2 posters headlined ''NOTICE!!'' urging ' all subjects of the Queen, and all strangers who have received hospitality and protection under Her flag, to assist in preserving SOCIAL ORDER and Maintaining the Supremacy of the Law.' 'All faithful subjects, and all strangers who have had equal rights extended to them, are therefore called upon to 'ENROL THEMSELVES and be prepared to assemble at such places as may be appointed by the Civic Authorities in Melbourne and Geelong, and by the Magistrates in the several towns of the Colony.' This is a response to ' recent events at the Mines at Ballarat.' The call is by Chas Hotham. John Ferres Government Printer.The call is by Chas Hotham. John Ferres Government Printer.history, australian, law, lydia chancellor, collection, history, ballaarat, australian history, gold, goldfields, gold mines, gold mining

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.

A decorative moulding, wings extended from heart shaped centre.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

An article titled 'We had a model mine - once.' This is an interview with Mrs. E. Billlman from a 'Supplement to Bendigo Advertiser.' Mrs. Billman talks about the Gold Exhibition held in Bendigo in 1901. She also gives some insights into her family and the history of Bendigo. There are two photographs and a ground plan of the Victorian Gold Jubilee Exhibition. 30/7/1970's.bendigo, history, gold mining, lydia chancellor collection, collection, bendigo, history, mrs. e. billman, female, individual, person, victorian gold jubilee exhibition, great gold exhibition, model mine

Cardboard box with contents of Kentish's Miners Light Quick Cleanser, paper label, green with red & navy blue lettering, showing a depictions of a miner with light, directions printed on one side.Manufactured by W.M.Kentish & Son Bendigogold mining, mining equipment, miners' lamp cleaner, bendigo-business-mining-kentish

Small metal button. Item is rusted.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks

Metal button. A crown insignia is engraved in the centre and the words Police Force Victoria are engraved around the border. The words Wiseman Bros. Melbourne are engraved on the reverse. Item is rusted.Wiseman Bros. Melbournebendigo, gold mining, qc binks

Metal thimble. Item is engraved in a cross hatch pattern. Item is rusted, out of shape and is missing the top.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks

Metal thimble. Item is engraved in a series of dots. Item is rusted, cracked and has been flattened.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks

Metal thimble. Item is engraved in a series of dots in the upper part with a border of decorative scrolls around the lower. Item is rusted and a little out of shape.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks

Metal thimble. Item is engraved in a series of dots in the upper part with a worn border. Item is rusted and a little out of shape.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks

A metal object that was discovered by QC Binks while he was out metal detecting for gold. A flat base supporting a decorative frame of scrolls. Something has broken off the tip. Engraving on the underside of the base is too small to make out clearly.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

A metal object that was discovered by QC Binks while he was out metal detecting for gold. Object has 10 graded slots across the centre with three holes at each end. Item is rusted.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

A metal object that was discovered by QC Binks while he was out metal detecting for gold. Object maybe a buckle. Item is rusted and middle section has been partially broken.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

A metal object that was discovered by QC Binks while he was out metal detecting for gold. Item is rusted.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

Item is a buckle with an engraved decorative scroll across the centre. Sections have been punched out in the middle. Rverse has three metal loops that have been flattened. Item is rusted.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

Item is a buckle with an engraved shield shape in the centre. Original centre piece has fallen off. Decorative scroll work surrounds the shield shape. A piece has broken off one end and item is rusted.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

Item is a buckle in a triangular shape. A pattern of engraved decorative flowers and spots is across the piece. A loop is at one end and another on the reverse. Item is rusted.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

Metal object - possibly a badge or pin. Round metal disc with a pattern of trefoils around the border. A raised centre piece has remnants of a decoration. Reverse has remains of two lugs possibly for a pin. Item is rusted.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

Metal badge. Shaped in a rounded 'A'. Clasp has rusted onto object. Object is rusted.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks.

Metal oval buckle. No discernible decoration remains on the face. Reverse has the remains of clasps. Object is rusted.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks.

Metal rectangular buckle.Decorative border of leaves surround a punched out centre. Reverse has the remains of clasps. Object is rusted.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks.

Metal brooch. Item represents a stylised butterfly or moth. Each wing is composed of four rough circles, each larger than the other. Each circle is held by a smaller solid circle. In the centre, wire has been wrapped around the 'body' with one end forming an antennae. The other antennae has broken off. Reverse has the remains of clasps. Object is rusted.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks.

Metal brooch or pin. Items are a round and a square shaped pin/brooch interlocked. Frames are formed by twisted metal with a pin across the centre of each. Object is rusted and the square shaped frame has a piece protruding that has broken off. Square shaped frame has a break in it.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks.

Metal buckle. Item is a rectangle frame with a decorative scrolled border. Object is rusted and the remains of a loop are on the reverse.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks

Metal buckle. Item is an oval frame with a decorative border of dots. Object is rusted and the remains of a loop is through the centre.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks

Metal brooch or pin. Item is three linked circles forming a spiral shape. Decorative rope like engraving covers the circles.Object is rusted and the remains of a pin or fastener is on the reverse.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks

Metal brooch or pin. Item is an oval shape with a centre piece with a gemstone set into it that is removeable.Object is rusted and the remains of a pin or fastener is on the reverse.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks

Metal fob or pendant. Item is an intricately carved object with a link at the top to hang.Object is rusted and the link is twisted.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks

A greek coin that was discovered by QC Binks whilst he was out metal detecting for gold. On one side a figure is seated. On the other is a head in profile.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, greece.