Showing 75 items matching "environmental impact"
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: Cyanide Toxicity Environmental Impact, Unknown
... Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: Cyanide Toxicity Environmental Impact...Document Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: Cyanide Toxicity Environmental Impact ...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/ One page, double sided document. Effects of cyanide, in the form of sodium cyanide (NaCN) used at the Williams United and Carshalton projects are examined in the paper. On back of page, a Hazard and Risk assessment details any potential impact of the cyanide on the environment ( presumably at the Woodvale Evaporation Facility, although not stated). On bottom of page: 'Bendigo Mining will monitor ponds to check the impact on local wildlife'. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, cyanide, toxicity, woodvale ponds -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Dames & Moore, Alice Springs - Darwin Standard Gauge Railway Draft Environmental Impact Statement, 1982
... Alice Springs - Darwin Standard Gauge Railway Draft Environmental Impact Statement...Alice Springs - Darwin Standard Gauge Railway Draft Environmental Impact Statement Book Dames & Moore Department of Transport and Construction ...A draft environmental impact statement for the building of the Alice Springs to Darwin Railway in December 1982.ill, maps, p.126.non-fictionA draft environmental impact statement for the building of the Alice Springs to Darwin Railway in December 1982.railroad construction - australia - history, transcontinental railway - australia - history -
Beechworth Honey ArchivePublication, The economic value and environmental impact of the Australian beekeeping industry: a report prepared for the Australian beekeeping industry. (Gibbs, D. M. H. & Muirhead, I. F.). Canberra, 1998, 1998
... The economic value and environmental impact of the Australian beekeeping industry: a report prepared for the Australian beekeeping industry. ...Beechworth Honey Archive 87 Ford Street Beechworth high-country The economic value and environmental impact of the Australian beekeeping industry: a report prepared for the Australian beekeeping industry. ... -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Fill Dumping Threat to Valley, 12//5/1993
... Environmental impact statement called for....Environment Minister, Barry Pullen says the Koonung Creek valley is earmarked to be dumping ground for Eastern Freeway extension. Environmental impact statement called for....Environment Minister, Barry Pullen says the Koonung Creek valley is earmarked to be dumping ground for Eastern Freeway extension. Environmental impact statement called for. Fill Dumping Threat to Valley Article Article ...Environment Minister, Barry Pullen says the Koonung Creek valley is earmarked to be dumping ground for Eastern Freeway extension.Environment Minister, Barry Pullen says the Koonung Creek valley is earmarked to be dumping ground for Eastern Freeway extension. Environmental impact statement called for.Environment Minister, Barry Pullen says the Koonung Creek valley is earmarked to be dumping ground for Eastern Freeway extension.freeways, koonung creek, eastern freeway extension, pullen, barry -
National Wool MuseumBook, Life from the soil
... Agriculture - environmental impact...National Wool Museum 26 Moorabool Street Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine-peninsula "Life from the soil" - H F White and Sir C Stanton Hicks, 1953 Agriculture Agriculture - environmental impact Sheep stations - management Agriculture Agriculture - environmental impact Sheep stations - management Life from the soil Book ..."Life from the soil" - H F White and Sir C Stanton Hicks, 1953agriculture agriculture - environmental impact sheep stations - management, agriculture, agriculture - environmental impact, sheep stations - management -
National Wool MuseumBook, Discovering Monaro
... Agriculture - environmental impact Farming...Agriculture - environmental impact Farming Monaro New South Wales Agriculture - environmental impact Farming Discovering Monaro Book ..."Discovering Monaro: a study of man's impact on his environment" - W.K. Hancock, Cambridge University Press, 1972.agriculture - environmental impact farming, monaro, new south wales, agriculture - environmental impact, farming -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPhotograph
... ...environmental impact...The erosion of the top soil in search of gold has a continuing environmental impact on the landscape and this photograph depicts but one example of this occurring and can provide much information to a researcher interested in understanding the history of gold mining in Victoria. ...This photograph depicts a man in dark clothing, standing in front of a cut away section of earth. He is undertaking hydraulic sluicing, which involves the use of high powered hoses, in order to cut away the earth which can then be sifted for gold. There is a single tree in the background and the earth contains numerous signs of damage because of the mining. Beechworth become a mining settlement after the discovery of gold in 1852. Gold fever had already spread across Australia's colonies and the American states. Sluicing the landscape for gold, as shown in this photograph, was done by diverting water and washing away the lighter dirt, allowing the gold particles to sift down in to catchments for collection. In Beechworth, there was considerable discontent caused by attempts to restrict water use for sluicing to those with certain 'water rights'. The extensive use of hydraulic sluicing, and the washing away of top soils has continued to impact the surrounds of Beechworth in to the present day. Sluicing as a method for gold mining which was widespread across Victoria during the 1870s. The erosion of the top soil in search of gold has a continuing environmental impact on the landscape and this photograph depicts but one example of this occurring and can provide much information to a researcher interested in understanding the history of gold mining in Victoria. This image of the miner and hose is historically important because it demonstrates the methods of goldmining employed in the later years of the goldrush at Beechworth. It shows how much land is washed away by the use of this technology. The image has good interpretive capacity because it allows researchers to see a different mining technique to what is usually presented. Black and white square photograph on card.reverse: 84-50-3 / 1997 3141 / smdsluicing, goldmining, beechworth, burke museum, miners, gold miners, gold sluicing, environmental impact -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Card - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: The Official Opening of Bendigo's Mine, Bendigo Mining NL, October 2006
... ...environmental impact...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields environment Kangaroo Flat goldmining environmental impact exploration mining Bendigo Mining Doug Buerger Peter McCarthy Trifold invitation. ...Trifold invitation. On front cover is gold coloured image of rock strata. Written underneath: 'The Objective, to bring gold back to Bendigo'. On bottom of front page 'Bendigo Mining' with poppet head logo. Inside on first page: Your invitation- Peter McCarthy, Chairman Bendigo Mining Limited and Doug Buerger, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, request the pleasure of your company for the official opening of Bendigo's Mine at the kangaroo Flat site by Hon Steve Bracks, Premier of Victoria, on Friday 20 October, 2006. Colour photos of a gold pour, underground mining and a miner, on other pages of invitation. environment, kangaroo flat, goldmining, , environmental impact, exploration, mining, bendigo mining, doug buerger, peter mccarthy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: newspaper article on Bendigo's hidden treasure, The Australian Financial Review, June 26 1998
... ...environmental impact...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields environment Kangaroo Flat goldmining environmental impact exploration mining Bendigo Mining Newspaper article titled 'Bendigo digs for hidden treasure'. ...Newspaper article titled 'Bendigo digs for hidden treasure'. 'Bendigo Mining NL will start the surface work on its $35 million gold exploration project under the streets of Bendigo next week after the Victorian Government granted approval for it to proceed'. Bendigo Mining aimed to reach the targeted mineralisation by the end of 2000; first gold production is scheduled for the end of 2001.environment, kangaroo flat, goldmining, , environmental impact, exploration, mining, bendigo mining -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncBooklet - Driving the Fast Train Further, Wendy Everingham and John McPherson, May 2001
... Railways environmental impact...Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc Hut 97, Bonegilla Migrant Experience, 132 Bonegilla Road Bonegilla the-murray This report is significant in advocating an integrated approach which could bring more beneficial outcomes to rural areas such as Wodonga. Railways environmental impact Victorian Railways Environment Victoria This document is a response by Environment Victoria to the Fast Train Report. ...This document is a response by Environment Victoria to the Fast Train Report. It advocates the establishment of an integrated transport approach in Victoria including the need for a Rural and Regional Planning Strategy to be developed in conjunction with the Metropolitan StrategyA publication of 34 pages produced by Environment Victoria Inc. It has brown cover featuring an image of a locomotive superimposed over an outline map of Victoria. It consists of 36 pages including appendices, references, a map of an Environment Victoria Enhanced Victorian Passenger Rail Network and a map of the Victoria's Regional and Rural Bus service.fiction This document is a response by Environment Victoria to the Fast Train Report. It advocates the establishment of an integrated transport approach in Victoria including the need for a Rural and Regional Planning Strategy to be developed in conjunction with the Metropolitan Strategyrailways environmental impact, victorian railways, environment victoria -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncBooklet - Hume Dam Remedial Works - Review of Environmental Factors July 1995, Department of Land and Water Conservation, NSW Government, July 1995
... ...environmental impact of dams...The work included foundation improvements to enhance earthquake protection and the enlargement and strengthening of the downstream embankment. hume dam remedial works dams environmental impact of dams The findings of a review into the environmental impact of remedial works being carried out on the Hume Dam. ...The findings of a review into the environmental impact of remedial works being carried out on the Hume Dam.non-fictionThe findings of a review into the environmental impact of remedial works being carried out on the Hume Dam.hume dam, remedial works dams, environmental impact of dams -
Clunes MuseumEducation kit - DOCUMENT, SOIL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY, MCHUGH'S GULLY - A LAND USE AND MANAGEMENT TEACHING RESOURCE KIT, 1982
... ...ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT...Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street enter building through Collins Place Clunes goldfields Records effects of erosion at McHugh's Gully McHughs Gully LAND MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY OF MCHUGH'S GULLY RECORDED IN THE EARLY 1980'S SINGLE NOTE SEPARATE FROM PUBLICATION : HANDWRITTEN IN BLUE BIRO "from Primary School" BUFF COLOURED LEVER ARCH FILE CONTAINING SECTIONS A TO I WITH A CARDBOARD INSERT OF FRONT COVER WITH SEPIA IMAGES OF RURAL SCENES AND TOWN SHIP PRINTED ON IT. ...ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY OF MCHUGH'S GULLY RECORDED IN THE EARLY 1980'SBUFF COLOURED LEVER ARCH FILE CONTAINING SECTIONS A TO I WITH A CARDBOARD INSERT OF FRONT COVER WITH SEPIA IMAGES OF RURAL SCENES AND TOWN SHIP PRINTED ON IT. Section A contains documents of land use and management teaching resource kit. Section I contains slides and transparenciesnon-fictionENVIRONMENTAL STUDY OF MCHUGH'S GULLY RECORDED IN THE EARLY 1980'Smchughs gully, land management, environmental impact report -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Book - Government Environment Effects Statement, Road Construction Authority (now part of VicRoads), Eastern Arterial Road - Doncaster to Ringwood, November 1987
... ...Environmental impact...Eastern Freeway Extension Eastern Arterial Road Mullum Mullum Creek Road construction Environmental impact The book covers the Environment Effects Statement for the Eastern Arterial Road Extension from Doncaster to Ringwood and the Ringwood Bypass. ...The book covers the Environment Effects Statement for the Eastern Arterial Road Extension from Doncaster to Ringwood and the Ringwood Bypass. Aspects covered are development works, traffic affects, public transport, landscape and visual affects, noise, pedestrian/ bicycle access, lighting, air quality and construction affects. Includes maps, cross sections, photos.The book covers the Environment Effects Statement for the Eastern Arterial Road Extension from Doncaster to Ringwood and the Ringwood Bypass. Aspects covered are development works, traffic affects, public transport, landscape and visual affects, noise, pedestrian/ bicycle access, lighting, air quality and construction affects. Includes maps, cross sections, photos.non-fictionThe book covers the Environment Effects Statement for the Eastern Arterial Road Extension from Doncaster to Ringwood and the Ringwood Bypass. Aspects covered are development works, traffic affects, public transport, landscape and visual affects, noise, pedestrian/ bicycle access, lighting, air quality and construction affects. Includes maps, cross sections, photos.eastern freeway extension, eastern arterial road, mullum mullum creek, road construction, environmental impact -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyBook, Calder Stuart and Winty, East Cunninghame and Lake Tyers Beach. A case study Report, 1976
... A case history of resort development in the Lake Tyers Beach Victoria coast area, considering the history of land use and future planning with regard to environmental impact and social requirements....Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Natural History Land Settlement A case history of resort development in the Lake Tyers Beach Victoria coast area, considering the history of land use and future planning with regard to environmental impact and social requirements. East Cunninghame and Lake Tyers Beach. ...A case history of resort development in the Lake Tyers Beach Victoria coast area, considering the history of land use and future planning with regard to environmental impact and social requirements.natural history, land settlement -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: Bendigo Mining N.L, Unknown
... Potential environmental impacts from the mining are discussed in the paper. ...Potential environmental impacts from the mining are discussed in the paper. ...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/ One page document titled ' Proposed Eaglehawk, Kangaroo Flat and Deborah Reef Mines' produced by the community representatives Greg Hough and Shelley Cohn, members of the Eaglehawk and Kangaroo Flat Environmental Effects committees. Potential environmental impacts from the mining are discussed in the paper. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, shelley cohn, greg hough, environmental effects committee -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: Williams United, Carshalton Projects, Unknown
... A4 trifold brochure ' Environmental Impact Assessment in Victoria' how to find your way around the environment effects act. ...A4 trifold brochure ' Environmental Impact Assessment in Victoria' how to find your way around the environment effects act. ...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/ 1. One page, double sided page, listing contacts for further information on Bendigo Mining N.L. Williams United Project, Eaglehawk and Birds South/Carshalton Project, Kangaroo Flat. 2. A4 trifold brochure ' Environmental Impact Assessment in Victoria' how to find your way around the environment effects act. Department of Planning Development, Government of Victoria.bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, cyanide, toxicity, woodvale ponds -
National Wool MuseumFilm - 16o8, Abha Gupta, Streamline Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd, 2025
... This commitment not only resonated through the ethical sourcing of materials but also through the conscientious production practices that minimise environmental impact. Circular design principles guided the approach of this project, emphasising materials that are biodegradable and minimise environmental impact. ...This commitment not only resonated through the ethical sourcing of materials but also through the conscientious production practices that minimise environmental impact. Circular design principles guided the approach of this project, emphasising materials that are biodegradable and minimise environmental impact. ...One of three We The Makers videos commissioned by the Programs and Education department at the National Wool Museum to assist in learning and engagement alongside the We The Makers Sustainable Fashion Prize 2025 exhibition at the National Wool Museum. The films feature artist interviews from three finalists from We the Makers, providing insights into their personal influences, the motivations behind their material choices and the impact of culture on artistic practice. This film features designer Abha Gupta and her work '1608'. Artist Statement: ‘16o8' collection by designer Abha Gupta pays tribute to the historic moment when the British first arrived in India, a pivotal event that reshaped the country's fashion landscape for over two centuries. She launched this collection under her brand name, ‘Antiek East’. Designed under the mentorship of RMIT professor Blake Barns, the collection draws inspiration from the era of British colonisation, reflecting its profound influence on Indian fashion history. Drape suit jacket in the collection is meticulously handwoven and handmade by local artisans using natural fibres, embodying a commitment to traditional craftsmanship. Beyond creating aesthetically compelling garments, ‘16o8’ project served as a catalyst for social impact. By prioritising fair wages and opportunities for marginalised communities, she uplifted artisans and craftspeople, embedding sustainability across all levels and stages of her endeavour. This commitment not only resonated through the ethical sourcing of materials but also through the conscientious production practices that minimise environmental impact. Circular design principles guided the approach of this project, emphasising materials that are biodegradable and minimise environmental impact. Natural dyeing processes not only uphold traditional craftsmanship but also reduce harmful chemical runoff into ecosystems. By choosing sustainable fabrics and methods, the project aimed to create garments that are not only beautiful but also ethically and environmentally sound.Three minute eighteen second digital video with audio. abha gupta, fashion, designer, film, we the makers, sustainability, textiles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: Role of Council in mining proposals, Unknown
... The proposal and additional prescribed information enable a structured assessment of the environmental impacts associated with the proposed operations. ...The proposal and additional prescribed information enable a structured assessment of the environmental impacts associated with the proposed operations. ...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/ Mining proposals: Applications for a new mineral tenement must be accompanied by a mining proposal. The proposal and additional prescribed information enable a structured assessment of the environmental impacts associated with the proposed operations. This assessment will consider the environmental setting and the views of stakeholders and individuals or groups with an interest in the project. The proposal is also the applicant’s opportunity to describe the potential benefits of the operation, which will contribute to the assessment of the appropriateness of the proposed environmental outcomes. https://energymining.sa.gov.au/industry/minerals-and-mining/mining/establish-a-mine-or-quarry/mining-proposal-and-management-plansTwo page, double sided document titled 'Assessment of Mining Projects, Role of Council'. The approvals process and the role of Council are discussed in the paper. A flow chart on page two provides a graphic example of the approval process for mining proposals. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, approvals process, bendigo council, environmental effects statement, minister for mining, local government, mining proposal, tenement -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumGeological specimen - Chalcopyrite
... The Mount Lyell mines have a long history of human and environmental disasters, including the 1912 North Lyell fire that killed 42 miners, and two separate incidents in 2013 in which three people lost their lives. The environmental impacts from this complex of mines are extensive, with waste tailings and heavy metal contamination flowing directly into the King and Queen River catchments. ...The Mount Lyell mines have a long history of human and environmental disasters, including the 1912 North Lyell fire that killed 42 miners, and two separate incidents in 2013 in which three people lost their lives. The environmental impacts from this complex of mines are extensive, with waste tailings and heavy metal contamination flowing directly into the King and Queen River catchments. ...This specimen originated from Mount Lyell on the west coast of Tasmania, where a large group of open cut and underground copper-silver-gold mines began operating in 1883. Between 1893-1994, the Mt Lyell Mining and Railway Company were responsible for operations. The Mt Lyell copper-gold mines produce some excellent crystallised specimens of chalcopyrite and other minerals. The deposits are generally considered to be of Cambrian volcanic origin, but there are indications of Devonian granitic influence on the ores, plus local remobilisation during Devonian deformation. Over 120 million tonnes of ore was produced from several workings, including the main Prince Lyell mine and the North Lyell mine, which was also of great importance. The Mount Lyell mines have a long history of human and environmental disasters, including the 1912 North Lyell fire that killed 42 miners, and two separate incidents in 2013 in which three people lost their lives. The environmental impacts from this complex of mines are extensive, with waste tailings and heavy metal contamination flowing directly into the King and Queen River catchments. In 1954, the eminent Australian historian, Geoffrey Blainey, published 'The Peaks of Lyell' which delves into the history of the 1912 North Mount Lyell Disaster.Chalcopyrite does not contain the most copper in its structure relative to other minerals, but it is the most important copper ore since it can be found in many localities and occurs in a variety of ore types. The brassy-yellow colours in Chalcopyrite mean it is often confused with pyrites and gold, leading to use of the term, "fool's gold." Chalcopyrite has been the primary ore of copper since smelting began five thousand years ago. 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.This hand sized solid mineral specimen has shades of brass-yellow with spots of iridescent green-black tarnish. Chalcopyrite is a copper iron sulphide mineral and a major ore of copper common in sulphide veins and disseminated in igneous rocks. Chalcopyrite has a hardness of 3.5-4 on the Mohs Scale. It is a member of the tetragonal crystal system and has metallic lustre and opaque transparency.burke museum, beechworth, indigo shire, beechworth museum, geology, geological specimen, chalcopyrite, copper pyrites, copper mining, tasmanian geology, mount lyell, mount lyell mines, fools gold, mohs scale, crystals, minerals, historical geological collection, victorian geological survey, a.r.c selwyn, gold rush, van diemans land -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPhotograph - Photograph - Reproduction, ca. 1900
... This method of mining is extremely effective but causes significant environmental impacts and damage to waterways. Large water quantities were required for large-scale sluicing, and the long water races and deep tailraces that were constructed in the Beechworth area in the nineteenth century are nonetheless considered feats of engineering. ...This method of mining is extremely effective but causes significant environmental impacts and damage to waterways. Large water quantities were required for large-scale sluicing, and the long water races and deep tailraces that were constructed in the Beechworth area in the nineteenth century are nonetheless considered feats of engineering. ...This image shows the approach to Beechworth from the south-west via the Newtown Bridge. Numerous early buildings line the road as it bifurcates to become Ford and High Streets on the ridge above Spring Creek and Newtown Falls. The sloping, rocky terrain and water course along the gorge show evidence of the intense mining activity that occurred at the site. The Ovens Gold Rush at Beechworth started when gold was found at Spring Creek in February 1852, prompting an influx of miners from around the world. The population grew over 20,000 by 1857. While the earliest mining at Beechworth was similar to that in other Victorian goldfields like Ballarat and Bendigo, Beechworth is notable for its use of hydraulic sluicing as a major method of removing wash-dirt. Hydraulic sluicing employs high pressure jets of water to blast away large areas of earth and wash it down to be run through a sluice box. Gold gets caught in the sluice and the remaining slurry is washed away. This method of mining is extremely effective but causes significant environmental impacts and damage to waterways. Large water quantities were required for large-scale sluicing, and the long water races and deep tailraces that were constructed in the Beechworth area in the nineteenth century are nonetheless considered feats of engineering. The site in the photograph is associated with the Rocky Mountain Mining Company who constructed an eight hundred meter tunnel under the township between 1876-1880 to reduce water levels at Spring Creek, which had been subject to diversions since the earliest days of alluvial mining. Over four million ounces of gold (115 tones) were found at Beechworth between 1852 and 1868, and the wealth from the gold rushes built Beechworth and the nationally significant buildings that remain standing today.This image shows the early development of the Beechworth township above Spring Creek, where gold was discovered in 1852. Evidence of hydraulic sluicing, a uniquely predominant method at Beechworth, and water-works engineering are present in the landscape. By the 1870s, alluvial gold deposits were depleted and increasingly complex engineering was required so deeper shafts could reach bedrock. This image is significant for understanding changes to the landscape and the evolution of mining methods and engineering practices related to the extensive construction, manipulation and management of water networks. The shift from smaller scale alluvial mining to larger company dominance in the mining industry has implications for understanding wider social, economic, political and industrial changes in the region of Beechworth and within the context of the Victorian Gold Rush more broadly. A black and white rectangular reproduction photograph printed on photographic paper. burke museum, beechworth museum, beechworth, gold fields, gold rush, victorian gold rush, hydraulic sluicing, rocky mountain mining company, spring creek, netwown falls, mining tunnels, water races, tailraces, colonial australia, australian gold rushes, mining technology, beechworth historic district, indigo gold trail, migration, indigo shire, gold mining, gold mining history -
Eltham District Historical Society IncDocument - Property Binder, 1184 Main Road, Eltham
... Other local builders have followed Pritchard’s lead in resource efficiency for minimal environmental impact....Other local builders have followed Pritchard’s lead in resource efficiency for minimal environmental impact. Main Road Eltham Businesses Llewellyn Pritchard HIA Greensmart Building of the Year Award. ...Newspaper article: A sustainable award, Diamond Valley Leader, 1 November2006, Architect and building Llewellyn Pritchard won resource Efficiency Housing Award, finalist in HIA Greensmart Building of the Year Award. House – Environmental Leader (Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p186) In 2006 environmental awareness was mushrooming in the community, which is reflected in the award-winning house at Main Road near Wattletree Road, Eltham. At first sight, the building appears a mix of a classic Eltham mud-brick house and an avant-garde building style. The crown of solar panels stretching along the width of the curved roof, indicates that this is no ordinary house. In fact it signals a new building trend of minimal impact on the environment. Yet it utilises the environment with high technical expertise to achieve comfort and cut running and maintenance costs. In recognition of this, its designer/builder, Conscious Homes, won the 2006 National HIA Greensmart Resource Efficiency Award. For Conscious Homes director, Llewellyn Pritchard, this house reflects a philosophy, strengthened by his connection with Aboriginal culture, through his foster siblings. Pritchard believes the sustainable way indigenous Australians lived and their spiritual connection with land, demonstrates how humanity is part of the ecology. His interest in environmental design stemmed from growing up in bushy Eltham Shire, with its mud-brick tradition. This was followed by studying Architecture at RMIT in the early 1980s, and learning about passive solar design. Pritchard says this house demonstrates that environmental sustainability is not about sacrifice, but about exceptional levels of occupant comfort, savings in running costs and modern fittings and appliances.1 The solar panels on the north roofs are intentionally obvious to make a statement about what the building is doing. But inside the systems are hidden and interactive with conventional services, such as the underground water tank. The house is water and energy self-sufficient and at 12 squares is much smaller than conventional houses, to minimise resources. Yet it accommodates his family of four with three bedrooms, a living/dining and kitchen area and a bathroom/laundry. Importantly the building is designed to last hundreds of years, by being able to be modified as the need arises, such as for commercial use. In this way the structure minimises its environmental impact. The solid double mud-brick walls (which are insulated) include steel beams and supporting frame, allowing the future removal or alteration of any section. The materials are local, recycled and of low toxicity where possible.2 Inside and out, the mud-brick is rendered and sealed with a combination of cement and sand and a mud-based coating in a soft golden hue increases its life. Inside, the golden-brown timber is plantation Mountain Ash and the concrete floors throughout – of local stone aggregate with a clear seal – have a natural looking random stone appearance. The house sustains a stable temperature of around 20 degrees, assisted by the concrete slab floor. The many large double-glazed windows and highlights (windows set high on walls) provide cross-flow ventilation. The north-facing living area maximises heating from the lower winter sun and is cooler in summer, because the sun is higher. Heating comes from a solar hydronic slab system. All appliances and fittings are high efficiency energy or water rated. Appliances in the timber kitchen include a gas stove and a dishwasher, using the building’s own power and water. French doors open from the living area to a deck, concealing the treatment system for all waste water. This is pumped through sub-soil drippers to the indigenous garden beds and no-dig vegetable patch. Below the carport is the 80,000-litre rainwater tank and at the back, the boiler room houses the solar boiler, water tank access, domestic water supply pump, filter gear and hydronic slab heating controls. The solar system is backed up with gas, which is needed to heat water only in winter. Gas used is less than one quarter of that for an average home with ducted heating. Excess power is fed back to the grid and the building uses about one quarter of the mains electricity of an average home. Other local builders have followed Pritchard’s lead in resource efficiency for minimal environmental impact.main road, eltham, businesses, llewellyn pritchard, hia greensmart building of the year award., efficiency housing award, conscious homes australia pty ltd -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: Land Use Impact Study, Unknown
... impact study, Birds/Carshalton Gold Mining Project. On top of page: ' KLM Planning Consultants, Summary Bendigo Mining NL - Birds/Carshalton Project. 2. South Birds/Carshalton Gold Mines, summary of environmental...impact study, Birds/Carshalton Gold Mining Project. On top of page: ' KLM Planning Consultants, Summary Bendigo Mining NL - Birds/Carshalton Project. 2. South Birds/Carshalton Gold Mines, summary of environmental ...Four pages of information on the Birds/Carshalton Gold Mining poposed development by Bendigo Mining N.L.. 1. Summary of land use planning impact study, Birds/Carshalton Gold Mining Project. On top of page: ' KLM Planning Consultants, Summary Bendigo Mining NL - Birds/Carshalton Project. 2. South Birds/Carshalton Gold Mines, summary of environmental noise and vibration impacts. On top of page: Watson Moss Growcott Acoustics Pty Ltd. 3. Proposed Birds South/Carshalton Gold Mining Project, Summary of Social Impact Assessment. 4. Birds/Carshalton project - economic benefits, tourism benefits, public sector externalities, effect on property values and recommendation. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, mining proposal, dust supression, carshalton mine, williams united mine, birds reef -
Hepburn Shire Council Art and Heritage CollectionPublic Art Work, Boy with a thorn - 'Lo Spinario', c. 1900
... The issue of security from the point of view of theft, malicious damage and environmental impact will need to be addressed. The Ballarat Botanical Gardens have recently reinstalled statuary which has been damaged and which had been removed from the Gardens on account of this. ...The issue of security from the point of view of theft, malicious damage and environmental impact will need to be addressed. The Ballarat Botanical Gardens have recently reinstalled statuary which has been damaged and which had been removed from the Gardens on account of this. ...Boy with a Thorn Though the classical bronze that the figure was modeled has become known as Lo Spinario, both Stuart Rattle and Kevin O’Neill referred to it as The Boy with a Thorn. Information from the late Stuart Rattle and John Graham, the late Kevin O’Neill’s partner. The statue was bought by Kevin O’Neill from a South Yarra antique dealer in the 1980s. She had bought it in Europe. Stuart believed that it was cast in Berlin by Moritz Geiss who had pioneered the popular process of zinc casting of classical statues. Schinkel, the architect of early 19th Century Prussian public buildings used the process extensively. I assume that the decorations that can be seen in Berlin currently are copies of those copies, given the comprehensive destruction of the city in 1945. Unless there is a date stamped on the statue, and there might well be, there is no firm indication of its age, although Stuart and Kevin believed it was “turn of the century”. It was given to Stuart by John Graham after the death of Kevin O’Neill. Prior to its installation at Musk Farm, it was “by the dam” at Marnarnie, O’Neill’s property at Mt Macedon. It became a much photographed focal point in the sunken garden at Musk Farm. The statue is a gift from the Rattle family to The Friends of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens who intend to give it, in turn, to Hepburn Shire to be placed in the Botanic Gardens. Both the family and the Friends see it as a memorial to Stuart’s tireless work to raise funds for the Gardens and to raise the profile of the Gardens so that their considerable significance could be more broadly acknowledged. The CMP notes that statuary has been a feature of most botanic gardens (and a notable feature of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens) and James Lowe, the head of Parks for the Shire has also commented that it is an area that could well be developed in the Gardens. This comes from his attendance at meetings of the BGANZ, the “peak professional body” for the development and maintenance of registered botanic gardens in Aus and NZ. Given the lack of funds that the Shire has been able to allocate to the Gardens, a donation of this calibre is a welcome addition to the cultural asset that the Gardens represent. A very large number of residents of the Shire are members of the Friends, have visited Musk Farm and are appreciative of the Gardens. There is a current feeling that the Gardens are undergoing a dynamic revival as a result of the success of the Café and also because of the extraordinary improvement and enhancement of the amenity that has been undertaken over the past two years by the Friends. The installation of the Boy with the Thorn is another move forward for the Gardens. The statue is cast zinc. It is sometimes referred to a white bronze. As can be seen in the photographs, it is in very good condition with no damage or apparent degeneration of the metal. The Smithsonian Institution has a lengthy document relating to the deterioration and repair of similar casts in the US where urban pollution has taken its toll but for the most part it deals with inappropriate repair rather than maintenance protocols. One of the properties of zinc that is appreciated in Australia is its ability to withstand the elements and given that the artwork has been either on Mt Macedon or at Musk for the last 30 years or more, its relocation to Wombat Hill seems to be an appropriate one. The Friends are prepared to organise and pay for the relocation of the statue. The issue of security from the point of view of theft, malicious damage and environmental impact will need to be addressed. The Ballarat Botanical Gardens have recently reinstalled statuary which has been damaged and which had been removed from the Gardens on account of this. They have used Rockworks Ballarat and Wilson’s Memorials to make plinths, secure artworks with steel pins and to provide especially robust fixings to ensure the safety of the various sculptures. The CMP (2007) makes a number of recommendations regarding security in the Gardens ranging from the installation of lighting to the locking of the gates overnight and the repair/reinstatement of appropriate fencing – not done as yet to my knowledge. Paul Bangay has also agreed to act as a consultant in the process of installing the Boy. John Graham estimates its value at $20,000 The preferred location for the work would be at the entrance to the Fernery from the lawn. The paths form an intersection at that point that could be modified to fit the statue. But this is currently a suggested location only. The statue is a gift from the Rattle family to The Friends of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens who have gifted it to the Hepburn Shire to be placed in the Botanic Gardens. Both the family and the Friends of the Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens Daylesford see it as a memorial to Stuart’s tireless work to raise funds for the Gardens and to raise the profile of the Gardens so that their considerable significance could be more broadly acknowledged. Lo Spinario (Boy with a thorn) c. 1900 copy after the Greco-Roman Hellenistic antique bronze in Rome. c. 1900 copy after the Greco-Roman Hellenistic antique bronze in Rome (Palazzo dei Conservatori, Musei Capitolini, Rome) Manufacturer M. Geiss, Berlin Nonedaylesford, wombat hill botanical gardens, stuart rattle, kevin o'neill, john graham, boy with a thorn, lo spinario, classical sculpture, zinc, classical nude, hepburn shire, public art, sculpture, art -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: Williams United Gold Mine, Unknown
... Williams United Gold Mine, one page, summary of environmental noise and vibration impacts. Watson Moss Growcott Acoustics Pty Ltd on top of page, dated 13.12.96. 2. ...Bendigo mining gold mining proposal Williams United mine social impact vibration impacts noise Six pages of information on the Williams United Gold Mining project proposed development by Bendigo Mining N.L. 1. Williams United Gold Mine, one page, summary of environmental noise and vibration impacts. ...Six pages of information on the Williams United Gold Mining project proposed development by Bendigo Mining N.L. 1. Williams United Gold Mine, one page, summary of environmental noise and vibration impacts. Watson Moss Growcott Acoustics Pty Ltd on top of page, dated 13.12.96. 2. Williams United Project, one page assessment of archaeological and heritage values, summary of conclusions and recommendations. Undated. 3. Proposed Williams United Project, one page double sided. Study of plant life on site. On back page: ' Proposed Birds/Carshalton Project, study of plants on site. 4. Proposed Williams United Gold Mining Project, one page. Summary of social impact assessment 5. Summary, one page, of land use planning impact study, Williams United Gold Mining Project 6. Williams United/Forty Foot Spurs. One page document. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, mining proposal, williams united mine, social impact, vibration impacts, noise -
Federation University Art CollectionArtwork, other - Artwork, 'Ghosts in the Himalayas (Shot Up)' by Lisa Anderson, 2016
... Dr Lisa ANDERSON (1958- ) Dr Anderson’s research questions environmental issues that impact on the social structures of communities and their mapped or metaphysical borders. ...Federation University Art Collection Artworks are displayed at Federation University Australia campuses at Ballarat, Gippsland (Churchill), Stawell and Horsham. goldfields Dr Lisa ANDERSON (1958- ) Dr Anderson’s research questions environmental issues that impact on the social structures of communities and their mapped or metaphysical borders. ...Dr Lisa ANDERSON (1958- ) Dr Anderson’s research questions environmental issues that impact on the social structures of communities and their mapped or metaphysical borders. She develops projects around ways of understanding the effects of climate change. These include work with folklore, legends and religions that tell stories of coping with weather, forced migration of animals and people and coping with difference. She has undertaken international residency programs and exhibitions in the Arctic, Iceland, Paris, Norway, London and China, and she was the first Artist in Residence at the Australian Museum. These unique opportunities continue an extensive art practice of installation work, video, photography and sculpture. Anderson has an extensive record of exhibitions in Australia and overseas with work included in both private and corporate collections. Her exhibitions include Journeys: Due North, a large installation work that includes work created over a 10-year period of engagement in expedition and science work North of the Arctic Circle. Beneath the Beauty of Architecture, an exhibition at her London Gallery, Bicha, used images created in China, Nunuvut Territory in Canada and the Antarctic while working with the migration stories of survival. Dr Anderson has created many large scale artworks that challenge notions of occupation of the City, including Writing the City, a three-year program of installation works to shift the use of Sydney to being a city of public space in its pre-Olympic development. Singing up Stones celebrated the people who created and use the Opera House and the Quay for performance and ideas. This included the first image projection onto the Sydney Opera House, a projection onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge and a ballet of cruise liners with the sound simulcast on the local radio station. Two digital prints with acrylic on metal and bullet holes. This work is the result of research on the hidden voice of landscape undertaken by Dr Lisa Anderson while an Honorary Professor at Federation University Australia. lisa anderson, available -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPhotograph, 1920-1950
... This method of mining is extremely effective, but causes significant environmental damage and impacts to waterways and agricultural operations. ...This method of mining is extremely effective, but causes significant environmental damage and impacts to waterways and agricultural operations. ...This image taken between 1920-1930 depicts open-cut hydraulic sluicing at the Three Mile Mine, located about five kilometres south of Beechworth. Alluvial, or surface, mining began on this site in the 1850s, but was soon replaced by hydraulic sluicing methods. By the start of 1880 it is estimated that nine hundred miles of water races had been cut though soil and rock in the Beechworth district. Hydraulic sluicing employs high pressure jets of water to blast away large areas of earth and wash it down to be run through a sluice box. Gold gets caught in the sluice and the remaining slurry is washed away. Large water quantities were required for hydraulic sluicing, and the long water races and deep tailraces that were constructed were considered great engineering feats. This method of mining is extremely effective, but causes significant environmental damage and impacts to waterways and agricultural operations. Miners at Beechworth built extensive networks of races and dams to secure reliable supplies of water on a scale far greater than elsewhere in Victoria. By the 1880s Beechworth's water barons continued to hold more than half of all the water right licences on issue and undertook sluicing operations on a massive scale. The manipulation of surface and ground water via race networks was well planned and recorded in detail by local mining surveyors. The maps that were created, combined with modern geo-spatial technologies, provide a vital key in understanding the great lengths to which miners went to capture and control critical water resources. Today, Three Mile mine is called Baarmutha. The Three Mile Mine was unproductive until 1865 when John Pund and three other miners secured a fifteen year license and constructed a water race from Upper Nine Mile Creek to Three Mile Creek. In the early twentieth century Pund & Co. averaged over one thousand ounces of gold per year from the mine. After Pund's death in 1915, GSG Amalgamated Co operated the site, continuing sluicing until 1950. This image of hydraulic sluicing methods shows the extent of water-works engineering in the landscape. This photograph has historic and research potential for understanding changes to the landscape, the evolution of mining methods, and the extensive construction, manipulation and management of water networks in the Beechworth district. Black and white rectangular photograph on matte paperReverse: 7597-1 / Sluice Mining / Copied from original on loan from Webb (Qld) / Donated Nov 2009 / Baarmutha Three Mile Mine c1920-1950 / Managed by the Plain Bros then Parkinsons / Current Location is: Beechworth Animal Shelter / used for Baarmuthaburke museum, beechworth museum, beechworth, gold fields, gold rush, victorian gold rush, hydraulic sluicing, spring creek, netwown falls, mining tunnels, water races, tailraces, gold ming history, colonial australia, australian gold rushes, mining technology, beechworth historic district, indigo gold trail, indigo shire, john pund, water manipulation, water engineering, three mile creek, three mile mine, water race, large-scale mining methods, historical mining construction, alluvial mining, mining environmental impacts, baarmutha, water barons -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhotograph - Kiewa River in flood at Clover Dam
... environmentally friendly alternatives such as wind and nuclear have also made inroads. The Kiewa valley and its surrounding alpine catchment were looked at(Victorian State Government), from the beginning of the twentieth century as a source of alternate power for an ever-increasing demand for electricity by growing population and heavy industrial areas within Melbourne City and State regions. Construction of dams, such as Clover Dam provided the large quantity holding areas of water required to turn the turbines at the various power stations to provide the electricity needed. The impact ...As part of the push to cut electricity costs and diversify supply, the Victorian Government (circa 1930) implemented the conversion strategy from mainly brown coal supply to hydro - electricity. The Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme became the largest scheme of its kind in the State Of Victoria and the second largest scheme in Australia. Clover Dam and Power Station were built by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria as part of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme from the late 1930's to the early 1940's. This dam was constructed to supply water to feed four turbines (62 mega watts) at the West Kiewa Power Station. This was at the forefront of sustainable "Green" energy. Costs associated with power supplies is still a major incentive of governments, however environmentally friendly alternatives such as wind and nuclear have also made inroads. The Kiewa valley and its surrounding alpine catchment were looked at(Victorian State Government), from the beginning of the twentieth century as a source of alternate power for an ever-increasing demand for electricity by growing population and heavy industrial areas within Melbourne City and State regions. Construction of dams, such as Clover Dam provided the large quantity holding areas of water required to turn the turbines at the various power stations to provide the electricity needed. The impact of these controls by moderating water run-off from the alpine regions is beneficial in reducing flooding from thawing of snow on the alps. This by-product allows agriculture and grazing to be less vulnerable to seasonal flooding thereby resulting in a more stable annual production level.Black and white photograph of Clover Dam with Kiewa River in flood. .5mm white boarder on 3 sides of photo.Handwritten on back of photograph in black pen - Kiewa in flood. Clover Dam.clover dam, secv -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhotograph - Clover Dam
... environmentally friendly alternatives such as wind and nuclear have also made inroads. The Kiewa valley and its surrounding alpine catchment were looked at(Victorian State Government), from the beginning of the twentieth century as a source of alternate power for an ever-increasing demand for electricity by growing population and heavy industrial areas within Melbourne City and State regions. Construction of dams, such as Clover Dam provided the large quantity holding areas of water required to turn the turbines at the various power stations to provide the electricity needed. The impact ...As part of the push to cut electricity costs and diversify supply, the Victorian Government (circa 1930) implemented the conversion strategy from mainly brown coal supply to hydro - electricity. The Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme became the largest scheme of its kind in the State Of Victoria and the second largest scheme in Australia. Clover Dam and Power Station were built by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria as part of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme from the late 1930's to the early 1940's. This dam was constructed to supply water to feed four turbines (62 mega watts) at the West Kiewa Power Station. This was at the forefront of sustainable "Green" energy. Costs associated with power supplies is still a major incentive of governments, however environmentally friendly alternatives such as wind and nuclear have also made inroads. The Kiewa valley and its surrounding alpine catchment were looked at(Victorian State Government), from the beginning of the twentieth century as a source of alternate power for an ever-increasing demand for electricity by growing population and heavy industrial areas within Melbourne City and State regions. Construction of dams, such as Clover Dam provided the large quantity holding areas of water required to turn the turbines at the various power stations to provide the electricity needed. The impact of these controls by moderating water run-off from the alpine regions is beneficial in reducing flooding from thawing of snow on the alps. This by-product allows agriculture and grazing to be less vulnerable to seasonal flooding thereby resulting in a more stable annual production level.Black and white photograph of Clover Dam buildings and Kiewa River. Has a .4cm white border around photograph Printed on bottom left corner of photograph in white - Clover Flatclover dam, secv -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhotographs x 2 - Clover Dam, Circa 1940's
... environmentally friendly alternatives such as wind and nuclear have also made inroads. The Kiewa valley and its surrounding alpine catchment were looked at(Victorian State Government), from the beginning of the twentieth century as a source of alternate power for an ever-increasing demand for electricity by growing population and heavy industrial areas within Melbourne City and State regions. Construction of dams, such as Clover Dam provided the large quantity holding areas of water required to turn the turbines at the various power stations to provide the electricity needed. The impact ...As part of the push to cut electricity costs and diversify supply, the Victorian Government (circa 1930) implemented the conversion strategy from mainly brown coal supply to hydro - electricity. The Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme became the largest scheme of its kind in the State Of Victoria and the second largest scheme in Australia. Clover Dam and Power Station were built by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria as part of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme from the late 1930's to the early 1940's. This dam was constructed to supply water to feed four turbines (62 mega watts) at the West Kiewa Power Station. This was at the forefront of sustainable "Green" energy. Costs associated with power supplies is still a major incentive of governments, however environmentally friendly alternatives such as wind and nuclear have also made inroads. The Kiewa valley and its surrounding alpine catchment were looked at(Victorian State Government), from the beginning of the twentieth century as a source of alternate power for an ever-increasing demand for electricity by growing population and heavy industrial areas within Melbourne City and State regions. Construction of dams, such as Clover Dam provided the large quantity holding areas of water required to turn the turbines at the various power stations to provide the electricity needed. The impact of these controls by moderating water run-off from the alpine regions is beneficial in reducing flooding from thawing of snow on the alps. This by-product allows agriculture and grazing to be less vulnerable to seasonal flooding thereby resulting in a more stable annual production level. Photographs also document early engineering and building techniques used in the construction of dams and power stations during the 1940’s and 1950’s. Note the lack of safety equipment and suitable work attire worn by construction workers on the sites 1. Black and white photograph of Clover Dam under construction. Has a .5cm white border around photo 2. Black and white photograph of Clover Dam under construction showing workmen at work. Has a .5cm white border around photo Written in pencil on back of both photographs - Clover Damclover dam, secv -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyCollection of Papers and Articles - Cattle on the Bogong High Plains
... Controversy re the environmental impact has recurred over the decades leading to action by the Australian Government. cattlemen bogong high plains grazing kiewa valley beef farmers Articles and Papers collection re controversy re cattle grazing on the Bogong High Plains. ...Cattle grazing on the Bogong High Plains was a tradition for the farmers of the Kiewa Valley. Controversy re the environmental impact has recurred over the decades leading to action by the Australian Government.Articles and Papers collection re controversy re cattle grazing on the Bogong High Plains. Late 1970s to the late 1980s.cattlemen, bogong high plains, grazing, kiewa valley beef farmers
