Illuminated address enclosed in a brown leather folder, embossed with gold leaf pattern. Letter on RH page, photo of Mr. Joseph Davies (The hero), photo of Goldfields Consolidated Mine, and diagram of mine shaft showing location of rescue on left hand page of address. Address to Mr. Joseph Davies, resolution moved by Sir John Quick, congratulating him on his heroism in saving the life of his mate, Mr. J. Allan, at the Goldfields Consolidated mine last Friday, Dated 14th October, 1909.person, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, illuminated address, sir john quick, mining, goldfields consolidated gold mine

Letter addressed to Mr. Joe Davies, written by Florrie Allan, wife of John Allan, Forest Street, Bendigo. Letter expresses her thanks on behalf of her children and herself, to Joe Davies in rescuing her husband. Written in pen in copperplate on a thin ruled paper. Dated July 26th, 1909.Florrie Allanperson, mining, joseph davies/florrie allan, bendigo, florrie allan, joseph davies, forest street, goldfields consolidated gold mine

Letter to Joseph Davies from City of Ballaarat expressing their congratulation on 'his nobility of mine... Courage and self-devotion' in rescuing John Allen from a horrible death. Letter of buff paper, typed in purple ink, red letterhead. Dated 27/7/1909.City of Ballaaratperson, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, city of ballaarat, goldfields consolidated gold mine

Certificate presented to Joseph Davies by the Minister of Mines in July 1909, in recognition of the bravery and presence of mind exhibited by him on the 16th. July 1909. Document is printed in black script, with letterhead in gold and black.bendigo, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, jack allan, minister of mines

Black and white photo mounted on parchment coloured board, top RH section of photo is missing. Group of men, dressed in suits, hats, standing under legs of poppet head at Goldfields Consolidated Co. Written on top in black print ' Group of Employees, Goldfields Consolidated Co.' Written on bottom ' Taken on the occasion of the Presentation to Mr. Joe Davies for the heroic rescue of J. Allen on July 16, 1909’ Man to centre right is holding medal (?) , presumably Joseph Davies.W.H. Robinson, Bendigobendigo, mining, goldfields consolidated co., goldfields consolidated gold mine co., joseph davies, j. allen

Detaching Hook used in a gold mine. Used to detach the cage from the cable if the winder doesn't stop winding as the cage is being brought up Previously labelled #146 from mechanics Institute Eaglehawk. Consists of three large steel leaves bolted together. 35cm x 20cmcottage, miners

Central Deborah Gold Mine - Advertisement for underground tours from April 1986 / A4 size paper folded in half with photos of gold panning and mine works ./ Chronological history of the mine.book, bendigo, central deborah gold mine

Sepia image mounted on board. Image shows large room in gold mine. 18 gold tables are arranged down centre, wheels/pulleys on LH side. Large electric lights hanging from ceiling. Goldmine unknown.bendigo, mining, gold tables, bendigo, sandhurst, goldmining, gold, tables

Invitation printed on pale yellow paper to a launch of the book 'Bendigo's Central Deborah Gold Mine and Its Era'. The invitation is to Miss Felicity Kingerly. The author of the book is James A. Lerk.document, invitations, benfigo's central deborah gold mine, document, invitation ot book launch, the bendigo trust, miss felicity kingerly, bendigo's central deborah gold mine and its era', james a lerk, golden link building, central deborah gold mine

Typed article titled Bendigo, The Heart of Victoria. Items mentioned are Location, Area of Bendigo, The People, Work Force, Industrial Base, natural Resources, Agriculture and Livestock, Minerals, Forests, Rail and Road, Sea and Air, Power and Water, Electricity, Natural Gas, Water, Sewerage, Industrial Land, Services, Community Services and Facilities, Educational Facilities, Hospitals, Culture and Tourism and Media.document, bendigo - the heart of victoria, city of bendigo, borough of eaglehawk, shire of huntly, shire of marong, shire of strathfieldsaye, bendigo development committee, department of agriculture, department of state development decentralization and tourism, state electricity commission, gas & fuel corporation of victoria, state rivers & water supply commission, bendigo sewerage authority, the bendigo college of advanced education, home and hospital for the aged, home for the blind, northern school of nursing, art gallery, historical society, dudley house, sun loong, central deborah gold mine, the vintage talking trams and transport museum, bcv8, the bendigo advertiser, golden city gazette, 3bo, 3cv, mr a j kelly

Three pages of extracts titled Mine Safety Cages, Old Bendigonians, memories of 'Fedder Duster', a Chinese Market Gardener; and a book review. The Safety Cage was an invention to stop the cage falling down the shaft if the rope gave way. Fedder Duster was a Chinese Market Gardener who was forced off his garden lease. His name was Ah Louey. The Book Review was 'Land, Labour and Gold' or Two Years in Victoria, with visits to Sydney and Van Diemen’s Land, by William Howitt.document, names of bendigo pioneers, mine safety cages & fedder duster, tasmanian foundry, mr j h seymour, dr stewart, conflecua mine malmsbury, thomas dunne, mr frank fitzpatrick, mr a llewellun, old bendigonians, mr john robshaw, mr hugh mcdevitt, alexander bayne, mr f sciallero, camp reserve, art gallery, hon. w i winter-irvine, george avery fletcher, great central goldfield, dear old bendigo 1892, fedder duster, mrs chancellor, ah louey, market gardener, mr curnow, technical school art class, bendigo benevolent home, joch, land labour and gold 1855, two years in victoria with visits to sydney and van diemen's land, william howitt, lowden publishing co, government camp, stars & stripes of america, odd fellows, freemasons, miss f kingerlee

One page and a half of typed notes on the history of the South Virginia Mine on the Paddy's Gully line of reef. Contained in Lease No. 10934, Bendigo. Company formed in 1932 and closed down in 1950.document, gold, south virginia mine, the south virginia mine - history, the leader, south new moon company, mining journals 1939 - 1950, bendigo goldfield 1936, ken bice

5 pieces of information/advertising material for the Central Deborah Mine. A. Thankyou card presented to A. Richardson in appreciation of assistance with restoration of the mine. B&C. Diagram of the layout of the mine area, including highlights of underground tours, Key dates of the mine history and a map key to layout on the front of the pamphlet. D&E. Complimentary copy of a guide to the Central Deborah Gold Mine, showing the layout of the area and a description of each numbered site at the site. F&G. Advertising brochure, similar to the previous copy, D&E, with numbered locations at the site, and descriptions of each site. Includes additonal information re, Room 2 (change room) and Model room. H&I. Pamphlet of the mine area, showing chronological history, and short description of theach numbered site.gold mining, miners' safety cage, central deborah mine.

Copy of photo: underground mining scene. Large jumbo machine digging at face of mine. Two men standing alongside machine. Bendigo Mine ? Fosterville Gold Mine ? Photo donated by John Williams in Feb. 2012. Written on rear of photo : John Williams, Feb. 2012'cottage, miners

Printed reminiscence ''Looking Back with Tom Rowe'' with Appendices. 27 stapled pages and 28 - 42 loose sheets of Appendix. Loose sheets (7) of Select Bibliography and (poor quality) copies of photos including portraits of un-name male and un-named female; also picnic gathering of approx 20 hatted/suited men in rural setting. No author, no date of authorship.bendigo, history, autobiography tom rowe, the great depression, mr t rowe, world war 2, central deborah gold mine. mr charles robert searle rowe, new chum railway company, north old chum syndicate, list of mine managers, golden square school, big hills gold mine, henry gibs, new chum synline, school of mines, cr. g d garvin, central deborah mine, golden square fire station, the fife shire hotel, the rose of australia hotel, hicks spurs, red white and blue mine

Collection: McColl, Rankin, Stanistreet. Cast iron hand press company seal for the South New Moon Gold Mining Company, used to seal all official documents pertaining to the New Moon Gold Mining Company. Black enamelled body and lever with wooden handle and decorated with gold and painted flowers.commerce, office equipment, company seal

PAPER (ESSAY) ON MINERS COMPLAINT BENDIGO'S DREADED SCOURGE'' (PHTHISIS). A. 13 page essay with annotation to this title being: ''see also RHSV Marunari Newsletter Index by Ruth Hopkins''. Also - ''(by) Mrs Ruth Hopkins'' handwritten annotation on last page. Detailed coverage of the topic - miners complaint/tuberculosis/ phthisis/silicosis with references. Last page has handwritten addition re 1940s when X ray machine available for use in Bendigo. B. Handwritten copy of advertisement in Bendigo Advertiser 18/11/1899 re 'cure (Cura Vitae product); C. Photo attached to last page of framed presentation to Ex- Cr. W Willkie re ''Watson's Sustenation Fund'' for ''Services rendered as Treasurer of the Miners' Art Union Committee.(group portrait of 14 men - names below are probably illegible. D. Duplicate copy of Essay (without last page annotations/photo)Ruth Hopkins, Bendigo Advertiser.gold mines, miners' phthisis, miners health, watson's sustenation fund, cura vitae, tuberculosis, phthisis, silicosis, miners complaint, miners art union committee, cr. w wilkie, mrs ruth hopkin's.

'''Noted Events'' (re Bendigo from 1839 to 1905). Three pages (no author stated; no date) providing short notes about 45 dates (i.e. year) in the history of Bendigo. Ends with a few 'facts' about Bendigo - largest city??; widest bridge in world; (had) deepest mines in world; ounces of gold produced.bendigo, history, city history. the goldfields., mr cass sherratt, frice and heape, bendigo mining.