The A1 Gold Mine is located north of Woods Point, near Jamieson, in the Upper Goulburn region of Victoria. Gold was discovered at the A1 site in 1861 and mining operations began in 1864. The A1 Mine Settlement refers to a small township known variously as Castle Reef, Castle Point, and Raspberry Creek, which developed in the 1860s around mining industry centred on a crushing machine that worked the three gold reefs in the area. Historically, the name "A1"referred to the high quality of gold found in the quartz reefs at depths of at least two thousand feet. Along with the Morning Star mine at Woods Point, the A1 gold mine produced almost sixty percent of Victoria's gold output in the 1950s to 1970s and continued operating until 1992 when it went into administration. Operations at the site were revived in 2016 and the A1 Mine is now considered one of Victoria's premier gold mines. The A1 mine is part of the extensive and prospective Lachlan Fold Belt, a north-west trending belt of tightly folded Early Devonian sedimentary rocks extending from New South Wales to Victoria. Mineralisation is hosted within or immediately adjacent to diorite dykes. Contemporary development of the 'Queens Lode' at the A1 mine signals a move from high-grade, narrow vein airleg mining into larger scale, mechanical mining designed to increase ore production volume. This original, undated photograph of the A1 Mine appears to depict an area or phase of disuse or abandonment. The aged and humble appearance of the cottage suggests association with the historical A1 Mine Settlement, therefore the image may have been taken prior to the 1950s-1970s revival period in which the A1 mine is known to have produced high gold yields. The photograph contributes to our understanding of the A1 Gold Mine's impact on the landscape and the social, environmental impacts of mining on communities and may be compared with others in the Burke Museum's extensive collection of mining photographs to deepen our understanding of mining in the Jamieson area.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on photographic paperReverse: 5577 / A1 Mine / Near Jamieson / Vic. /burke museum, beechworth museum, beechworth, gold fields, gold rush, victorian gold rush, mining tunnels, gold ming history, colonial australia, australian gold rushes, mining technology, beechworth historic district, indigo gold trail, indigo shire, upper goulburn shire, jamieson, woods point-walhalla goldfield, a1 gold mine, victorian high country, modern mining methods, orogenic gold province, gold mineralisation, devonian, dykes

This is possibly part of an old gold stamping machine from the Club Terrace/Combienbar/Bendoc area. It could have been used in the gold mining industry between 1890-1920. (Information from Lachlan Macalister - 11/11/2013.)A heavy solid iron octagonal shaped weight. One side is concave.iron-weight gold-mining-processing

Diggers & Mining: The gold licence. The Government Camp. Slide: or gold. Diggers Licensing, Ballarat. Shows many tents in background, in front are diggers and police, some men in top hats. Markings: 11 994.LIF. 4 Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Document. Green book containing weight of gold, advance payment and value of gold. 7 loose pages and 2 coupons held in the book with clip. Deborah Extended Gold Mining Company No Liability stamped on stamp edges and stuck on the front of the book. Office copy of a receipt for the delivery of 1 load of pyritesto be carried to Victor Leggo Mining co.. Letter regarding sampling of pyrites at the Deborah Extended Mine, showing the results of the samples. 2 receipts from the English Scottish & Australian bank of monetary debits, along with the assay report from the Royal Mint Melbourne Branch. 2 receipts from the English Scottish & Australian Bank for the deposit of monies into the account of Deborah Extended Mining co., and a receipt from the Royal mint Melbourne Branch for the assay of gold sent. Letter from Victor Leggo Mining Co. No. 2528, Re the purchase of gold from the Deborah Extended mine showing the assay results and payment due. Letter from Victor Leggo Mining co., No.2542, re purchase of gold from Deborah Extended Mine and payment amount due. Weighbridge receipt from city of Bendigo indicating the weight of the service.Report regarding a pyrites sample showing the tonnage of the sample. Paper indicating the results of a Fire assay and checks for gold, Docket no. E 566.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, deborah extended mine, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, deborah extended gmc n l, gold mining, gold book

The Pioneer Miners’ Monument marks the very first finding of gold at Poverty Point in 1851. The quartz structure features a replica of the 62.8kg Welcome Nugget – the world’s largest at the time, found in Ballarat in 1858. The original was once displayed, and local mothers would sit their babies on top for luck. The artwork tells the story of gold discovery with plaques and dates of some of the more famous gold nuggets finds in Ballarat and is a reminder that these gold discoveries changed the world for Australians. The monument is of aesthetic and historical significance to the people of BallaratFitted copper miniature poppet head set atop a rough made plinth in Quartz and concrete mortar. A copy of the Welcome Nugget (Ballarat) is affixed to the front of the memorial. Includes several plaques listing the nuggets, the companies involved, the shop that paid for the last repair. THIS MONUMENT WAS ERECTED/ BY THE BALLARAT HISTORICAL/ SOCIETY TO COMMEMORATE THE/ FINDING OF GOLD AT POVERTY/ POINT 21ST AUGUST 1851 AND IS/ DEDECATED TO THE MEMORY OF/ PIONEER MINERS OF BALLARATgold, ballaraat, gold rush

Mafeking Goldfield Mt William Mining Scene c1900. Showing Mt William Gold Fields Miners Club. Poppet Heads and winding machinery.stawell

Document: Letter from McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet to the Central Napoleon Gold Mining Co N.L. regarding a Residence Licence from Mr R.Roberts, the letter is asking the company whether they have any objections to the request, Land in question is marked on the map contained within the mining lease for document no 2205.704a.organization, business, industry - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, central nepoleon, r roberts

Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. Walhalla - Gold Town. The first mining supplies were brought from Port Albert. Pack horses were the most practicable means of transport. Picture shows the pack horses heavily laden in a town. Markings: 20 995 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Documents; Typed document 39 pages foolscap. Summary of Gold Mining in Bendigo from 1851 to 1915. Missing pages 2 - 6. (Special report: Local paper 1//07/1917?). BM 20/07/1917. Found with Central Red White & Blue Mining Board Minutes.MCCOLL RANKIN & STANISTREETorganization, business, central red white and blue mine, mccoll rankin & stanistreet

This image was taken at the conclusion of a special eight week "Crash course" in mining, requested by Eastern Reefs. It was used in the Ballarat School of Mines Review, 1988, page 7.Black and white image of three men standing behind a trolley in a mine tunnel showing supporting beams (thought to be Sovereign Hill) They are from left to right Ernie Terrill (Ballarat CES), Raymond Collins (Ballarat School of Mines Mining Student) and Malcolm Vallance (Ballarat School of Mines Special Projects Manager).ballarat school of mines, mines, mining, mining trolley, mine truck, mining railway, malcolm vallance, mal vallance, raymond collins, ernie terrill, eastern reefs, sovereign hill, mining education

BHS CollectionDiggers & Mining. The Gold Era. Men from Victoria flocked to the goldfields, so a reward was offered tor the discovery of gold within 200 miles of Melbourne. It is impossible to say who was actually the first to discover gold in Victoria, - - - Markings 1 994.031GO4:5. Used as a teaching aid. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

CLUNES IN MELBOURNE CLUB ERECTED THIS MONUMENT TO COMMEMORATE THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN CLUNES IN 1851.PHOTOCOPY OF PHOTO OF COMMEMORATION OF DISCOVERY OF GOLD - MONUMENT ERECTED BY "CLUNES IN MELBOURNE CLUB"local history, photography, photographs, mining

Leather bound book, gold on edges of pages 867 pages, shield on front is goldNew Testament Psalmsbible, new testament, girdler, gumbleton, deaconate

When operational, the Gold Battery used cyanide in its processing processes. The land surrounding it required remediation before it could be handed over to Indigo Shire for public use. The land has since been planted with pasture and native plants. The Gold Battery has been restored to working condition, and can be viewed by collecting a ticket from the Rutherglen Wine Experience and Visitor Information Centre.Photocopy of letter relating to remediation works on the Gold Battery site.gold battery, gold processing, land remediation

BHS CollectionHorwood Collection - Chewton Mining. Mining machinery, believed to be in Chewton. Markings; Aug75M2Kodakmine, gold, chewton, horwood collection - chewton mining. mining machinery, believed to be in chewton

This bag was used by Keith Charles Nixon who was born in Orbost on May 17 1907, the son of Percival Charles Nixon, Keith farmed at Bellagoogan and Jarrahmond. He was a keen racegoer, racing the successful Bravesia, trained by P.B. Quinlan and winner of the William Reid Stakes and other races. He died on 22 June 1994. (ref.From White Knowle to Pumpkin Point Peter Nixon)A brown leather bookie's bag leather bag with metal fastening mechanism, used by Keith Charles Nixon. It has K C N in gold letters on the front of the bag. One handle has been mended with blue tape. The inside is lined with cotton cloth.K C N on front of bag in gold letters

The East Moon Gold Mining Company N. L. to Miss G. Alice Jones. (McColl Rankin & Stanistreet) written in between the typed The East Moon Gold Mining Company N. L. and to Miss G. Alice Jones. Pink paper dated June 26 1933 and 18 Sept 1933. Details cost for rules and supervising registration of Company. Cost £2.2.0. "Deld 19/9/33 GAJ"miss g. alice jones collection - account, the east moon gold mining company n l, mccoll rankin & stanistreet

Wooden Plaque with the names of the ship and crew written in gold leaf. The ships crest is shown on the top of the boardThe names of the ship and crew written in gold leaf. The ships crest is made from plaster is shown on the top of the board

BALL HELD FOR GOLD CENTENARY IN CLUNES ATTENDET BY JOAN EASEY, MISS VICTORIA WHO STAYED WITH COUNCILLOR A. C. McLENNAN AND FAMILY.ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH OF GOLD CENTENARY BALL AT THE CLUNES TOWN HALL.FRONT ROW L. TO R. MRS. C. HUNT, MRS. KELLER, MRS A. McLENNAN, MISS VICTORIA & PARTNER, MR. PEAKE, MRS. RUSS WHITE, M.L.A. MRS. C.FENTON, MRS.DOWNES, MR. DOWNES, [STATE BANK] MRS. EBERHARDT, MR. EBERHARDT.local history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations, gold centenary ball 1950

Letterhead used by the MMTB possibly during the 1970s with address, PO Box, telegram address and telex code. The MMTB logo is in gold. Demonstrates a MMTB letterhead of the 1970sLetterhead - printed A4 sheet with MMTB logo printed in gold.tramways, mmtb, letterhead

Dates from gold-mining period in Queenstown (St. Andrews) Caledonian Diggings. Used for lift ore to the surface by windlass in small-scale shaft mines.Heavy leather bucket with iron reinforcing and handle. Panels are stitched and joined with thonging Ironwork is hand-forged and rivetted in place.

De Soza park was developed as a public amenity from the early 1980s. The poppet head and Chilean wheel sculpture are representative of the gold mining origins of the town.The park, located centrally in Buninyong is of social and historic significance.Original B/W photograph of streetscape of De Soza park frontage to Warrenheip St., Buninyong, with poppet head, rotunda and Chilean Wheel sculpture, former post office in background. Large eucalypt tree present behind rotunda, large cypress tree to north of park.buninyong, de soza, park, rotunda, poppet head, sculpture, chilean wheel, post office, warrenheip st, streetscape

Many mining companies sought staff from the Ballarat School of Mines.Typed letter on Northern Hercules No Liability letterhead asking for a qualified assayer to work at the Pine Creek Gold Mine 160 miles south of Darwin. The letter was responded to by R.W. Richards, Principal of the Ballarat School of Minesballarat school of mines, northern hurcules no liability, northern territory, mining, letterhead, r.w. richards, dick richards, mining companies, assayer

Diggers & mining. The gold era. As field proved less productive the diggers rushed to some new discovery. Slide shows diggers moving to another gold field. Markings 25 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Document: Hardcover Crocodile design, blue binding, unused reciept book for monies on shares in Central Napoleon Gold Mining Company, 2 loose Carbon pages, all unused, markings read 'Central Napoleon Gold Mine' on label glued on spine.organization, business, industrial - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, central napoleon

Brown Crocodile cardboard book with purple binding. Hand written on the first page is South Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Co. No Liability. This Bullion book details tonnages crushed and gold produced between August 25th 1938 and November 12th 1942.gold, mining, south nell gwynne gold mine, bendigo, gold mines, south nell gwynne

Part of regalia worn by K.J.Riddell Grand Master of MUIOOF 1950-51 DMG-1929Part of regalia worn by K.J.Riddell Grand Master of MUIOOF 1950-51 Ceremonial Collar: Collar- Purple velvet, gold braid, heavy metallic gold embroidery, two gold tassels, metallic gold fringe, backed with black material possibly cotton. Four(4) medals attachedFirst medal, purple/gold ribbon- 1929 K.J.Riddell, DGM, Port Fairy District. 2nd medal, Blue/white ribbon, K.J.Riddell for introducing 50 members 1947. 3rd medal, Faded purple ribbon, K.J.Riddell Grand Master 1950-51societies, muioof, riddell, k.j.