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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: New Bendigo Gold Project Information Sheet
... Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: New Bendigo Gold Project Information Sheet......New Bendigo Gold Project...Information sheet for the New Bendigo Gold Project, detailing stages in the project. ...Bendigo mining gold Kangaroo Flat New Bendigo Gold Project portal decline Sheepshed line of reef Deborah line of reef Information sheet for the New Bendigo Gold Project, detailing stages in the project. ...Information sheet for the New Bendigo Gold Project, detailing stages in the project. On top of sheet: ' New Bendigo Gold Project Information Sheet, Facts and Figures on the project'. Plan of proposed mine on bottom right of information sheet showing decline position at end of 2003. Portal, Sheepshead line and Deborah line of reefs shown on plan. Across bottom of page 'This newsletter is published in the interests of keeping the public of Bendigo informed of the activities at the New Bendigo Gold Project'.bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, kangaroo flat, new bendigo gold project, portal, decline, sheepshed line of reef, deborah line of reef -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: New Bendigo Gold Project, 2.9.2000
... Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: New Bendigo Gold Project......New Bendigo Gold Project...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. ...Front page 'Welcome to the New Bendigo Giold Project' outlines the procedure involved in signing in and safety issues whilst on site. ...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. ...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.Two page document produced by Bendigo Mining N.L. on the occasion of their 2002 Open Day. Front page 'Welcome to the New Bendigo Giold Project' outlines the procedure involved in signing in and safety issues whilst on site. A site plan is provided. Second page is an information sheet, and provides facts and figures on the project to date. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, kangaroo flat, 2002, new bendigo gold project, open day -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: New Bendigo Gold Project Fact Sheets, no date
... Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: New Bendigo Gold Project Fact Sheets......New Bendigo Gold Project...Five double-sided fact sheets prepared for the New Bendigo Gold Project. Each sheet explains particular facts about the development of the project; planning permission, co-disposal, mullock emplacement, intensive leaching and beneficial reuse of mine by-products are given detailed explanations. ...Bendigo mining gold Kangaroo Flat New Bendigo Gold Project planning permission co-disposal mullock emplacement intensive leaching beneficial reuse of mining by-products Five double-sided fact sheets prepared for the New Bendigo Gold Project. ...Five double-sided fact sheets prepared for the New Bendigo Gold Project. Each sheet explains particular facts about the development of the project; planning permission, co-disposal, mullock emplacement, intensive leaching and beneficial reuse of mine by-products are given detailed explanations. Contact details are listed on the bottom of each sheet, for example 'Philipa Varris, Environment Manager, Bendigo Mining' and 'Colin Burns, Project Metallurgist, Bendigo Mining'.bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, kangaroo flat, new bendigo gold project, planning permission, co-disposal, mullock emplacement, intensive leaching, beneficial reuse of mining by-products -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Flyer - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: New Bendigo Gold Project, Unknown
... Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: New Bendigo Gold Project ...The New Bendigo Gold Project began surface workings at the Carshalton site in Kangaroo Flat, in 1998. ...On front: 'New Bendigo Gold Project, Bendigo Mining N.L'. Brochure details background of project, environmental philosophy, rehabilitation work, jobs in the economy and current activity on the New Bendigo Gold Project. ...The New Bendigo Gold Project began surface workings at the Carshalton site in Kangaroo Flat, in 1998. ...The New Bendigo Gold Project began surface workings at the Carshalton site in Kangaroo Flat, in 1998. A decline tunnel was constructed and designed to reach a depth of 800 m below the surface, passing underneath historic workings. The information brochure was produced to provide information to Bendigo community members.Colour trifold information brochure (2 copies). On front: 'New Bendigo Gold Project, Bendigo Mining N.L'. Brochure details background of project, environmental philosophy, rehabilitation work, jobs in the economy and current activity on the New Bendigo Gold Project. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, kangaroo flat, environmental study -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: New Bendigo Gold Project Newsletters, no date
... Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: New Bendigo Gold Project Newsletters......New Bendigo Gold Project...Three New Bendigo Gold Project newsletters, dated November 2000, June 2002 and April 2003. ...Bendigo mining gold Kangaroo Flat New Bendigo Gold Project drilling rehabilitation Bree Darcy Sam McGowan Marilynh Sprague Philipa Varris Swan decline Three New Bendigo Gold Project newsletters, dated November 2000, June 2002 and April 2003. ...Three New Bendigo Gold Project newsletters, dated November 2000, June 2002 and April 2003. November 2000 newsletter is headed ' Phase One of Decline Complete' Articles include description of works, rehabilitation work, exploration drilling - underground and surface drilling and dewatering and safety. Map showing decline development superimposed on street map on back of sheet. June 2002 newsletter, headed 'Environmental Manager Joins the Team' describes the appointment and previous experience of Philipa Varris. The newsletter includes information on water treatment plant, new shaft below the surface and provides a personality profile of John Cahill (Frank) the Senior Geologist. April 2003 newsletter, headed 'Bendigo Mining Seeks Site Expansion for Production' provides facts on the Swan Decline, a mine public open day, bird watching at Woodvale, the advisory board and a personality profile on Phil Walklate, project draftsman. A decline development map is provided on bottom right of sheet. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, kangaroo flat, new bendigo gold project, drilling, rehabilitation, bree darcy, sam mcgowan, marilynh sprague, philipa varris, swan decline -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: New Bendigo Gold Project Fact Sheet, Bendigo Mining NL, P.O. Box 2113, Mail Centre et al, Both documents undated
... Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: New Bendigo Gold Project Fact Sheet...Information regarding the New Bendigo Gold Project: 1. Five page Fact Sheet on the New Bendigo Gold Project moving to production, frequently asked questions re project and responses from Philipa Varris, Safety, Health and Environment Manager, Bendigo Mining. 2. ...One page information sheet on the New Bendigo Project, titled 'Information Sheet, facts and figures on the project'. ...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/Information regarding the New Bendigo Gold Project: 1. Five page Fact Sheet on the New Bendigo Gold Project moving to production, frequently asked questions re project and responses from Philipa Varris, Safety, Health and Environment Manager, Bendigo Mining. 2. One page information sheet on the New Bendigo Project, titled 'Information Sheet, facts and figures on the project'. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, kangaroo flat, information sheet, western mining corporation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: New Bendigo Gold Project
... Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: New Bendigo Gold Project ...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. ...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'. ...Newspaper Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: New Bendigo Gold Project ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Flyer - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: New Bendigo Gold Project, Bendigo Mining NL, P.O. Box 2113, Mail Centre, Not dated
... Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: New Bendigo Gold Project ...On front: 'New Bendigo Gold Project.' On front: four miners dressed in overalls and hard hats. ...Flyer Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: New Bendigo Gold Project Bendigo Mining NL, P.O. Box 2113, Mail Centre ...Colour trifold information brochure (2 copies). On front: 'New Bendigo Gold Project.' On front: four miners dressed in overalls and hard hats. Brochure details stages of New Bendigo Gold Project including: project planning, decline construction and exploration, mining and production and environmental philosphy. A detailed map of the Bendigo Mining N.L. Carshalton Mine Site and a brief history of Bendigo gold discovery is included. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, kangaroo flat, environmental study, project planning, decline construction and exploration, mining and production -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: New Bendigo Gold Project, Department of Conservation and Environment, April 1991
... Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: New Bendigo Gold Project...On top of sheet: welcome to the New Bendigo Gold Project. . A site plan and safety warnings are provided on the sheet. ...On top of sheet: welcome to the New Bendigo Gold Project. . A site plan and safety warnings are provided on the sheet. ...One yellow page information sheet, issued by Bendigo Mining N.L. On top of sheet: welcome to the New Bendigo Gold Project. . A site plan and safety warnings are provided on the sheet. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, open day, information day, mine site, safety, boxcut, bund wall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - NEW BENDIGO GOLD PROJECT: REPORT ON BENDIGO HISTORICAL GOLD PRODUCTION
... NEW BENDIGO GOLD PROJECT: REPORT ON BENDIGO HISTORICAL GOLD PRODUCTION...New Bendigo Gold Project -Bendigo Mining NL - Report on Bendigo Historical Gold Production from the Bendigo Goldfield -Exploration Office - dated March 2001 . ...Document NEW BENDIGO GOLD PROJECT: REPORT ON BENDIGO HISTORICAL GOLD PRODUCTION ...New Bendigo Gold Project -Bendigo Mining NL - Report on Bendigo Historical Gold Production from the Bendigo Goldfield -Exploration Office - dated March 2001 . Paper presented by Rowland Hill, Bendigo Mining NL, at BHS meeting, 2 November, 2001. 30 pages.document, gold, gold mines of bendigo & eaglehawk -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - NEW BENDIGO GOLD PROJECT: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MINE VENTILATION ON THE BENDIGO GOLDFIELD
... NEW BENDIGO GOLD PROJECT: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MINE VENTILATION ON THE BENDIGO GOLDFIELD...NEW BENDIGO GOLD PROJECT - a Comparative STUDY of historical and modern Mine Ventilation on the Bendigo Goldfield -dated October 2001 by Rowland L. ...Document NEW BENDIGO GOLD PROJECT: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MINE VENTILATION ON THE BENDIGO GOLDFIELD ...NEW BENDIGO GOLD PROJECT - a Comparative STUDY of historical and modern Mine Ventilation on the Bendigo Goldfield -dated October 2001 by Rowland L. Hill. Comparison of the air quality standards set in the 19 and 21 centuries . Paper presented by Rowland Hill, Bendigo Mining, at the BHS meeting Friday 2nd November, 2001.Rowland L. Hillgold mines -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: Historical Gold Production from Bendigo Goldfield, Rowland Hill, October 2001
... ...New Bendigo Gold Project...The author of this study, Rowland Hill, was a Geological Consultant working with the New Bendigo Gold Project, Bendigo. His Company was Varex Pty ltd....Twenty-six page report titled 'New Bendigo Gold Project, Exploration Office, Historical Gold Production from the Bendigo Goldfield', author Rowland Hill, March 2001. ...The author of this study, Rowland Hill, was a Geological Consultant working with the New Bendigo Gold Project, Bendigo. His Company was Varex Pty ltd. ...The author of this study, Rowland Hill, was a Geological Consultant working with the New Bendigo Gold Project, Bendigo. His Company was Varex Pty ltd.Twenty-six page report titled 'New Bendigo Gold Project, Exploration Office, Historical Gold Production from the Bendigo Goldfield', author Rowland Hill, March 2001. Table of contents includes: introduction, previous production statements, alluvial production, reef production, total Bendigo production, Bendigo versus Ballarat and references. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, kangaroo flat, new bendigo gold project, alluvial production, reef production, rowland hill, varex pty ltd., historical gold production -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: Historical and Modern Mine Ventilation, Rowland Hill, October 2001
... ...New Bendigo Gold Project...Five page document titled 'New Bendigo Gold Project, a Comparative Study of Historical and Modern Mine Ventilation on the Bendigo Goldfield, Rowland L. ...Bendigo mining gold Kangaroo Flat New Bendigo Gold Project mine ventilation rock temperature Victorian Department of Mines phthisis tuberculosis humidity Five page document titled 'New Bendigo Gold Project, a Comparative Study of Historical and Modern Mine Ventilation on the Bendigo Goldfield, Rowland L. ...Five page document titled 'New Bendigo Gold Project, a Comparative Study of Historical and Modern Mine Ventilation on the Bendigo Goldfield, Rowland L. Hill, Chief Mine Geologist, Bendigo Mining NL, (October 2001). Study compares ventilation practices for two periods of time, citing historical examples of ventilation in Bendigo mines in the 19th and early 20th century and compares them to modern practices. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, kangaroo flat, new bendigo gold project, mine ventilation, rock temperature, victorian department of mines, phthisis, tuberculosis, humidity -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: HISTORY OF THE FIELD (GOLD)
... BENDIGO...History...long gully history group...The Long Gully History Group - History of the Field (Gold)... Mrs Margaret Kennedy... Mrs Farrell... Edward Nucella Emmett... Cave and Amos... Victoria Quartz... new Chum Railway... Bendigo Amalgamated Gold Mies... Bendigo Mines Ltd... Deborah Mines... William Burrell... WMC... Williams United... Charshalton... Bendigo Mining NL... New Bendigo Project...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields BENDIGO History long gully history group The Long Gully History Group - History of the Field (Gold) Mrs Margaret Kennedy Mrs Farrell Edward Nucella Emmett Cave and Amos Victoria Quartz new Chum Railway Bendigo Amalgamated Gold Mies Bendigo Mines Ltd Deborah Mines William Burrell WMC Williams United Charshalton Bendigo Mining NL New Bendigo Project Trevor Clark Shelley Saunders Peter Wiseman New Bendigo - 10 Million Ounces of Gold Three pages of History of the Field, A Brief History of Mining in Bendigo. ...Three pages of History of the Field, A Brief History of Mining in Bendigo. The history starts in 1851 when gold was discovered along the Bendigo Creek to 1992 when Bendigo Mining NL purchased the licences and infrastructure from WMC. There are four small photos: Two men working a puddling machine; Victoria Hill - 1850's Open Cut; Victoria Hill Quartz Mine, and the Central Deborah Mine. There is also a web address in the top right corner.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - history of the field (gold), mrs margaret kennedy, mrs farrell, edward nucella emmett, cave and amos, victoria quartz, new chum railway, bendigo amalgamated gold mies, bendigo mines ltd, deborah mines, william burrell, wmc, williams united, charshalton, bendigo mining nl, new bendigo project, trevor clark, shelley saunders, peter wiseman, new bendigo - 10 million ounces of gold -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: Unity Mining employees
... ...New Bendigo Gold Project...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Bendigo Mining NL New Bendigo Gold Project goldmining personnel Doug Buerger Colin Burns Unity Mining A3 laminated sheet with colour photographs of mine personnel. ...A3 laminated sheet with colour photographs of mine personnel. Fourteen men and one woman dressed in orange high-vis clothing and wearing hard hats. In background, part of processing plant with 'Unity Mining Limited' on side of tank. Kangaroo Flat Gold mine site in far background. kangaroo flat gold mine, bendigo mining nl, new bendigo gold project, goldmining, personnel, doug buerger, colin burns, unity mining -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: photo album 1998
... ...New Bendigo Gold Project...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Bendigo Mining NL New Bendigo Gold Project goldmining personnel Doug Buerger Colin Burns Tarnagulla New Moon displays box cut Unity Mining aerial photos 1998 Photo album, black cover, gold border. ...Photo album, black cover, gold border. One hundred colour photos, some with annotations. Label on front of album: Portal, machinery, underground shots 1998; drilling in Deborah St.; mines rescue vehicle; various staff; E.E.S. Displays; Board Meeting 1998. Staff photos: Rob Charlton, pump at Red, White Blue Cons.; Andrew Breen Workshop Manager; John Cahill; Patrick O'Boyle Mine Rescue Vehicle; John Cahill; Ben Clayton; Ricky Hannah; April Westcott; Ivette Maggs site clerk McMahons; Wayne Woodward; Fiona Hunt; Steve Woodall.kangaroo flat gold mine, bendigo mining nl, new bendigo gold project, goldmining, personnel, doug buerger, colin burns, tarnagulla, new moon, displays, box cut, unity mining, aerial photos, 1998 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: photo album 1998
... ...New Bendigo Gold Project...Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Bendigo Mining NL New Bendigo Gold Project goldmining personnel Doug Buerger Colin Burns Tarnagulla New Moon displays box cut Unity Mining aerial photos Photo album, red cover with black binding. ...Photo album, red cover with black binding. Seventy colour photos, some with annotations. Label on front of album: 'Office Move 1998. Bendigo Show, E.E.S. Display, 'Board' on site 1998, Residents visit Tarnagulla, shaft shots, E.E.S Display Central Deborah, Drilling at New Moon, Box Cut (2), Aerial site photos Nov. 1998' Album includes mine personnel photos of Doug Berger, Geoff McDermott, John Cahill, Colin Burns, Ken Belfrage, Dean Turnbull, Courtney Chamberlain, 'The Boys' - Frank, Woody, Pratty and Jason, and Jason Bourke. Mining photos include: Carshalton site 24.7.98, drilling at New Moon and portal reef mining Tarnagulla 1998.kangaroo flat gold mine, bendigo mining nl, new bendigo gold project, goldmining, personnel, doug buerger, colin burns, tarnagulla, new moon, displays, box cut, unity mining, aerial photos -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: Bendigo Gold Project Newsletters, Bendigo Mining NL, November 2001, August 2002, October 2002, July 2005, February 2006 and May 2006
... 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. ...Six newsletters, "New Bendigo Gold Project", dated November 2001, August 2002, October 2002, July 2005, February 2006 and May 2006. ...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. ...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. Source: https://www.ausimm.com/publications/conference-proceedings/eighth-underground-operators-conference-2002/new-bendigo-gold-project/Six newsletters, "New Bendigo Gold Project", dated November 2001, August 2002, October 2002, July 2005, February 2006 and May 2006. Newsletters highlight development of gold project; a map of the decline development, underground workings and personnel news is featured on most newsletters. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, kangaroo flat, decline, swan decline, south decline, new moon plant eaglehawk, ventilation shaft, drilling, blasting, ground support, sandra burns, james lerk, underground development, rehabilitation, greg miller, alexandria reef -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: Gold search continues, 2.9.2000
... 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. ...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...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. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: Bendigo Project Update ASX announcement, Bendigo Mining NL, 5 August 2005
... 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. ...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. ...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. Source: https://www.ausimm.com/publications/conference-proceedings/eighth-underground-operators-conference-2002/new-bendigo-gold-project/Three page, double sided project update for the Bendigo project. On top of front page 'Bendigo Mining, 5 August 2005, ASX Announcement'. Content includes: summary of the project with the aim defined 'to deliver a south mine of 120,000 oz/y next year, increasing to 200,000 oz/y in 2011/12. At full capacity, after 2001/12, the project plan is to produce over 600,000 oz/y gold at cash operating costs of less than $200/0z utilising twin declines and plants'. Development strategy, funding, recent expenditures, key project details, production, processing, operating costs, development capital, maintenance capital are discussed in the project update. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, kangaroo flat, swan decline, development strategy, funding, recent expenditures, key project details, production, processing, oeprating costs, development capital, maintenance capital, stock exchange, project update -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Letter - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: Ralph Birrell, 3rd November, 1998
... Dr Ralph Birrell (20/3/1927 - 7/6/2014) was a lecturer at the Bendigo School of mines and the author of numerous books about mining in Victoria, particularly Bendigo, and books on various elements of Bendigo history. 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. ...Dr Ralph Birrell (20/3/1927 - 7/6/2014) was a lecturer at the Bendigo School of mines and the author of numerous books about mining in Victoria, particularly Bendigo, and books on various elements of Bendigo history. 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. ...Dr Ralph Birrell (20/3/1927 - 7/6/2014) was a lecturer at the Bendigo School of mines and the author of numerous books about mining in Victoria, particularly Bendigo, and books on various elements of Bendigo history. 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.Three letters from Bendigo Mining N.L. 14th May 1998, 3 November 1998, and 22nd. April 1999, to Mr. Ralph Birrell from Bendigo Mining N.L. regarding the next meeting of the old miners club to be held at Bendigo mining's site offices. Signed by Shelley Saunders, Community Affairs Co-ordinator. On bottom of page: Registered and Secretarial Office, 61-65 Bull Street, Bendigo Vic 3550. Carshalton Site Office, Coonooer Street, Kangaroo Flat, Vic 3555.bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, kangaroo flat, ralph birrell, old miners group -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - Royal Australian Survey Corps Surveyors in the Field – Project Cutlass, New Guinea, 1956 – 1957
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields This is a set of 23 photographs of surveyors and support staff in the field undertaking tasks in New Guinea 1956 – 1957. The surveyors were employed in the establishment of mapping and geodetic control for Project Cutlass, the “Ship-Shore” survey of the New Ireland province. ...This is a set of 23 photographs of surveyors and support staff in the field undertaking tasks in New Guinea 1956 – 1957. The surveyors were employed in the establishment of mapping and geodetic control for Project Cutlass, the “Ship-Shore” survey of the New Ireland province. In this survey operation surveyors used theodolites to observe horizontal and vertical angles and chains to measure base line distances between survey stations. Bob Skitch shown in photo .7P was in the 2nd year of his career in the Australian Army. He achieved the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, and his last appointment was the CO of the Army Survey Regiment from 1976 to 1980.This is a set of 23 photographs of surveyors and support staff in the field undertaking duties during Project Cutlass located in New Ireland, New Guinea 1956 – 1957. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, 1956. Surveyors travelling main road from Kavieng to Namatanai, New Ireland. .2) - Photo, colour, 1956. Unidentified surveyors assessing recovery of their vehicle after bridge collapsed on west side of New Ireland. .3) - Photo, colour, 1956. Unidentified surveyors assessing recovery of their vehicle after bridge collapsed over flooded creek on west side of New Ireland. .4) - Photo, colour, 1956. Survey personnel L to R: Bev Uwins, John Lambie, Bob Thompson, New Ireland. .5) - Photo, colour, 1956. Survey base camp, New Ireland. .6) - Photo, black & white, 1956-1957. Geoff Helsham with possible human remains, New Ireland. .7) - Photo, black & white, 1956-1957. Bob Skitch undertaking survey observations using Wild T2 theodolite, New Ireland. .8) - Photo, black & white, 1956-1957. Chas Beach undertaking survey observations using Wild T2 theodolite, New Ireland. .9) & .10) - Photo, black & white, 1956-1957. Kev Parker (cook) New Ireland. .11) - Photo, colour, 1957. Brian Berkery taking a break, Top Manor Island, Lihir Island Group off New Ireland. Latitude -2° 46”, Longitude 152° 40”. .12) - Photo, colour, 1957. Survey base camp L to R: Chas Beach, Bev Uwins, Feni Islands, New Ireland. Latitude -4° 05”, Longitude 153° 45”. .13) - Photo, colour, 1957. A Hous Kiap. (Kiaps, known formally as district officers and patrol officers, were travelling representatives of the British and Australian governments), New Ireland. .14) & .15) - Photo, colour, 1957. L to R: Joe Farrington, Tom Royle Bob undertaking survey observations using theodolites from an improvised timber tower, New Ireland. .16) & .17) - Photo, colour, 1957. US Army ship FS216 used for ship-to-shore triangulation docked at Rabaul, New Britain. .18) - Photo, colour, 1957. US Army ship FS216 used for ship-to-shore triangulation docked at Kavieng, New Ireland. Sight target on top of mast. .19) - Photo, colour, 1957. Survey personnel onboard US Army ship FS392, L to R: Peter Frodsham, Bob Thompson, Doc Reid, John Underwood, remainder unidentified, New Ireland. .20) - Photo, colour, 1957. Survey base line party heading ashore, New Ireland. .21) - Photo, colour, 1957. Survey personnel rowing US Army assault boat L to R: Kev Parker, Chas Beach, folded up survey beacons overhanging stern, New Ireland. .22) - Photo, colour, 1957. Les Bailey onboard US Army ship departing Rabaul, New Britain for Brisbane. .23) - Photo, colour, 1957. Ron Newman onboard US Army ship departing Rabaul, New Britain for Brisbane. Active volcano in background..1P to .23P annotated on back – ‘Operation Cutlass’, personnel names, the year and the location. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, fortuna, a, army svy regt, asr, surveying -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - "Project Cutlass" - Project Report Mapping Control Survey of New Ireland (PNG), Major SW Snow RASvy Corps, 1957
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Item .1 "Project Cutlass" - Project Report Mapping Control Survey of New Ireland (PNG) is a report by the Project Officer Major SW Snow RASvy Corps. ...Item .1 "Project Cutlass" - Project Report Mapping Control Survey of New Ireland (PNG) is a report by the Project Officer Major SW Snow RASvy Corps. The Project commenced in August 1956 and concluded 29 Nov 1957. Traversing and Base line measurement used vehicles and two ships and included nearby islands. Includes two photographs. Item .2 Photograph of Bob Skitch Project Cutlass 1956/57 with theodolite Item .3 Photograph of Chas Beach project Cutlass 1957 Patlangat West Base (cemetery). 6353.1 Manilla Folder containing 49 foolscap sized loose page paper report. 12 pages of Intital report followed by 37 pages of Annexes and Appendices. Last page is map of Project Area. 6353.2 B/W Photograph Bob Skitch with Wild T2 Theodolite Project Cutlas 1956/1957 6353.3 B/W Photograph Chas Beach PATLANGAT WEST BASE (Cemetary) Project Cutlass 1957"Aug 56" on front coverroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - RSL BOOK, History of Old Duckboard RSL, After 2007
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields books-military-history societies-service clubs RSL 91 Flinders Lane, Melbourne New Duckboard RSL Club 27 Winter Place Self published Research Project Author: Alan Jackson. ...91 Flinders Lane, Melbourne New Duckboard RSL Club 27 Winter Place Self published Research Project Author: Alan Jackson. Title printed on cover page. Clear plastic front cover, black card cover, black plastic coil binding, single sided print, no page numbering.books-military-history, societies-service clubs, rsl -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - 4th Field Survey Squadron - Land Rover Perentie Light Vehicles, Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA, 1987
... Bendigo goldfields This is a set of 35 photographs featuring 4th Field Survey Squadron’s newly introduced Survey variant of the Land Rover Perentie light vehicle, at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA in 1987. The Land Rover Perentie is a nickname for the Land Rover 110 produced by JRA Limited for the Australian Army, and part manufactured and assembled in Moorebank, New South Wales, during the 1980s and 1990s The name Perentie originates from Land Rover's successful tender to Project Perentie, which was the official Australian Army trial to select new 1 and 2-tonne light vehicles to replace the ageing fleet of Series 2A and 3 Land Rovers. ...This is a set of 35 photographs featuring 4th Field Survey Squadron’s newly introduced Survey variant of the Land Rover Perentie light vehicle, at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA in 1987. The Land Rover Perentie is a nickname for the Land Rover 110 produced by JRA Limited for the Australian Army, and part manufactured and assembled in Moorebank, New South Wales, during the 1980s and 1990s The name Perentie originates from Land Rover's successful tender to Project Perentie, which was the official Australian Army trial to select new 1 and 2-tonne light vehicles to replace the ageing fleet of Series 2A and 3 Land Rovers. The major differences between the Land Rover Perentie and British Land Rovers were the relocation of the spare wheel to a position under the rear of the load area, a galvanised chassis and the Isuzu engine. The Land Rover Perenties were produced in 4x4 and 6x6 variants and powered by an Isuzu 3.9-litre four-cylinder 4BD1 diesel engine. The Truck, Panel, Lightweight, Survey, FFR, Winch, MC2 model was one of eight 4x4 variants built for the Australian Army. There were 35 vehicles built to satisfy the operational requirements of RA Svy’s units. Source – Wikipedia. See item 6545.9P for related photos of these vehicles.This is a set of 35 photographs featuring 4th Field Survey Squadron’s newly introduced Survey variant of the Land Rover Perentie light truck vehicle, at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA in 1987. The black & white photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) to .8) - Photo, black & white, 1987. Land Rover Perentie light truck vehicle features. .9) - Photo, colour, 1986. L to R: unidentified, RQMS - WO2 Peter Symmans, unidentified. .10) to .15) - Photo, black & white, 1987. Land Rover Perentie light truck vehicle features. .16) - Photo, black & white, 1987. Land Rover Perentie light truck vehicle. L to R: WO2 Russ Larsen, SSGT Barry Lutwyche, 2IC Terry Lord, SGT Mick Hogan, unidentified. .17) - Photo, black & white, 1987. Land Rover Perentie light truck vehicle features. .18) & .19) - Photo, black & white, 1987. Loading field trip stores into Land Rover Perentie light truck vehicle. .20) & .21) - Photo, black & white, 1987. L to R: SPR Steve Perks, SGT Mick Hogan loading field trip stores into Land Rover Perentie light truck vehicle. .22) to .25) - Photo, black & white, 1987. L to R: SPR Steve Perks loading field trip stores into Land Rover Perentie light truck vehicle. .26) - Photo, black & white, 1987. CAPT Danny Galbraith loading field trip stores into Land Rover Perentie light truck vehicle. .27) to .31) - Photo, black & white, 1987. Loading field trip stores into Land Rover Perentie light truck vehicle. .32) to .34) - Photo, black & white, 1987. Land Rover Perentie light truck vehicle – broken transfer case lever. .35) - Photo, black & white, 1987. Land Rover Perentie light truck vehicle’s Isuzu 3.9-litre four-cylinder 4BD1 diesel engine..1P to .35P – There are no personnel identified. ‘PERENTI MOTOR VEHICLES JUL 87’ annotated on negatives sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, 4 fd svy sqn -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - 4th Field Survey Squadron - Land Rover Perentie Light Vehicles in the Field, 1987
... Bendigo goldfields This is a set of nine photographs featuring 4th Field Survey Squadron’s newly introduced Survey variant of the Land Rover Perentie light truck vehicle on a field trip in SA, in 1987. The Land Rover Perentie is a nickname for the Land Rover 110 produced by JRA Limited for the Australian Army, and part manufactured and assembled in Moorebank, New South Wales, during the 1980s and 1990s The name Perentie originates from Land Rover's successful tender to Project Perentie, which was the official Australian Army trial to select new 1 and 2-tonne light vehicles to replace the ageing fleet of Series 2A and 3 Land Rovers. ...This is a set of nine photographs featuring 4th Field Survey Squadron’s newly introduced Survey variant of the Land Rover Perentie light truck vehicle on a field trip in SA, in 1987. The Land Rover Perentie is a nickname for the Land Rover 110 produced by JRA Limited for the Australian Army, and part manufactured and assembled in Moorebank, New South Wales, during the 1980s and 1990s The name Perentie originates from Land Rover's successful tender to Project Perentie, which was the official Australian Army trial to select new 1 and 2-tonne light vehicles to replace the ageing fleet of Series 2A and 3 Land Rovers. The major differences between the Land Rover Perentie and British Land Rovers were the relocation of the spare wheel to a position under the rear of the load area, a galvanised chassis and the Isuzu engine. The Land Rover Perenties were produced in 4x4 and 6x6 variants and powered by an Isuzu 3.9-litre four-cylinder 4BD1 diesel engine. The Truck, Panel, Lightweight, Survey, FFR, Winch, MC2 model was one of eight 4x4 variants built for the Australian Army. There were 35 Vehicles built to satisfy the operational requirements of RA Svy’s units. Source – Wikipedia. See item 6544.35P for related photos of these vehicles.This is a set of 35 photographs featuring 4th Field Survey Squadron’s newly introduced Survey variant of the Land Rover Perentie light truck vehicle, at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA in 1987. The black & white photograThis is a set of nine photographs featuring 4th Field Survey Squadron’s newly introduced Survey variant of the Land Rover Perentie light truck vehicle on a field trip in SA, in 1987. The black & white photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1987. Perentie Land Rover with trailer parked outside unknown motel in SA. .2) & .3) - Photo, black & white, 1987. Field trip featuring Perentie Land Rover. .4) - Photo, black & white, 1987. Field trip featuring Perentie Land Rover. Series 3 Land Rover parked behind. Unidentified personnel. .5) & .6) - Photo, black & white, 1987. Field trip featuring Perentie Land Rover. Unidentified personnel. .7) & .8) - Photo, black & white, 1987. Field trip featuring Perentie Land Rover. Typical sandy 4WD track on fence line. .9) - Photo, black & white, 1987. Field trip featuring Perentie Land Rover. Probable gas extraction facility..1P to .9P – There are no personnel identified. ‘PERENTI MOTOR VEHICLES JUL 87’ annotated on negatives sleeve.tified. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, 4 fd svy sqn -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - FOSTERVILLE GOLD MINE COLLECTION: FOSTERVILLE GOLD PROJECT UPGRADE EXECUTIVE SUMMARUY
... BENDIGO Mining Fosterville Gold Mine Black cover book, wire binding, 13 pages of text and maps. On front: Fosterville Gold Project' Map of ore body on cover - Central North, Central Ellesmere, Harringtons Hill. Contents include: open pits, heap leaching, waste dumps, estimated project life, changes from previously approved project, estimated project life, main project components, expanded open pits and underground mines, processing sulphide ore, tailings storages, waste rock dumps. Principles of rehabilitation, site preparation, rehabilitation activities during operation and decommissioning activities. Environmental issues, and summary of proposed new ...Black cover book, wire binding, 13 pages of text and maps. On front: Fosterville Gold Project' Map of ore body on cover - Central North, Central Ellesmere, Harringtons Hill. Contents include: open pits, heap leaching, waste dumps, estimated project life, changes from previously approved project, estimated project life, main project components, expanded open pits and underground mines, processing sulphide ore, tailings storages, waste rock dumps. Principles of rehabilitation, site preparation, rehabilitation activities during operation and decommissioning activities. Environmental issues, and summary of proposed new operating conditions.bendigo, mining, fosterville gold mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: NEW PLAYGROUND FOR LONG GULLY
... History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields BENDIGO History long gully history group The Long Gully History Group - New Playground for Long Gully Eaglehawk Times Nov 99 Eaglehawk Secondary College New Chum Reserve Long Gully Community House Central Victorian Group Training (CVGT) City of Greater Bendigo The Department of Human Services The Rotary Club of Bendigo/Sandhurst Lt Lukes Russell Roberts Newspaper cutting titled New Playground for Long Gully. Eaglehawk Times Nov 99 written at the top of the article. The playground was a community project ...Newspaper cutting titled New Playground for Long Gully. Eaglehawk Times Nov 99 written at the top of the article. The playground was a community project at the New chum Reserve in the Sparrowhawk, Estate. Mentioned is the organisers, who gave funds for the works and the young people who worked on it. Also mentioned is some early problems they had.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - new playground for long gully, eaglehawk times nov 99, eaglehawk secondary college, new chum reserve, long gully community house, central victorian group training (cvgt), city of greater bendigo, the department of human services, the rotary club of bendigo/sandhurst, lt lukes, russell roberts -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: WORK BEGINS ON SHOWPIECE
... History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields BENDIGO History long gully history group The Long Gully History Group - Work begins on showpiece Chum Reserve North Western Province MLC Ron Best Long Gully Community House Shared Action project City of Greater Bendigo Government's Office of Housing Rotary Club of Bendigo Sandhurst Paul Kirkpatrick International Rotary Foundation Children's Opportunity Grants Bendigo Violet Street Primary School Comet Hill Primary School Carol Rasmussen David Boyce Pamela Power Copy of a newspaper article titled Work begins on showpiece. A new ...Copy of a newspaper article titled Work begins on showpiece. A new playground and recreation area will be built at the Chum Reserve. It is still seeking support from the Bendigo community and more funds. Funding is discussed. A highlight of the finished area will have a mosaic of tiles created by the children of Bendigo Violet Street Primary School and Comet Hill Primary School. These would be permanently laid into the paths. July 14th written at the top of the page. Page has a sketch of the tree house and a photo of David Boyce and Pamela Power at Chum Reserve.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - work begins on showpiece, chum reserve, north western province mlc ron best, long gully community house, shared action project, city of greater bendigo, government's office of housing, rotary club of bendigo sandhurst, paul kirkpatrick, international rotary foundation, children's opportunity grants, bendigo violet street primary school, comet hill primary school, carol rasmussen, david boyce, pamela power -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPhotograph
... An emigrant from Cornwall with experience in the tin mining industry, 19 year old Roger Williams senior sailed to New Zealand in 1840, then to Australia where he spent time in the Bendigo Gold Fields before settling in Beechworth in the early 1860s. Mr Williams senior worked on various mining activities in the district, including the Rocky Mountain Tunnel project. ...An emigrant from Cornwall with experience in the tin mining industry, 19 year old Roger Williams senior sailed to New Zealand in 1840, then to Australia where he spent time in the Bendigo Gold Fields before settling in Beechworth in the early 1860s. Mr Williams senior worked on various mining activities in the district, including the Rocky Mountain Tunnel project. ...This image is a reproduction of an 1899 original depicting the 'Williams Good Luck Mine' on the Mopoke Reef (also called 'Morepork Gully') in the Dingle Ranges, approximately three miles from Beechworth. A large opening to a mine can be seen behind the men in the photograph, with a wheeled cart on a track leading to the men's position, where the soil and rocks have been hauled away. This photograph interestingly contains dogs alongside the miners. While dogs have been recorded as deterrents to thieves in the Victorian goldfields, these dogs appear as companions to these men. Following the discovery of gold at Beechworth in 1852, rushes quickly followed at surrounding creeks and gullies in the district. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, small syndicates of miners continued to work old or abandoned quartz reefs, often persisting without the assistance of heavy machinery to remove the large amounts of rock, in order to obtain yields at ever greater depths. The group of miners in this photograph are Mr. Roger Williams and Sons, who revived operations at the ‘Old Good Luck’ mine on the Mopoke Reef in the Dingle Range near Beechworth around 1892, working the site for more than two decades. An emigrant from Cornwall with experience in the tin mining industry, 19 year old Roger Williams senior sailed to New Zealand in 1840, then to Australia where he spent time in the Bendigo Gold Fields before settling in Beechworth in the early 1860s. Mr Williams senior worked on various mining activities in the district, including the Rocky Mountain Tunnel project. Conversant with the character of gold-bearing reefs in the area, the syndicate dug an eight hundred foot tunnel, digging down as far down as two hundred feet with little capital save their labour, to connect and provide better working access to the mass of reefs and veins in the vicinity. Progress was hampered by poor air quality charged with fumes from dynamite and large quantities of rock had to be crushed to obtain payable yields. The Victorian Goldfields are filled with ruins and remnants of the area's rich mining history, ranging from small alluvial diggings to the remains of huge mining companies. Site names often changed several times throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Some sites were abandoned and forgotten, others were worked continuously over many decades. The names of mines were often repeated at different locations throughout the Victorian Goldfields. For example, there is a Mopoke Gully heritage mine near Fryers Creek, Victoria. 'Mopoke' is a common onomatopoeic name for Morepork and Australian Boobook owls.This image has historical, social and research significance for patterns of emigration during of the Victorian Gold Rush, and the historical, social and environmental impacts of mining at Beechworth at the turn of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. As gold became scarce and government support and large company investment waned, poor hard-working miners laboured intensively to make a living through periods of high unemployment. This image can be compared and studied alongside other historical mining photographs and objects in the Burke Museum Collection. It has potential to improve our understanding of miners working conditions and the shifting character of mining in the Beechworth district.Sepia coloured rectangular photograph printed on gloss photographic paper mounted on card. Obverse: Williams/ Good/ Luck Reverse: A02498/ 1997. 2498/ Good Luck/ Mine/ 1899/ Mopoke. burke museum, beechworth museum, beechworth, gold fields, gold rush, victorian gold rush, gold ming history, colonial australia, australian gold rushes, mining technology, beechworth historic district, indigo gold trail, migration, indigo shire, good luck gold mine, victorian goldfields, mining syndicates, gold fever, quartz-mining, small-scale mining, old good luck mine, mopoke gully, quartz reefs beechworth
