receipt, mr william lascelles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Negative - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: KOCH'S PIONEER CRUSHING BATTERY (EARLY PERIOD)
The initial partnership in a quartz crushing plant between Henry Koch, Simon Albert and Charles Wallin was dissolved in 1860 with Koch becoming the sole owner. In 1866 the crushing plant consisted of a 50 hp engine and 48 stamping heads capable of crushing 600 tons of quartz per week. By 1902 there were 72 stamps and this was by far the largest crushing plant in the area, serving many quartz mines. Henry Koch (1800-1889) was a German sailor who signed off when his ship reached Melbourne in 1851. Having heard of the gold discovery he proceeded to Bendigo where he was initially employed in puddling in the Myers Flat area. He was soon employed and then made partner in a quartz crushing plant that he became sole owner of in 1860. He was also landlord at the British and American Hotel and the Silver Mines Hotel. HE also started the Perseverance United gold claim. He married Anna Maria Theresia Heinz in 1857. In 1872 he sold the crushing plant for 75,000 pounds and took his family back to Germany. He resumed his trade as a ship builder although he maintained many Bendigo mining interests.Envelope containing a negative of Koch's Pioneer Crushing Battery. Image shows large building, chimney on left. Negative not scanned.bendigo, mining, koch's pioneer crushing battery -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph - Photograph - Reproduction, 1890-1900
The photograph appears to depict the of the entrance to the Rocky Mountain Tunnel. The Rocky Mountain Tunnel runs from opening of the tunnel, underneath the Beechworth town, to the Gorge. This tunnel drained the excess water from the upper Spring Creek Goldfield to allow for mining access in the area. The Rocky Mountain Co. blasted through the granite rock to create the original 400ft-long tunnel in 1859, but between 1867 and 1871, the Rocky Mountain Gold Sluicing Co. widened and extended it. At its completion, it measured 14ft deep, 6ft wide, and almost half a mile long. The mining surveyor at Beechworth called it 'without doubt, the greatest undertaking of the kind in the colony'. When the company became the Rocky Mountain Extended Gold Sluicing Co. in the mid-1870s, they continued the tunnelling work. The work was reportedly vital to mining being able to continue at Beechworth and may have established world records in tunnelling through hard rock. The entrance at the Gorge side of the tunnel can be seen from the Beechworth Gorge Walk. The tunnel continues to be an outfall drain for the lake and the town.The search for gold is ingrained into the history of Victoria and therefore, images like this one which portray an open cut sluicing site can reveal important information for society and technology for the date when the photograph was taken. This image is of important historical significance for its ability to convey information about sluicing and the methods used to find gold in the late 1800s and early 1900s. It also shows a location where sluicing was undertook which provides insight into the impact of sluicing on the environment at a time when it was done. The Burke Museum is home to a substantial collection of Australian mining photographs which can be used to gain a deeper understanding into life on the gold fields, technology used in mining, the miners themselves and the impact of the gold digging on the environment.A black and white rectangular reproduced photograph printed on matte photographic paper.7814beechworth, beechworth museum, burke museum, australian museum, mining, rocky mountain mining co., rocky mountain mining company, mine, mining company, rocky mountain mine, mine entrance, rocky mountain, gold, gold mining -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. GETTING THE GOLD, c1850s
Diggers & Mining. Getting the Gold. Slide: This very old photograph - it was taken in the 1850s shows diggers at Mount Alexander working deep shafts. Photo shows how close the mining sites were. Markings: 41 994.LIF:4. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KANGAROO FLAT GOLD MINE COLLECTION: HISTORY NORTH DEBORAH GOLD MINING COMPANY
History of North Deborah Gold Mining Company, 5 pages, researched by Bendigo Mining N.L. The North Deborah Gold Mine began sinking from an old shallow shaft in November 1917 in order to explore the ground between the Monument Hill and the Deborah Mines.bendigo, gold mining, north deborah gold mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Model - REPRODUCTION MODEL MINING CAGE
Reproduction Model Mining Cage. This item is constructed of wrought and forged flat iron. It clearly displays how the breaking mechanism of a mining cage is created so that if the tension is released from the support cables , the cage 'locks' on to the side rail (Skid). (see Research Tab)gold mining, miners' safety cage -
Federation University Art Collection
Sculpture - Mace, 'University Mace' by Trefor Prest, 1995
The University's mace was carried in procession for the first time during the Graduation ceremonies in May 1996. The mace was presented to the University by former Chief Commissioner of the Ballarat City Council, Vern Robson, at a ceremony on 02 February, following a national competition for its design, sponsored by the Council. (The Flag, Issue 2, July 1996) Nineteen artists responded to the competition which called for a design that would embody a distinctive Australian image reflecting the heritage of the city and in relationship with gold, an Aboriginal element and the history of the University. The winning entry, dominated by a poppet head, was submitted by Central Victorian artist/sculptor Trefor Prest, a sessional lecturer in sculpture at the University.(The Flag, Issue 2, July 1996) The Herald Sun of 03 February 1996 reported 'the new mace shows importance elements of Ballarat's heritage as well as the university's focus on the future. The artist emphasises the egalitarian nature of Australia as embodied in Ballarat's famous slice of history - the Eureka uprising. ... The mace has a poppet head at the top of the shaft - an unusual element for a mace - but it represents Ballarat's mining history and the University's evolution from the Ballarat School of Mines. An opening egg at the top stands for the nurturing of development and learning. The mace's straight shaft is depicted as the tree of knowledge and, incorporating a bark canoe scar, Ballarat's Aboriginal heritage. At the end of the shaft is a surveying device, which represents precision and accuracy ads embodied in the university's academic pursuits.' Bob Morrell of the University organised the national competition to design the mace and said 'It is in keeping with the university's logo, 'proudly flying the flag', which incorporates the Southern Cross.' This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007. Trefor Prest lectured in Sculpture at the University of Ballarat from 1995-1996.The mace symbolises the office of the Chancellor. The design of the mace is the outcome of a national competition and represents the cultural diversity of Australia. The poppet head on the top of the mace refers to gold mining, which underpinned the development of Ballarat. The protruding spikes recall the Eureka Stockade. The 'egg' shape enfolds and nurtures the development of knowledge and learning. The shaft with the three 'branches' represents the Tree of Knowledge, and includes a bark canoe scar which recognises the integration of black and white Australian traditions. The lower part of the shaft culminates in a device suggestive of scientific or surveying and measuring technology. This represents precision and accuracy embodied in the academic pursuits of Federation University Australia.art, artwork, trefor prest, prest, mace, federation university, university, eureka stockade, aborigines, scarred tree, mining, university mace, ballarat -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - VICTORIA HILL - RECOMMENDATION - MINING PROJECT
Two (a & b) typed copy of a recommendation for mining project, accepted Nov. 1967. Recommendation for Central Nell Gwynne area, now a public purposes reserve for preservation as a permanent reminder of the gold mining era. Victoria Hill Area mentioned for it's geographical and historical significance. The New Chum Hill area rich in historical and mining. Notes on development of the Central Nell Gwynne, Victoria Hill and New or Old Chum Hill areas.mine, gold, victoria hill, victoria hill, recommendation - mining project, central nell gwynne, jack barker, victoria hill area, big 180, victoria quartz, new chum hill (old chum hill), p. m. g. repeater station, mine's department, land's department, lansell, fortuna, a h q survey regiment, lazarus mine, b c v 8 television studio -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Great Columbian Mining Company Minute Book 1898 - 1904, 1898 - 1904
Maroon hard cover book, buff binding on spine and corners of cover. Two hundred and seventy pages. Written on first page: ' The Great Columbian Mining Company No Liability'. Minute book forms part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of Mining records. Preliminary meeting of shareholders was held at City Chambers, High Street, Bendigo on 12th September 1898; James Hedley Chairman. The Minute Book is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of mining documents.bendigo, margaret roberts, , goldmining, mccoll and rankin, city chambers bendigo, the great columbian mining co. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: CARLISLE UNITED MINE GARDEN GULLY LINE
Eight page handwritten document with details of the Carlisle United Gold Mine at Long Gully. The lease was 76 acres, 660 yards on line of reef. The Kent shaft was the next mine north Havilah Road, Boldt Street's corner. 'The Carlisle United was formed by the amalgamation of ttte companies, the Old Carlisle, the North Garden and the Passby. These mines were situated on the west side of Bennett Street in about a length of a few hundred feet, with the Passby on the Casley Street corner. And the old Carlisle and North Garden only recently being unearthed beneath the Unity, 'Carlisle' sand heap.' Details about the mining plant, the main shaft, the winding engine air compressor, stone crusher, and engine house are given. The Kent shaft and steel poppet legs are described. Four early claims on the Carlisle United ground are listed: Morgan, Kirshner and Co., Boyd and Co. Claim, Shanks and Co's claim and Day and Co's claim.bendigo, mining, carlisle united -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book - Hardcover book, Gold for the Finding-A Pictorial History of Gippsland's Jordan Goldfield, 1979
A pictorial history of Gippsland's Jordan goldfieldHardcover. Gold dust cover. Front cover has a photograph of two miners carrying mining equipment.This work is dedicated to the people of the Jordan Goldfields,/ the Pioneers who worked, lived, loved and died in the moun-/ tains of Gippsland, giving us a rich and varied heritage. It is especially dedicated to Mr William Rae, Gentleman, Late of/ Jericho, without whose assistance this work would have/ remained a dream. Stamp of the Marysville & District Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779gold, gold mining, gold mines, victoria, gippsland, history, bosa, marysusan, tomlin, owen f., chamberlain, peter g. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Mystery mine photographs: Checking sediment in washing table, 1935c
This photograph shows one worker checking sediment in washing table, while a man in a suit looks on..An interesting collection of photographs, the connection to Greensborough remains a mystery. Digital copy of black and white photograph, one of 30 photos of mining operations. Some fading on this photograph.Photos have no markings or dates. Donor unknown.tasmania, mines and mining, mining machinery -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Letter from Arthur Ballieu to Ballarat School of Mines, 10 March 1898
Arthur Baillieu, manager of the Talisman GMC of Craigie and Carisbrook wrote to Fred Martell, Registrar of the Ballarat School of Mines, concerning the disposal of gold sent to the Ballarat School of Mines for treatment.A handwritten letter written by Arthur Ballieu, with purple letterhead from 'The Talisman Gold Mining company, No Liability'. Hand written on page " 19th May 1898, F.J. Martell Esq The School of Mines, Ballarat Sear Sir, I am in receipt of an a/c from you date 13th inst for 7 pound 8 shillins, which I cannot understand. I already hold your receipt for the treatment of te 5 1/2 tons of quartz, the only charge against the coy at present is 10 shillings for your assay on the 6th inst. Awaiting your reply I am, Dear Sir Yours faithfully Arthur S. Ballieu Manager [inpc?] gold, ballarat school of mines, fred martell, fj martell, talisman gold mining company, arthur s ballieu, arthur ballieu, craigie, carisbrook -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Presentation to William Wooldridge, 1862, 10/01/1862
Framed calligraphy presentation to William Wooldridge, late manager of the Koh-i-Nor Gold Mining Companyackroyd, francis, beasley, henry, cazaly,, church, arthur, colvin, robert, cotter, james, cotter, william, doyle, john, elliott, george, ellis, james, empey, william, erickson, e., gaunt, joseph, gay, philip, gilbert, john, gilmour, henry, glasson, edward, higgans, fred, higgans, joseph, james, john, lanyon, james, mcquinn, john, mitchell, john, muir, thomas, o'neill, michael, o'neill, patrick, pearson, david, peters, john, quinn, michael, rankin, alexander, rankin, richard, rowe, john, sirdan, edward, uren, william, varcoe, william, whitehead, william, willey, samuel, wooldridge, william, lamb, james, koh-i-nor gold mining company, illumination, calligraphy, presentation, w. thomson, john james -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ENQUIRY: WILLIAM MCCLENNAN (AND MCIVOR/HEATHCOTE), 11th March, 1974
Enquiry re William McClennan (and McIvor/Heathcote - sawmill and mining there) dated March 1974. No response to enquiry.Mrs J. Gibsonperson, individual, william mcclennan -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PEARCE COLLECTION: ACCOUNTS JOSEPH MARTIN & SONS
Collection of Accounts, 1912 - Joseph Martin & Sons, Mining Timber Yard and General Carters, Barnard St.business, transport, bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONSTABLE RYAN COLLECTION: MAP OF NORTH BENDIGO CHINESE CAMP
Photocopy of a map showing various mining leases around North Bendigo. The photocopy is not of a very good quality.map, bendigo, north bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - R A RANKIN COLLLECTION: PRIVATE FILE 1934 - 1939, 1934 -1939
Document. Light reddish binder file containing Private Papers, mining leases, insurance, valuations, etc.organization, business, r a rankin collection, r a rankin collection, private papers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NORTH VIRGINIA GMC N L - GENERAL LEDGER, July 1931 - July 1940
Document. Solid bound book, maroon with red binding. North Virginia Mining Co N L.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, north virginia gmc n l, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, north virginia gmc n l, gold mining, general ledger -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1914
Black and white photograph of old gold mining town between Swifts Creek and Omeo, Cassilis Victoriaaccommodation, hotels, bridges -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, H D Bulmer, 1940 c
Black and white postcard showing an aerial view of the roads and country surrounding the mining town of Omeo VictoriaAerial view of Omeohotels, transport -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING, c1850s
Diggers & Mining. The Chinese on the Gold Fields. Slide: Subsequent Anti - Chinese Legislation In Australia Markings: 18hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields, diggers & mining. the chinese on the gold fields. slide: subsequent anti - chinese legislation in australia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING: BENDIGO
Diggers & Mining: Bendigo. Rosalind Park, lower level. Markings: 02 DEC76M10. Used as a teaching aid.Kodachromeeducation, tertiary, bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - RANDALL COLLECTION: BENDIGO ''MAIL AND MINING GAZETTE'', EVERY AFTERNOON
Newspaper, Bendigo Mail and Mining Gazette, every afternoon. One penny. Plenty of Various Advertisments to listE.Hull, Printer, Hargreaves St, Bendigonewspaper, bendigo, bendigo mail & mining gazette