Used during 1869 - 1871 to record expenses of the Ringwood Antimony Mining Co.Ringwood Antimony Mine - Cash Book; 269 numbered pages. Includes one sheet summary of names.

The Antimony mine, set on top of a hill, was originally the centre for Ringwood development. The centre was relocated to the west around Ringwood station when the railway was built.View of the Ringwood Antimony Mine, buildings and headframe. A chimney from a smelter can be seen on the LHS.

Black and white photograph of mine building with poppet head behind and tall chimney to right of picture. (3 copies)Typed below photograph, "Antimony Mine. Now Civic Centre site, c1880".

Typed below photograph, "Antimony Mine, Ringwood (Now Civic Centre site). 1920".

Catalogue card reads, "Article on The Ringwood Antimony Mines (in) The Mining Chronicle, 23rd September 1882".

Black and white photograph showing mine building and poppet head. Gum trees to left of picture. (3 copies, various sizes)Typed below photograph, "Antimony Mine, Ringwood - 1920". Catalogue card reads, "Main antimony mine, 1920. Now Civic Centre site. Mullock heaps ("tailings") around place used extensively in making roads in Ringwood in early days."

Typed below photograph, Antimony Mine, Ringwood. Real Photo Series M.2448" and "Poppet Head 1920" (not in image).

Between 1869 and 1892, the Ringwood antimony mines produced more than 3,500 tons of antimony ore, which represented bout 15 per cent of Victoria's antimony production for that period. Much greater amounts were later taken from the mines at Costerfield and the Ringwood mines lapsed into obscurity. Most of the information in this booklet has been obtained from published and unpublished Geological Survey and Mines Department reports and Lease Records. (See full list of references included).

Black and white photographTyped below photograph: "Self portrait of Mr. Pierce Boardman, Manager of Ringwood's main antimony mine. Killed in mine, 1879".

Written on backing sheet, "Site of Antimony Mine 1964. Mullock was used in making a lot of the roads in Ringwood. Site now occupied by Civic Centre."

Technical drawings of Antimony Mine - Plan view, Transverse Section view, and Longitudinal Section view. Includes Main Shaft, No.1 Level 184', No.2 Level 244', No.3 Level 304', No.4 Level 372'. Multiple copies, including copy with overlay of Civic Centre.Scale 40 feet to 1 inch. Surveyed 20-12-21. Traced 1-7-66. W-2568/B/1.

Coloured photograph"Written on back of photograph" Replica antimony mine poppet head -Ringwood Lake Park -1987 Similar photographs -Reg 944, Re 118a located in NWD 02-07-08.

Two postcards, same view but different reverse sides. One was made by "Empire" with a 1d postage (see description below); the other with "JB McAlpin, Estate and Financial Agent, District Government Valuer, Ringwood". A letter on one of the postcards is dated 1914 and is addressed to "Mrs. F. Palmer, c/- Mrs. E. F. Tregaskis, White Horse Road, Ringwood, via Melbourne". The letter is to her mother and the daughter's name is "Eveline". The following is written on the back of one of the enlargements, "View of Ringwood East taken from Loughnans Hill showing the antimony mine and brick works. Houses across centre are in Warrandyte Road.

Installed 12-April-1987 on the poppett head near the Ringwood Lake. It was removed c.2005.Plaque 'City of Ringwood/ Poppett Head' embossed. +Additional Keywords: Rosewarne, Lillian, Cr'City of Ringwood/ Poppett Head/ This Poppett head is a replica of one which was used at/ the Ringwood Antimony Mine located at the present/ Civic Centre Site, Mines Road, Ringwood east./ The Poppett head was erected by the/ Ringwood City Council, in conjunction with the/ Ringwood Historical Research Group, and was/ commissioned by the Mayor of Ringwood/ Councillor Lillian Rosewarne, JP/ on 12th April 1987/

This teapot was donated to the Historical Society and placed in the Miner's Cottage display where it remained for several years. It was removed for cleaning and put in an archives display cabinet. The miner's cottage burnt down and thus the teapot is the only remaining object from the site.Teapot made of Britannia metal. Oval with recumbent dog on top. Insulated handle. Brilliant cut design on sides. Pouring spout and '7' shaped handle.On base: 8 Warranted best Britannia metal. Sheffield. 1204

Antimony became a hot topic in 1970 as the price of the metal rose. The site of the mine was "pegged" again.Newspaper clipping dated 4 February 1970 (page 3) showing buildings at the old antimony mine in Ringwood, Victoria. Photo provided by Mr J.K. McCaskill.

One postcard and same view duplicated in a larger photo. Houses across centre are in Warrandyte Road.

Photocopied text printed on glossy paper from The Mining Chronicle - September 26, 1882, describing mining operations being carried out in Ringwood at the time, including references to Ringwood Consols Company.Mines Dept. Victoria Library

Catalogue card reads, "Mine site, 1963. Site of Civic Centre".

Catalogue card reads, "1883 - Reports of the Mining Surveyors & Registrars. Quarter ended 31st March, 1883".

Note: Poppet head was burnt by an arsonist, and subsequently demolished by Council c2005 Catalogue card reads, Miners Cottage and Poppet Head in historical venue at lake. Cottage, May 1983, Poppet Head, May 1987". Third photograph is from 1988

Catalogue card reads, 'Council ceremonies. Unveiling stone at Poppet Head, 1985 and then opening of Poppet Head 1987'.

Catalogue card reads, 'Council ceremonies unveiling stone at Poppet Head 1985 and then opening of Poppet Head 1987'.

Catalogue card reads, 'Council ceremonies. Unveiling stone at Poppet Head 1985 and then opening of Poppet Head 1987'.