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Document - 'GOLD' POSTER WITH DESCRIPTION OF NUGGETS
Poster heading - 'Gold' - 'In the whole world, only 47 nuggets weighing over 30lbs Troy have been recorded. Of these 40 are from Australia. The region from Ballarat around to Bendigo yielded 32 of these large nuggets. This monument erected in 1897 by the Mines Department, is the only one ever erected to honour the discovery of a gold nugget. The 'Welcome Stranger' nugget was unearthed on 5th February, 1869, weighing 2316 ounces and it was sold for 9.553 pounds'. Poster includes a map of Victoria depicting the main gold mining areas, also mention of gypsum, and tin in northern Victoria. A photo of the monument to the discovery of the 'Welcome Stranger' nugget found 1 1/4 miles from Moliagul in the bottom corner.document, gold -
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Photograph - DEVONSHIRE GROUP OF MINE: EAGLEHAWK 1870'S
Black and white copy: on bottom of photo ' The Devonshire Group of Mines, Eaglehawk 1870s. Looking north. Third from left 'United Devonshire ' in 1883, 1884 and 1885, this mine produced 66,2000 ounces of Gold. Paid 199,800 pounds in dividends. In the background are the 'Mungo' mines. The rich 'Belmont' mine at rear centre. Poppet heads, and chimneys throughout photo.organization, business, devonshire group of mines -
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Photograph - Photograph of New Chum Line of Reef
BHS CollectionSepia coloured print of a photograph of the New Chum Line of Reef looking south from the Snobs Hill group of mines. The photo shows several poppet heads and chimneys, bridges and houses. New Chum Line of Reef. includes Victoria Hill possibly the richest spot on the field.On the back a drawing of a poppet head with the words: Bendigo gold project. A small map of Victoria is also printed on the back. bendigo mines, new chum line of reef, mining -
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Photograph - Norman Penrose collection: Views of Bendigo No.31
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.Sepia coloured photograph of Koch's Pioneer quartz crushing plant, Long Gully. The phot shows Perseverance United claim, Wind-mill and hill in the distance. N.J. Caire phot Sandhurst.Casey & Wenborn's print. Forbes & Holmes agentsviews of bendigo, n.j. caire, sandhurstr, quartz crushing plant, kock -
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Booklet - Fortuna Villa Tour Guide, abt 2013
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 -
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Document - KANGAROO FLAT GOLD MINE COLLECTION: MEMO J.H. LALOR TO R. WOODALL
... KANGAROO FLAT GOLD MINE COLLECTION: MEMO J.H. LALOR TO R... Central Deborah Gold Mine... Central Deborah Gold Mine Spring Gully Sailors Gully Quarry Hill ...Four page memorandum titled 'Strictly Confidential' between J.H. Lalor and R. Woodall, regarding Bendigo Proposed Exploration. Two options 'for ongoing exploration and development at Bendigo are: an underground exploration development program similar to Stawell and, secondly, limited traverse percussion drilling on traverses 800m and 400m apart prior to underground development'. Three areas are discussed, Spring Gully, Sailors Gully and Quarry Hill.bendigo, gold mining, exploration of bendigo goldfield, bendigo, central deborah gold mine, spring gully, sailors gully, quarry hill, anticline, exploration, western mining corporation, bendigo mining nl -
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Document - KANGAROO FLAT GOLD MINE COLLECTION: AGREEMENT BENDIGO MINING NL AND SEWERAGE AUTHORITY
... KANGAROO FLAT GOLD MINE COLLECTION: AGREEMENT BENDIGO...central deborah gold mine... BENDIGO Gold mining central deborah gold mine Bendigo gold mining ...Two agreements dated 23 May 1983 and 28 June 1984, between Bendigo Mining NL and the Bendigo Sewerage Authority, to discharge water into the system of the Bendigo Sewerage Authority. Megalitres of discharge and technical details and expectations re quality of water from dewatering of mine detailed.bendigo, gold mining, central deborah gold mine, bendigo, gold mining, dewatering, discharge, bendigo sewerage authority, bendigo mining nl -
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Letter - KANGAROO FLAT GOLD MINE COLLECTION: FILE RECORD RE CENTRAL DEBORAH TOURIST MINE STUDY, 3rd August 1983
... KANGAROO FLAT GOLD MINE COLLECTION: FILE RECORD RE CENTRAL...central deborah gold mine... BENDIGO Gold mining central deborah gold mine Central Deborah Gold ...File memo, from D.F. Evans, 3 August, 1983 re Central Deborah Tourist Mine Study, discussing the report from John Reynolds now lodged in the Preston Library. Main aspects of concern in report to Bendigo Mining NL are: 1. Proposal to redevelop shaft and establish tourist access 2. Calculation of volume of water in old flooded workings in North Deborah, Deborah, South Deborah and Deborah No. 2 mines 3. Volume of water involved in dewatering Central Deborah to 90m below the surface 4. Long term pumping reate required to control groundwater influx, estimated to be 90,500 gallons/day.bendigo, gold mining, central deborah gold mine, central deborah gold mine, dewatering, ground water, mining, bendigo mining nl -
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Document - KANGAROO FLAT GOLD MINE COLLECTION: ENGINEERING FEASIBILITYY STUDY CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE
... KANGAROO FLAT GOLD MINE COLLECTION: ENGINEERING...central deborah gold mine... BENDIGO Gold mining central deborah gold mine 40 page engineering ...40 page engineering feasibility study, with plans, for the development of the Central Deborah Tourist Mine, prepared by John Connell-Mott, Hay and Anderson, Hatch, Jacobs, consulting engineers, dated February 20th 1981. Enlargement of the shaft, lift installation, ventilation, dewatering, electrical installation are discussed. Latest costings range from $689,000 to $790,000.bendigo, gold mining, central deborah gold mine -
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Document - KANGAROO FLAT GOLD MINE COLLECTION: FILE NOTE G. RALPH, WESTERN MINING CORPORATION
... KANGAROO FLAT GOLD MINE COLLECTION: FILE NOTE G. RALPH...central deborah gold mine... BENDIGO Gold mining central deborah gold mine File note 6th August ...File note 6th August, 1980 re Bendigho Trust Central Deborah Mine. Notes on a meeting held Tuesday 5th between Darryl McClure, Bendigo Trust, Doug Cahill, promoter of Bendigo Mining NL and Dick Sandner, Bendigo Mining NL. Bendigo Mining NL seek permission to commence dewatering the Deborah shaft with a view to carrying out mining at deeper levels.bendigo, gold mining, central deborah gold mine -
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Document - KANGAROO FLAT GOLD MINE COLLECTION: FILE NOTE WESTERN MINING CORPORATION ON CENTRAL DEBORAH MINE
... KANGAROO FLAT GOLD MINE COLLECTION: FILE NOTE WESTERN...central deborah gold mine... BENDIGO Gold mining central deborah gold mine Bendigo goldfield ...Four page file note written by J.O. Reynolds, WMC, on 5th September, 1980, re meetings held by J Reynolds, H.Hooker and F.B. Taylor with Roger Wright at his drilling operations at Wilson Hill and Spring Gully reservoir. They also met with Daryl McClure, MLA Bendigo and Doug Cahill, solicitor, at WMC's Bendigo exploration office. The Central Deborah Tourist Mine development with the Bendigo Trust and Bendigo Mining NL interest in the development of the mine as a producing mine was discussed.bendigo, gold mining, central deborah gold mine, bendigo, goldfield, gold mining, j.o reynolds, tourism, bendigo trust, western mining corporation -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: GREAT EXTENDED HUSTLERS, TRIBUTE
Four page typed document with information on the Great Extended Hustlers mine on the Hustlers line of reef. Formed in 1865 closed down in 1925. The mine was located a little to the south of the intersection of Hustlers Road and Anderson Street, North Bendigo. The mine plant and overall history of the mine is detailed in the document. The poppet head was steel, 70 ft high. Rear legs set on top of low mullock heap. Gold was first discovered here in 1853 by Jonathan Harris, who was later joined by two coloured men to whom he later sold out. They in turn sold out to a one armed man, J. Hustler and Messrs Latham and Watson. The poppet heads of the Great Extended Hustlers were later removed and the extra 15 ft of the front lets cut to the Stanfield mine at Long Gully. From there to the Wattle Gully Mine at Chewton.bendigo, mining, great extended hustlers -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: CENTRAL RED, WHITE AND BLUE MINE
Two page typed document plus location map. The location of the Central Red, White and Blue mine was on the north-west corner of Barnard and Honeysuckle Streets, Golden Square. The mine was formed in 1910 and ceased operations in 1936. Features of the mine are described: the winding engine, boilers, air compressor, poppet legs, engine house, crushing battery, gold produced and where obtained from. 'The rich gold yields which made this mine so prominent in its early years, was obtained from a large reef at the 318 feet level, some yields reached as high as 15 oz to the ton'. -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: GARDEN GULLY UNITED MINE
... BENDIGO Mining garden gully united mine. Garden Gully United Mine ...Three page typed document plus map showing location of the Garden Gully United Mine. The history and features of the mine operation are described and include: the locality of the shafts, winding engine, air compressor, crushing battery, engine house, gold obtained and dividends and gold production. The lookout tower in Rosalind Park was formerly the poppet legs of the Garden Gully United Gold Mining Company. Albert Richardson writes: ' a fitting tribute to Bendigo's most famous goldmine. The four legged lookout tower, was originally the six legged poppet legs of the Garden Gully United.bendigo, mining, garden gully united mine., garden gully united mine, gold mining, poppet legs, rosalind park -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: NEW CHUM RAILWAY MINE, GOLDEN SQUARE
... new chum railway gold mine... BENDIGO Mining new chum railway gold mine Three page typed ...Three page typed document plus map. Document details location and history of the New Chum Railway Mine, Golden Square and includes: depth of shaft, size of lease, locality, poppet legs, winding engine, engine houses,crushing battery, best gold obtained, prominence, and total gold production and dividendds. References provided. Document forms part of research referred to in Albert Richardson's paper 2264.70.bendigo, mining, new chum railway gold mine -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: LADY BARKLY MINE, EAGLEHAWK
One page document, plus map, with information on the Lady Barkly Mine, New Chum line of reef, Eaglehawk. The location, early history, prominence, and gold production are described. References given on bottom of document. Document forms part of research referred to in Albert Richardson's paper 2264.70.bendigo, mining, lady barkly mine eaglehawk -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: NEW RED, WHITE AND BLUE CONSOLIDATED MINE, GOLDEN SQUARE
Two page document plus map showing location of the New Red, White and Blue Consolidated mine on the Sheepshead Line of Reef. Information on the mine is given in the following areas: location plant, early history, its role as a leading mine, its prominence, its closure, gold production. References are provided. Document forms part of research referred to in Albert Richardson's paper 2264.70.bendigo, mining, new red white and blue mine -
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Document - LONG GULLY MINES
One page document describing three mines formerly operating in Long Gully, Bendigo. The Ironbark, Carlisle United and the Hercules mine are described. Some information given on the Old Carlisle, the North Garden and the Passby. The poppet legs on the Ironbark came from the Hercules No. 1 mine on Danger Hill and before that at the Unity Mine, Ironbark. The Carlisle United was J.B. Watson's mine until his death in 1892. He was credited with having obtained 20 tons of gold down to 880 feet.Albert Richardsonbendigo, mining, long gully mines -
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Document - CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE EMPLOYEES NAMES 1945 TO 1948
... CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE EMPLOYEES NAMES 1945 TO 1948...central deborah gold mine... BENDIGO Mining central deborah gold mine Small notebook, lined ...Small notebook, lined pages. Names, addresses and mining experience listed in pencil. Dates range from 1945 to 1948. Page near back of notebook details Spargo Creek Mine expenditure and shaft team.bendigo, mining, central deborah gold mine -
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Newspaper - CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE MINING FATALITY
... CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE MINING FATALITY...central deborah gold mine... BENDIGO Mining central deborah gold mine Newspaper article ...Newspaper article and typed copy of same, detailing the fatal accident that occurred at the mine on the 22nd January 1953, in which Herbert Hunter of Kangaroo Flat was killed. ' Hunter was working at No 16 level at a depth of 1270 feet from the surface and about 500 feet south from the shaft when a large piece of stone , estimated to wrigh about one ton, broke away. The stone crushed Hunter, who was killed instantaneously' Bendigo Advertiser article dated Friday 23rd January, 1953.bendigo, mining, central deborah gold mine -
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Map - GEOLOGICAL MAP BENDIGO GOLD FIELD
Geological map Bendigo gold field. Showing anticlines, synclines, shafts, alluvial, contours. Produced by the deprtment of mines. Two originals plus two laminated copies -
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Document - CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE : GOLDEN SQUARE MINE SITES
... CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE : GOLDEN SQUARE MINE SITES.... Latitude and Longitude on map. Document CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE ...Map showing mines in the Golden Square, Diamond Hill area. Roads include Diamond Hill Road, Burns Street, Woodward Road, Belle Vue Road, Houston Street. Latitude and Longitude on map.bendigo, mining, golden square mine sites -
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Document - NEW MOON MINE RESOURCES AND FUTURE PROSPECTS REPORT
Copy of extract from the Bendigo Advertiser, 22nd November, 1906 spiral bound with plastic cover. On front: 'New Moon Mine Site, its resources and future prospects'. Document contains financial reports, gold extracted, shareholders, battery manager's report, map of leases held by New Moon Co and photos, see below. Photo of Managers of New Moon Co., H.E. Jones Mining Manager, J.C. McCoy Engineer, R.A. Dewar Battery Manager. Photo of directors: Joseph LanFranchi, W.B. Walker, Daniel Murdoch, John Green, Alexander Hay and Edward Bright. Photos include view from base of poppet legs showing tramway and crushing machine, battery and mine, miners at the 1045 level.bendigo, mining, new moon co. nl -
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Document - GARDEN GULLY LINE OF REEF, LEASE BLOCKS 5360 AND 5361
Two page document titled ' Report on lease blocks Nos. 5360 and 5361 Garden Gully line of reef, Bendigo. Produced by the Department of Mines 1899. The area described is about 'one mile and a quarter southeast from the centre of the city of Bendigo, immediately south of the Great Southern Gold Mining Company's workings and is intersected by two auriferous gullies ... Salomon's Gully and Derwenter's Gully'. The alluvial deposits, the Garden Gully line, the Great Souther Co.and old workings are discussed in the paper. A map of the Garden Gully line of reef is attached to the report, showing claimholders and mine names along that section of the reef. Mines named on the map: Great Southern Garden Gully United Ulster Londonderry Burrows Horwoods Sea Amalgamated Garden Gully United Victory and Pandora Unity Carlisle and Garden Gully and Passbye United Cornish United Koch's PioneerJames Stirling, Government Geologistbendigo, mining, garden gully line of reef mines -
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Document - CENTRAL NELL GWYNNE MINE SPECIAL REPORT
4 page flimsy carbon copy of a typed report on the Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Company NL, dated 29.9.1948. Author K.F. Heinze, Mine Manager, Robert Bentley. Introductory comments: 'shaft sinking was commenced at a point 40 feet below the 1,560 feet plat'. Report includes financial details of mining costs.bendigo, mining, central nell gwynne gold mining co -
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Legal record - WES HARRY COLLECTION: THREE MINER'S RIGHT / RESIDENCY PERMITS
The Miner’s Right has a long history in Australia. Still in use today, it was first established in Victoria in 1855, as a replacement for the Gold License (which had been introduced in Victoria in 1851). The Miner’s Right was subsequently adopted by other Australian colonies. Unlike the Gold License, the early Miner’s Right, in addition to the right to prospect for gold, also carried with it certain other advantages, such as property rights and voting rights. The Miner’s Right came about as a recommendation of a government-appointed commission, which had been appointed on 1854 to look into the troubles on the Victorian goldfields, especially regarding the Eureka Rebellion.Three Miner's Rights / Residency Permits for leases on the corner of Holdsworth Road and Wood Street, Long Gully, Bendigo (Area known as American Gully - downstream of the American Mine): a and b No 72 Sarah Harvey, dated 23/01/1913 c and d No 23148 Evalina Gifford Vivian Harvey, dated 14/09/1926 e and f No 23149 Thomas George Harvey, dated 14/09/1926 Issued by the Victorian Government at a cost of two shillings and six penceVictorian State Governmentwes harry collection, miner's right, bendigo, history, long gully bendigo -
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Document - BENDIGO & SANDHURST GOLD MINING COMPANIES FROM 1871, 1871-1950
Typed copy of the Bendigo & Sandhurst Gold Mining Companies From 1871. Vol 1 Victorian Government Gazettes. Eight pages. Includes Mine name, Reef/Gully, Place/Suburb, Mine Manager -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: VICTORIA REEF, TRY ME WELL REEF AND HERCULES REEF
Three page handwritten document transcribed by Albert Richardson. On top of document: The Victoria Reef, Victoria Spurs, East Victoria Reef, Try McWell Reef and the Hercules Reef. Reference Dickers Mining Record, Vol 1, No. 1 Page g. November 23, 1861. Document details the location of the reef lines and some of the mines and claims along them. For example, page one: 'The main Victoria, really a continuation of the South Victoria, commences at a point to the west of the Mt Korong Road, where the high portion of the ranges is intersected by the head of the Iron Bark Gully, the southern most claim being Ballerstedt and Son's. This line of reef is remarkable from the extraordinary richness of the lodes, not less than from the singular manner in which the gold has been distributed'.Albert Richardsonbendigo, mining, victoria reef line -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: CHEWTON MINE
... chewton gold mine... BENDIGO Mining chewton gold mine One page document, extracts from ...One page document, extracts from M.G. Journal Vol 6, No. 3, 1958/59, Page 3 and M.G. Journal 1939. Chewton Mine shaft approx 523 feet, south and 45 feet east of Wattle Gully shaft. .Extract includes detail of the main shaft, headframe, winch, compressed air, concentration plant, water for plant. Ten head stamp battery, 1250 lb stamps 5 in drop, 100 drops a minute, Wilfley tables and corduroy strakes. A new change house, smithy and concentrate shed have recently been erected (9.6.1939)bendigo, mining, chewton gold mine -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: WATTLE GULLY GOLD MINE, CHEWTON
... ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: WATTLE GULLY GOLD MINE...wattle gully gold mine chewton... BENDIGO Mining wattle gully gold mine chewton One page document ...One page document. On top of page 'Wattle Gully Mine, Chewton, Mining and Equipment' Document details the main shaft, concentrating plant, drainage water, compressed air and ventilation. Machinery mentioned: Ingersoll -Rand compressor; Ruston-Hornby diesel engine and Jaques jaw crusher.bendigo, mining, wattle gully gold mine chewton