A barrel of a Man's hand gun. This was discovered by QC Binks whilst he was out metal detecting for gold.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

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

A 10 centime Luxembourg coin that was discovered by QC Binks whilst he was out metal detecting for gold. Around coin: Duchy de Luxembourg' Date 1855. On obverse ' 10 centimes'bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, grand duchy of luxembourg.

Black and white photograph. Image shows metal mine poppet head. Written on back ' Napoleon Reefs'gold mining, mining equipment, poppet head

Brass weights used for weighing gold. Smallest weights a 4 'grain' and 5 'grain' square weights. Rectangular 1 pennyweight weights (brass lozenge apothecary style weights ) through to round, flat 2 ounces. Weights enclosed in an oval shaped tin with side clasp.gold mining, scales, brass weight for weighing gold

Chinese gold scales. Wooden scale holder (a) two part wooden device secured at end of handle with a metal pin to allow swivelling of both pieces. At end of handle, two pieces 'violin' shaped to hold scale and weights. This enabled placement of scales within holder. Bottom piece has indent for scale pan, weight and long handle. Chinese scale (b) thin cream handle marked with inch graduations, without numbers. Separately suspended from handle with thick cotton is a small semi-circular lead weight and a round brass scale pan.gold mining, mining equipment, chinese gold scales

A 25 Millimetre Middle Eastern Coin that was discovered by QC Binks while he was out metal detecting for gold. On one side is an Iron Cross with a small crown insignia in the centre. Four infinity symbols are between the arms of the cross. On the other side is the image of a person in profile with a headdress. Cyrillic writing surrounds the image around the border.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, middle east, qc binks.

An odd coin with a very worn out picture of a bulldog and the words "To hell with the Kaiser".bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, kaiser, qc binks.

An Australian 1 cent coin that was discovered by QC Binks while he was out metal detecting for gold.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, money, qc binks.

A medal celebrating the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and the birth of the Australian Commonwealth in Melbourne, 01 - 11th May 1901.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, cornwall, royalty, melbourne, qc binks.

A Collar stud made by Herbert Keith Merriman, under the company name "British Make Gilt". It has a white end piece at the larger end, with a red gemstone set into the detachable smaller end.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

Part of an Australian Army medal that was found by QC Binks while he was out metal detecting for gold.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, adf, army.

Plan of area applied for on lease No 10425, 10733 and 10734. Applied for by Mr. R.A. Rankin. Plan shows Marong Road, state school site ; leases held by H.E. Kronk, Francis Gramann; T. Wearne; C.E. Foggitt; A. Pitcher, Crown land and Aur. licences also marked. Lease numbers marked on plan. Map signed on bottom by Garnet G. Birch on 26.11.1934. On top Rh side in black pen " applications for the Minister of Mines Authority under section 5 (1) of the Mines Act 1928 to enter upon and occupy for mining purposes such portion of allotments lodged on 19/2/35'gold, mining, lease, mining, leases, kronk, garnet g. birch

Indenture document number 10878, Vol 317 Folio 35044. Foolscap 4 pages including a map, dated 2nd September, 1936, between King Edward VIII (Crown land) and Monument Hill Consolidated (Bendigo) No Liability 'carrying on operations in the Parish of Sandhurst, to occupy and use the land demised as a site for machinery buildings and offices to be used in connexion with 'mining purposes' ' Document signed by Right Hon William Charles Arcedeckne, (Baron Huntingfield) and J. Stanistreet, Manager, affixed with the Common Seal of Monument Hill Consolidated (Bendigo) No Liability. Map drawn on dark buff paper, and fixed to document. Map shows lease 10878 in the Mining District of Bendigo, Parish of Sandhurst, County of Bendigo. N.Area 2.2.24 ( 2 acres, 2 roods, 24 perches ) Lease site on Rowan Street, bordered by Ophir Street. Coloured in purple on plan with small red area. On bottom: ' Note Red Areas Excised. Scale 4 chains to 1 inch, M.M. Var. 8 degrees 32' E. On lease site, New Chum Gully marked, W.B. House, and Permanent Occy. marked on red area. On last page ownership of lease details from 1937 to 1942.bendigo, mining, monument hill consolidated, common seal of monument hill consolidated, nell gwynne mine, south nell gwynne gold mining company, bendigo mine, ophir street, rowan street, mackenzie street.indenture vol 317 fol. 35044. j stanistreet.

EAGLEHAWK, Sketchbook of a Golden Past 1983) Text by Ray Wallace. Preface by Professor Geoffrey Blainey. 84 pages, with illustrations by Keith Vallence. With IndexRay Wallaceeaglehawk, history, eaglehawk, eaglehawk, bendigo, gold, mining, catherine reef united

A random assortment of metal items.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

A pin of a Danish flag that was discovered by QC Binks while he was metal detecting for gold. Flag is red background with a white cross. There is a pin on reverse.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, danish, denmark.

A Gold Ingot awarded to winners of a contest in an American magazine called Reader's Digest. This ingot was discovered by QC Binks whilst he was metal detecting for gold.R/9313-3bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, reader's digest, sweepstakes.

A fairly rusted Chinese Qing Dynasty coin that was discovered by QC Binks whilst he was metal detecting for Gold.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, coin, china, qing dynasty.

A rusted and worn Chinese Qing Dynasty coin that was discovered by QC Binks whilst he was metal detecting for Gold.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, coin, china, qing dynasty.

An ear ring that was discovered by QC Binks whilst he was metal detecting. Gold coloured metal. Two strands twisted around each other - one plain and one fancy textured. Fastener has broken off.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, ear ring, qc binks.

A random assortment of oddly shaped metal items, some brass lock parts, a brass disc and two unknown metal pieces.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, metals.

A random assortment of oddly shaped metal items.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, metals, qc binks.

A random assortment of oddly shaped metal items.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, metals, qc binks.

Two toy lead cows that were discovered by QC Binks whilst he was metal detecting for gold. Remnants of original paintwork is evident.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, cows, qc binks.

A bright yellow metal toy tanker truck discovered by QC Binks whilst he was out metal detecting for gold. Item is rusting and yellow paintwork is flaking in parts.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, tanker, model, qc binks.

A assortment of various keys, one of them has the logo of the Australian key company Dalson. This was discovered by QC Binks whilst he was out metal detecting for gold. All are rusted to varying degrees.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, keys, qc binks.

Metal brooch. Shaped as a male and female dancing. He is wearing a black tuxedo with yellow shirt and she is wearing a long yellow and black evening gown. Image has been accented in gold. A fastening pin is on the reverse.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, brooch, qc binks.

A marketing convention badge made by Angus & Coote for a convention in 1955, this was discovered by Q.C Binks whilst he was out metal detecting for gold. Badge is an elongated oval design, with a dark blue background and gold writing. The words say Lever marketing Convention 1955.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, angus & coote, lever marketing convention 1955.

A fancy red button with a metal carving of Peter Pan on it blowing a horn, the carving seems to be bent slightly to the right. This was discovered by QC Binks whilst he was out metal detecting for gold.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, peter pan, button.