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The Beechworth Burke Museum
Geological specimen - Slate (Metamorphic), Unknown
... geological ...This particular specimen was found in the Moorabool Slate quarries in Victoria. The Moorabool Slate quarries was established in the 1860’s by a company of Welshmen with a crew of six who purchased land by the riverside to mine for slate. Under the promise of adding to existing recourses the crew mined the slate which was used for paving and roofing. Slate is a fine-grained, low-grade metamorphic rock that is formed by the transformation of mudstone, shale or sometimes volcanic ash under low pressure and temperatures. It dark colour is due to carbonaceous material or to finely divided iron sulphide. It is believed that Evan Rowlands and Theophilus Williams of Ballarat were the first to discover the slate veins. Slate is a one of the most common natural stones in general use. Being used as paving, flooring, roofing and more. However, its history of being mined in Australia is not common as it is considered that the best places to mine slate is Spain and parts of the United Kingdom. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study.A somewhat rectangular foliated metamorphic rock composed of quartz, sericite and minerals from the chlorite group that make up the compounds of slate. The rock is dark grey almost black.Geological survey / R S / Loc Moorabool /Slate quarries / 1/4 sheet | 78 | Roofing Slate /burke museum, beechworth, geological, slate, metamorphic, slate (metamorphic), geological specimen, slate specimen, indigo shire -
Clunes Museum
Plan, 23RD SEPTEMBER,1854
GEOLOGICAL SKETCH PLAN AND LETTER FOR TWO RIGHTS CLAIMED BY DONALD CAMERON AT "CLUNES" - 320 ACRES IN THE WEST SIDE OF "CRESWICK CREEK" AND 160 ACRES IN EAST SIDE.1 .2 HANDWRITTEN GEOLOGICAL SKETCH/PLAN COMBINED WITH CORRESPONDENCE DATED 23 SEPTEMBER 1854 - FROM THOMAS BURR, SURVEYOR, 1854 AND PROVIDED TO THE SURVEYOR GENERAL. IT RELATED TO TWO RIGHTS CLAIMS BY PRESCRIPTION OF DONALD CAMERON ESQ.local history, plan, donald cameron, thomas burr, gold mining -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Prodromus of the Palaeontology of Victoria, 1877 (exact)
This publication consists of many Decades which contain "figuers and descriptions of the fossil organic remains to be used for the determination of the geological ages of the different geological formations of the country." (p. 3). Frederick McCoy was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1817. He was a Professor of Natural Sciences, University of Melbourne 1854-1899. McCoy lectured in geology, zoology, chemistry, mineralogy, geography and botany. In 1858 He became the Director of the National Museum of Victoria and the President of the Royal Society of Victoria in 1864. In 1888, McCoy was awarded FRS for work in Palaeontology in Ireland, England and Australia. He died in his office while correcting examination papers in 1899.A Paperback cover book. Decade v. Title is written in black on front cover and on title page. At head of title: Geological Survey of Victoria. Illustrations, plates in b/w; 41 p. It includes figures and descriptions of Victorian Organic Remains and contents of Decades on back cover.Stamped Ballarat East Public Library"australia palaeobotany, victoria palaeontology, geological survey of victoria, frederick mccoy, organic remains, ballarat east library, ballarat east public library -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, John Ferres, Government Printer, Prodromus of the Palaeontology of Victoria Decade vi, 1878 (exact)
This publication consists of many Decades which contain "figuers and descriptions of the fossil organic remains to be used for the determination of the geological ages of the different geological formations of the country." (p. 3). Frederick McCoy was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1817. He was a Professor of Natural Sciences, University of Melbourne 1854-1899. McCoy lectured in geology, zoology, chemistry, mineralogy, geography and botany. In 1858 He became the Director of the National Museum of Victoria and the President of the Royal Society of Victoria in 1864. In 1888, McCoy was awarded FRS for work in Palaeontology in Ireland, England and Australia. He died in his office while correcting examination papers in 1899.A Paperback cover book. Decade VI. Title is written in black on front cover and on title page. At head of title: Geological Survey of Victoria. Illustrations, plates in b/w; 42 p. It includes figures and descriptions of Victorian Organic Remains and contents of Decades at back of the book.australia palaeobotany, victoria palaeontology, geological survey of victoria, frederick mccoy, organic remains, john ferres -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Geological specimen - Basalt, Unknown
Basalt is a common igneous rock that composes most of the Earth's surface and can be found on the Moon and other rocky planets of the Solar System. It is generally composed minerals such as calcic plagioclase, clinopyroxene and iron ore which form grains that are indistinguishable to the naked eye. It can be dark grey or black in colouring and sometimes may contain holes left by gas bubbles. Most of the Earth's basalt was produced in environments such as oceanic divergent boundaries, oceanic hotspots, and mantle plumes and hotspots beneath continents. Basalt is commonly used in construction where it is crushed and used for multiple purposes such as concrete aggregate, road base, or railroad ballast. Thin slabs of basalt can also be cut and used for floor tiles, stone monuments, and building veneer. This particular specimen was excavated from Talbot in Victoria, which was a small gold mining town established in 1852. As basalt is a common rock, it is not specific to Talbot. However, this specimen can be assumed to be of the Cainozoic age due to previous geomorphic surveys of the area. This particular type of Basalt was used mainly for roads due to the durability of the rock.Basalt holds significance due to the continued use of the rock from historic until present times. The rock has been utilised for many types of construction and is still used for the same purposes today. Basalt also has significance to the Earth and other rocky planets of the Solar System as it makes up most of the planet's surface. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study.A smaller than hand sized rock specimen which is dark grey in colour with small holes and white deposits across its surface.Geological survey / [illegible] /burke museum, beechworth, geological specimen, geology, basalt, basalt specemin, indigo shire, talbot, cainozoic, igneous rock -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - REPORT ON THE BENDIGO GOLDFIELD CENTRAL AREA
Report, 24 pages, on the Bendigo Goldfield in 1916. On front cover 'This report is the outcome of an investigation into the present condition and future prospects of the Central Area of the Bendigo Goldfield, undertaken with a view to seeing what improved methods could be adopted in the conduct of mining operations to neutralise the recent heavy increase in the cost of labour and mining requisites, and so restore the industry to the level of its previous prosperity' Signed by E.C. Dyason, B.Sc. Commonwealth Chambers, Bendigo, Victoria, 15th November, 1916.Geological Survey Victoriabendigo, gold mining, report on goldfield -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - COMET MINE - LONGITUDINAL SECTION COMET MINE
Longitudinal section of the Comet Mine on the Hustler's Line of Reef Bulletin No 33, Plate No XXVI signed by H. S. Whitelaw, Underground Survey Office Bendigo, September 1913. Map shows datum lines, depths of levels, approximate boundaries and references to other plans. Note - Plates 4, 8, 13, 20, 26 and 31 form a Longitudinal Section from Fortuna Hustler's to Hustler's Consols Mine. This item has not been scanned or photographed.Geological Survey of Victoriamining, parish map, hustler's line of reef, longitudinal section of comet mine bulletin no 33 plate no xxvi, h s whitelaw, underground survey office bendigo september 1913 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - COMET MINE - TRANSVERSE SECTION COMET MINE
Transverse section of the Comet Mine on the Hustler's Line of Reef Bulletin No 33, Plate No XXV signed by H. A. Whitdon, Underground Survey Office Bendigo September,1913. Map shows depth of the different levels, the type of stone and shaft about 2020 deep. A number of smaller drawings on the side.Reference explaining ther different types of stone, etc. This item has not been scanned or photographed.Geological Survey of Victoriamining, parish map, hustler's line of reefs, transverse section of comet mine bulletin no 33 plate no xxv, lightning hill line of reef -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - COMET MINE - PLAN OF COMET MINE
Plan of the Comet Mine on the Hustler's Line of Reefs Bulletin No 33, Plate No XXIV signed by H S Whitelaw, Underground Survey Office Bendigo, September 1913. Upper and Lower Levels and approximate boundaries shown. Depths shown.Geological Survey of Victoriamining, parish map, hustler's line of reefs, comet mine plan bulletin no 33 plate no xxiv -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - COMET MINE - PLAN OF COMET MINE
Plan of the Comet Mine on the Hustler's Line of Reefs Bulletin No 33, Plate No XXIII. Map shows depths, Lightning Hill Anticline, Hustler's Anticline and approximate Lease Boundary. Signed by H. S. Whitelaw, Underground Survey Office Bendigo, September 1913. United Hustler's & Redan Co and Hustler's Reef Co also named on map. This item has not been scanned or photographed.Geological Survey of Victoriamining, parish map, hustler's line of reefs, comet line plan belletin no 33 plate no xxiii, lightning hill anticline, hustler's anticline, united hustler's & redan co, hustler's reef co, h s whitelaw, underground survey office bendigo september 1913 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Prodromus of the Palaeontology of Victoria No iv, 1876 (exact)
This publication consists of many Decades which contain "figuers and descriptions of the fossil organic remains to be used for the determination of the geological ages of the different geological formations of the country." (p. 3). Frederick McCoy was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1817. He was a Professor of Natural Sciences, University of Melbourne 1854-1899. McCoy lectured in geology, zoology, chemistry, mineralogy, geography and botany. In 1858 He became the Director of the National Museum of Victoria and the President of the Royal Society of Victoria in 1864. In 1888, McCoy was awarded FRS for work in Palaeontology in Ireland, England and Australia. He died in his office while correcting examination papers in 1899A Paperback cover book. Decade IV. Title is written in black on front cover and on title page. At head of title: Geological Survey of Victoria. Illustrations, plates in b/w; 32 p. It includes figures and descriptions of Victorian Organic Remains and contents of Decades on the back cover of the book.australia palaeobotany, victoria palaeontology, geological survey of victoria, frederick mccoy, organic remains -
Federation University Historical Collection
Map, Ballaarat Gold Field, 1861, 21/10/1861
A party of surveyors camped by Yuille's Swamp (later Lake Wendouree) and surveyed the countryside for a map to be produced by the Geological Survey of Victoria. In November 2004 the Central Highlands Regional Library presented a special edition of 200 copies of the 1861 map reproduced from a copy in their collection. Original geological map of Ballarat showing property, waterways, mines, churches, schools, water races, and garden reserves. It was compiled and drawn from the surveys of Mining Surveyors Davidson, Fitzpatrick and Cowan.Compiled & Drawn from the Survey of Mining Surveyors Davidson, Fitzpatrick and Cowan & the Plans in the Surveyor General's Office by J. Brahe, 21st October 1861. R. Brough Smyth, Secretary for Mines. The Honourable J.B. Humffray, M.L.A. Commr of Mines.ballarat, map, davidson, robert brough-smyth, fitzpatrick, cowan, yuille's swamp, public garden reserve, manure depot, black hill, ballarat east, old post office hill, pennyweight hill, claytons hill, golden point, mining, railway, cricket ground, swamp creek, cemetery, sludge reserve, bakery hill, gaelic church, juvenile reformatory, orphanage, specimen hill, eureka lead, cattle yard hill, dalton's flat, chinese village, poverty hill, railway reserve, little bendigo diggings, pound reserve, allied armies, flour mill, agricultural reserve, marsh, survey reserve, survey corps, white flat, yarrowee, yarrowee creek, brache, j. brache, survey, ballaarat gold field 1861 -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Map - Geological map, Melbourne and Suburbs, 1959
Geological map of Melbourne, 1959, modified by officers of the Geological Survey of Victoria, from earlier geological surveys. Scale 1:31.680melbourne metropolitan area, geology, geological survey of victoria, department of mines -
Federation University Historical Collection
Instrument - Scientific Instrument, Petrographic Microscope
This microscope used in SMB/BIAE/BCAE geology laboratoriesOptical Microscope, petrographic type, with 4-lens objective turret. Black enamel frame, chrome-plated accessories. Cream, plastic container with clear plastic speciman jars. Small, brown Reichert case containing objective and glass plate. Housed in a polished wood case. REICHERT, ser. No. 273065 Inside storage box "3" in red marker pen. On microscope frame a self-adhesive sticker "Ballarat CAE Geology". Also riveted to base frame a label "Supplied by H.B. Selby & Co Pty Ltd, Australia". Inside carry case door a card giving visual magnifications.microscope, reichert, selby, laboratory -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Gold Mine, Aerial Photomap of Stawell & Mining 1997, 1997
Evaporation Dams Mining SiteLarge Laminated Aerial Photo Map showing Stawell and Mining activityMining Geology Office 1997mining -
Federation University Historical Collection
Rocks, Pseudomorphs Siderite to Martite to Limonite
From the Ballarat School of Mines.Geological Speciman geology, siderite, martitie, limonite -
Federation University Historical Collection
Rocks, Jaspar related ?
From the Ballarat School of Mines.Geological Specimenrocks, geology, jaspar -
Federation University Historical Collection
Rocks, Patterned Jaspar
From the Ballarat School of Mines.Geological Specimenrocks, geology, patterned jaspar -
Federation University Historical Collection
Rocks, Slabbed Green Jaspar
From the Ballarat School of Mines.Geological Specimenrocks, geology, green jaspar -
Federation University Historical Collection
Rocks, Black Gothite and Calcite, Flinders Ranges, South Australia
From the Ballarat School of Mines.Geological Specimenrocks, geology, black gothite and calcite, flinders ranges -
Federation University Historical Collection
Rocks, Cerussite Crystals in Ore, Broken Hill
From the Ballarat School of Mines.Geological Specimanrocks, mica, cerussite crystals, ore, broken hill -
Federation University Historical Collection
Rocks, Tourmaline in Calcite
From the Ballarat School of Mines.Geological Specimenrocks, geology, tourmaline, calcit -
Federation University Historical Collection
Rocks, Kyanite
From the Ballarat School of Mines.Geological Specimenrocks, geology, kyanite -
Federation University Historical Collection
Rocks, Pyrite Crystalization on Feldspar with Bornite
From the Ballarat School of Mines.Geological Specimenrocks, geology, pyrite crystalization, feldspar, borinite -
Federation University Historical Collection
Rocks, Recrystallised Calcite, Quorn, South Australia
From the Ballarat School of Mines.Geological Speciman geology, siderite, martitie, limonite -
Federation University Historical Collection
Rocks, Calcite
From the Ballarat School of Mines.Geological Speciman geology, calcite -
Federation University Historical Collection
Rocks, Cassiterite, Ardelethan Tin Mine
From the Ballarat School of Mines.Geological Speciman geology, cassiterite, ardelethan -
Federation University Historical Collection
Rocks, Wolframite with Tabular Crystals
From the Ballarat School of Mines.Geological Speciman geology, wolframite -
Federation University Historical Collection
Rocks, Barite
From the Ballarat School of Mines.Geological Specimenrocks, geology, barite -
Federation University Historical Collection
Rocks, Mica in Feldspar
From the Ballarat School of Mines.Geological Specimenrocks, geology, mica, feldspar