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Unions Ballarat
Broken Hill 1883-1893 - David Spiers Collection, R.H.B. Kearns, 1973
... Broken Hill 1883-1893 - David Spiers Collection...Broken Hill history...Discovery and development of Broken Hill, 1883-1893...Broken Hill Historical Society...Broken Hill, NSW, Australia.... Discovery and development of Broken Hill, 1883-1893 History. BTLC ...Discovery and development of Broken Hill, 1883-1893History.Booklet; 64 pages.btlc, unions ballarat, ballarat trades and labour council, broken hill history -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - The Weir family of Broken Hill, Sykes Studio, c.1914
... The Weir family of Broken Hill...sykes studio -- broken hill... General Manager of the North Broken Hill Silver Mining Company..., photographed by a photographer from the Sykes Studio in Broken Hill, c...Sykes Studio / Broken Hill...Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia... The Weir family of Broken Hill Photograph Edith Mary Weir (nee ...An item forming part of a collection of costumes, photographs and documents relating to the Weir family who lived in a mansion, originally named Illapa, at 84 Princess Street, Kew, from c.1917 to 1950. This historically significant collection includes items relating to both George Weir (1866-1937), his wife Edith Mary Weir (1867-1948) and their children. George Weir attained national prominence in the mining industry, becoming General Manager of the North Broken Hill Silver Mining Company in 1903 (later renamed North Broken Hill Mining Company 1905-12, and North Broken Hill Ltd 1912-1988), and subsequently President of the Mine Owners Association. He was to remain General Manager of North Broken Hill Ltd until his retirement in 1926.Edith Mary Weir (nee Betteridge) and her children, photographed by a photographer from the Sykes Studio in Broken Hill, c.1914. The children are (L-R) John Rigby Weir, Cecil Rigby Weir, Horace Rigby Weir, George Rigby Weir, and Edith jnr (Edie) Rigby Weir.Sykes Studio / Broken Hilljohn rigby weir, cecil rigby weir, horace rigby weir, george rigby weir, edith jnr (edie) rigby weir, edith mary weir (nee betteridge), weir collection, sykes studio -- broken hill -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - The Weir family of Broken Hill, Sykes Studio, c.1914
... The Weir family of Broken Hill...sykes studio -- broken hill... of the North Broken Hill Silver Mining Company in 1903 (later renamed..., taken by a photographer of the Sykes Studio in Broken Hill, New...Stykes Studio / Broken Hill... The Weir family of Broken Hill Photograph Studio portrait of Edith ...An item forming part of a collection of costumes, photographs and documents relating to the Weir family who lived in the mansion originally named Illapa, 84 Princess Street, Kew, from c.1917 to 1950. This historically significant collection includes items relating to both George Weir (1866-1937) and his wife Edith Mary Weir (1867-1948). George Weir attained national prominence in the mining industry, becoming General Manager of the North Broken Hill Silver Mining Company in 1903 (later renamed North Broken Hill Mining Company 1905-12, and North Broken Hill Ltd 1912-1988), and subsequently President of the Mine Owners Association. He was to remain General Manager of North Broken Hill Ltd until his retirement in 1926.Important group family photograph, taken in Broken Hill, of Edith Mary Weir and her children. Another aspect of the photograph is that it is revealing about fashion and the tastes of the period.Studio portrait of Edith Mary Weir and her five children, taken by a photographer of the Sykes Studio in Broken Hill, New South Wales. The members of the family are from left to right: John Rigby Weir (1910-1971), Edith Mary Weir (nee Betteridge), Cecil Rigby Weir (1904-1983), Horace Rigby Weir (1907-1988), George Rigby Weir (1901-1927), and Edith Rigby Weir (1899-1981). [John Rigby Weir was the donor's father].Stykes Studio / Broken Hillweir collection, george weir, horace rigby weir, george rigby weir, john rigby weir, edith rigby weir, edith mary weir (nee betteridge), sykes studio -- broken hill -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Ballarat School of Mines Students and Australian Institute of Mining Engineers at the Central Mine, Broken Hill, 1906
... of Mining Engineers at the Central Mine, Broken Hill, 1906...central mine, broken hill... to the Ballarat students to take part in a trip to Broken Hill, via..., Broken Hill. It is assumed the Ballarat School of Mines students...Broken Hill, South Australia, Australia... of Mining Engineers at the Central Mine, Broken Hill, 1906 Members ...Each year The Australian Insitutue of Mining Engineers held a meeting in an important mining district or township. In 1906, via the good offices of David Ham an invitation was extended to the Ballarat students to take part in a trip to Broken Hill, via Wallaroo and Moonta, and Port Pirie. They left the Ballarat station on Saturday May 19, 1906 aboard the Adelaide Express. The Ballarat party consisted of David Ham (Ballarat School of Mines Council Member); staff members Frederick J. Martell, A.D. Gilchrist, John Sutherland, A.E.C. Kerr, A. Garard and E.J. McConnon. The attending students were W.P. Avery, M. Boyer, M.H. Bade, E. Booth, E. Crossly, A. Cooper, G.H. Davenport, W.E. Figgis, R. Galloway, C. Hesselmann, H. Hawkesworth, M. McCallum, H.F. Owen, W. Pearce, W. Sayer, J. Sutherand, Arthur E. Tandy and H.C. Valentine. Students were also present from the Working Men's College (later RMIT), Bairnsdale School of Mines, Melbourne University and the Bendigo School of Mines. Members of Australian Institute of Mining Engineers and students from the Ballarat School of Mines at the Central Mine, Broken Hill. It is assumed the Ballarat School of Mines students are in the boater hats with the striped hat braid. ballarat school of mines, australian institute of mining engineers, central mine, broken hill, broken hill, visits, excursions, david ham, frederick j. martell, a.d. gilchrist, john sutherland, a.e.c. kerr, a. garard, e.j. mcconnon, w.p. avery, m. boyer, m.h. bade, e. booth, e. crossly, a. cooper, g.h. davenport, w.e. figgis, r. galloway, c. hesselmann, h. hawkesworth, m. mccallum, h.f. owen, w. pearce, w. sayer, j. sutherand, arthur e. tandy, h.c. valentine. -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Broken Hill Propriety Silver Man, c1918
... Broken Hill Propriety Silver Man, c1918...Broken Hill Propriety...Black and white a silver mine at Broken Hill....Broken Hill, Australia... Office goldfields Image Broken Hill Propriety Silver Man, c1918 ...Black and white a silver mine at Broken Hill.bhp, broken hill propriety, silver mine, mining -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Broken Hill Propriety Ore Dressing Plant, c1918
... Broken Hill Propriety Ore Dressing Plant, c1918...broken hill propriety...Black and white a silver mine at Broken Hill....Broken Hill, Australia... Office goldfields Image Broken Hill Propriety Ore Dressing Plant ...Black and white a silver mine at Broken Hill.bhp, broken hill propriety, silver mine, mining, ore dressing plant -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Book: The Barrier Range: a journey to Broken Hill, Ray Liversidge, 2006
... Book: The Barrier Range: a journey to Broken Hill, Ray...Book: The Barrier Range: a journey to Broken Hill, Ray.... Full title is The Barrier Range: a journey to Broken Hill...: The Barrier Range: a journey to Broken Hill, Ray Liversidge, 2006 Book ...Book of 220 pages of Poetry and Prose by Ray Liversidge. Full title is The Barrier Range: a journey to Broken Hill: Burke & Wills. Published by Flat Chat Press, NMIT in 2006. ISBN 1921142030 flat chat press, school publications, nmit -
Victorian Bands' League
Photograph, Broken Hill City Band 1906, ca. 1906
... Broken Hill City Band 1906...broken hill city band...This is a very old photograph of the Broken Hill City Band...Top: Broken Hill City Band 1906 Bottom: with Compliments... melbourne Photograph Broken Hill City Band 1906 Rectangular black ...This is a very old photograph of the Broken Hill City Band. it was most likely taken on their visit to Ballarat where they competed in the 1906 South Street Eisteddfod. One of the other bands that competed in their section was the 'Kalgoorlie and Goldfields Infantry and Regimental Band'. The speculation being that this photo was presented to, or was supposed to be presented to the Kalgoorlie Band. The Broken Hill City Band won many prizes at South Street in the band sections and the solo sections over the years. Their modern iteration is the Barrier Industrial Unions (BIU) Brass Band.This photo shows the Broken Hill City Band when it was still relatively young. It is unknown just how many photos exist of the Broken Hill City Band from this era, however, it is very special to the banding movement. It is even more significant because of the handwritten message to the Kalgoorlie Band as it signifies a link between these two ensembles, and the similarities in the towns - both very remote and based on mining.Rectangular black and white photograph mounted on card.Top: Broken Hill City Band 1906 Bottom: with Compliments to Kalgoorlie Bandbroken hill city band, kalgoorlie and goldfields infantry and regimental band, broken hill, kalgoorlie, victoria, victorian bands' association, ballarat, royal south street society -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, DREWERY, Roberta J, Streets of history : Broken Hill, 198-?
... Streets of history : Broken Hill...broken hill...Broken Hill...-island-and-the-bass-coast Book Streets of history : Broken Hill ...street names, australia, broken hill, new south wales, history -
Federation University Historical Collection
Rocks, Cerussite Crystals in Ore, Broken Hill
... Cerussite Crystals in Ore, Broken Hill...broken hill...Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia... Cerussite Crystals in Ore, Broken Hill Geological Speciman From ...From the Ballarat School of Mines.Geological Specimanrocks, mica, cerussite crystals, ore, broken hill -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - CAC Correspondence 1930's to/from General Motors Holden, BHP Broken Hill Proprietary, Orient Line & Imperial Chemical Industries
... , BHP Broken Hill Proprietary, Orient Line & Imperial Chemical..., BHP Broken Hill Proprietary, Orient Line & Imperial Chemical... to/from General Motors Holden, BHP Broken Hill Proprietary, Orient ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - CAC Collection - Broken Hill Associated Smelters M.L.Baillieu Esq from 01.11.1939 to 16.12.1969 File No.1 6-1B
... CAC Collection - Broken Hill Associated Smelters...CAC Collection - Broken Hill Associated Smelters... First Street Moorabbin melbourne CAC Collection - Broken Hill ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - Flying Training Operations Manual - Aero Club of Broken Hill
... Flying Training Operations Manual - Aero Club of Broken...Flying Training Operations Manual - Aero Club of Broken... Manual - Aero Club of Broken Hill Manual Flying Training ... -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - The Weir family of Broken Hill, Sykes Studio, c.1914
... The Weir family of Broken Hill...sykes studio -- broken hill... of the North Broken Hill Silver Mining Company in 1903 (later renamed... children, taken by a photographer of the Sykes Studio in Broken... The Weir family of Broken Hill Photograph Studio portrait of George ...An item forming part of a collection of costumes, photographs and documents relating to the Weir family who lived in the mansion originally named Illapa, 84 Princess Street, Kew, from c.1917 to 1950. This historically significant collection includes items relating to both George Weir (1866-1937) and his wife Edith Mary Weir (1867-1948). George Weir attained national prominence in the mining industry, becoming General Manager of the North Broken Hill Silver Mining Company in 1903 (later renamed North Broken Hill Mining Company 1905-12, and North Broken Hill Ltd 1912-1988), and subsequently President of the Mine Owners Association. He was to remain General Manager of North Broken Hill Ltd until his retirement in 1926.Important group family photograph, taken in Broken Hill, of the two Weir parents and their children. Another aspect of the photograph is that it is revealing about fashion and the tastes of the period.Studio portrait of George and Edith Weir and their five children, taken by a photographer of the Sykes Studio in Broken Hill, New South Wales. The members of the family are from left to right: Cecil Rigby Weir (1904-1983), Edith Mary Weir (nee Betteridge) (1867-1948), Edith Rigby Weir (1899-1981), John Rigby Weir (1910-1971), George Weir (1866-1937), Horace Rigby Weir (1907-1988), and George Rigby Weir (1901-1927). [John Rigby Weir was the father of the donor]weir collection, george weir, horace rigby weir, george rigby weir, john rigby weir, edith rigby weir, edith mary weir (nee betteridge), sykes studio -- broken hill -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Hospital Procession, Broken Hill, c1918
... Hospital Procession, Broken Hill, c1918...broken hill...A procession in Broken Hill.... Office goldfields Image Hospital Procession, Broken Hill, c1918 ...A procession in Broken Hill.broken hill, procession -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Geological specimen - Galena (with quartz), unknown
... Broken Hill Mining Company.... This specimen of Galena comes from Broken Hill. Broken Hill has one...Existing Label: GALENA / (with quartz) / Locality: Broken...Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia...: GALENA / (with quartz) / Locality: Broken Hill / N.S.W 120 x 70 x ...Galena is the natural compound of lead and classed as a sulphide, it crystallises in a cubic pattern and its chemical formula is PbS. Galena is a primary source of both lead and silver. This specimen of Galena comes from Broken Hill. Broken Hill has one of the world’s largest and most significant deposit of ore for the production of lead. Mining of Galena at Broken Hill began with the staking of land by Charles Rasp in 1883. By the following year, in 1884, Rasp and six others had formed Broken Hill Mining Company. Broken Hill Mining Company eventually evolved into BHP group limited and is currently the largest mining company in the world and the largest company in Australia. There is archaeological evidence from artefacts discovered in Turkey that humans have been extracting lead from galena by the process of smelting since at least 6500 BCE. This specimen also has quartz on the top surface which is frequently discovered alongside Galena. This mineral specimen is of historic significance as a sample of Galena extracted from Broken Hill during the 19th century. Mining for Galena in Broken Hill begin in 1883 by Charles Rasp and evolved into the world’s largest mining company – BHP Group Limited. Broken Hill is one of the world’s most significant deposits of ore for the production of lead. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study.A flat, hand-sized, grey sulphide specimen that is the natural compound of lead with a quartz formation on the top surface. Existing Label: GALENA / (with quartz) / Locality: Broken Hill / N.S.W 120 x 70 x 29geological specimen, geology, geology collection, burke museum, beechworth, galena, galena quartz, quartz, charles rasp, broken hill mining company, bhp group limited, bhp, lead, ore, lead sulphide, sulphide, silver, broken hill -
Federation University Historical Collection
Geological specimen - Rocks, Copper Specimen, Broken Hill, New South Wales
... Copper Specimen, Broken Hill, New South Wales...broken hill...Copper Specimen, Broken Hill, New South Wales... Geological specimen Copper Specimen, Broken Hill, New South Wales ...From the Ballarat School of Mines.Copper Specimen, Broken Hill, New South Walesrocks, geology, copper, broken hill -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, L. Grant, Correspondence on the Broken Hill Proprietary Co. Ltd letterhead, 1937, 29/11/1937
... Correspondence on the Broken Hill Proprietary Co. Ltd...broken hill proprietary co. ltd...Letter on the Broken Hill Proprietary Co. Ltd letterhead... Correspondence Letter Correspondence on the Broken Hill Proprietary Co ...Letter on the Broken Hill Proprietary Co. Ltd letterhead to the Ballarat School of Mines. The letter relates to the employment of Robert Scott Elsworth. bhp, broken hill proprietary co. ltd, l. grant, ballarat school of mines, mining, mining companies, letterhead, robert s. elsworth -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - George Weir, G F Jenkinson, 09/06/1888
... broken hill... General Manager of the North Broken Hill Silver Mining Company... Street, Broken Hill. An inscription on the rear of the photo...Argyle Street, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia... Photo Company of Argyle Street, Broken Hill. An inscription ...An item forming part of a collection of costumes, photographs and documents relating to the Weir family who lived in a mansion, originally named Illapa, at 84 Princess Street, Kew, from c.1917 to 1950. This historically significant collection includes items relating to both George Weir (1866-1937), his wife Edith Mary Weir (1867-1948) and their children. George Weir attained national prominence in the mining industry, becoming General Manager of the North Broken Hill Silver Mining Company in 1903 (later renamed North Broken Hill Mining Company 1905-12, and North Broken Hill Ltd 1912-1988), and subsequently President of the Mine Owners Association. He was to remain General Manager of North Broken Hill Ltd until his retirement in 1926.Studio portrait of George Weir in cabinet card format. The photographer was G. F. Jenkinson of Areas Photo Company of Argyle Street, Broken Hill. An inscription on the rear of the photo identifies the date when the photo was taken: 9 June 1888. This was three years before his marriage to Edith Betteridge."9-6-88 / George Weir"george weir, broken hill, north broken hill mine -
Unions Ballarat
Balance sheet of the Broken Hill Strike Fund (1892); Eight Hours Demonstration (1891); Illawarra Miners' Mutual Protective Association Strike Fund (1886), 1886-1892
... Balance sheet of the Broken Hill Strike Fund (1892); Eight...broken hill strike...Broken Hill strike (1892) was driven by the Women's Brigade... sheet of the Broken Hill Strike Fund (1892); Eight Hours ...Broken Hill strike (1892) was driven by the Women's Brigade and local miners to defend the mines from imported labour. Strike action became infeasible as main persons were arrested for "unlawful conspiracy and inciting riots" and were imprisoned. The Illawarra Miners' Mutual Protective Association Strike (1886) was to secure better rates of pay. The Eight Hours Demonstration (1891) was held in December 1891 as part of the campaign for the Eight Hour Day: 8 hours work, 8 hours rest and 8 hours recreation.The BTLC supported the Broken Hill strike and the Illawarra Miners' Mutual Protective Association Strike. Historically, BTLC was formed out of the Ballarat Eight Days Anniversary Committee. Three items in one folder.eight hours anniversary committee, eight hour day, btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, illawarra miners' mutual protective association strike, broken hill strike, strikes, unions, pay rates, imported labour, women's brigade, miners, ballarat trades hall -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Sydney Tramway Museum, Steaming down Argent Street : a history of the Broken Hill Steam Tramways, 1902-1926, 1983
... Steaming down Argent Street : a history of the Broken Hill...Tramways - Broken Hill... Book Steaming down Argent Street : a history of the Broken Hill ...A history of the Broken Hill Steam Tramways, 1902-1926Ill, maps, p.90.non-fictionA history of the Broken Hill Steam Tramways, 1902-1926 tramways - broken hill, steam trams - broken hill -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Geological specimen - Galena Chalcopyrite, Unknown
... broken hill... specimen was recovered from the mines in Broken Hill, New South...Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia... was recovered from the mines in Broken Hill, New South Wales. The mines ...Galena Chalcopyrite is the earth's primary ore of lead and is mined from a large number of deposits in many countries. It is also an important source of silver. Galena Chalcopyrite is one of the most abundant and widely distributed sulfide minerals across the world. The mineral is found in igneous and metamorphic rocks in medium- to low-temperature hydrothermal veins. This specific specimen was recovered from the mines in Broken Hill, New South Wales. The mines in Broken Hill were first established after Charles Rasp discovered a large amount of silver-lead-zinc ore-body in the area in 1883. BHP (Broken Hill Proprietary) mining company was then established in 1885 and quickly became the lead in Australia's mining industry after they began excavating and exporting the country's largest amount of lead, silver, and zinc. This feat generated over $100 billion in wealth for the company.Galena Chalcopyrite is signifiant as it represents the catalyst for the rise of Australia's most influential mining companies - BHP. The mineral was one of the first to be mined in the country and after being made into lead, was used for a variety of things such as paint, batteries, ammunition, and plumbing materials before it was known to be harmful to humans. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study. A grey, solid hand-sized lead sulfide mineral with a silver metallic luster.burke museum, beechworth, geological, geological specimen, galena, galena chalcopyrite, chalcopyrite, broken hill, bhp, bhp mining, broken hill mine, mine, australia mine, lead, lead mine -
Federation University Historical Collection
Rocks, Galena Crystal Form, Broken Hill, New South Wales
... Galena Crystal Form, Broken Hill, New South Wales...broken hill... Galena Crystal Form, Broken Hill, New South Wales Geological ...From the Ballarat School of Mines.Geological Specimenrocks, geology, galena crystal, broken hill -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Macmillan & Co, The Rise of Broken Hill, 1968
... The Rise of Broken Hill, 1968...mining broken hill... Book The Rise of Broken Hill, 1968 Black hard covered book ...Black hard covered book of 184 pages. Includes many black and white photographs. geoffrey blainey, phillip charley, joh joseph o'reiily, mining broken hill, silverton, bhp, iron knob, port pirie, zinc corporation -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Geological specimen - Galena (lead sulphide), Unknown
... Broken Hill... in metalliferous veins, such as Broken Hill, Australia; Coeur d’Alene...Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia..., such as Broken Hill, Australia; Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, United States ...Galena occurs in a range of deposit contexts, often in metalliferous veins, such as Broken Hill, Australia; Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, United States.; Clausthal Zellerfeld, Germany; and Cornwall, England. Large deposits also replace limestone, dolomite, or occasionally organic matter, or have a contact-metamorphic origin. Galena is additionally found in cavities, brecciated (fractured) zones in limestone and chert, and in coal beds. This specimen was recovered from Broken Hill NSW and is 60% lead with 8-12 oz/silver to the ton.Galena or 'lead glance' is a grey lead sulfide and the chief ore mineral of lead. It forms isometric crystals in which the ionic lattice is similar to sodium chloride. Galena is brittle and easily weathers to secondary lead minerals, with the upper part of mineral deposits often containing cerussite, anglesite, and pyromorphite. It usually contains silver, which is mined along with its lead content. Other commercially important minerals that form in close association with galena are antimony, copper, and zinc. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study.A small-sized solid specimen containing one mineral with a sparkly silver metallic lustre exterior and pastel-grey interior.geological specimen, geology, geology collection, burke museum, beechworth, galena, lead sulphide, alfred selwyn, broken hill -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Geological specimen - Copper Ore
... broken hill... of Broken Hill reached 3000 people. As of today the Silverton Mine...Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia.... This specimen was recovered from Silverton Mine in Broken Hill, New ...This specimen was recovered from Silverton Mine in Broken Hill, New South Wales. Otherwise known as the 'Day Dream Mine', the Silverton Mine was first established in 1883, when silver and lead deposits where discovered. Within a few short years, the population of Broken Hill reached 3000 people. As of today the Silverton Mine is still open, and has produced over 200 million tonnes of ore, which has generated over $100 billion. The Silverton Mine was also famous for a number of specimens such as silver, iron and zinc.Copper is considered to be a rare ore in that finding it in its pure form is rare. Nowadays when mining for Copper it is often found in mixed in with other minerals or it is recycled from use. Moreover, Copper is found in a range of everyday uses such as coins, cookware, pipes, heating conductors and anything that generate electricity. The fact that Copper is heat a heat conductor, electricity conductor and it does not corrode easily, makes this ore a versatile and useful. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study.A solid hand-sized cube-shaped sulfide and oxide with shades of green, grey and brown throughout. Copper is typically found as nuggets in the ground. It can be found in a range of forms such as its native state; mixed with other ores, such as zinc and iron; as porphyry copper deposits; and as major deposits. Porphyry deposits are when the mineral is scattered evenly throughout the rock. Major deposits are when the mineral is scattered amongst other minerals.burke museum, beechworth, indigo shire, beechworth musum, geological, geological specimen, mineraology, copper, copper ore, copper ore speciment, broken hill, new south wales -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Geological specimen - Sphalerite, Unknown
... broken hill..., in Broken Hill, NSW, as an adjunct to the Geological Survey...Broken Hill, NSW, Australia ..., in Broken Hill, NSW, as an adjunct to the Geological Survey ...Sphalerite or sphaelerite is named from the Greek word for 'treacherous' or 'deceiver' as specimens can vary widely in appearance, making them hard to visually identify. It is a zinc sulfide with the chemical composition (Zn,Fe)S, the most important ore of zinc. Specimens of sphalerite can contain iron as a substitute for up to 25% of the usual zinc present, as well as trace elements of gallium, cadmium, geranium and indium. Small amounts of arsenic and manganese may also be detected. Sphalerite is found in igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. It forms when carbonate rock encounters acidic, zinc-bearing fluid. It often forms in veins or in fissures of the existing rock, with colours and crystal shapes dependent on the composition of the the combining elements. It forms isometric crystal shapes including cubes, tetrahedrons, octahedrons, dodecahedrons. This specimen was collected in approximately 1852, in Broken Hill, NSW, as an adjunct to the Geological Survey of Victoria. It was donated to the Museum in 1868. Victoria and other regions of Australia were surveyed for sites of potential mineral wealth throughout the 19th Century. The identification of sites containing valuable commodities such as gold, iron ore and gemstones in a locality had the potential to shape the development and history of communities and industries in the area. The discovery of gold in Victoria, for instance, had a significant influence on the development of the area now known as 'the goldfields', including Beechworth; the city of Melbourne and Victoria as a whole.The specimen is significant as an examples of surveying activity undertaken to assess and direct the development of the mineral resource industries in Victoria and Australia, as well as the movement to expand human knowledge of earth sciences such as mineralogy and geology in the nineteenth century.A pipe-shaped specimen of sulfide-mineral zinc ore displaying patches of black, brown, beige and gold colouring. The main item has associated broken pieces. geological specimen, geology, geology collection, burke museum, beechworth, mineralogy, indigo shire, geological survey, sphalerite, sphaelerite, zinc ore, broken hill, nsw, victoria, galena, fluorite, chalcopyrite, lead, cadmium, gallium, germanium, indium, iron -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, Harold F. Sykes, c1910
... On mount below photo: "Harold F. Sykes - Broken Hill"...Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia.... Subjects unknown. On mount below photo: "Harold F. Sykes - Broken ...Donated by Mrs Gail CarracherBlack & white unframed photograph, mounted on cardboard, of a group of four, one woman and three children. Subjects unknown. On mount below photo: "Harold F. Sykes - Broken Hill"children, families -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Broken Hill Proprietary Co Ltd, BHP Sections: Metric Properties and Availability, 1972
... Broken Hill Proprietary Co Ltd... Broken Hill Proprietary Co Ltd ...Softcoversteel specifications and properties , walsh st library -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, Dudley Coleman, Fathers Anonymous. Legacy in South Australia, Broken Hill, Northern Territory, 1970
... Fathers Anonymous. Legacy in South Australia, Broken Hill... Australia, Broken Hill and the Northern Territory. It was edited... Book Fathers Anonymous. Legacy in South Australia, Broken Hill ...Red hardcover book published by Legacy Club of Adelaide in 1970.non-fictionhistory, adelaide legacy, coleman