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Federation University Historical CollectionDocument, Keith E. Rash, Ballarat Gold Discovery, c1970
... Ballarat Gold Discovery......gold discovery...Three handwritten pages relating to gold discovery at Ballarat....Ballarat Gold Discovery Document Document Keith E. Rash ...Three handwritten pages relating to gold discovery at Ballarat.ballarat, gold discovery, smythesdale, bunninyong, warrenheip, geology, archibald yuille, pyrenees, clunes, herbert swindles -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Black and White Photograph, The Gold Discovery in Australia, c1851
... The Gold Discovery in Australia...Gold discovery...Photograph of an illustration of the Gold Discovery in Austrlia from the Illustrated London News ...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields Gold discovery Photograph of an illustration of the Gold Discovery in Austrlia from the Illustrated London News The Gold Discovery in Australia Photograph Black and White Photograph ...Photograph of an illustration of the Gold Discovery in Austrlia from the Illustrated London News gold discovery -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph, Clare Gervasoni, Ballarat Gold Discovery Obelisk, 06/09/2022
... Ballarat Gold Discovery Obelisk...Ballarat Gold Discovery Obelisk...Coloured photograph of a basalt obelisk to mark the discovery of gold at Ballarat....Ballarat Gold Discovery Obelisk Photograph Clare Gervasoni ...The obelisk is not on the original site. Coloured photograph of a basalt obelisk to mark the discovery of gold at Ballarat.ballarat gold discovery obelisk -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesNewspaper - Newspaper article, Rewards for Gold Discovery - Julien Hardy
... Rewards for Gold Discovery - Julien Hardy...gold...discovery of gold...Julien Hardy gold discovery of gold happy valley digital copy of article Rewards for Gold Discovery - Julien Hardy Newspaper Newspaper article ...Julien Hardy was the first discoverer of gold at Happy Valley and he and his party were rewarded handsomely by the government.digital copy of articlejulien hardy, gold, discovery of gold, happy valley -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyBook - Paperback book, The History of Gold Discovery in Victoria, 1979
... The History of Gold Discovery in Victoria...A history of gold discovery in Victoria...The History of Gold Discovery in Victoria Book Paperback book James Flett The Poppet Head Press The Dominion Press ...A history of gold discovery in VictoriaPaperback. Gold front cover. Front cover has a drawing of a group of miners outside a shop. Back cover has a drawing of a group of mounted police riding roughshod through a group of people and dogs.Stamp of the Marysville & District Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779gold, gold field, gold miner, gold mining, gold town, victoria, australia, history -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)Clunes Gold Discovery Monument
... Clunes Gold Discovery Monument......gold discovery...Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat) 117 Sturt St Ballarat goldfields 1960s clunes gold discovery monument Clunes Gold Discovery Monument ...1960s, clunes, gold discovery, monument -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - HISTORY OF GOLD DISCOVERY IN VICTORIA, 20th November, 1970
... HISTORY OF GOLD DISCOVERY IN VICTORIA......discovery of gold...Article describes the content of a book being released titled ' The History of Gold Discovery in Victoria, James Fleet, cloth bound 512 pages...Article describes the content of a book being released titled ' The History of Gold Discovery in Victoria, James Fleet, cloth bound 512 pages. $8.50' Newspaper HISTORY OF GOLD DISCOVERY IN VICTORIA ...Newspaper article Bendigo Advertiser 20.11.1970. Article describes the content of a book being released titled ' The History of Gold Discovery in Victoria, James Fleet, cloth bound 512 pages. $8.50'Bendigo Advertiser 20/11/1970.bendigo, mining, discovery of gold -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPamphlet, Ballarat Historical Park Association (Sovereign Hill), "Ballarat Post Offices since the gold discovery of 1851", Sep. 1972
... "Ballarat Post Offices since the gold discovery of 1851"...Pamphlet - 3 folds - printed on semi gloss paper, titled "Ballarat Post Offices since the gold discovery of 1851", outlining the history of the post offices in Ballarat, prepared for the Ballarat Historical Park Association (Sovereign Hill), 12/9/1972. ..."Ballarat Post Offices since the gold discovery of 1851" Pamphlet Ballarat Historical Park Association (Sovereign Hill) ...Yields information about the postal services in the Ballarat region.Pamphlet - 3 folds - printed on semi gloss paper, titled "Ballarat Post Offices since the gold discovery of 1851", outlining the history of the post offices in Ballarat, prepared for the Ballarat Historical Park Association (Sovereign Hill), 12/9/1972. Details the history of the postal services and deliveries with a background of the establishment of Victoria and Ballarat in particular, centred around the discovery of gold. Includes notes on the construction of the Ballarat post offices and their history. Has the Park Association logo on the rear.trams, tramways, post office, gold, sovereign hill -
Ballan Shire Historical SocietyPlaque - Plaque. Centenary of Government and Gold discovery, 1951
... Centenary of Government and Gold discovery....The item is a Plaque struck in 1951 to celebrate the Centenary of Government in Victoria and the Centenary of the discovery of gold....It is a 1951 Commemorative Plaque to mark the Centenary of Government in Victoria and Centenary of the Discovery of Gold. There is a printed insert card describing the obverse and reverse sides of the Medallion....Centenary of Government and Gold discovery. The Government of Victoria. ...The item is a Plaque struck in 1951 to celebrate the Centenary of Government in Victoria and the Centenary of the discovery of gold.A round bronze medallion set in a green baize lift out in a black presentation case. It is a 1951 Commemorative Plaque to mark the Centenary of Government in Victoria and Centenary of the Discovery of Gold. There is a printed insert card describing the obverse and reverse sides of the Medallion."Presented to the Shire of Ballan 1951" is engraved on the reverse side. "1851" and "1951" are marked on the lining of the cover of the box.medallion, plaque, shire of ballan, centenary of government -
City of Ballarat Libraries35mm Slide, Gold discovery centenary monument, Albert Street Ballarat, circa 1950s
... Gold discovery centenary monument, Albert Street Ballarat, circa 1950s...The Gold Discovery centenary (1851-1951) monument in its original position in Albert St, Ballarat facing Sturt St, with the original public toilets behind. ...City of Ballarat Libraries Eureka Centre Eureka Street Ballarat East goldfields The Gold Discovery centenary (1851-1951) monument in its original position in Albert St, Ballarat facing Sturt St, with the original public toilets behind. ...The Gold Discovery centenary (1851-1951) monument in its original position in Albert St, Ballarat facing Sturt St, with the original public toilets behind. The monument features a replica of the Welcome Nugget, found in 1858 and the world's largest at that time. The monument also lists the weight of gold removed from the large "deep lead" mines, with a model of surface buildings of a mine sitting on top. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library. ballarat, vintage bus, gold mining, welcome nugget -
Federation University Historical CollectionDocument - Documents, Ballarat Gaol Tree Discovery Letter, 1958
... ...gold discovery... Handwritten and typed notes on the discovery of gold at Ballarat. .1) Ballarat Gaol Tree discovery letter .2) Gold Discovery letter and Hiscock Obituary .3) Ballarat Gold Discovery overview...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields ballarat gaol keith rash gaol tree hiscock gold discovery ballarat gold discovery buninyong gold discovery norman hiscock Gold Discovery Obelisk Handwritten and typed notes on the discovery of gold at Ballarat. .1) Ballarat Gaol Tree discovery letter .2) Gold Discovery letter and Hiscock Obituary .3) Ballarat Gold Discovery overview Ballarat Gaol Tree Discovery Letter Document Documents ...Handwritten and typed notes on the discovery of gold at Ballarat. .1) Ballarat Gaol Tree discovery letter .2) Gold Discovery letter and Hiscock Obituary .3) Ballarat Gold Discovery overviewballarat gaol, keith rash, gaol tree, hiscock, gold discovery, ballarat gold discovery, buninyong gold discovery, norman hiscock, gold discovery obelisk -
Clunes MuseumPhotograph, GOLD MONUMENT
... ORIGINAL MONUMENT ON ACTUAL GOLD DISCOVERY SPOT, PORT PHILLIP MINE, CLUNES...ACTUAL GOLD DISCOVERY CLUNES...Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street enter building through Collins Place Clunes goldfields ORIGINAL MONUMENT ON ACTUAL GOLD DISCOVERY SPOT, PORT PHILLIP MINE, CLUNES photographs mining civic momentoes CHIMNEY STACK GOLD MONUMENT ACTUAL GOLD DISCOVERY CLUNES PHOTO OF PORTION OF METAL CHIMNEY STACK STANDING IN SELECTED QUARTZ ROCKS DEPICTING ACTUAL SPOT WHERE FIRST GOLD WAS DISCOVERED IN CLUNES 1851 AT PORT PHILLIP MINE. ...ORIGINAL MONUMENT ON ACTUAL GOLD DISCOVERY SPOT, PORT PHILLIP MINE, CLUNESPHOTO OF PORTION OF METAL CHIMNEY STACK STANDING IN SELECTED QUARTZ ROCKS DEPICTING ACTUAL SPOT WHERE FIRST GOLD WAS DISCOVERED IN CLUNES 1851 AT PORT PHILLIP MINE. HAWTHORN HEDGE PLANT GROWING IN TOP OF MONUMENTACTUAL GOLD DISCOVERY CLUNESphotographs, mining civic momentoes, chimney stack, gold monument -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Gold discovery at Mount Waverley, 1967
... Gold discovery at Mount Waverley...Holland, sunk a shaft and the ground for miles was pegged out and prospectors were busy in the gullies searching for alluvial gold. Gold discovery at Mount Waverley Article Article ...Article - In 1896 gold was discovered at Mount Waverley near the corner of Springvale Road and High Street Road.Article - In 1896 gold was discovered at Mount Waverley near the corner of Springvale Road and High Street Road. The discoverer, Mr P. Holland, sunk a shaft and the ground for miles was pegged out and prospectors were busy in the gullies searching for alluvial gold.Article - In 1896 gold was discovered at Mount Waverley near the corner of Springvale Road and High Street Road. mines and mining, high street road, glen waverley, springvale road, goldmining -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.Medal - Centenary of Government 1951, Centenary of Government & Discovery of Gold. 1951
... Centenary of Government & Discovery of Gold. 1951...shire ballarat government victoria gold discovery 100 years...This medal represents the 100 years of "Government in Victoria", also the "Discovery of Gold". shire ballarat government victoria gold discovery 100 years The front features a man holding a torch and a woman on a horse holding a sword. ...The medal was designed by Andor Meszaros and made by K. G. Luke(Medal Makers) of Melbourne, Victoria. This medal was presented to the Shire of Ballarat in 1951 and is now house in the Old Ballarat SHire Building at Learmonth, Victoria.This medal represents the 100 years of "Government in Victoria", also the "Discovery of Gold".A large round bronze medal with a horse bounding left, broken shackles on foreleg, carrying woman holding sword (Justice) and man holding torch (Equality).The front features a man holding a torch and a woman on a horse holding a sword. The horse has a shackle on its front left leg, surrounded by the words "EQUALITY AND JUSTICE THROUGH FREEDOM". On the back at the bottom is flowers and leaves with the words "CENTENARY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA 1851 - 1951.shire ballarat government victoria gold discovery 100 years -
Pyrenees Shire CouncilCommemorative Plaque, Centenerary of Government of Victoria and Centenary of Discovery of Gold, 1951
... Centenerary of Government of Victoria and Centenary of Discovery of Gold...The Centenerary of Government of Victoria and Centenary of Discovery of Gold was in 1951...bronze plaque from the Centenerary of Government of Victoria and Centenary of Discovery of Gold ...Pyrenees Shire Council 5 Lawrence Street Beaufort grampians The Centenerary of Government of Victoria and Centenary of Discovery of Gold was in 1951 significant to the Pyrenees Shire and Lexton community EQUALITY, JUSTICE, FREEDOM bronze plaque from the Centenerary of Government of Victoria and Centenary of Discovery of Gold Centenerary of Government of Victoria and Centenary of Discovery of Gold Commemorative Plaque ...The Centenerary of Government of Victoria and Centenary of Discovery of Gold was in 1951significant to the Pyrenees Shire and Lexton communitybronze plaque from the Centenerary of Government of Victoria and Centenary of Discovery of Gold EQUALITY, JUSTICE, FREEDOM -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - 1890 ROYAL COMMISSION GOLD DISCOVERY BENDIGO, 1890
... 1890 ROYAL COMMISSION GOLD DISCOVERY BENDIGO...Book 1890 ROYAL COMMISSION GOLD DISCOVERY BENDIGO ...( x ref 5673 , 8235 , Box 83 , 9077 ) Photocopy of original documents from the 1890 Royal Commission into who discovered the first gold in Bendigo with a report from the Select Committee upon the claims of Henry Frencham and evidence from other claimants plus a map.bendigo, history, early digging days, bendigo- history- gold- pioneers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Austin Collection: gold discovery, 1980's
... Austin Collection: gold discovery...Photograph Austin Collection: gold discovery ...Collection of two black and white photographs of Ian Wemyss of Inglewood, with gold in a panning dish and a newspaper article regarding Ian's gold find. a. Ian Wemyss, wearing singlet, holding gold pan with specks of gold in bottom b. Ian operating sluice with water pumped from dam running down baffles back into dam c. Newspaper article 'Gold ...But life is tough' (newspaper unknown) relating the story of Ian finding gold. Ian and his partner 'Bob Dick of Rochester are using the only water in the area - an old mining dam beside the old Maxwell Extended mine, which was worked until the 1930's'. mining, underground miners, bendigo, mine site, historic mine site, ore truck -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook, Donald Douglas Mather, Diary 1968
... ...gold discovery...Daiiy happenings, historical notes (especially on gold), Ballarat, Gold Discovery, golden point gold monument....Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields Gold gold discovery gold monument golden point Red hard covered Norman Diary 1968. ...Red hard covered Norman Diary 1968. Daiiy happenings, historical notes (especially on gold), Ballarat, Gold Discovery, golden point gold monument.gold, gold discovery, gold monument, golden point -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - EDITH LUNN COLLECTION: GOLDFIELDS CAIRN AND QUARRY AT FOREST CREEK, 19/08/1989
... ...gold discovery...Quarry in the vicinity of Goldfields Cairn, near Forest Creek, taken 19/08/1989. 22A Cairn to mark Gold Discovery (the first) on the Mount Alexander Goldfields at Forest Creek in 1851. 22B At the site of the Cairn to mark gold discovery at Forest Creek in July 1851. 22C The quarry in the vicinity of Goldfields Cairn, near Forest Creek. 22D Quarry in the vicinity of Goldfields Cairn, near Forest Creek. 22E Quarry near Cairn commemorating gold discovery on Mount Alexander, Forest Creek....Forest Creek gold discovery Mount Alexander cairn quarry Edith Lunn Quarry in the vicinity of Goldfields Cairn, near Forest Creek, taken 19/08/1989. 22A Cairn to mark Gold Discovery (the first) on the Mount Alexander Goldfields at Forest Creek in 1851. 22B At the site of the Cairn to mark gold discovery at Forest Creek in July 1851. 22C The quarry in the vicinity of Goldfields Cairn, near Forest Creek. 22D Quarry in the vicinity of Goldfields Cairn, near Forest Creek. 22E Quarry near Cairn commemorating gold discovery on Mount Alexander, Forest Creek. ...Quarry in the vicinity of Goldfields Cairn, near Forest Creek, taken 19/08/1989. 22A Cairn to mark Gold Discovery (the first) on the Mount Alexander Goldfields at Forest Creek in 1851. 22B At the site of the Cairn to mark gold discovery at Forest Creek in July 1851. 22C The quarry in the vicinity of Goldfields Cairn, near Forest Creek. 22D Quarry in the vicinity of Goldfields Cairn, near Forest Creek. 22E Quarry near Cairn commemorating gold discovery on Mount Alexander, Forest Creek.Edith Lunnforest creek, gold discovery, mount alexander, cairn, quarry -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Image - Black and White, Golden Point, Ballarat
... ...gold discovery...Golden Point is a suburb of Ballarat, and was the site of the first Ballarat gold discovery in 1851. ...Black and white image showing the site of the earlies discovery of first rate mining importance to Australia. The gold occurs in gravel lying on Lower Palaeozoic slates....Ballarat Heritage Services PO Box 2209 Bakery Hill Post Office goldfields Golden Point is a suburb of Ballarat, and was the site of the first Ballarat gold discovery in 1851. Golden Point, Ballarat gold geology gold discovery Black and white image showing the site of the earlies discovery of first rate mining importance to Australia. ...Golden Point is a suburb of Ballarat, and was the site of the first Ballarat gold discovery in 1851. Black and white image showing the site of the earlies discovery of first rate mining importance to Australia. The gold occurs in gravel lying on Lower Palaeozoic slates.golden point, ballarat, gold, geology, gold discovery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Ephemera - An airmail envelope, August 2024
... ...gold discovery Bendigo (1951 -1951) centenary...An airmail envelope marking the centenary of Gold Discovery in Bendigo (1851 - 1951), an official Philatelic Exhibition cover, unused. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields history gold discovery Bendigo (1951 -1951) centenary An airmail envelope marking the centenary of Gold Discovery in Bendigo (1851 - 1951), an official Philatelic Exhibition cover, unused. ...An airmail envelope marking the centenary of Gold Discovery in Bendigo (1851 - 1951), an official Philatelic Exhibition cover, unused. Blue printed standard air mail envelope.history, gold discovery bendigo (1951 -1951) centenary -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph, Keith Rash, Descendant of Thomas Hiscock at the Hiscock Obelisk , Buninyong, 04/08/1951
... ...gold discovery...Black and white photograph showing the five descendants of Thomas Hiscock stand in front of the Buninyong granite obelisk which recognises Hiscock's gold discovery at Buninyong in 1851. ...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields Buninyong celebrated 100 years since Hiscock discovered gold there in August 1851. hiscock hiscocks gold memorial centenary anniversary gold discovery buninyong thomas hiscock Gold Obelisk Verso: "Buninyong Gold Centenary 4 Aug 1951 Hiscocks Obelisk Hiscock Family." ...Buninyong celebrated 100 years since Hiscock discovered gold there in August 1851.Black and white photograph showing the five descendants of Thomas Hiscock stand in front of the Buninyong granite obelisk which recognises Hiscock's gold discovery at Buninyong in 1851. Verso: "Buninyong Gold Centenary 4 Aug 1951 Hiscocks Obelisk Hiscock Family."hiscock, hiscocks, gold memorial, centenary, anniversary, gold discovery, buninyong, thomas hiscock, gold obelisk -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Magazine - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: VICTORIAN COMMEMORATION YEAR - 1951
... ... gold discovery Victoria...It is a programme for the Centenary of Government in Victoria, Centenary of Gold Discovery in Victoria and the Jubilee of the Commonwealth of Australia. 11th November, 1950 - 23rd December, 1951. ...It is a programme for the Centenary of Government in Victoria, Centenary of Gold Discovery in Victoria and the Jubilee of the Commonwealth of Australia. 11th November, 1950 - 23rd December, 1951. ...A magazine titled ' Victorian Commemoration Year-1951.' It is a programme for the Centenary of Government in Victoria, Centenary of Gold Discovery in Victoria and the Jubilee of the Commonwealth of Australia. 11th November, 1950 - 23rd December, 1951. Victoria, J. J. Gourley, Govt. Printer, Melbourne.event, entertainment, centenary, lydia chancellor collection, collection, celebrations, victoria, gold discovery victoria, jubilee, government, australia, history -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook, Report on the Ballarat East Gold-Field, 1894 and Ballarat East Gold-Field, 1907, 1894
... ...gold discovery at golden point...Photographs include Looking South from the Britannia Mullock Heap, View from Sovereign Hill, Golden Point gold discovery site....Photographs include Looking South from the Britannia Mullock Heap, View from Sovereign Hill, Golden Point gold discovery site. Report on the Ballarat East Gold-Field, 1894 and Ballarat East Gold-Field, 1907 Book Book Robert Brain, Government Printer Ernest Lidgey J.W. ...The Ballarat Ironworkers' and Polytechnic Association was at the Ballarat School of Mines. In 1907 J.W. Gregory Professor of Geology at Glasgow Univesity, Late Director of the geological Survey of Victoria and Professor of Geology at Melbourne University. W. Dickson was Secretary for Mines and Donald McLeod was the Minister of Mines. in 1894 Ernest Lidgey was the Assistant Geological Surveyor for the Victorian Department of Mines. A.W. Howitt was Secretary for Mines and Henry Foster was the Minister of Mines. Charcoal hard covered report on the Ballarat East Goldfield. The book combines two reports from the Victorian Department of Mines. The 1894 report is 52 pages and includes images and plans. The 1907 Report is number 4 in the Memoirs of the Geological Survey of Victoria. Photographs include Looking South from the Britannia Mullock Heap, View from Sovereign Hill, Golden Point gold discovery site.Stamped "Ballarat Ironworkers' Association School of Mines" Bookplate of the Ballarat Ironworkers' and Polytechnic Association. Written inside front cover: "S.J. Miller, 115 Ascot Street, Ballarat"ballarat ironworkers' and polytechnic association, ballarat school of mines, ironworkers, geology, mining, ballarat east, llanberris, victoria united mine, normanby, north woah hawp, bookplate, s.j. miller, library plate, golden point, gold discovery at golden point, new normanby mine, william baragwanath, new speedwell, britannia united, llanberris co, sulieman pasha, prince regent, dalzell-cum-prince regent, north prince extended, eastern star, f. gray, victoria united gold mine, sovereign hill mine, prince regent mine, britannia mine -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Stawell Progress Association Members beside the Gold Memorial monument to the discovery of gold at Pleasant Creek 1953
... Stawell Progress Association Members beside the Gold Memorial monument to the discovery of gold at Pleasant Creek 1953....Stawell Progress Association Members 1953 beside Gold Memorial monument to the discovery of gold at Pleasant Creek....Stawell Stawell Progress Association Members beside the Gold Memorial monument to the discovery of gold at Pleasant Creek 1953. ...Stawell Progress Association Members 1953 beside Gold Memorial monument to the discovery of gold at Pleasant Creek.stawell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''THE ROAD TO EL DORADO'' BY JOHN ARMOUR
... ... GOLD DISCOVERY...An historical novel based on gold discovery and the pioneers in Victoria from 1849 to 1862. ...An historical novel based on gold discovery and the pioneers in Victoria from 1849 to 1862. ...Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 288 page hardback green cover. An historical novel based on gold discovery and the pioneers in Victoria from 1849 to 1862. Published in 1938 by Windsor Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Melbourne and printed by James Glennon Geoghegan, East Melbourne. Catalogue sticker ''2189 ARM'' on spine. Handwritten in ink on flyleaf '' To Mr Alec H. Chisholm, with very best wishes from the author Yours sincerely John Armour 12.7.39 The Manse, 2 Marlowe St., Canterbury E7''John Armourbooks, collections, novel, alec h chisholm collection, john armour, gold discovery, novel, victoria -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncMedal - Commemorative Plaque 1851-1951, Andor Mészáros, Centenary of Government in Victoria and Centenary of the Discovery of Gold 1951
... Centenary of Government in Victoria and Centenary of the Discovery of Gold 1951....The bronze medal commemorates the centenary of the government of Victoria from 1851 to 1951, as well as the centenary of the discovery of gold and was presented to the Shire of Wodonga in 1951. ...Bronze medal commemorating the centenary of the government of the State of Victoria from 1851 to 1951, and the centenary of the discovery of gold. Obverse: In the centre of the medal, a man and a woman riding a horse and the inscription "EQUALITY AND JUSTICE / THROUGH FREEDOM" in raised letters around the edge. ...Centenary of Government in Victoria and Centenary of the Discovery of Gold 1951. Medal Commemorative Plaque 1851-1951. ...The bronze medal commemorates the centenary of the government of Victoria from 1851 to 1951, as well as the centenary of the discovery of gold and was presented to the Shire of Wodonga in 1951. It was commissioned by the Victorian Government in 1951 to commemorate 100 years of the separation of Victoria from the colony of New South Wales in 1851. The medal was designed by the sculptor Andor Mészáros (1900-1972) and minted by K.G. Luke in Melbourne. The bronze medal has local, state and national significance, as it commemorates the centenary of 100 years of government in Vctoria. It also has aesthetic and social significance as an example of a limited edition bronze medal designed by the prominent sculptor Andor Mészáros, who is known for his work depicting the history, culture and sporting life of Australia.Bronze medal commemorating the centenary of the government of the State of Victoria from 1851 to 1951, and the centenary of the discovery of gold. Obverse: In the centre of the medal, a man and a woman riding a horse and the inscription "EQUALITY AND JUSTICE / THROUGH FREEDOM" in raised letters around the edge. The man is holding a torch representing equality and the woman is blindfolded holding a sword representing justice. The horse has broken free of its shackles representing freedom. Reverse: A stake surrounded by Australian floral motifs in the lower part of the medal; the inscription "CENTENARY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA 1851-1951" in raised letters around the top edge, and "Preseneted to / The Shire of / Wodonga / 1951" in engraved letters in the centre. The medal is in a small presentation box with dark green velvet lining an insert for the medal in the lower part and a light coloured textile printed with the dates 1851 and 1951 printed in the lid. A piece of paper with a text about the meaning of the inscriptions accompanies the medal and fits inside the lid of the small presentation case.Obverse: "EQUALITY AND JUSTICE / THROUGH FREEDOM" in raised letters around the edge. Reverse: "CENTENARY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA 1851-1951" in raised letters around the top edge, and "Presented to / The Shire of / Wodonga / 1951" in engraved letters in the centre of the medal. medals, australian commemorative medals, centenary of victoria, numismatics, shire of wodonga, wodonga, centenaries, gold, andor mészáros -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: VICTORIA'S GOLDEN YEARS, October 1965
... ...gold discovery...A booklet published by the Mines Department Melbourne, Victoria in October 1965 on the history of the discovery of gold in Victoria. It has been stapled together, and the cover depicts a miner panning for gold on the edge of a creek, his tent and some trees are visible in the background...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields TOPIC Mining gold discovery Mines Department Gold Discovery History of gold in Victoria Mines Department A booklet published by the Mines Department Melbourne, Victoria in October 1965 on the history of the discovery of gold in Victoria. ...A booklet published by the Mines Department Melbourne, Victoria in October 1965 on the history of the discovery of gold in Victoria. It has been stapled together, and the cover depicts a miner panning for gold on the edge of a creek, his tent and some trees are visible in the backgroundMines Departmenttopic, mining, gold discovery, mines department, gold discovery, history of gold in victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Printed Copy of Henry Frenchman's Family History by Geoffrey Rodda(2025)
... ...First gold Discovery...In his book "The Gold Rush That Never Ended", Geoffrey Blainey said Henry, Frencham a journalist in a red shirt and knee boots, using a nom-de-plume "Bendigo" announced the discovery of gold. ...Title Henry Frencham's "discovery" of Gold and his Family Tree. In a clear plastic folder, each double-sided page is in a separate clear plastic holder. ...Henry Frencham First gold Discovery A 24 page, A4 document beginning with page 5 to page 26. ...Henry Frensham was mentioned in the 1980 Select Legislative Assembly of the Colony of Victoria that was established to consider who first found gold in Bendigo. In his book "The Gold Rush That Never Ended", Geoffrey Blainey said Henry, Frencham a journalist in a red shirt and knee boots, using a nom-de-plume "Bendigo" announced the discovery of gold. He also claimed to have had a major role in the demonstration at Bendigo against the new three pound gold licence fee. In 1854 the Government charged the miners this fee and the miners started to rebel. Frisby & Mason Photography was located at 134 Bridge Road Richmond and was first listed there in 1887.A 24 page, A4 document beginning with page 5 to page 26. Title Henry Frencham's "discovery" of Gold and his Family Tree. In a clear plastic folder, each double-sided page is in a separate clear plastic holder. White pages with black print with black and white and colored photographs. henry frencham, first gold discovery -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Black and White, Photographs of Ballarat Buildings by Geoff Biddington, 1967, 1967
... ...gold discovery...Cast Iron Drinking Fountain, Eureka Stockade 6. Buninyong Gold Discovery Monument 7. Ballarat Old Cemetery Gates 8. ...Cast Iron Drinking Fountain, Eureka Stockade 6. Buninyong Gold Discovery Monument 7. Ballarat Old Cemetery Gates 8. ...Geoff Biddington took numerous photos around Ballarat and District. He was an active member of the Ballarat Branch of the National Trust. 48 black and white photographs of Ballarat buildings. 1. National Bank, Buninyong 2. Gas Light Standard, Geelong Road, Mount Clear 3. Water Hydrant 4. Former Police Station, Camp Street 5. Cast Iron Drinking Fountain, Eureka Stockade 6. Buninyong Gold Discovery Monument 7. Ballarat Old Cemetery Gates 8. Ballarat East Post office 9. Carriers Arms, Doveton Street North 10. North Star Hotel, Lydiard Street North 11.Lake View Hotel 12. Former Ballarat Gaol, Gate Two 13. Beaufort House 14. Smythesdale Post Office 15. Ballan Timber Building 16. National Mutual Building, Sturt Street 17. Craig's Hotel Doors 18. Her Majesty's Theatre Stage 19 & 20. Ballarat Botanical Gardens Statuary House 21 & 22. Stonemason at work 23. Methodist Church School (1867) Humffray Street 24 & 25. Methodist Church, Brown Hill 26. Queen St Statue,Sturt Street 27-29. Sturt Street Fountain 30. Moore Statue, Sturt Street 31. Hede Statue, Sturt Street 32. George V Statue (Victor Greenhalgh), Sturt Street 33-35. Peter Lalor Statue, Sturt Street 36. Art Deco Statue, Sturt Street 37. Beaufort Bandstand 38. Ranger Barracks, Curtis Street, Ballarat 39. Smeaton Mill and Bridge 40. Hepburn Graveyard, Smeaton 41-45 - Ballarat Tram Ride (possibly last) 46-48. Taking up the Ballarat Tram Tracks, 1967 .49. Melbourne House, Sebastopolgeoff biddington, biddington, buninyong, mount clear, police, gold, cemetery, hotels, ballarat gaol, beaufort house, smythesdale, ballan, theatre, statue, statues, statuary, peter lalor, ranger barracks, smeaton mill, smeaton bridge, hepburn, tram, sebastopol, craig's, her majesty's theatre, smeaton, hepburn graveyard, gold monument, queen victoria statue, ballarat, foodland, ballarat, ballarat buildings, former eagle hotel, former ballarat police station, gold discovery, craig's hotel, buninyong gold discovery obelisk
