Documents: paper bag contains - well-worn booklet 21x16cm 'List of Directors & sharebrokers' for goldmines, meeting times, reports to press, company report recipients for Monument Hill Consolidated, Central Nell Gwynne, East Clarence, New Don, South Nell Gwynne, Deborah Gold Mine, South Deborah, North Virginia, Central Deborah, North Deborah Mining, Nell Gwynne Reef, Central Napoleon, New Monument, North Hustlers, Napoleon Reef, Deborah Extended, Deborah United, South Wattle Gully Company, Red, White & Blue Extended, Golden Carshalton, poor condition, also several company change of address notices.MCCOLL RANKIN AND STANSISTREETorganization, business, gold mining - legal, mccoll rankin and stansistreet

Document. Blue/grey book with red binding. The English Scottish & Australian Bank Limited. North Virginia Gold Mining Co. Also 'Central Napoleon' written on the front cover.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, north virginia gmc n l, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, north virginia gmc n l, the english scottish & australian bank limited, gold mining, cheque book

Document: McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet Collection: Central Deborah Gold Mine NL - book, blue cover, buff spine. Contains minutes of Monument Hill Consolidated ( Bendigo ) NL Company. ' Minute Book No. 1 ' on label on front cover. 'Monument Hill Consolidated ( Bendigo ) No Liability ' stamped on label. Handwritten sheets summarise contents of minute book - prepared by Chris Bradley.organization, business, monument hill consolidated nl, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet collection: central deborah gold mine nl, goldmining, minute book, monument hill consolidated ( bendigo ) nl

Document: Central Napoleon N.L Journal, profit and loss statements from July 1934 till October 1954, blue sticker inside front cover: Frank Every's Stock and Station Centre Bendigo.organization, business, industrial - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, central napoleon

Document: McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet : Central Deborah Gold Mine NL - list of shareholders. Two documents, one blue lined paper handwritten, other foolscap typed with list of names and addresses. Shareholders as at 10th. February 1965.organization, business, central deborah gold mine, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet : central deborah gold mine nl, gold mining, shareholders

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: Unused receipt book for Central Napoleon Gold Mining Company, for monies being called on from shares, to be signed by J.J. Stanistreet Manager, and banked at Commenwealth Bank Chambers Charing Cross Bendigo, Blue binding, cardboard cover, crocodile skin design 2 sheets of carbon paper loose, Markings: 'Central Napoleon Gold Mining' label glued to bound edge.organization, business, industrial - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, central napoleon

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

Document: Hard Cover Crocodile deisgn with dark blue binding, receipt book Nos 201 - 298 used, 299 - 300 Unused, Receipt No 218 made out to 'State Rivers & Water' written out but never removed folded into buts, receipt No 277 removed, folded then pinned to but (3 pins) pins rusted, Markings read 'Central Napoleon' on a label on the spine.organization, business, industrial - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, central napoleon

Document: Hard Cover Receipt book, Crocodile Skin design on cover with dark blue binding, 2 loose company cheques inside front cover, Receipts no 301 - 304 used, Receipts No 305 - 401 unused, Receipt number 401 has pink sticker 'Repeat Order' F.H. Sparkman Bendigo Arcade, markings read 'Central Napoleon' label on spine of book.organization, business, industrial - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, central napoleon, receipt book

Document: 51 Various Documents contained within 3 folders 1 Beige, 1 Blue and 1 Red, Documents include forms for Refund of Gold Tax, as well as Wage sheets, Attached is 3 pdf files are scans of each individual catalogue sheet for all 51 documents.organization, business, industrial - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, central napoleon

Document. Blue/grey cloth covered bank book for the Central Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Co P/L. Bank - The English Scottish & Australian Bank Limited. Banking from June 1938 to July 1939.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne gmc n l, gold mining, bank book

Document. Blue/grey cloth covered pass book. Label on the front Central Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Comp No Liabilty in account current with The English Scottish & Australian Bank Limited. Opening Balance 23902 pound 17/- and 11d. Closing balance 556 pound 18/- and 8d.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne gmc n l, the english scottish & australian bank ltd, gold mining, pass book

Document. Blue/grey cloth covered pass book. Label on the front Central Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Co N L in account current with The English Scottish & Australian Bank Limited.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne gmc n l, the english scottish & australian bank limited, gold mining, pass book

Document. Blue/grey cloth covered pass book. Labek on the front Central Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Coy. N L. in account current with The English Scottish & Australian Bank Limited.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne gmc n l, the english scottish & australian bank limited, gold mining, pass book

Document. Blue/grey cloth covered pass book. Label on the front : Central Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Co NL in account current with The English Scottish & Australian Bank limited Bendigo Page 215.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne gmc n l, the english scottish & australian bank limited, gold mining, pass book

Document. Blue/gray cloth covered pass book. Labek on the front: Dividend A/c Central Nell Gwynne GM Coy in accou;nt current with The Scottish & Sustralian Bank Limited.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne gmc n l, the english scottish & australian bank limited, gold mining, pass book

Document. Blue grey cloth covered pass book. Label on the front Central Nell Gwynne GMC N L Wages Trust a/c in account current with The English Scottish & Australian Bank Limited Bendigo Page 515.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne gmc n l, the english scottish & australian bank limited, gold mining, pass book

Document. Blue/grey cloth covered pass book. Label on the front Central Nell Gwynne GMC N L in account current with The English Scottish & Australian Bank Limited. Bendigo Page 162 - 207.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne gmc n l, the english scottish & australian bank limited, gold mining, pass book

Document. Blue/grey cloth covered pass book. Label on the front Central Nell Gwynne GMC N L in account current with The English Scottish & Australian Bank Limited.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne, gmc n l, the english scottish & australian bank limited, gold mining, pass book

Document. Dark blue/grey cloth covered pass book. Label on the front Central Nell Gwynne GMC N L on account current with The English Scottish & Australian Bank Limited.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne gmc n l, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne gmc n l, the english scottish & australian bank limited, gold mining, pass book

Document.Copy of Williamstown Historical Society Newsletter No 17 (1977).On the second and third page of this Newsletter is an article entitled ''The guns of the 'Nelson''', written by Doug Mills, Castlemaine. The Warship NELSON underwent alterations in 1860, including cut down to two decks and lengthened, her armaments reduced to 72 guns. Two 7inch 68 pounder guns were added to her armament. In February 7 1867 she was officially given to the Colony of Victoria by the Imperial Government. At the time her Commander was Captain Charles B. Payne. The Warship reached Melbourne in 4th February 1868. Relics of the NELSON were auctioned at Williamstown Victoria Naval Depot, and her two anchors are preserved for public display at Williamstown. An active demand for a share of the guns from various towns in the State. Ballarat received four (4) guns, Bendigo and Castlemaine two (2) each, while one has been given to each of the following towns: - Ararat, Tarnagulla, Hamilton, Bacchus Marsh, Echuca and Geelong. Collection of Lansell related documents: a. Copy of photograph - Lansell's Big 180 Victoria Hill - early 1870s - New Chum Hill in background. B. Lansell Estate mines - compiled from the annual report of the Hon Minister of Mines for Victoria, 1906. A listing of the George Lansell Mining Company interests at the time of his death. These were, New Moon Co, N.L., Clarence, New Prince Of Wales Co. N.L., Virginia G. M. Co., Catherine Reef United Co N.L., Great Northern Co N.L., Williams United, McDuff Amalgamated Co, South Mungo Co, South Prince Of Wales Consolidated, Constellation Co. Golden Pyke Co, Johnson's Reef Extended Company, Golden Age Co., Princess Dagmar Co, New St Mungo Co, Johnson's Reef Co, North Johnson's Co, Collman and Tacchi Co, Confidence Extended Co, G. Lansell Sandhurst Mines, Pearl Co., Windmill Hill Co., United Hustlers and Redan, Koch's Pioneer Co., Hercules and Energetic Co., Lansell's Comet, Cornish United Co., Ironbark Co., Hustler's Reef Co., and No. 1 Lansell's 83, Carlisle Co., Great Extended Hustler's Co., Victoria Consolidated Co., Great Central Victoria Co., Victoria Quartz Co., Victory and Pandora , Lansell's Big 180, Tambour Major, New Chum and Victoria Co., Garden Gully United Co., G. Lansell, Lansell's 222, Lazarus Co., Sea Amalgamated Co., Hustler's Royal Reserve Co., Horwood and Burrowe's Co., New Chum Consolidated Co., G Lansell's Sheepshead, Gariboldi Co., Londonderry Co., Shamrock Co., Great Britain Co., Fortuna Hustler's Co., Eureka Extended Co., G. Lansell's G.V.L., New Red White and Blue Consolidated, Great Southern Co., Lansell's Concord Mines, True Blue Co., G. G. Consolidated Co., Extended Red White and Blue Co., Great Columbian, Sedgwick and New Birthday. Also, a listing: ''Among the biggest yields to ate (sic) (date?) in ozs or Pounds were''; New Moon.Co. N.L. 180,087 ounces, Clarence £303,932, Catherine Reef United N.L. £762,815, Great Northern Co Ltd £394,525, Johnson's Reef Co 277,320ounces, Windmill Hill Co. 113,842ounces, Hustler's Reef Co. And No.1 1,144,923ounces, Carlisle Co 307,835ounces, Great Extended Hustlers Co £1,038,125, Garden Gully United Co. £1,653,900, Great Southern 97,752ounces, New Chum Consolidated 89,526ounces. This part (b) has handwritten inscription ''compiled by J Sarvaas MCE(??) Certified Mining Surveyor; 22/8/06''; c. Copy of Deed dated Dec 1886 between George Lansell, Wooten Lansell and the Bank of New South Wales relating to a wall and windows and openings etc etc. (3 pages of legalese!!!!!). Also, a (related?) page copy of a Grant -by purchase to the Bank of New South Wales with a date of August 1855 on it ''Enrolled in the Office of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of the Colony of Victoria - signed by Acting Registrar.document, gold, mines

Circular wood base with 1 cm groove. Internal raised velvet base - worn condition. Dark blue in the central area; light tones outward edge Lacquered timber of light wood. Victorian origin.

Cylindrical but slightly bulging in middle; white with blue flowers - mainly roses; not usual Delft pattern. Above central crown Delft 1103, crown has letters KRONACH inside crown, under crown Bavaria 309/0, at right angles Echt Kobalt Unterglasur

Multiple labels suggest it was used many times for travel to and from Netherlands and Dutch East Indies.Black timber trunk clad with metal, metal strap on edge of lid, wooden slats on lid,, one missing; metal hinges, locks padlock type. Inside lined with with ticking pattern cotton cloth, remains of black strap. Remains of four stickers on lid.Stencilled name in white O. COERPER, repeated in larger letters painted on. On middle wooden slat Buissink, remains of previous name. Lower salt, Melbourne painted in light blue letters. Stickers: left side of lid, white sticker with red ring and red B inside. On lower left side of lid, remains of sticker with Stoomvaart Maatschappij. Sticker on top right hand corner of lid, Black and white square cargo sticker,Javakade. Niet voor de reis, Not wanted; Passiegiersgoed. Name, port of discharge, Melbourne schip possibly Johan van Oldenbarneveld. Final destination. 49, remainder blurred. Remains of sticker central lower lid. Locks with D.R.P. stamped. Coerper painted on front, Remains of white sticker on left side of front.