'Ready for the future, ex-mine boss grateful for support of friends', Bendigo Advertiser, 10th January, 2007. Photo of Doug and Fay Buerger at home with their grand-daughter, Mina, on top of article. Article discusses the resignation of Mr. Doug Buerger from Bendigo Mining and his plans for the future. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, doug buerger, fay buerger, resignation

Two newspaper articles: 1. 'Golden Opportunity' Bendigo Advertiser, January 23, 2001. Article describes progress of the Swan Decline which is now 3.5 km under the City of Bendigo, at a depth of 500 metres under Hargreaves Street. On right hand side of article: plan of Deborah and Sheepshead reef lines showing Swan decline. Written underneath plan: ' The Ribbons: the Swan decline is now under Hargreaves Street. Deposits are in black'. Mr. Doug Buerger is quoted in the article. 2. '300 New Jobs', Bendigo Advertiser May 28, 2002. Photo of Euan McGowan, Bendigo Mining heavy plant fitter and Mr. Doug Buerger, on right hand side of article. Article discusses the Bendigo Mining N.L. project and Mr. Buerger predicts that between '200 and 300 full-time jobs will become available in Bendigo'. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, douglas buerger, swan decline, euan mcgowan, production

'History made as mine is opened', Bendigo Advertiser, 21 October, 2006. Photos of Doug Buerger, Peter McCarthy at the official opening, on right hand side of article. Article discusses the official opening of Bendigo Mining's Kangaroo Flat gold mine. Mr. Buerger addressed the fact that Bendigo Mining 'has made incorrect assumptions about the gold content of parts of Bendigo's underground mine - there has been less gold than geologists previously estimated. The Company 'was forced to reduce the reserves it will mine in the next two years by one third'.bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, douglas buerger, mine opening

'Age' article, 21st December 1996, 'The quest for gold continues'. Central Deborah Gold Mine have opened shafts 'in the hope that rising demand and prices will again make it economical to work'. Photo in article: Douglas Buerger is pictured in a drive at Central Deborah Gold Mine, Bendigo. gold mining, bendigo, central deborah, douglas buerger, bendigo mining, bendigo trust, tourism

In October, 2004, Bendigo Mining received Victorian government approval to start constructing the first stage of its historic Bendigo Goldfield redevelopment. The Victorian government approved the expansion of the company's Carshalton mine site from where the first stage of gold production is planned to commence. Bendigo Mining managing director, Doug Buerger said the approvals program was on track with only the Federal Department of Environment and Heritage approval pending for the site expansion. Mr Buerger said the approval would allow the mine to expand its operations and put infrastructure in place to move into commercial gold production. He said the green light from the Victorian Government capped off a successful year for Bendigo Mining in which the feasibility study was completed and the company raised $115 million to go into production. ( Sydney Morning Herald, October 23, 2004) 'Bendigo Advertiser' advertisement for its newpaper printed on Saturday October 23rd., 2004. Bold black text on light tan paper: ' The Advertiser, Green Light For Mine', advertisement for 'Bendigo Advertiser', announcing the approval for the Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine site to proceed with its development. bendigo, gold mining, exploration, bendigo mining nl, carshalton, western mining corporation, unity mining, 2004

Bendigo Advertiser newspaper full page article 22nd January, 2001 ; 'A golden anniversary, celebrations mark discovery of gold in Bendigo, 150 years ago'. Victorian Regional Development Minister, John Brumby launched Bendigo's 150 Years of Gold before a huge crowd in Rosalind Park, Bendigo. Black and white photos on page from top left: 1. John Brumby, Faye Buerger and Laurie Whelan in costume walking across Bendigo Creek bridge near Rosalind Park 2. John Marks holding a gold pan 3. Faye Buerger, head shot, holding lace umbrella 4. John Brumby in top hat 5. Two men operating a gold cradle.gold mining, bendigo, bendigo mining, doug buerger, faye buerger, john brumby, gold pan, 150 years of gold, celebration, rosalind park

Four page photocopy of the 'Mining Journal, The Mining Industry's Weekly Newspaper', January 12, 2007. Main article, 'Bendigo goes into reverse' ,Rod Hanson, Bendigo's new CEO. Article 'fifth column' details Doug Buerger twelve years on the Bendigo Gold project and his resignation due to health and personal reasons.bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, kangaroo flat, doug buerger, rod hanson, mining journal, gary johansen

Bendigo Advertiser newspaper article in the 'Weekender' supplement, 2nd. January 1999, 'Going for Gold'. Two page article on the operations of Bendigo Mining at the Kangaroo Flat site includes information on the construction of the decline, the use of the jumbo drill, use of dynamite, extraction of mullock and the potential to find gold. Colour photograph on the first page shows Bendigo Mining's Managing Director, Doug Buerger in the 30 metres box cut where the decline begins. On second page: 'Dollars - and jobs', discusses the expectations of the Company in finding gold and the (then) processes involved in treating the ore. Two photographs on page: 'Behind the blind' The Carshalton tenement where the tunnel begins' shows an aerial image of the Kangaroo Flat site. Second photograph 'Demystifying the project - geologist Doug Buerger, Bendigo Mining's Managing Director, is pictured in overalls and hard hat standing in the box cut, near the tunnel. gold mining, bendigo, bendigo mining, box cut, decline, doug buerger, kangaroo flat, explosives, jumbo drill

Bendigo Mining 1993 to present In the 1980s Bendigo Mining listed on the ASX with ownership of leases along the Deborah line of reef. In 1993, the Company consolidated ownership of the entire Goldfield when it purchased WMC’s interests. A detailed account of the recent history of Bendigo Mining is outlined in the Company History. Bendigo Mining NL website: https://www.bmnl.com.au/goldfield-history/ Doug Buerger was the Managing Director of Bendigo Mining NL, recently appointed at the time of this article. Sir James Goldsmith was a key shareholder in the mine. Kerry Packer was a supporter of the proposal. Two page photocopied article with handwritten note affixed to front. Title of document: ' Bendigo Revival Looks to a 100 Year Life' by Ross Louthean, Editor, AusIMM Bulletin. Article discusses the content presented in a 'global roadshow' held by Bendigo Mining. Note on front dated 11.3.07 from R.H. Roberts and addressed to Ralph (Birrell), signed by 'Ray'. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, douglas buerger, kerry packer, sir james goldsmith

Bendigo Mining 1993 to present In the 1980s Bendigo Mining listed on the ASX with ownership of leases along the Deborah line of reef. In 1993, the Company consolidated ownership of the entire Goldfield when it purchased WMC’s interests. A detailed account of the recent history of Bendigo Mining is outlined in the Company History. Bendigo Mining NL website: https://www.bmnl.com.au/goldfield-history/ Doug Buerger was the Managing Director of Bendigo Mining NL, recently appointed at the time of this article. Sir James Goldsmith was a key shareholder in the mine. Kerry Packer was a supporter of the proposal. One page photocopied article titled 'Sceptics start to see the light at Bendigo', AM, 12 December, 1999. Article discusses the development of the Swan decline (December 1999) which was progressing at 200m a month. 'So far, the decline has passed through four of the fifteen old lines of reef that make up the main 15 km long Bendigo goldfield'. A range of historical facts regarding gold production are quoted in the article. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, douglas buerger, swan decline

Bendigo Advertiser article, 30th July 1996, 'School to establish butterfly garden'. Maiden Gully Primary School received a grant of $800 to fund the establishment of a garden that would attract species of butterflies to specific garden plants. Colour photograph shows Megan Weston, Chairman of Bendigo Mining Environmental Trust Fund, Doug Buerger Managing Director of Bendigo Mining, Danielle Woodburn and Steven Smith.gold mining, bendigo, bendigo mining, megan wilson, daniell woodburn, steven smith, butterfly, maiden gully primary school

New Bendigo Gold Project The Bendigo goldfield is centred on the urban area of Bendigo (population approximately 60 000) in central Victoria, 130 km north west of Melbourne, Australia. Gold was discovered at Bendigo in 1851 and production continued through to 1954. The Bendigo goldfield is the second largest goldfield in total gold produced in Australia, after Kalgoorlie's Golden Mile with a total production of 22 million oz. The geology of the Bendigo Field consists of a series of tightly folded, interbedded sandstone and shale sediments. Within the sediments the gold mineralisation is hosted in quartz reefs or ribbons closely associated with anticline axes and reverse faulting. The gold within the quartz reefs is typically both coarse grained and erratically distributed.Bendigo Advertiser article attached to a photocopy of an underground rock formation. Photocopy date stamped 21.8.2000. Headline on newspaper article: 'Gold search continues'. Content describes exploration on the New Chum line of reef 'down to 1500 metres below the surface'. Doug Buerger is quoted discussing the 10 million ounce potential of the New Bendigo gold project. The Garden Gully line of reef is being tested for unmined ribbons on the reefline. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, kangaroo flat, doug buerger, garden gully reef, new chum reef

New Bendigo Gold Project The Bendigo goldfield is centred on the urban area of Bendigo (population approximately 60 000) in central Victoria, 130 km north west of Melbourne, Australia. Gold was discovered at Bendigo in 1851 and production continued through to 1954. The Bendigo goldfield is the second largest goldfield in total gold produced in Australia, after Kalgoorlie's Golden Mile with a total production of 22 million oz. The geology of the Bendigo Field consists of a series of tightly folded, interbedded sandstone and shale sediments. Within the sediments the gold mineralisation is hosted in quartz reefs or ribbons closely associated with anticline axes and reverse faulting. The gold within the quartz reefs is typically both coarse grained and erratically distributed.'Harmony puts up $50m for Bendigo start'. Newspaper article details the 'stunning coup' that Bendigo Mining has organised to secure a minimum $50m cash injection from South Africa's Harmony to 'return to production at its historic Bendigo goldfield after a 50 year lay-off'. Mr. Doug Buerger, managing Director of Bendigo Mining, stated that the New Bendigo project has 'the potential to become a very profitable, large-scale gold producer'. 'The Age' attributed at end of article. In pencil on top of article: 'West Australian 26/9/2004'bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, kangaroo flat, harmony, south africa, mining shares, doug buerger

Three page article, Bendigo Advertiser, January 9, 2007. Front page of paper, image of two miners walking into Bendigo Mining N.L. portal to Swan Decline. Sub-headlines '150 Jobs to go at Bendigo Mining, Doug Buerger departs, gold production to cease. Headlines of articles in pages two and three: Bendigo Mining managing director quits; City reels from news; Jobs to be slashed, Bendigo Mining halts its gold productionbendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, douglas buerger, peter mccarthy, managing director, tim churcher, rod hanson

'Bendigo Advertiser' article, 24th February, 1995, titled 'Mine refurbishment on track'. Content of article: Bendigo Mining is undertaking 'a drive to refurbish the Central Deborah Gold Mine'. Works include replacing timbers, decking, skyshafts, repairs to the poppet head and general servicing and repairs. It was estimated that the cost would be $70,000. Photo in article shows Geoff Brownfield, project manager at the Central Deborah Gold Mine, standing alongside lengths of timber being hoisted on site. Stephen Iser and Doug Buerger standing on the opposite side of the timber. gold mining, central deborah gold mine, bendigo, bendigo mining nl, doug buerger, geoff brownfield, stephen iser

'Ex-miners go down under', Bendigo Advertiser, 1st May, 1999. Ex-miners, members of the Past Miners Club, inspected the new decline of Bendigo Mining. Photo on right shows brothers Bill and Allan Harris and Bert Rosan, wearing hard hats, leaving the Swan Decline at the New Bendigo Goldmine, Kangaroo Flat. Mr. Doug Buerger stated that 'Bendigo Mining is interested in taking part in the Old Miners Club to make sure all information past miners have is properly recorded'. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, swan decline, doug buerger, bill harris, allan harris, bert rosan

Photo and short story mounted on black laminated card. Photo shows Shelley Saunders, Ryan Needs and Melanie Donaldson bird watching. Also mentioned are grants from Bendigo Mining.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square primary school 1189 collection - newspaper cuttings, bendigo mining, shelley saunders, ryan needs, melanie donaldson, doug, buerger, john wakker, the friends of the kennington reservoir

Two newspaper clippings: a. 'Digging for Gold' Bendigo Advertiser, 22nd. February, 1995. Article describes $11 million 'digging and exploration work' being undertaken by Bendigo Mining at Kangaroo Flat, Eaglehawk and other areas of Bendigo. Mr. Doug Buerger stated that his company had 'set a conservative target' to discover up to 100,000 ounces of gold. b. 'Mine Waste Outrage' Bendigo Advertiser, 25th November, 1999. Bendigo Gold Associates have been ordered to 'come back' and 'clean up a potentially dangerous mess' at a gold mine tailings dam in Eaglehawk. bendigo, gold mining, eaglehawk, bendigo gold associates, tailings dam, doug buerger, bendigo mining, exploration

Two newspaper articles: 1. 'Gold Fraud Crackdown', Bendigo Advertiser April 29, 1999. Article details the operations of the Bendigo police squad who will be specially trained to detect gold fraud. Doug Buerger is pictured with Detective Pat Bannan and State Mining Warden Kevin Ryan. 2. 'Gold Estimates Soar, Share price jumps' Bendigo Advertiser 12th July 2001. Article discusses the estimates of gold still beneath Bendigo. The 'ribbons tested had a best-estimated grade of 12 grams per tonne'. Bendigo mining 'hopes to raise $50 million to get into production.'bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, douglas buerger, swan decline

Two newspaper articles: 1. ' Doubts plague miner, Bendigo Mining fights on', Bendigo Advertiser, 17 October 2006. Aerial photo of photo of Bendigo Mining plant, right hand side of article. Article discusses the uncertainty being faced by Bendigo Mining. Gold was not found in the expected concentrations. 2. 'Gold shortfall', Bendigo Advertiser, 21 October 2006. Photo of 'Steve Bracks and Bendigo Mining Managing Director Doug Buerger during the official opening of the mine yesterday' on top of article. '35 - 45 per cent less gold than previously forecast' would be produced at the mine. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, douglas buerger, steve bracks, gold reserve

Trifold invitation. On front cover is gold coloured image of rock strata. Written underneath: 'The Objective, to bring gold back to Bendigo'. On bottom of front page 'Bendigo Mining' with poppet head logo. Inside on first page: Your invitation- Peter McCarthy, Chairman Bendigo Mining Limited and Doug Buerger, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, request the pleasure of your company for the official opening of Bendigo's Mine at the kangaroo Flat site by Hon Steve Bracks, Premier of Victoria, on Friday 20 October, 2006. Colour photos of a gold pour, underground mining and a miner, on other pages of invitation. environment, kangaroo flat, goldmining, , environmental impact, exploration, mining, bendigo mining, doug buerger, peter mccarthy

Eleven page paper titled 'The Psychology of Mine Development on the Bendigo goldfield in the nineteenth century'. Initial discussion refers to Mr. Doug Buerger of Bendigo Mining N.L commenting that the central Bendigo goldfield had a 'further ten million ounces of gold' remaining 'to be extracted from beneath the old workings'. Further paragraphs include: 1. Non-development of the synclinal reefs 2. Mining methods 3. Deep mining 4. The age of the owners and managers 5. Capital raising 6. Attitude to innovation - reference to George Lansell and Gustave Thureau 7. Management structures 8. Attitudes to machinery 9. The size of claims and leases 10. Conclusionsbendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, kangaroo flat, 1. non-development of the synclinal reefs, 2. mining methods, 3. deep mining, 4. the age of the owners and managers, 5. capital raising, 7. management structures, 8. attitudes to machinery, 9. the size of claims and leases, 10 conclusions, doug buerger, gustave thureau, quartz mining, synclinal reefs, new chum railway, victoria quartz, great extended hustlers, deborah mines, innovation

Bendigo Advertiser articles on one page, 1st March,1995, titled: 1 'Region set for $11 m. drill'. Bendigo Mining has commenced drilling in Hansell Mundy, in South Carshalton, and the drilling will be 'extended to many areas in Kangaroo Flat and Eaglehawk. 2. 'Gold mine wheels turn in motion' Central Deborah Gold Mine re-instals reconditioned sheave wheels on the poppet head. Doug Buerger and Geoff Brownfield are pictured standing in front of one of the wheels prior to reinstallation. It was the first time in 50 years that the wheels had been removed. 'Last week Bendigo Mining had taken delivery of 9.3 metre long timber logs which will be used to replace the rotted timber at the mine's poppet head'. Photo on bottom of article shows a poppet head wheel being put back into place, being lowered by a crane to the top of the poppet head where a man is standing to position it. Third article, Bendigo Advertiser 24th January 1995, describes how the wheels (sheaves) at the top of the Central Deborah Gold Mine poppet head have been removed for maintenance and the poppet head is being timbered.gold mining, bendigo, doug buerger, geoff brownfield, sheave wheels, central deborah gold mine, poppet head, recondition

'Bendigo Advertiser' article 15th November, 1995 'Schools Win Grant', describes the Bendigo schools who were recipients of the Bendigo Mining Environmental Trust Fund grants. Black and white photograph of Peter Ross-Edwards with two students at Eaglehawk North Primary School, underneath photo. gold mining, bendigo mining environmental trust, peter ross-edwards, doug buerger

'Bendigo Advertiser' article, 16th March , 1995, titled 'Resident to challenge mining plan'. Article discusses Tom Chester's opposition to Bendigo Mining NL undertaking exploratory drilling on the Bird's Reef, which runs close to where Mr. Chester lives in Muir Street, Kangaroo Flat.gold mining, bendigo, bendigo mining nl, doug buerger, tom chester, exploratory drilling

'Bendigo Advertiser' article, 8th July, 1997, 'Mine plan doubt'. Falling gold prices are forcing a rethink on Bendigo Mining's 'plans for open cut mining'. Bendigo Mining is planning open pits in Eaglehawk and Kangaroo Flat but may change their plan to develop underground mining projects. gold mining, bendigo, open cut mining, bendigo mining co., doug buerger, eaglehawk, kangaroo flat

Laminated book containing photos and a newspaper cutting. Photos show different aspects of the school. Some pages have leaves laminated beside the photos. One photo has a printed date of 18/6/98.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square primary school 1189 collection - book of photos, bendigo mining, shelley saunders, ryan needs, melanie donaldson, doug buerger, mr wakker, friends of kennington reservoir, bendigo city council, goldfields revegetation

Yellow and black cover, 16 pages. Written on front cover: '2001 Annual Environmental Report, Bendigo Mining N.L.' Cover has images of Pall Mall, Bendigo, entry to decline at Bendigo Mining, Kangaroo Flat and map of underground workings. The booklet 'provides stakeholders with a window into Bendigo Mining's environmental management in terms of strategy, activities and achievements in the calendar year 2001'. bendigo mining n.l., doug buerger, environmental report, 2001

Bendigo Mining 1993 to present In the 1980s Bendigo Mining listed on the ASX with ownership of leases along the Deborah line of reef. In 1993, the Company consolidated ownership of the entire Goldfield when it purchased WMC’s interests. A detailed account of the recent history of Bendigo Mining is outlined in the Company History. Bendigo Mining NL website: https://www.bmnl.com.au/goldfield-history/ A3 bifold 4 page document. On front page 'Bendigo Mining, report to shareholders, June 2005 quarter'. Corporate details on left hand side of front page. Summary of key points: plant, project and underground development, exploration, engineering and procurement and mining. Sheepshead line of reef and Deborah line of reef facts are presented with supporting long section diagrams, showing the Swan Decline. Corporate assets as at 30 June 2005, were $90 million held both in cash and liquid assets. Photos and diagrams include: Carshalton site plant construction, schematic view of ribbon locations. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, douglas buerger, swan decline, deborah reef, sheepshead line of reef, alexandria reef, greater garrard reef, plant construction