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Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Hoisting and Hoisting Appliances, 1900
Brown, half leather bound book including sections of hoisting, prospecting, placer and hydraulic Mining, Preliminary Operations at Metal Mines, Metal Mining and Surface Arrangements at Metal Mines. The book includes illustrations and an index.mining, tools, tunnels, timbering, illustrations, ventilation, hoisting, prospecting -
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Instrument - Scientific Instrument, Pajari Instruments, Boxed Tropari
This item was most probably used at the Ballarat School of Mines. Pajari Instruments Ltd. grew from a partnership established in 1945 when the first EX-AX surveying instrument that provided accurate azimuth and inclination was made available to the diamond drilling industry. The partnership between Charles Trotter and George Pajari Sr. was known as Trotter-Pajari Instruments and the EX-AX Instrument was dubbed the "TROPARI" by the diamond drilling industry. Charles Trotter, a mechanical engineer, was also a marketing genius who developed substantial demand in Australia, Africa and South America in the 1940's and early 1950's. In fact the sales to each of these continents exceeded those to North America during those early years. Pajari is located in Orillia, Ontario, Canada and offer services and products that assist customers with their individual requirements. After the death of Charles Trotter in 1956, George Pajari Sr. with the assistance of his wife Hilda continued the business under the title of Pajari Instruments. George Sr. set most of the tenets that comprise our present Mission Statement. If it wasn't user friendly or if it had to have experts to operate it, that instrument design was doomed. If the customer wasn't getting good value in his opinion, manufacturing and repair procedures were examined to see where efficiency could be improved to cut costs without sacrificing Quality. George Pajari Jr and his wife Darlene assumed the reins of Pajari Instruments Ltd. in 1981 when George Sr. decided on semi-retirement. George Jr. brought the "client geologist's" perspective to the company. The company moved from Toronto to a 30 hectare (80 acre) site near Orillia shortly afterward. This site provided the high magnetic latitude earth field environment without magnetic pollution that is necessary for accurate compass setting. The park like setting of this location is a positive psychological benefit for our staff. George Sr. passed away in 2002 being preceded by Hilda only by 3 months, George Jr. continues at the helm of the company. With dedication from long term employees/contractors and third generation family members, Pajari Instruments Ltd. continues operations/new product development in Orillia. (http://www.pajari.com/about.html) Brass levelling compass in green velvet lined hinged timber box. Known as a Tropari - a single-shot, micro-mechanical borehole surveying instrument operated by a timing device. Borehole direction is measured from the earth's magnetic field. The Tropari provides both direction and inclination which can be used to define the attitude of the borehole at the survey depth. Regular surveys at intervals as the borehole progresses will allow a plot of the borehole to be drawn from the data. The Tropari is easy to use and maximizes profits by minimizing capital and operational costs. The Basic Survey Train Consists of: PDSI / Tropari Container, 6m (20 ft) Nonmagnetic Rods, Impact Foot, and Connector at Top. (http://www.pajari.com/tropari.html) A sticker on the lid of the hinged box states: "A.E. Parsons 107 Leicester St., Carlton 3053 Telephone 347 5844"scientific instrument, compass -
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Engineering, John S Bushnell & Co, Steam Engine Indicator, c.1894
http://www.archivingindustry.com/Indicator/chapterfour.pdfSteel steam engine indicator with accessories as shown ; velvet lined timber storage case 255mm x 220mm with brass hinges and latches. Additional information can be found online via: http://www.archivingindustry.com/Indicator/chapterfour.pdf Refer p. 4-23 [last viewed 20 May 2013][a] John S Bushnell & Co, New York Pat.Feb.20.1894 [b] New York Pat.Jan.19.1892 1257 bushnell, bachelder, spring indicator, engine indicator, wightman -
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Unknown - Model, Poppet Head Model
This scale model of a mining plant was made by Donald Douglas Mather of Talbot. The engine shed houses the winches, which raise and lower the cages carrying the workmen. The winches also control the water-Baling tanks, which are lowered into the pump shaft to clean the water. The Pump Shaft is part of the main shaft partitioned off for keeping the water down. The old style plant (or cas commonly known poppet legs), were all of timber construction and, when erected, straddled the main shaft. This scale model allows for steel construction, and is set over the shaft to permit an unobstructed view of the operations. The Bad level is where the workmen enter and leave the shaft. The staging platform on the first level is where the trucks and mullock or other material are wheeled out on rails and then tipped to form the mine dump. The top level is to allow for maintenance of plant. Donald Douglas Mather of Talbot worked in mines in Ballarat, and made the model of the poppet head. The poppet head is a replica of those used at many mines in Ballarat. Back in the 1850s Ballarat was a god rush town and many mining claims were made and poppet heads built this is a replica of those poppet heads which are a part of Ballarat's Heritage and a full size poppet head is erected at Sovereign Hill Theme Park in Ballarat. Mining is a huge part of Ballarat's history.A timber poppet head and engine room model. "This scale model - the modern construction of a mining plant - was made by Mr Donald Douglas Mather* of Bonnie Doon, Talbot, Victoria. The engine shed houses the winches, which raise and lower the cages carrying the workmen. The winches also control the water-baling tanks, which are lowered into the pump shaft to clean the water. The pump shaft is part of the main shaft partitioned off for keeping the water down. The old style plant (or as commonly known poppet legs), were all of timber construction and, when erected, straddled the main shaft. this scale model allows for steel construction, ans is set over the shaft to permit an unobstructed view of the operations. The bad level is where the workmen enter and leave the shaft. The staging platform on the first level is where trucks ad mullock or other material are wheeled out on rails and then tipped to form the mine dump. The top level is to allow for maintenance of plant. * Mr Mater, previously of Ballarat, worked for many years as a miner and plant erector" (Old interpretive panel)mining, mather, mining plant, poppet head, engine house, model, donald douglas mather -
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Instrument - Scientific Instrument, Boxed Petrographic Microscope, c1912
Used at the Ballarat School of Mines Petrology classes. Probably a second generation petrological microscope used at SMB. Earlier reference ; to " Petrological Microscope" is made in SMB 1908 - 9 calendar page 35. Reference to "Mineral Microscopy" found in calendar for 1896, page 47. Petrographic Microscope with two-lens objective turret in a timber case. The microscope black enameled frame with brass components. Housed in a polished wood case. Three additional polarizing filters in accessory drawer. "E. Leitz Wetzlar No. 139041 Made for Kilpatrick & Co Melbourne" A removable label inside storage case door, dated "I.II.1912" and stating the obtainable magnification ratios.ballarat school of mines, geology, petrography, microscope, scientific objects, scientific instruments -
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Photograph, Ballarat from the Town Hall Tower, 1872
This photograph was taken from the newly completed tower of the Ballarat Town Hall. Framed photograph showing Ballarat looking north west. St Patrick's Cathedral bell tower in Dawson Street South is evident at the top right. The street in the central part of the photograph is Errard Street South. Businesses shown in the photograph include: Klug Brothers, O'Farrell and Sons Horse Bazaar, Smith Brothers Timber Yard, J. McKay, Dobson's Timber Yard, Criterion Hotel, Saddler's Arms Hotel, Stork Hotel ballarat, kulg, smith, o'farrell, ballarat townscape, st patrick's cathedral, william bardwell, fotobiennale -
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Photograph - Sepia, Ballarat Looking North over Sturt Street and Armstrong Street, 1878
Framed sepia photograph showing Ballarat looking north over Sturt Street from Armstrong Street. The photograph was taken soon after the tower of the Ballarat Town Hall was built. Businesses shown in the photograph include Criterion House, W. Proctor Coach Builder, Lestor's Family Hotel, City Shoing Forge, Tattersall's Hotel, Burke's Hotel, Hislop's Hotel, Bell and Wright's Timber Yard, Mrs Binstedballarat, sturt street, armstrong street, ballarat town hall, ballarat townscape, william bardwell, fotobiennale -
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Plan, Smythesdale, County of Grenville, 01/12/1892
This plan is associated with former Ballarat School of Mines Student Richard Squire (1875-1876). Gift of the Squire FamilyA plan showing the Borough of Smythesdale, Smythesdale, Browns and Scarsdale, allotments, water reserve, Timber reserve, Nintingbool Pre-emptive Right, Reserve for public gardens, Reserve for Cricket Ground, Reserve for Reservoirsmythesdale, scarsdale, browns, yarrowee, carngham, samuel barlett, sheridan, wrigley, p. land, r. simpson, d. davis, nintingbool, mclachlan, a. mclachlan, c. taylor, w. c. smith, d. davies, w. williams, m. jones, t. mcgurk, r. selkirk, a. mooney -
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Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Monash University Gippsland Students Union Past Presidents Board, 2014
The Monash University Gippsland Students Union (MUGSU) closed its doors in 2016.Timber honour board with gold painted names. Past Presidents 1972 John Vines 1973 Peter Vines 1974 Cal Callister 1975 Ed Brew 1976 Phillip McRoberts 1977 Chris Hobson 1978 Ken jeanes 1979 Greg Vines 1980 Michael Flynn 1981-2 Chris Allen 1983 Roslyn Heuer 1984 John Dougan 1985-6 Clive Pattison 1987 Martin Gamble 1988 Timothy Feely 1989 Peter Shacklock 1990 Sharon Cooke 1991 Jerome Foenander 1992-3 Josh Beggs 1994 Graeme Wiggins 1995-6 Heather Anderson 1997 Ross Goeman 1998-9 Jenny Farrar 2000-1 Ken Hull 2002 Andrew Schmidt 2003 Tim Burl 2004 Terry Pritchard 2005-6 Sean McLoughlan 2007 Christopher Milne 2008 Leslie Anne Schmidt 2009 Julia Aucello 2010 Maghan Hopper 2011 Rowan Lace 2012 Ben Rogers 2013 Ben Rogers / Jason O'Dea 2014 Daniel Whittingham Life Members John Vines, Val Callister, Winifred Miller, Chris Hobson, Peter Herbert, Julie Patrick, Ed Brew, Chris Fraser, Neil Hanley, Max Campbell, Anthony Benn, Christine Body, Abdel Halabi, Murray Homes, Tony Manning, Keith Hamilton, Beatrice Faust, Graham Middlemiss, Jenny Hill, Christian Zahra, Jenny Farrar, Ken Hull, Faye G., Chris Allen, John Harris, Glenn Doolan, Simon Parsons, Brian Grimes, John Hutchinson, Judy Tennant, Brian MacKenzie, Chris Milne, Aspen Kilby, Sarah Lawless, Michael Taplin, Kingsley Pursch, Samantha Fryer, Jeff Gordon, Dorothy Herbert, John Preston, Oscar Ri Hao Tengstudent union, churchill, gippsland, john vines, val callister, winifred miller, chris hobson, peter herbert, julie patrick, ed brew, chris fraser, neil hanley, max campbell, anthony benn, christine body, abdel halabi, murray homes, tony manning, keith hamilton, beatrice faust, graham middlemiss, jenny hill, christian zahra, jenny farrar, ken hull, faye g., chris allen, john harris, glenn doolan, simon parsons, brian grimes, john hutchinson, judy tennant, brian mackenzie, chris milne, aspen kilby, sarah lawless, michael taplin, kingsley pursch, samantha fryer, jeff gordon, dorothy herbert, john preston, oscar ri hao teng, peter vines, cal callister, phillip mcroberts, ken jeanes, greg vines, michael flynn, roslyn heuer, john dougan, clive pattison, martin gamble, timothy feely, peter shacklock, sharon cooke, jerome foenander, josh beggs, graeme wiggins, heather anderson, ross goeman, andrew schmidt, tim burl, terry pritchard, sean mcloughlan, christopher milne, leslie anne schmidt, julia aucello, maghan hopper, rowan lace, ben rogers, ben rogers / jason o'dea, daniel whittingham, gippsland campus, gippsland campus collection -
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Photograph - Photograph - colour, Clare Kathleen Gervasoni, Federation University Gippsland Council Room, 2013, 29/10/2013
The campus at Churchill became a part of Federation University Australia on 01 January 2014. Federation University Australia was established on 1 January 2014. Formerly known as the University of Ballarat, its enabling legislation was the University of Ballarat Amendment (Federation University Australia) Act 2013. Although formally created as a University in 1994, the University of Ballarat had a lineage back to 1870 with the establishment of the School of Mines Ballarat, making it the third institution of higher learning to be established in Australia and the first to be established in regional Australia. On 1 January 1994, Ballarat University College became the University of Ballarat and in 1998 the University merged with three TAFE Institutes to become a dual sector institution with multiple campuses. On 1 January 2014, the University of Ballarat amalgamated with the Monash University Gippsland Campus to form Federation University Australia. The Gippsland Campus also had a long lineage dating back to 1928 with the establishment of the Yallourn Technical School which became a predecessor institution to the Gippsland College of Advanced Education formed in 1968. In 1990, it was renamed the Monash University College and in 1993 became the Gippsland Campus of Monash University. Federation University Australia, or FedUni, is Australia’s newest public University. Headquartered in Ballarat, Victoria, the University offers programs in Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training to regional Victoria and beyond. The University’s commitment to educational and social equity, teaching excellence, research distinction, environmental sustainability and regional capacity building has enabled it to develop in a way that draws on its proud heritage to inform its future. Its regional character sets a framework for the University’s priorities but does not constrain it from serving wider community interests, nationally and internationally. With campuses from Horsham in the west of the state, to Churchill in the east, the name Federation University Australia was chosen to convey the scope and capacity of an expanded regional university with a federated network of campuses contributing to a new and different Australian university.Photograph of a timber lined Council Room at Federation University Gippsland campus. This campus was formerly a campus of Monash University, and their logo has not been removed from thr wall in this photograph.federation university, gippsland campus, monash university, churchill, gippsland, board room, council room, gippsland campus collection -
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Award - Trophy, Australian Culinary Federation: Victorian Champions in Food & Beverage Service, c1999
University of Ballarat (now Federation University) runs an award winning student restaurant called "Prospects". Metal, silver coloured, trophy on a timber base with handles and removable lid. Australian Culinary Federation (A.G.P.C.) Victorian Champions in Food and Beverage Service Junior Waiting Brigade 1999 Brigade Members: Jason Phillips, Rachael Brown, Simon Mulvany and Chantelle Woodphillips, brown, wood, mulvany, australian culinary federation, trophy, jason brown, rachael brown, chantel wood, award, hospitality -
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Photograph - Black & white photograph, 4.7 Naval Gun - South Africa, c1901
British forces in the Second Boer war were initially outgunned by the long range Boer artillery. Captain Percy Scott of HMS Terrible first improvised timber static siege mountings for two 4-7 guns from the Cape Town coastal defences, to counter the Boers' "Long Tom" gun during the Siege of Ladysmith in 1899-1900. Captain Scott then improvised a travelling carriage for 4-7 inch guns removed from their static coastal or ship mountings to provide the army with a heavy field gun. These improvised carriages lacked recoil buffers and hence in action drag shoes and attachment of the carriage by cable to a strong point in front ofthe gun were necessary to control the recoil. They're manned by Royal Navy crews and required up to 32 oxen to moveIndividual image from photographed poster of tobacco and cigarette cards.second boer war, boer artillery, 4-7 guns, captain percy scott, hms terrible, cape town, "long tom", siege of ladysmith -
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Instrument - Scientific Instrument, Henry Sutton, Vacuum Pump
Tall timber instrument (incomplete), with glass tubes and measuring indicators. A rubber tube is attached to a flask. The instrument measures volume, but its use is unknown. This item is attributed to Henry Sutton and his work in this field. vacuum pump, henry sutton, scientific instruments -
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Sculpture, Carved Aboriginal Birds, c2000
Two Carved Aboriginal Birds made from a very light timber such as Balsa Woodaboriginal, sculpture, birds -
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Book, Practical Mining, 1894
William Wilson was the librarian at the Mechanics' Institute and Public Library, Long Gully, Bendigo.Small, orange, hardbound book, Includes a Miners' Business directory with many advertisements from Bendigo suppliers.mining, william wilson, decimal arithmetic, measurement of timber, steam boilers, pumps, ventilation, bendigo -
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Equipment - Object, Voltmeter, c1930
Used in the Ballarat School of Mines Electrical Engineering from around 1930-1936.Round glass fronted brass dial mouned on timber stand. Postive and negative terminals below dial. Simi-circular scale, non-linear graduations: 40-80 voltsvoltmeter, scientific instrument, ballarat school of mnes, arthur senior, nalder brothers -
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Object, Continuity Tester, c1927
Thought to be public works issue. Used in the Ballarat School of Mines Electrical Engineering depatment for testing circuits. Rectangular timber box with handle and two terminals on top, leather strapcontinuity tester, electrical engineering, ballarat school of mines -
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Scientific Object: Electrical Engineering, Moving coil D.C. Ammeter: Mod D.14-P
Upright rectangular ammeter in acrylic case with two timber 'feet'. Square chrome handle on the top. Semicircular scale, centre zero: 5A-0-5AMod: D.14-P; No 750 8Y Paton Electircal Sydneyscientific instruments, paton electrical, ammeter -
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Instrument - Scientific Instrument, Drainage Level
Probably used for surveying courses at the Ballarat School of Mines Boxed telescopic sight with longitudu=inal bubble level and a quadrant draduated in +- 40 in 100 22mm diameter. Female screw thread base. Push-Pull focussing. Housed in an hinged timber box.drainage level, scientific intstruments, ballarat school of mines, scientific instruments -
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Instrument - Scientific Instrument, Boxed Petrographic Polarizing Microscope
Used at BIAE in petrology laboratoryAn optical, petrographic, polarizing microscope with a single objective lens in a blonde timber case with key. Black enamel frame, chrome accessories.POS marking on steel plate Olympus Tokyo 202108 engraved on barrel On Box door "P6" engraved labelmicroscope, polarizing microscope, olympus optical co. ltd, ballarat institute of advanced education, petrology laboratory, scientific instrument -
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Plans, Plan of Truck Road for Kong Extended G. M. Company, 1887
3 hand drawn plans, 2 with orange and blue shading, of a truck road .1) hand drawn poppet head and road, timber specifications and iron bolts .2) hand drawn plan of poppet head .3) elevation and plan of mine workings plans, kong extended gold mining company, w. watson, poppet head, truck road -
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Award - Shield, Senior Technical Schools Athletics Association Herald Shield, 1918-1940, c1918
The Senior Technical Schools Athletics Association ‘Herald Shield’ is one of many timber and metal repoussé commissions undertaken by students and staff at the Ballarat Technical Art School. The School was known for the quality of its art metal work which was applied to product, interior and commemorative designs. Between 1915 and 1936 Wilfred Kenneth (c1883-1957) taught boys and girls at preparatory and senior levels, including the ‘Art Metal Work and Repoussé’ industrial design specialisation. During World War I, Kenneth oversaw the training of repatriated soldiers which catalysed into a new, a successful art metal business, the Decorative Metal Craft Company in Chancery Lane, Ballarat. The shield was given by the proprietors of The Herald.Timber and metal repousse shield listing winning teams from 1918-1940. 1918 - Ballarat 1919 - Ballarat 1920 - Working Men's College Melbourne (now RMIT) 1921 - No contest 1922 - Swinburne 1923 - Ballarat 1924 - Ballarat 1925 - Ballarat 1926 - Ballarat 1927 - Geelong 1928 - Maryborough 1929 - Bendigo 1930 - Bendigo 1931 - Working Man's College 1932 - Wonthaggi 1933 - M.T.C. 1934 - Ballarat 1935 - Ballarat 1936 - Ballarat 1937 - No Contest 1938 - Ballarat 1939 - Ballarat 1940 - Geelong Above list engraved into metalherald shield, athletics, working mans college, rmit, ballarat school of mines, trophy, commission, art metal, repousse, ballarat technical art school, wilfred kenneth -
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Scientific Instrument, Wattmeter
Wattmeter in timber hinged box. wattmeter, gec, general electric company, scientific instrument -
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Scientific Instument, Balancing Resistance
Balancing resistances in a a varnished timber box, black top panel mountted, four decase selctor. Switches: Units, tens, hundres, thousandsBalancing resistancescientific instrument, ballarat school of mines, electricity, physics, electrical engineering -
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Scientific Instument, Decade Resistance Box
Balancing resistances in a varnished timber box. Black-painted metal lid holds four decade selector switches and three terminal posts. Lid attached with 6 knirled knobs. Instrument type 1370.Serial Number 142.scientific instrument, decade resistance box -
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Scientific Instument, Organ Pipes
These organ pipes were used for Physics experiments at the Ballarat School of Mines. Seven timber organ pipesscientific instrument, ballarat school of mines, organ pipes -
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Scientific Instument, Bellingham & Stanley Ltd, Michelson Interferometer, c1970
The Michelson Interferometer, sotred in a polished timber carry case. An optical isntrument, incorporating mirrors, lens, and adjusting mechanisms, all mounted on a heavy and solod cast metal base. Instruction manual available. scientific instrument, bellingham and stanley ltd, interferometer -
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Scientific Instrument, Spherometer
A spherometer is an instrument for the precise measurement of the radius of curvature of a sphere or a curved surface. Originally, these instruments were primarily used by opticians to measure the curvature of the surface of a lens. A fixed-frame tripod with adjustable central contact screw, equipped with micrometer scale. Brass construction with steel contact points. Designed for measuring curvature of lenses. Stored in a polished timber box. Made specially for Silberberg and Co. Ltd. Melbournescientific instrument, spherometer, h.b. silberberg & co ltd -
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Scientific Instrument, Volt/Ammeter Testing Set
A testing set built into a polished timber box with a hinged lid and a carry handle. The semicircular scale reads 1-150. Four voltage ranges and four current ranges are obtainable with selector switches. Connecting diagram inside the lid. Three currentl shunts in storage compartment. Serial Number 52204scientific instruments, testing set, voltmeter, ammeter -
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Equipment - Scientific Instruments, Level
A sensitive optical levelling instrument in a polished timber carry case. Instrument to be mounted on a tripod with 3.5 cm male thread. Matches Tripod Catalogue Number 4111.scientific instruments, level, contractors level, ballarat school of mines, surveying, mining