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Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Dice
Miners not having much to interest them would make their own entertainment . If they did not have what they needed they made it.This Die was found at the diggings and donated to the museum.This item is significent because this is local quartz and handmade on the diggings.White quartz die drilled holes to indicate numbersgold, mining, 1850s, emerald, diggings, sassafras creek -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia
Iron Gad from Four Posts Diggingsstawell -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1887
Photo depicts dwellings with people standing in front. A man is holding a horse loaded with bags. Huts in forground and background.the township at Diggings marked on frontmining, stoney creek -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Dr Edward Kelly, 1863
Folder of information on Edward Kelly, Caledonian Diggings, 1863dr edward kelly -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Alfred Arnold, 1855
Folder of information on Alfred Arnold, Caledonian diggings, 1855alfred arnold -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, William Bond, 1863
Folder of information on William Bond, Caledonia Diggings, 1863william bond -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, George Boston, 1850s
Folder of information on George Boston, Caledonia Diggings, 1850sgeorge boston -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, James Brunning, 1863
Folder of information on James Brunning, Caledonia Diggings 1863james brunning -
Federation University Art Collection
Print - Printmaking - Lithograph, Tulloch, David, 'Forest Creek, Mt Alexander' by Thomas Ham, 1852
This work is part of Ham's five views of the gold fields of Mount Alexander and Ballarat in the colony of Victoria , drawn on the spot by David Tulloch , and engraved and engraved and published by Thomas Ham. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Coloured imaged of Forest Creek Diggings on Mount Alexanderlower centre "Forest Creek, Mt Alexander" lower left side "Drawn By D. Tulloch" lower right side "Engraved by Thomas Ham"art, artwork, forest creek, mount alexander, thomas ham, ham, david tulloch, tulloch, gold mining, bark hut, castlemaine -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, John Gast, 1863
Folder of information on John Gast, Caledonian Diggings, 1863john gast -
Clunes Museum
LITHOGRAPH
FROM A PAINTING BY S.T. GILL. ORIGINAL IN STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIACOPY OF LITHOGRAPH OF A MINER AT FRYERS CREEK, MT. ALEXANDER DIGGINGSlocal history, illustration, lithograph, mining -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Louis Le Juge, 1864
Folder of information on Louis Le Juge, Miner, Caledonian Diggings, 1864louis le juge -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, R. Brazill, 1860s
Folder of information on R Brazill, mining surveyor, Caledonia Diggings, 1860sr brazill -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Joseph Fayver, 1858
Folder of information on Joseph Fayver, Hotel Keeper, Caledonian Diggings, 1858joseph fayver -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 1865
This image was taken in 1865 overlooking the diggings at Spring Creek, Beechworth. Gold was discovered in this area in 1852 and within eleven months of this discovery, over 8000 hopeful prospectors had descended on the region, transforming the seemingly undisturbed land into what a visiting journalist in 1880s referred to as; "A Titan's Field". Huge mounds of earth were churned by hundreds of miners in search for gold, almost every available resource the land had to offer was used for something; even the bark off the gums were stripped to line huts and shafts. By 1857 more than 20,000 people lived in Beechworth, and with this influx the town prospered with the building of numerous churches, banks, schools, shops and hotels along with a prison and hospital.Black and white rectangular photograph. Image is printed on matte photographic paper and is mounted on cardboard. Obverse: NO INSCRIPTION Reverse: 7771 / BEECHWORTH / FROM SPRING CREEK / 1865 spring creek, diggings, beechworth, 1865 -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Flyer - Flyer: Off To The Diggings event, Tarnagulla, 2001
Flyer advertising the 'Off To The Diggings' event, held in Tarnagulla on 16 October, 2001 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Victoria Hill, Bendigo, 1973
Gold was discovered on Victoria Hill in 1854 and by 1861, 1,200,000 ounces of gold had been extracted from the site. The first claim was bought for 80 pounds by Prussian immigrant Christopher Ballerstedt and his son Theodore. Christopher Ballerstedt was nicknamed the "Father of the Hill" and was the first to prove that gold reefs extended below the surface. His 200-foot plus mine shafts yielded quartz rich with gold, inspired other miners, and were instrumental in Bendigo becoming the world's deepest and richest goldfield. The site still features relics of nineteenth century mining including quartz crushing machinery and the foundations of George Lansell’s 180 mine. These features are characteristic of Bendigo’s mining history and represent two prominent nineteenth century miners, Christopher Ballerstedt and George Lansell, who held important roles in the development of Bendigo. Victoria Hill Quartz Gold Mines are registered as a site of significance. The site is of historical, archaeological and scientific importance to Victoria. The mines represent the symbolic heart of Bendigo’s gold mining history and the importance that mining played in wealth creation and the development of Victoria. The diggings reserve is accessed from the rear of Albert Richardson Reserve located at 40-56 Marong Road, Ironbark. The site has steep and unformed paths and is closed to the public at dusk. It is important to stay to the paths to avoid the diggings. Interpretive signs help visitors to appreciate the importance of the site and the remaining relics of Bendigo’s mining history.Victoria Hill Ironbark, Bendigo. Photos of the poppet head, sand heap, tailings, shafts and tunnels. Before development into a tourist attraction.history, bendigo, victoria hill, ironbark, diggings -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Gold, 8/12/1971 12:00:00 AM
Article about Mr L.J. Blake (1971) who is a Nunawading author who has written a book titled 'Gold Escort' .Article about Mr L.J. Blake (1971) who is a Nunawading author who has written a book titled 'Gold Escort' which tells the story of a group of troopers who conveyed millions of dollars worth of gold from Forest Creek diggings to Adelaide. He did 6 years of research on the book. He was a teacher and past president of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria and honorary historian for the Shire of Wimmera.Article about Mr L.J. Blake (1971) who is a Nunawading author who has written a book titled 'Gold Escort' . gold rush, blake, j. l., forest creek diggings, adelaide, shire of wimmera, gold escorts -
Clunes Museum
Certificate
The walk was part of the week long celebrations for th 150th anniversary of the discovery of gold in Clunes. Participants walked from Ascot to Clunes to retrace the miner's walk2 x photocopies of a Certificate of Participation in the miners walk to Clunes diggings July 1st, 2001.certificate of participation, 150th celebrations, miners walk -
Clunes Museum
Document - DOCUMENT / LEAFLET, 2001
Material is indicative of the celebrations that attended the 150th Anniversary of Gold in Clunes. .1 Booklet, A4, Information on walk from Ascot, Victoria, Australia to Clunes,Victoria, Australia .2 2 x page, A4, Registration form to participate in the walk from Ascot to Clunes .3 Timetable and inforrmation prior to walk. Catering and Transport Requirements.1Title "Miners Walk to the Clunes diggings" 1 Jul 200115oth anniversary, miners walk, gold discovery celebration -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Family History, Dorothy Brumby, Great Western - Glisson Family History, 2012
Compiled by Dorothy Brumby from RecordsBlack Plastic 4 Ring Binder with Plastic Pockets From Bath England to the Diggings Victoria The Story of Mary Todd 1853 - 1863family history -
Brown Hill Progress Association Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Ed Bawden at the Brown Hill Family Fun Night, 1986, 11/1996
Ed Bawden sits in front of a tent with a sign "Brownbill Diggings License Office. The event is the Brown Hill Family Fun Night.ed bawden, brownhill diggins, brown hill, family fun night -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White Photograph, The Way Her Majesty's Makls and the Public Protectors are Served in New South Wales
mail escort, diggings -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White Photograph, Blue Mountains, 15/11/1851
Photograph of an illustration from teh Illustrated London News, 15 November 1851The Australian 'Diggins' and the road to themblue mountains, diggings -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour Digital, Ballarat Reform League Inc Monument at Buninyong, 12/11/2012
Before the end of August 1851 the government had decided to charge a large licence fee for the right to search for gold. When news of that decision reached the Buninyong diggings, the first protest on the Victorian goldfields was held. The monument to that meeting has been placed at the site where it is believed that the meeting took place, in Hiscock Gully Road, about 400 metres from the Midland Highway.Colour photograph of a rock with a commemorative plaque outlining goldfields agitation at Buninyong.The plaque on the monument reads:- "Plaque on the Ballarat Reform League Inc. Monument at Buninyong, 2012. After the discovery of gold at Buninyong in August 1851 the government announced that the diggers would be charged a large licence fee. The injustice of that decision sparked a public protest here at the diggings. 'Buninyong 26 August - Tonight for the first time since Australia rose from the bossum of the ocean, were men strong in their sense of right, lifting up a protest against an impending wrong, and protesting against the Government. (Melbourne Argus, 20 August 1851)"ballarat reform league inc, goldfields agitation, buninyong monument, eureka stockade -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Ford
Folder of information on Dr Ford, Caledonian Diggings, 1860s William Ford, 1826 - 1912, Mill Proprietor Gordon Ford, Landscape Designer, and Gwen Ford, Gardener and Writer, Elthamgordon ford, gwen ford, fulling, william ford, dr ford, alistair knox, alistair knox park, eltham cemetery, gordon craig ford -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Newspaper - Newspaper made for Off To The Diggings event, 2001
A newspaper in 'gold-rush' design style, made for the Off To The Diggings event to celebrate 150 years of gold in Victoria. Outlines gold history of Tarnagulla, Rheola, Kingower, Inglewood and Wedderburn. -
Daylesford & District Historical Society
Miner's Right & Photograph, Miner's Right Pietro Lucini, Daylesford and Photograph of first hotel & stores at Jim Crow now Hepburn
Pietro Lucini owned the building on the right in the attached photograph. He operated a general store here prior to building a new building opposite this site. He was involved in gold mining activities in the early settlement of Spring Creek, now known as Hepburn Springs. Dr Francesco operated a store in building on left. A document and photograph glued on cardboard. 01451.1 Miner's Right, No. 7351. Glued on cardboard. 01451.2 A separate photograph of two early stores at early Jim Crow diggings, now Hepburn Springs. Text at bottom of photograph, " First hotel and store built at Jim Crow Diggins Daylesford. Now known as Hepburn Springs. These buildings are still standing at rear of "Golf Club Hotel. Photo Miner's Right donated by Mr J Bramwell Officer in charge of Kew Fire Station. Sept 1936". Back of cardboard has the following writing; "Donated by Mr J Bramwell Officer in Charge of Fire Station, Walton St. Kew. Sept 1936", "Donated by Beryl Jean Frame (per Mrs.R.Bland Ferntree Gully) 1987", "Box 4", WINGRAM 47 Victoria Road Auburn Melb 1- JAN 1940, Daylesford & District Historical Society.gold mining, lucini, buildings, hotel, spring creek, golf club hotel -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Prospecting for Gold or Rewarded at Last, 1865-1869
See 2962Copy taken from a hand coloured lithograpgdiggings, tools, windlass -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Harley W. Forster, The Central Goldfields, 1969
Brown covered book of 80 pages. Topics include gold, McIvor diggings, Tarrangower goldfields, Maldon, quartz reefs, Chinese, land selection, Mt Alexander, Castlemaine, gold licence agitation, glossary. gold license, gold licence, castlemaine, goldfield agitation