Bendigo and Eastern Goldfields Sketchbook. Signature in front of book, however does not look like the author's, dated 1973. Drawings by Unk White. Artwork and comments re buildings, mines, gaols, and others of importance and contributed to by the location of gold in those areas. With Index. 64 pages Brown dust jacket over hard cover.John Bechervaisehistory, bendigo and other areas of vic.

In 1871, the Villa and the associated ‘180 Mine’ on the New Chum Reef was bought by George Lansell who had become successful in his gold mining interests and investments. With his continuing success in deep mining, Lansell undertook major extensions to his home, and in fact continued this expansion and decoration of Fortuna until his death almost 40 years later. Fortuna Villa remains remarkably intact as a house even though it has served as a busy workplace for 65 years. Stained glass, elaborate ceilings, grand cedar and blackwood staircase, solid marble baths, extensive acid-etched glasswork (conservatory) are some of the architectural features that contribute to the outstanding ‘feel’ of the structure. The Fortuna grounds cover some 7.57 ha. and feature an ornamental lake, garden, a ‘Roman-Bath’ and the ‘Pompeii Fountain’. The original quartz-crushing battery building, stables and coach house remain close to the main villa. The magnificent villa itself is the aspirational centerpiece to this remarkable property. It is set in botanic-style gardens featuring established trees. George Lansell’s historic talisman has hosted some iconic characters itself, including leaders and diplomats, Dame Nellie Melba and even HRH the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh.Fortuna Villa Tour Guide, seven pages - Photos, History and guide with description for each room or aspect. Chronology on back cover.history, bendigo, fortuna, george lansell

Geological map Bendigo gold field. Showing anticlines, synclines, shafts, alluvial, contours. Produced by the deprtment of mines. Two originals plus two laminated copies

black and White Photograph of the Sth St. Mungo Co.'s Mine during the visit of Lord and Lady Brassey, 7th April 1896.. photograph set in brown timber frame with gold coloured inner edge. backing card signed by S H McGowan, Legal manager and John Goulden Mining Manager. Edges of another siganature covered by the frame. Returned from EHS October 2922. Formerly displayed in the Eaglehawk Museum.