Dredge Workers, c. late 1930s. Cock's El Dorado Gold & Tin Mining Dredge operated between 1936 and 1954. At the time of its construction, the dredge was the largest in the Commonwealth, producing 2,198 kg of gold.mining, gold, gold mining, dredge, cock's el dorado dredge, men, miners, el dorado, eldorado

After an unsuccessful attempt to gain a seat for the Australia Party in the 1974 Hugh Jeffrey ran again in 1977 for the newly-formed Australian Democrats in one of 5 Victorian electorates. This badge features a green background in enamel with Australian Democrats in gold lettering surrounded by a gold border. A gold Southern Cross and Federation Star feature on the right hand side, next to the lettering. The rear features a pin and MD and Co Badges stamped into the base.1 badge with writing and gold Southern Cross stars on green backgroundAustralian Democratshugh jeffrey, badges

Gold was discovered on Victoria Hill in 1854 and by 1861, 1,200,000 ounces of gold had been extracted from the site. The first claim was bought for 80 pounds by Prussian immigrant Christopher Ballerstedt and his son Theodore. Christopher Ballerstedt was nicknamed the "Father of the Hill" and was the first to prove that gold reefs extended below the surface. His 200-foot plus mine shafts yielded quartz rich with gold, inspired other miners, and were instrumental in Bendigo becoming the world's deepest and richest goldfield. The site still features relics of nineteenth century mining including quartz crushing machinery and the foundations of George Lansell’s 180 mine. These features are characteristic of Bendigo’s mining history and represent two prominent nineteenth century miners, Christopher Ballerstedt and George Lansell, who held important roles in the development of Bendigo. Victoria Hill Quartz Gold Mines are registered as a site of significance. The site is of historical, archaeological and scientific importance to Victoria. The mines represent the symbolic heart of Bendigo’s gold mining history and the importance that mining played in wealth creation and the development of Victoria. The diggings reserve is accessed from the rear of Albert Richardson Reserve located at 40-56 Marong Road, Ironbark. The site has steep and unformed paths and is closed to the public at dusk. It is important to stay to the paths to avoid the diggings. Interpretive signs help visitors to appreciate the importance of the site and the remaining relics of Bendigo’s mining history.Victoria Hill Ironbark, Bendigo. Photos of the poppet head, sand heap, tailings, shafts and tunnels. Before development into a tourist attraction.history, bendigo, victoria hill, ironbark, diggings

This photo shows the large mining cavity with a hydraulic sluicing machine in operation at Baarmutha Three Mile Mine, Beechworth . The Beechworth Mining District was one of six mining districts established by the Governor-in-Council on 4 January 1858 under the provisions of An Act for Amending the Laws Relating to the Goldfields (21 Vic no.32). The District was further divided into seven divisions: Spring Creek, Snake Valley, Three Mile Creek, Buckland, Woolshed, Yackandandah and Omeo. The boundaries of each of these divisions and of the whole district are described in the Governor-in-Council's proclamation printed in the Government Gazette, 5 January 1858, pages 3-5. Hydraulic mining is a form of mining that uses high-pressure jets of water to dislodge rock material or move sediment. In the placer mining of gold or tin, the resulting water-sediment slurry is directed through sluice boxes to remove the gold. It is also used in mining kaolin and coal.This photograph shows the impact the gold rush era had on Australia and the earth.A black and white rectangular photograph printed on photographic paperCopied from original on loan film (WEBB QLD) / Donated 2009 NOV/ Baarmutha Three Mile Mine c1920-1950/ Managed by John Weir Peter Jereen Jack Cox / Owned by Plain Bros then Parkinsons Sluicing.mining, gold fields, beechworth, gold rush, burke museum, photograph, mining cavity, hydraulic mining, hydraulic sluicing, baarmutha

"Tarrengower Times" model truck registration plate TLJ 10. Flat tray, spoked wheels with pneumatic tyres, leaf springs front and rear, leather upholstery. "Century" battery behind cabin with" Century" in black on gold. Painted maroon with gold trim, gold painted headlights and radiator frame.On driver's door in gold lettering "The / Tarrengower / Times /High St. / Maldon / Est. 1858" Logo on oval plate at top of radiator.transport commercial model

Painting by Franz Korbler. Architect/artist, born Vienna Austria, arrested Teheran Persia September 12941. Interned Loveday Camp SA and Tatura Camp Victoria 1945-1947.Water colour of lane way with brick wall on right, trees and wall on left. Painting has a silver border and a cream mat. In a gold frame with glass.Kuhbanan SAS Cobinan Marko Polos Tran in gold underneath picture.franz korbler

Small blue and gold triangular enamel badge with the Gerry Gee ventriloquist doll face symbol in gold at the top. It is attached by a metal pin at the back onto a piece of brown felt. The Gerry Gee Tarax Club was formed 1960 - 1965 by GTV Channel 9.Gerry Gee TARAX CLUB with the doll face at the top. Small gold symbol at the bottom of the badge.club badges, membership badges

The tipstaff is a symbol of office for the court officical responsible for keeping order in the court, also called the tipstaff. This tipstaff dates from 1826 and is marked with the reign of George IV. This tipstaff was unlikely to have been used in the Supreme Court of Victoria, and is probably an item donated to the court in the 20th century.This is the only item of this nature held by the court, the item because of its age would be quite rare. This rarity makes it of state significance, further research needs to be undertaken with regard to national and international (ie. UK) significance.Painted black wooden baton, with gold leaf inscription. Baton has been shaped to provide a hand grip with three wooden grooves, barrel/cylinder shape at the other end.Painted "Gold Crown/1826/ GR IV/ R. 11"tipstaff, tipstaves, courts, judiciary, wood, supreme court melbourne

17th Light Horse Regiment, Bendigo.Round leather carry case with strap & metal window, metal buckles attaching strap to case, metal studs fastening straps to case, gold coloured disc attached to strap.On carry case: “M.1” On gold coloured disc: “1”containers - military, trades-leatherworking, passchendaele barracks trust

McColl Rankin & Stanistreet, North Virginia Gold Mining Co NL, State Accident Insurance Office, Mines Policy. a/ Mines Policy No. M. 41883. Estimated amount of wages 265 pounds, Premium, 10 pounds 9 pence. Mining at Fry Street Sailor's Gully, Eaglehawk. Dated 1/11/1939. b/ Mines Policy No. M. 42487. Estimated amount of wages 468 pounds, Premium, 18 pounds 4 shillings. Gold Mining at Eaglehawk. Dated 21/2/1940. c/ Mines Policy No. M. 51808. Estimated amount of wages 300 pounds, Premium, 15 pounds 2 shillings 6 pence. Gold Mining at Fry Street, Eaglehawk. Dated 18/3/1947. Inscriptions/Markings: McColl Rankin & Stanistreet Stamporganization, business, gold mine, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, north virginia gold mining co nl, state accident insurance office, mines policy mining at fry street sailor's gully, eaglehawk

Mining and Geological Journal, Volume 4, No.4. September 1951. Published by Department of Mines Victoria with 65 pages of articles on gold, coal & oil mining, Illustrations, maps, photographs including photographs of Bendigo mines. Name noted on front A.E.Richardson 29 Harrison St Bendigo.Dept of Mines Victoriamagazine, organization, mining, mining - mines - mining equipment, bendigo mines.

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

Textiles. Black leather writing satchell. Gold engraving R.M.D. on front flap, Trifold with front half flap fastened with suitcase clasp, includes pen with nibs (made in Germany). Blotting paper in leather frame, five leather pockets and inner section for paper. Leather carrying handle on top edge.''R.M.D.'' In Gold lettering on front flap.textiles, domestic, black leather writing satchell

Two pages, advertisements from Bendigo Advertiser, 26.8.1967 and 10.6.67, glued on. Articles detail open days of Historical & Mining Museum, next Eaglehawk Town Hall, bus tour ' Bendigo Mining' (Houlden's Bus Tours) and a Bendigo gold mining areas tour. Mr. R.W. Birrell is mentioned as a speaker at the monthly meeting in July 1967, speaking on the history of the Bendigo School of Mines.Bendigo Advertiserbendigo, mining, bendigo historical society

Happy Valley (Victoria) was originally called Lucky Woman's. it is a former gold mining town 28 kilometres south-west of Ballarat.Black and white photo of four men and three women outside the Happy Valley Post Office. One man sits on a horse which stands in front of a carriage. The post office sign includes E.R. - designating Edward VII as the ruling monarch. He sat on the throne from 22 January 1901 to 6 May 1910On front written in ink "Happy Valley Post Office"happy valley, happy valley post office

Walhalla is a historic gold mining town nestled in a scenic valley in the Victorian Alps. It is named for the German hall of fame, the Walhalla temple,Sepia image of the Victorian goldtown Walhalla.walhalla, mining, townscape, gippsland

Bendigo A History. Two Copies. A history of gold mining in Bendigo from its earliest time and the development of the city. Black and white illustrations and photographs. 282 pages.Frank Cusackbendigo, history, bendigo, goldfields, gold mining, history of goldmining, bendigo history

'Hell Below'. The romance of gold - fictional story of mining at Bendigo, told from the viewpoint of a man who worked below. Reference to known mines and locations in Bendigo.W Snowdenbendigo, mining, conditions at the time.

Share certificate for 50 shares in the Don Gold Mining Company, no liability, Bendigo issued to M. H. Ashton of Melbourne. Date on the certificate 06 April, 1905business, mining, the don gold mining company

A copy of the 1935 guide book Victoria: GOLD and MINERALS . This book gives in great detail about promising mining areas in Victoria along with detailed maps of them.book, bendigo, mining

Documents: bundle of documents - Power of attorney 1939, handwritten notes re: farming, insurance Policy for Quartz Block Mine, Gold Mining Lease No, 8365 Castlemaine.MCCOLL RANKIN AND STANSISTREETorganization, business, gold mining - legal, mccoll rankin and stansistreet, quartz block mine.

Document. Exercise book - blue lined pages Battery & Mine. Records of Stock of Central Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Company. Dated 17/2/1950.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne, gold mining, records of stock

Document: Napoleon Reef Gold Mining Co List of Shareholders 30 November 1949, typed listing of all Shareholders and Share Holdings, Issue of 60000 shares.organization, business, industrial - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, napoleon reef