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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: A LOOK AT A MINE, LOOKING AROUND LONG GULLY 1900'S
... ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: A LOOK AT A MINE, LOOKING...albert richardson...Albert Richardson... BENDIGO Mining albert richardson Albert Richardson Blue exercise ...Blue exercise book in which is a handwritten, in blue biro, a description of the basic principles under which most of the Bendigo mines operated, titled ' A look at a mine'. Information provided on four compartment shafts, poppet heads, boilers, engine rooms, skyshafts, landing brace, engine drivers. In the back section of the book is a recount of what Long Gully was like in the early 1900's, titled 'Around Long Gully in the early 1900's'Albert Richardsonbendigo, mining, albert richardson -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: HERCULES AND ENERGETIC
... ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: HERCULES AND ENERGETIC... and Energetic, Mine Manager, J. Roberts Report, transcribed by Albert...Albert Richardson... BENDIGO Mining hercules and energetic mine Albert Richardson One ...One page handwritten document titled ' Hercules and Energetic, Mine Manager, J. Roberts Report, transcribed by Albert Richardson. Dates from 1910 to 1911. Extract from text: '30.6.1911, Carpenter has started to pull down the old poppet legs on east shaft'.Albert Richardsonbendigo, mining, hercules and energetic mine -
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Document - VICTORIA HILL - LETTER TO MR D ALLEN FROM ALBERT RICHARDSON
... VICTORIA HILL - LETTER TO MR D ALLEN FROM ALBERT RICHARDSON... Letter to Mr D. Allen from Albert Richardson...Handwritten carbon copy of a letter from Albert Richardson... from Albert Richardson Rotary Club of Bendigo South Central ...Handwritten carbon copy of a letter from Albert Richardson to Mr D. Allen, President of the Rotary Club of Bendigo South thanking the Club for the three weekend working bees clearing the rubbish and vegetation.document, memo, victoria hill, victoria hill, letter to mr d. allen from albert richardson, rotary club of bendigo south, central deborah, albert richardson, bendigo branch of royal historical society, bendigo & district tourist association, bendigo trust -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: VICTORIA HILL MINES
... ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: VICTORIA HILL MINES... to No. 2, Midway Company' Transcribed by Albert Richardson...Albert Richardson... BENDIGO Mining wittschiebe & co. claim Albert Richardson Two page ...Two page handwritten document titled 'Victoria Hill Mines, Dickers M.R. 23.11.1861. Wittschiebe and Co. Claim. Next north to No. 2, Midway Company' Transcribed by Albert Richardson. Extract from text: 'There are reefs passing through this ground at small intervals in every part of this claim, they all dip north. The mass of leaders struck in No. 4 (shaft) yielded, on an average about 1 1/2 ounces to the ton to the amount, in all, of about 12,000 pounds. From the eastern Victoria, the present proprietors extracted in nine months 55,000 pounds worth of gold.' Owners of mine. Messrs A. Witrtschiebe, A. Sagasser, F. Meison, A. Urban, H. Koch, C. Killian and A. Rudolf. Document details the claim, the shafts sunk, their depth, issues re workings and gold found.Albert Richardsonbendigo, mining, wittschiebe & co. claim -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: VICTORIA REEF, TRY ME WELL REEF AND HERCULES REEF
... ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: VICTORIA REEF, TRY ME WELL...Three page handwritten document transcribed by Albert...Albert Richardson... BENDIGO Mining victoria reef line Albert Richardson Three page ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: HERCULES MINE REPORT 1936
... ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: HERCULES MINE REPORT 1936... by Albert Richardson, re the sale of the mining equipment...Albert Richardson... BENDIGO Mining hercules mine Albert Richardson a. four page ...a. four page handwritten report on the Hercules Mine, half yearly reports 1936. Extract: Reef worked below the 1620 feet level has been opened up at 1,840 feet. Profit has been earned but values are now unprofitable. At the Stanfield shaft, erection of plan was completed and shaft sunk to 344 feet. X cuts put out at 230 and 310 feet. Angus Mackay Chairman. b. Summary of sale of mine from Bendigo Advertiser 19.6.1950, handwritten by Albert Richardson, re the sale of the mining equipment at the Hercules Mine. ' Winding engines sold for £200 Compressor £425 and the oregon poppet legs for £41. The three main buildings went for £435 , the office and store room for £80, and die room for £12 Most spirited bidding was for 5 tons of firewood which finally went for £12Albert Richardsonbendigo, mining, hercules mine -
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Document - VICTORIA HILL - LETTER TO MR BLAKE FROM ALBERT RICHARDSON
... VICTORIA HILL - LETTER TO MR BLAKE FROM ALBERT RICHARDSON... Letter to Mr Blake from Albert Richardson... on the Victoria Hill and other places. Signed by Albert Richardson.... DOCUMENT Victoria Hill Letter to Mr Blake from Albert Richardson ...Carbon copy of a handwritten letter to Mr Blake from Albert Richardson dated 5th Sept. 1971. In the letter he says he enclosed a photocopy of the 'History of Victoria Hill', which he completed on behalf of the Rotary Club of South Bendigo. In response to an application to the National Trust for Classification, he received a letter from Colonel Birch and also two typewritten copies of his manuscript, properly referenced from his marginal notes. The Society had played host to the Dandenong and Preston Historical Societies and the members were pleased with what they saw on the Victoria Hill and other places. Signed by Albert Richardson.document, victoria hill, letter to mr blake from albert richardson, rotary club of bendigo south, national trust, colonel birch, dandenong historical society, preston historical society, mr blake, albert richardson -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECITON: VICTORIA HILL IRONBARK
... ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECITON: VICTORIA HILL IRONBARK...Thre page document hand written by Albert Richardson...Albert Richardson... BENDIGO Mining victoria hill Albert Richardson Thre page document ...Thre page document hand written by Albert Richardson, on the history of Victoria Hill, Ironbark. 'one of the richest areas on Bendigo field. In the first six years, £1,200,000 worth of gold was obtained. Almost every claim returned a fortune.' Page three title: Other features on Victoria Hill. 'Adjacent to Central Nell Gwynne area as the mining museum. Adjacent to the New Chum Hill on direct south side of the Calder Highway. This hill reached by a short and excellent access road gives a magnificent view of Bendigo and Golden Square, and a very good view of another tourist attraction, Lansells 'Fortuna' now Survey Regiment's headquarters. This hill is the centre of another rich area. The Lazarus mine 3,360 feet deep with 24 saddle reefs in 2,200 feet. The New Chum United, Lansell's 222with its 120 ft high poppet legs. BCV 8, John Brown Knitwear factory, Esposito's Gold Mines Hotel, Central Nell Gwynne and Manchester tram loops are mentioned.Albert Richardsonbendigo, mining, victoria hill -
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Photograph - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: PHOTO AND INFORMATION RE ALBERT RICHARDSON
... ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: PHOTO AND INFORMATION RE...: Albert Richardson. Possibly taken in 1970's. Albert was born... of black and white photo: image shows Albert Richardson, dressed ...Copy of black and white photo: image shows Albert Richardson, dressed in suit and tie. On bottom left of image: Albert Richardson. Possibly taken in 1970's. Albert was born on 22 June 1902 and died on 7th January 1972. Parents: George Albert Richardson, mother Catherine Agnes (nee Flynn) Married Mavis Irene Yarwood, December 23rd., 1931. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - EPHEMERA RELATING TO ALBERT RICHARDSON CA. 1970, 1st June, 1972
... EPHEMERA RELATING TO ALBERT RICHARDSON CA. 1970...Albert Richardson...Collection of ephemera relating to Albert Richardson... PERSON Individual Albert Richardson National Trust of Australia ...Collection of ephemera relating to Albert Richardson including correspondence between the Bendigo Trust and the BHS relating to personal papers of Richardson after his death (these dated June and July 1972). Other items consist of: Invitations (Opening of the new Municipal Offices (1971); Government House; Civic Reception; National Trust Yuletide Gathering (Fortuna). Various personal membership cards. Some correspondence.person, individual, albert richardson, national trust of australia central branch. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ARTICLE: PASSING OF ALBERT RICHARDSON (BIOGRAPHY) FOR JUNE 1972 NEWSLETTER
... ARTICLE: PASSING OF ALBERT RICHARDSON (BIOGRAPHY) FOR JUNE...Albert RICHARDSON...Article re passing of Albert Richardson (biography... DOCUMENT Newspaper Bendigo Advertiser Albert RICHARDSON Article re ...Article re passing of Albert Richardson (biography) for June 1972 Newsletter. Mention of family/parents, education, childhood, violin with Miss Crowther', jobs - insurance and engine-driving, Trades Hall Secretary 1945-1950, job with John Brown 1952-1968. member of Historical Society 1966 and President 1969, interest in Victoria Hill as a tourist attraction, health problems and his passing.document, newspaper, bendigo advertiser, albert richardson -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: SHAFTS ALIENATED AND SITES RESERVED BY THE MINES DEPARTMENT
... ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: SHAFTS ALIENATED AND SITES...Albert Richardson... BENDIGO Mining derelict land reused Albert Richardson Handwritten ...Handwritten one page table of information. On top of page ' Ref. derelict land in the City of Bendigo copied 17.4.62. Shafts alienated and sites reserved by the Mines Dept' List of mines, dates, depth of shaft, receiving body. For example: Londonderry, 1957, 2900 feet, Kindergarten. Reference: 'Derelict Land in the City of Bendigo' P.J. Rimmer and R.J. Johnston. Published jointly by the Dept of Geography, University of Sydney and The Geographical Society of NSW.Albert Richardsonbendigo, mining, derelict land reused -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: HERCULES AND ENERGETIC
... ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: HERCULES AND ENERGETIC...Albert Richardson... BENDIGO Mining hercules and energetic mine Albert Richardson ...a. Five page handwritten document titled 'Mine Manager John Truscott's Report Hercules and Energetic' Other reports included from Mine Managers on the Hercules and Energetic Mines are: J. Woolcock's report 4.3.1895, F. Youlden 1898 and J. Roberts 1911. b. One page hand drawn plan of titled ' Hercules transverse plotted by A.E. R., .D., A.A., page 23, 24.3.37. Hercules Long, by A.E.K. , W.R.N 24.3.37. Plans show measurements of tramway, height of poppet head, position of ore bins and other buildings on mine site.Albert Richardsonbendigo, mining, hercules and energetic mine -
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Document - CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE - CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE INFORMATION FOR GUIDES
... Albert Richardson... of the mine written by Albert Richardson....Albert Richardson... Central Deborah Gold Mine Information for Guides Albert Richardson ...2 typed copies of the Central Deborah Mine Information for Guides. Both copies have some hand written inclusions and alterations. One copy has a typed carbon copy of a brief history of the mine written by Albert Richardson.Albert Richardsonmine, gold, central deborah gold mine, central deborah gold mine, central deborah gold mine information for guides, albert richardson -
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Slide - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: CORNISH BOILER, EXTENDED HUSTLER'S GOLD MINE
... ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: CORNISH BOILER, EXTENDED.... Albert Richardson, standing on LH side of image, inspecting... at Extended Hustler's Gold Mine. Albert Richardson, standing on LH ...Slide. Cornish Boiler at Extended Hustler's Gold Mine. Albert Richardson, standing on LH side of image, inspecting the interior of the boiler. This .boiler was 'as used in the mines' (Albert Richardson)No.35 printed on bottom of slidemine, gold, cornish boiler., bendigo mines-jack hattam collection. -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: HANDWRITTEN report ROYAL HUSTLERS RESERVE
... ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: HANDWRITTEN report ROYAL...Albert Richardson...PERSON Mining Albert Richardson Hand written letter signed ...Hand written letter signed by A. Richardson, 29 Harrison Street, Bendigo - 03/02/1970. Royal Hustler Reserve No. 2 (lift) shaft. Depth 1660 feet. Memorial Hall in Pall Mall covers site. Steel poppet legs, 60 ft high (lattice-steel garden type). Winding engines built by Roberts and Sons, Bendigo. Pair of 24 in. clear cylinders, 5ft stroke, 10ft ? drums. Note 3rd wheel on poppet legs for pumping equipment to be raised or lowered. Gold yield from this shaft 9,009 ounces.person, mining, albert richardson -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: MINES ON THE HILL
... ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: MINES ON THE HILL...One page document handwritten by Albert Richardson... by Albert Richardson on the Victoria Hill, Ironbark. Mines mentioned ...One page document handwritten by Albert Richardson on the Victoria Hill, Ironbark. Mines mentioned North Old Chum, Lansell's Big 180, Ballerstedt's Open Cut,bendigo, mining, victoria hill -
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Slide - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: DEVONSHIRE GROUP OF MINES 1870'S
... ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: DEVONSHIRE GROUP OF MINES... 1870's' (Albert Richardson).... in the background, early 1870's' (Albert Richardson). Slide ALBERT ...Slide. Devonshire Group of mines with Duchess Tribute Gold Mine in foreground. Mine shed with 'Ducches Tribute' printed on side. Poppet heads, chimney stacks, mullock heaps, and mine buildings in the background. 'Mungo mines in the background, early 1870's' (Albert Richardson).No. 12 on bottom of slidemine, gold, devonshire group., bendigo mines-jack hattam collection -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: LADY BARKLY MINE, EAGLEHAWK
... ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: LADY BARKLY MINE, EAGLEHAWK... of research referred to in Albert Richardson's paper 2264.70.... Richardson's paper 2264.70. Document ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: LADY ...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: ENVELOPE WITH MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS
... ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: ENVELOPE WITH MISCELLANEOUS... collection of Albert Richardson, contains directions for reproduction... that was enclosed with negative and photo collection of Albert Richardson ...Manilla envelope that was enclosed with negative and photo collection of Albert Richardson, contains directions for reproduction of certain negatives, amount of copies etc. Written on outside of envelope: Historical Society per A. Richardson, negative, photo also in this envelope AR., Hustler's Royal Reserve ( city) 1 copy wanted. Photos ordered.bendigo, mining, notes on negatives -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION:VICTORIA HILL NOTES
... ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION:VICTORIA HILL NOTES... handwritten by Albert Richardson. Mine managers' reports, extracts... about Victoria Hill, some handwritten by Albert Richardson. Mine ...Thirteen page document with notes about Victoria Hill, some handwritten by Albert Richardson. Mine managers' reports, extracts from mining texts and an undeground diagram of the Hill are included. Dimensions of Lansell's 222 mine poppet head are described and draft notes regarding the possible interpretive signage on Victoria Hill sites for tourism.bendigo, mining, victoria hill -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: NEW CHUM DRAINAGE
... ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: NEW CHUM DRAINAGE... on the New Chum line of reef. Copy only of original written by Albert... written by Albert Richardson. For example: ' the companies ...Information regarding drainage issues in the mines on the New Chum line of reef. Copy only of original written by Albert Richardson. For example: ' the companies included in the New Chum Drainage Association have bailed for the past month 6,558,880 gallons, as against 8,403,150 gallons for the previous month. December 6th. 1901, page 4, Mining Intelligence.bendigo, mining, new chum -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: NEW RED, WHITE AND BLUE CONSOLIDATED MINE, GOLDEN SQUARE
... ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: NEW RED, WHITE AND BLUE.... Document forms part of research referred to in Albert Richardson's... of research referred to in Albert Richardson's paper 2264.70. Document ...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 - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: NEW CHUM RAILWAY MINE, GOLDEN SQUARE
... ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: NEW CHUM RAILWAY MINE, GOLDEN... provided. Document forms part of research referred to in Albert.... Document forms part of research referred to in Albert Richardson's ...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: HERCULES AND ENERGETIC MINE MINE MANAGERS' REPORTS
... ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: HERCULES AND ENERGETIC MINE... the Hercules and Energetic Mines, transcribed by Albert Richardson... and Energetic Mines, transcribed by Albert Richardson. 1898 report from ...Three page handwritten Mine Manager's Reports from the Hercules and Energetic Mines, transcribed by Albert Richardson. 1898 report from F. Youlden; 1909 report from J. Roberts. Extract from Youlden report 18.6.1898: 'Consumption of firewood for the month since making the alterations to feed pipes has beewn 258 tons. Am now trying some coal to see if expense can be further reduced' -
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Newspaper - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: INSPECTING THE NELL GWYNNE GOLDMINE POPPET HEAD
... ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: INSPECTING THE NELL GWYNNE...) , Don Allen, Albert Richardson, Vic Wodetski, Bill Rodd and Jack... in architecture, Melbourne University) , Don Allen, Albert Richardson, Vic ...Newspaper clipping, Bendigo Advertiser 19.10.1970. . Image shows six men, members of the Rotary Club of Bendigo South standing at the foot of the Nell Gwynne Poppet head. Men in image are: Professor Lewis ( lecturer in architecture, Melbourne University) , Don Allen, Albert Richardson, Vic Wodetski, Bill Rodd and Jack Bright. 'Caption reads: Professor Lewis is keen to see Bendigo do something about restoring the surface workings of a goldmine to working condition as a tourist attraction.'bendigo, mining, minimg museum -
Orbost & District Historical Society
box, Richardson, Albert, 1882
... box handcraft Richardson-Albert carving...The box was made by Albert Richardson from the first...Richardson, Albert... gippsland The box was made by Albert Richardson from the first ...The box was made by Albert Richardson from the first Blackwood Tree felled, dried and treated on the Brodribb River by him at the Tabbara Mill in 1882. Albert was the son of Samuel Richardson early Orbost pioneer and builder of The Paddle Steamer Curlip.Small, rectangular hand- carved wooden box made of blackwood. On the top it has a diamond design. It has metal hingesbox handcraft richardson-albert carving -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: CARSHALTON LINE OF REEF
... ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: CARSHALTON LINE OF REEF...' and 'years of destruction'. Signed by Albert Richardson, 29... by Albert Richardson, 29 Harrison Street, Bendigo.March 1968 ...Five page handwritten document with: 1. details of the Carshalton line of reef and a photocopied extract from an book (not referenced) with information about the Carshalton Gold Mining Company NL 2. Some facts and figures and comments ( about Bendigo mines generally) topics include deep shafts, shafts made safe, men employed on field, cost of firewood, winding ropes - flat and round, size of mining shafts, weekly wages, 'years of pride' and 'years of destruction'. Signed by Albert Richardson, 29 Harrison Street, Bendigo.March 1968.bendigo, mining, carshalton reef line -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: GARDEN GULLY UNITED MINE
... ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: GARDEN GULLY UNITED MINE... of the Garden Gully United Gold Mining Company. Albert Richardson writes... Company. Albert Richardson writes: ' a fitting tribute ...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: REPORT ON INSPECTION OF DEBORAH MINES
... ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: REPORT ON INSPECTION OF... signed by Albert Richardson 19.11.1971..... Document signed by Albert Richardson 19.11.1971. Document ALBERT ...Two page document ( carbon copy ) detailing report on inspection, mining machinery 17 November, 1971. Report states ' Met Mr. R. Barker, first to Nth Deborah met Frank Vincent at this mine. Inspected Great Southern engine. Other mines mentioned are South Deborah, Deborah Extended. Second page details tyhe mining machinery made and used in Bendigo such as R. Roberts' Winding Engine and Poppet legs at the Central Deborah Mine. Also a Thompson (Castlemaine) air compressor at this mine. Document signed by Albert Richardson 19.11.1971.bendigo, mining, mining equipment