Albert Richardson was a President of the Bendigo Historical Society. He had a great interest in the history of the Bendigo goldfield. A reserve in Marong Road, adjoining Victoria Hill mine precint, is named in honor of Albert and his contribution to recording the history of Bendigo. Three page photocopy of handwritten information regarding the Catherine Reef United Claimholders Gold Mine, Eaglehawk. Information prepared by Albert Richardson. Depth of shaft; workings; levels; machinery and yield are described.gold mine, new chum reef line, albert richardson, catherine reef united claimholders gold mine, eaglehawk

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/ Catherine Reef United Claimholders Gold Mine operated from 1861. The Mine was cited as having one of the most 'extensive works in the colony'. (Dickers Mining Records, Oct. 1862)Two page information sheet from Bendigo Mining, titled 'Introduction to the Goldfields of Central Victoria, commentary provided by David Bannear', presumably used in a presentation. Information on the Catherine Reef United Claimholders Gold Mine is also included in the report. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, kangaroo flat, information sheet, catherine reef united claimholders gold mine, dickers mining record, david bannear

Catherine Reef United Claimholders Gold Mine The Catherine Reef United Claimholders Gold Mine was a significant site in the history of gold mining in Victoria, Australia. It operated from 1861 to 1913 and was considered the second most important gold mine in Victoria, behind the Port Phillip Company at Clunes. The mine utilized steam power for quartz mining, which required pounding the quartz to sand to extract gold. The mine's engine and battery foundations are remnants of this historical activity and are of great archaeological and scientific importance to the State of Victoria. The mine played a crucial role in the development of Victorian manufacturing industry and is a characteristic example of an important form of gold miningThree documents relating to the Catherine Reef United Claimholders Gold Mine, Eaglehawk. 1. Bendigo Mining, one page Information Sheet regarding the history of the Catherine Reef United mine site. Text is an extract from 'Bendigo's Deborah Gold Mine and its Era' by James Lerk. 2. Bendigo Mining Heritage News, - The Catherine Reef Eaglehawk Mine. Double sided one page information sheet. Images of archaelogical remains at Catherin Reef are featured on the front page. Emma Farrell and Mark Andrews question/answers featured on back page. 3. A3 photocopy of map of Catherine Reef United mine site and a list of archaeological remains found. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, kangaroo flat, james lerk, catherine reef united claimholders gold mine, eaglehawk, archaeological dig, mining heritage, bendigo amalgamated goldfields, poppet head

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/ Catherine Reef United Claimholders Gold Mine operated from 1861. The Mine was cited as having one of the most 'extensive works in the colony'. (Dickers Mining Records, Oct. 1862)Thirty page photocopied extract from a brochure issued by the Directors of Bendigo Mines Ltd and its associated Companies - Napoleon Mines N.L., Nell Gwynne Mines N.L., Carshalton Mines N.L. and Derby and Carshalton Reefs N.L., 'in order to give shareholders some knowledge of the interests, activities and prospects of these companies'.bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, kangaroo flat, napoleon mines n.l., nell gwynne mines n.l., carshalton n.l., derby

Black and white photo: poppet head, chimney, corrugated iron and weatherboard buildings, flumes. On building 'Catherine Reef/Unit..g.. ( partly obscured ) 'Catherine Reef United Claimholders' written on back in ball point pen. '15' A. Richardson, 29 Harrison St., Bendigo. On front top left corner in margin written in ball point pen '15'mine, gold, catherine reef mine, bendigo, mines and mining, mines, poppet head, gold mining, mining

Blue, black & white Woolstar exercise book with black & white check pattern to the left and a world globe over the top. Name on the front: A Richardson. Written on the front: Mining Catalogue Auction Sales. Book contains Lot numbers and description for auction sales at various mines. Mines mentioned are: Central Blue Gold Mine 19/2/42, Big Blue 23/11/1938, South Blue, Hercules Consols 19/2/1942, South Virginia 19/2/42, New Prince of Wales 5/2/48, Golden Carshalton G M 19/12/1957, North Virginia 3/5/57, North Nell Gwynne 25/2/53, South Shaft Diamond Hill, New Don 21/10/48, Sheepshead Battery Site 21/10/48, Forbes Carshalton 9/7/47, South Virginia 9/7/47, East Clarence 31/8/49?, Deborah Surplus Equipment 31/8/49, Deborah No 2 Shaft, North Deborah 31/8/49, Hercules Main Shaft 19/6/1950, Stanfield Shaft 20/6/1950, United Crushing Coy Battery (Unity Carlisle) 20/6/1950, Toolleen Gold Mine 23/2/1950, Ironbark Gold Mine 6/10/49, Ironbark South 1/12/49, Hercules New Chum 1/12/49, Great Southern Gold Mine 10/4/47, New Chum Syncline 2/3/1950, Deborah Associated 19/4/195? And the Deborah Consolidated 19/4/1950. Further information of Bendigo Mines from The Gold Mining Registry Guide to Bendigo Mines by H Kirkwood, Eaglehawk. Published by W. Welch. Mines include Lazarus New Chum Reg'd & Lazarus New Chum No 1, Princess Alexandra, Ellenborough, Trio-Hauling Coy, South Catherine Reef G. M. C., Princess Alice, Central Catherine Co,Cravens New Chum Co N. L., Garibaldi Mining and Crushing Co, Williams United, Catherine Reef Claimholders G. M. N. L., New Chum & Victoria Reef, Johnsons (Garden Gully) Line, United Ulster, Garden Gully Rly Reserve, South Ulster, Ulster and Cosmopolitan Coys, Golden Gate and Lansell'sBig 180. Some information on the Moon Mines 24/6/67 South New Moon, New Moon, Nth New Moon and New Moon Consolidated.In the reverseof the book is some information on the Lazarus New Chum Mine, Lazarus No 1 and Lazarus Mines. Also mentioned are New Chum Rly and Victoria Quartz. In 1895 a large gold bearing reef in Lazarus at 3000 feet. Also Some extracts from E. C. Dunn's Report 13/8/92 on the Lazarus Mine Old Shaft and Lazarus Main Shaft at various depths. Book not located on 6.3.25. Typed notes from book are in folder.book, bendigo, mining auction sales, auction sales, mining catalogue auction sales, a richardson, central blue g m, big blue, south blue, hercules consols, south virginia, new prince of wales, golden carshalton g m, north virginia, north nell gwynne, south shaft diamond hill, new don, sheepshead battery site, forbes carshalton, south virginia, east clarence, deborah, deborah no 2 shaft, north deborah, hercules main shaft, stanfield shaft, united crushing coy battery (unity carlisle), toolleen gold mine - toolleen, ironbark gold mine, ironbark south, hercules new chum, great southern gold mine, new chum syncline, deborah associated, deborah consolidated, j h curnow, miss kirkwood, the gold mining registry guide to bendigo mines, h kirkwood, w welch, lazarus new chum no 1, mr g armstrong, princess alexandra, h hectmann, ellenborough, amos arblaster, trio hauling coy, catherine reef g m c, w burnside, st mungo reef, princess alice, central catherine co, big catherine, belmont, cravens new chum co n l, wm w barker, c edwards, ellesmere, garibaldi mining and crushing co, henry von der heyde, w martin, williams united, wm cook, john chynowth, catherine reef claimholders g m n l, churchill davidson, edgar l rosman, new chum and victoria reef, johnsons (garden gully) line, united ulster, james mccoll, james quick, garden gully reserve, south ulster, ulster and cosmopolitan coys, golden gate, geo lansell's big 180, signal of a mine, mr langridge, e clarke, j hattam, a llewelly, n murray, a richardson, new moon, nth new moon, new moon consolidated, lazarus new chum, lazarus no 1, new chum rly, victoria quartz, lazarus, e c dunn