BHS CollectionDiggers & mining. The gold era. The Diggings. Markings 11 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

BHS CollectionDiggers & mining. The gold era. - - - or a whim. Markings 22 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Draftsman's drawing Lightning Hill Coy Map. Forms part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of mining records.bendigo, margaret roberts, gold, map, mine, lightning hill coy

Draftsman's drawing Lightning Hill Coy Map. Forms part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of mining records.bendigo, margaret roberts, gold, map, mine, lightning hill coy

Black and white postcard showing an aerial view of the roads and country surrounding the mining town of Omeo VictoriaAerial view of Omeohotels, transport

Photograph of three sketches of North Cross Reef Stawell. c 1874. Photo 1. No 3 Level, Ceiling of tunnel timbered rail line and truck - a workman. Photo 2. The Vertical reef. Photo 3. The Flat Reef. Examples of what the miners were like underground. Reproduction Rights Reserved - Copied by State Library of Victoria.Black and white photograph of three mining scenes (sketched) showing examples of wood timbered underground tunnels.North Cross Reef Stawell. No.3. Level (photo 1). The vertical reef. (photo 2). Workings on the flat reef. (photo 3).stawell mining

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.

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

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

BHS CollectionFive page index of applications for mining leases taken out in Sandhurst, 1859-1862. Attached are print-outs of Government Gazette pages, showing entries that relate to applications for mining leases during the period 1858-1862. Slip of paper attached to front page reads: Applications for Mining Leases in the Mining District of Sandhurst 1859-1862, (Index prepared by staff at the Bendigo Goldfields Library) Note: no leases listed for Sandhurst from 1.1.1859-11.7.1859. Victorian Government Gazette, October 10, 1862, Issue 121, p 1954. Listed in index for 1862, but no leases found on that page. Document from the Phyllis Toy Collection.Government Gazette entries are described in pencil on side of Gazette page, example: Vic Govt Gazette, 13/9/1859 Issue 146, p 1936.adventure gold mine, mine leases 1858-1862, sandhurst, goldmining

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

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

Copy of as 4 page typewritten prospectus of the Datmouth (Jersey Reef) Gold Mining Company. The company is being formed for the purpose of acquiring from the vendor his interest in Gold Mining Lease No. 6449, having an area of 45 acres 2 roods 28 perches situated at Inglewood in the parishes of Glenalbyn and Inglewood, Mining District of Maryborough. The area embraces the Jersey Line of Reef and has a length along same of approximately 680 yards. Dated 1935.gold mining, miners' safety cage, gold mining, dartmouth, jersey reef, inglewood, glenalbyn

Maroon soft cover book. Inside front cover 'Journal' printed in black pencil. Six pages of financial records entries for Catherine Reef Extended Mining Co. dating from December 12th, 1905 to 17th April, 1911. One page of financial records for Kingsleys Reward Mining Co. N.L., showing unalloted shares, uncalled capital and mine account . Mine Manager's book forms part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of Mining records.bendigo, margaret roberts, legal managers, mine manager, east moon gold mining company n.l., e.g. robertson mine manager, alfred jorgensen contractor, paddy's gully shaft, derby shaft, hustler's shaft,

McColl Rankin & Stanistreet, Plan of Survey of Dam site, Part of Crown Allotment 98 Section C, City of Bendigo, Parish of Sandhurst, County of Bendigo. Signed by Garnet G Birch 1 Feb 1941. 33.5 x 43. Attached is a Copy of Field notes, Dam Site in Crown Allotment 198 Sec. City of Bendigo, Parish of Sandhurst. True Meridian, County of Bendigo, Area 0A 1R 16P. Signed Garnet G Birch, 1/2/1941. Drawn in red and black pen. 20.8 x 33. Both maps are for Deborah Extended Gold Mining Co. No Liabilityorganization, mining, deborah extended gold mining co nl, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, plan of survey of dam site

New Bendigo Gold Project -Bendigo Mining NL - Report on Bendigo Historical Gold Production from the Bendigo Goldfield -Exploration Office - dated March 2001 . Paper presented by Rowland Hill, Bendigo Mining NL, at BHS meeting, 2 November, 2001. 30 pages.document, gold, gold mines of bendigo & eaglehawk

'Bank Account Book for Central Deborah Gold Mining Co. from McColl,Rankin & Stanistreet-Legal Managers & Accountants Bendigo'. Printed on label 'IN ACCOUNT CURRENT WITH THE UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED'. Hand writing 'Central Deborah Gold Mining Co. No. liabilty No.1 a/c.The Union Bank Of Australiadocument, gold, central deborah gold mine, central deborah gold mine, gold mine, gold, mine, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, the union bank of australia, bendigo, business records.

4 typed pages of the history of the Central Deborah Gold Mine from 1939 to 1954. Mentions the start of mining at this site and Victor Pabst, who in 1917 recommended that the shaft be deepened. His advice was not acted on for another twenty-two years. Also mentioned is the geology and Method of Mining.mine, gold, central deborah gold mine, central deborah gold mine, history of central deborah gold mine, geology of the central deborah gold mine, method of mining

Document; Folder with documents about purchase of Battery Plant by North Virginia Co. & East Clarence Co. Supply agreement for electricity, correspondence, plans showing where battery to be installed.east Clarence Gold Mining Co. North Virginia Gold Mining Co. re purchase of battery.MCCOLL RANKIN & STANISTREETorganization, business, mining equipment, mccoll rankin & stanistreet

document, McCOLL, RANKIN & STANISTREET : DEBORAH UNITED GOLD MINING Co. NL. Orange folder 'Deborah United Gold Mining Co. NL.' 'Pay Roll Tax Assesment File' 'Pay Roll Tax.' Contains Pay Roll Tax & Assessment documents 1941-1950.organization, business, deborah united gold mine nl, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet: deborah united gold mining co. nl, gold mining

North Deborah Gold Mining Co. N. L. to Miss G. Alice Jones. Re North Blue Co. to You. Account for costs of transfer of one Gold Mining Lease. Cost £2.17.9. "R693 del 26/9/40" written in the top left corner.miss g alice jones - solicitor - account, north deborah gold mining co n l, north blue co

Three page document hand written by Albert Richardson, on the history of Victoria Hill, Ironbark. 'one of the richest areas on Bendigo field. In the first six years, £1,200,000 worth of gold was obtained. Almost every claim returned a fortune.' Page three title: Other features on Victoria Hill. 'Adjacent to Central Nell Gwynne area as the mining museum. Adjacent to the New Chum Hill on direct south side of the Calder Highway. This hill reached by a short and excellent access road gives a magnificent view of Bendigo and Golden Square, and a very good view of another tourist attraction, Lansells 'Fortuna' now Survey Regiment's headquarters. This hill is the centre of another rich area. The Lazarus mine 3,360 feet deep with 24 saddle reefs in 2,200 feet. The New Chum United, Lansell's 222with its 120 ft high poppet legs. BCV 8, John Brown Knitwear factory, Esposito's Gold Mines Hotel, Central Nell Gwynne and Manchester tram loops are mentioned.Albert Richardsonbendigo, mining, victoria hill

Henry Louis, M.A. was an Associate of the Royal School of miens, Fellow of the Geological Society; Fellow of the Institute of Chemistry of Great Britain; Member of the Institution of Mining Engineers; Member of the American Institute of Mining Engineers and Professor of Mining in the Durham College of Science. Green hardcovered book of 599 pages including index and illustrations. Contents include: Mode of occurance of gold; physical and chemical properties of gold; physical and chemical properties of mercury; Primitive Methods or ore-breaking; The stamp; Hoisting gear; Water Supply; Ore-Feeders; Crushing Machinery; amalgamation; concentration; Spitzkasten; Amalgam; Milling; Cam Curve; sampling and assaying; horse-power developed by fall of water; value of gold according to its fineness; conversionInside front cover in pencil "Rhys Brook"

Richard Sutton established Sutton's Music Store in Ballarat.Photographs of an accordion made by Richard Sutton, father of inventor Henry Sutton. The photographs are taken in the Ballarat Mining Exchange.richard sutton, r.h. sutton, sutton's music store, accordian

Diggers & mining. The gold era. (2) Transport Markings 39 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & Mining. Diggers and Miners. . . . The Long Tunnel Extended, . . . Markings: 36 994.5 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields