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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - GOLD NUGGET COLLECTION: THE GEM, 1906
... GOLD NUGGET COLLECTION: THE GEM...Plaster model of Victorian gold nugget...A replica of the "Gem" gold nugget that was discovered... MINING Models Plaster model of Victorian gold nugget A replica ...A replica of the "Gem" gold nugget that was discovered on 29.11.1906 on the Poseidon Lead at Tarnagulla at the depth of 9 feet. Found on the bedrock by the Wragge Bros. Weight 88 ozs. Value of $126,358 in 2016. (See additional Research.)mining, models, plaster model of victorian gold nugget -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - GOLD NUGGET COLLECTION: THE POSEIDON
... GOLD NUGGET COLLECTION: THE POSEIDON...Plaster model of Victorian gold nugget...A replica of the gold nugget 'Poseidon' that was discovered... MINING Models Plaster model of Victorian gold nugget https ...A replica of the gold nugget 'Poseidon' that was discovered on the 18th of December 1906 at Tarnagulla. It was found 10 inches below the surface, 2 inches above bedrock with much quartz. It was found by Woodall and Party and named after a famous racehorse of the time. Gross weight 953 ozs. Net 703 ozs. (See additional research).mining, models, plaster model of victorian gold nugget, https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/history-culture/2016/11/australias-biggest-gold-nuggets/ -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White Photograph, Gold Nugget From White Horse Gully Bendigo, 16/04/1853
... Gold Nugget From White Horse Gully Bendigo...gold nugget... and White Photograph Photograph Gold Nugget From White Horse Gully ...Pphotograph of an illustration from teh Illustrated London News 16 April 1853.white horse gully, bendigo, gold nugget -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - GOLD NUGGET COLLECTION: THE PLATYPUS
... GOLD NUGGET COLLECTION: THE PLATYPUS...Plaster model of Victorian gold nugget...A plaster replica of the 377 ozs gold nugget... MINING Models Plaster model of Victorian gold nugget https ...A plaster replica of the 377 ozs gold nugget that was discovered in March 1861 in Robinson Crusoe valley at a depth of 5 feet by Mr John Knott and his son. It was the largest nugget found on the field. Value in 2016 $595,463. An article by the Bendigo Advertiser on Saturday 16 March 1861 describes the discovery "One of the largest pieces of gold that have been turned out of the ground on Bendigo, was yesterday brought to light in a small gully called Dead Bullock Gully, on the Kangaroo Flat side of Robinson Crusoe. The fortunate discoverers of the treasure are in this instance, as is generally the case, "fossickers," and where the nugget was found is in some old ground that has no doubt been turned over times innumerable within a few feet of the spot where the prize was lying hid. The exact weight of the nugget is 377 oz 6¾ dwts of as pure gold as ever came out of the ground. The finders are Mr John Knott and his son; the latter,a lad, being the party who actually found it, which he did under rather peculiar circumstances. He was down below in the old hole, putting a drive into an old pillar that had been left, when he drove his pick into the mass of gold, and partially discovered it. Under the excitement of the moment he cried out loudly, and his father, who was on top, immediately jumped down the hole, under the impression that his son had met with an accident, but fortunately found that he only required assistance in extracting the welcome stranger. The following is a description of the nugget. Length, twelve inches; width, six; while in some places it is of about two inches in thickness, in others it is only about half an inch. It has that peculiarity of form which from the days of the early finders of nuggets has enabled one to discover a resemblance to something either common or uncommon. We have had nuggets resembling frying pans, legs of mutton, dampers, and other articles in use in the rosy days of the diggings. In the present instance several parties who have seen the nugget assert that both in shape and size it is very much like an Australian Platypus, one of the ends of the nugget being exactly in formation like the snout of the animal. It will be exhibited today in the gold office of Mr Bannerman, and will, no doubt,attract the gaze of a crowd. Mr Knott states that at breakfast, before going to work in the morning, the boy mentioned to his mother that he had dreamt on the previous night that he would find a large nugget. May the similar dreams of every alluvial miner come as true as this realization of a prize worth between fourteen and fifteen hundred pounds in value."It has a sticker on it that says 'The Platypus 112'mining, models, plaster model of victorian gold nugget, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/87375584 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - GOLD NUGGET COLLECTION: 'THE BEAUTY'
... GOLD NUGGET COLLECTION: 'THE BEAUTY'...Plaster model of Victorian gold nugget... MINING Models Plaster model of Victorian gold nugget Plaster ...Plaster model of The 'Beauty' Nugget found at Kangaroo Gully Bendigo in 1858 nine feet below the surface. Weight 242 ozs. (See additional Research)mining, models, plaster model of victorian gold nugget -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - GOLD NUGGET COLLECTION: 'THE SANDHURST'
... GOLD NUGGET COLLECTION: 'THE SANDHURST'...Plaster model of Victorian gold nugget... MINING Models Plaster model of Victorian gold nugget Plaster ...Plaster model of 'The 'Sandhurst' Nugget. Possibly October 1873 20 ozs from Patchy Flat Whipstick. More research required.mining, models, plaster model of victorian gold nugget -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - GOLD NUGGET COLLECTION: 'THE SCHLEMM'
... GOLD NUGGET COLLECTION: 'THE SCHLEMM'...Plaster model of Victorian gold nugget... MINING Models Plaster model of Victorian gold nugget A plaster ...A plaster model of the Sclemm nugget found on 11.7.1872 at the Shoots Gully between Dunolly and James Creek, three feet below the surface. Associated with quartz and ironstone. Weight 538 ozs. Estimated yield 478 ozs. Finder Henry Davey. Value 2016 $849,760. (See additional research)mining, models, plaster model of victorian gold nugget -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: GOLD NUGGET
... JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: GOLD NUGGET...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Gold... ''The way we were'' from 2000. Gold Nugget: the old union mine ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Gold Nugget: the old union mine at Maldon. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Orbost & District Historical Society
tie pin, 1890
... tiepin costume accessories gold-nugget lynch-matthew...Gold nugget was found by the father of Lynch, Ray (Mr.) who...Handmade metallic tie pin with small gold nugget on top.... gippsland tie pin Handmade metallic tie pin with small gold nugget ...Gold nugget was found by the father of Lynch, Ray (Mr.) who was Mat Lynch. Nugget was found at McKenzie River in 1890.Matthew Lynch (1861-1939) was a snagger. Selected land at Brodribb. Gold prospector.This item, as well as having an aesthetic significance, is representative of the gold mining activities in East Gippsland.Handmade metallic tie pin with small gold nugget on top.tiepin costume accessories gold-nugget lynch-matthew -
Melbourne Athenaeum Archives
newspaper article, Monster Gold Nugget Company meeting held in Melbourne Mechanics' Institution
... Monster Gold Nugget Company meeting held in Melbourne... melbourne newspaper article Monster Gold Nugget Company meeting held ... -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - HARRIS COLLECTION: GOLD RING WITH NUGGET
... HARRIS COLLECTION: GOLD RING WITH NUGGET...Gold ring, self patterned with rose images, Gold nugget... with rose images, Gold nugget attached on top. Ring donated ...Gold ring, self patterned with rose images, Gold nugget attached on top. Ring donated by Harris family (estate) Axedale.costume accessories, jewellery, gold ring -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BOOK: THE WELCOME STRANGER - A DEFINITIVE ACCOUNT OF THE WORLDS LARGEST ALLUVIAL GOLD NUGGET, 1999
... WORLDS LARGEST ALLUVIAL GOLD NUGGET... ALLUVIAL GOLD NUGGET ...Softcover book with gold coloured cover with a sketch of the Welcome Stranger nugget on the front and a blurb on the back. Contains 50 pages covering the history, myths, geology, details of the discoverers and the discovery of the nuggett. Contains black and white photographs and sketches.Terry F Pottergold -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MOUNTED PHOTOGRAPH OF THE DISCOVERY OF FAMOUS GOLD NUGGET 'WELCOME STRANGER' AT MOLIAGUL IN 1869
... MOUNTED PHOTOGRAPH OF THE DISCOVERY OF FAMOUS GOLD NUGGET... Photograph MOUNTED PHOTOGRAPH OF THE DISCOVERY OF FAMOUS GOLD NUGGET ...Mounted black and white photograph of the discovery of gold, the "The Welcome Stranger" nugget at Moliagul in 1869 Nugget weighed 210 lbs, and realised £9,437. Photograph shows the finders John Deason, his wife Mrs. Deason & Richard Oates Photo stamped "Royal Historical society of Victoria" Rear has a newspaper cutting of the event, with photograph, fro the Argus September 9th 1926 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - HARRIS COLLECTION: GOLD STICK PIN WITH NUGGET ATTACHED
... HARRIS COLLECTION: GOLD STICK PIN WITH NUGGET ATTACHED...Gold stick pin, gold nugget attached to top. Possibly used... Hustler in 1853. Gold stick pin, gold nugget attached to top ...Gold stick pin, gold nugget attached to top. Possibly used as tie/cravat or lapel pin. Gold nugget has black section - black mineral unknown. Donated by Harris family estate, Axedale.costume accessories, jewellery, gold tie pin, jonathan harris was the founder of gold on the hustler's hill. he sold his claim to thomas hustler in 1853. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Gold Nuggets of Victoria, 1970
... Gold nugget...Five page booklet of Victorian gold nuggets listing.... Gold nugget victoria Indicator Thomas Chapman Welcome Stranger ...Five page booklet of Victorian gold nuggets listing the known nuggets that had a gross weight over 1,000 ounces.gold nugget, victoria, indicator, thomas chapman, welcome stranger, the welcome, blanche barkly, the precious, the canadian, the lady hotham, the sarah sands, blackman lead maryborough, the heron, the viscount canterbury -
Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of Melbourne
Ephemera, 1931
... Model of the Gold Nugget found by VSF Students, H.H. Beer...Model of a Gold Nugget... Building 719 Creswick goldfields Ephemera Model of a Gold Nugget ...Model of the Gold Nugget found by VSF Students, H.H. Beer and J.C. Westcott at the Forestry School, Creswick in 1931. The Nugget, 99% pure gold, weighed 73 ounces, 6 pennyweight and was found in Grub Gully, between the School and the State Nursery. It sold for 388 Pounds, 16 Shillings & 7 Pence ($93,264.80 in 2017). The model was presented to the School by Mr. H.H. Beer in December 1985.Model of a Gold Nugget -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 14/05/1979
... and his wife presenting a 2.86-gram solid gold nugget found... presenting a 2.86-gram solid gold nugget found in the Beechworth area ...Taken on 14 May 1979, this photo depicts Mr Alan J. Dunlop and his wife presenting a 2.86-gram solid gold nugget found in the Beechworth area more than 100 years ago, to the Shire President, Councillor Mrs Valerie Mason. The gold is reported as attached to a small amount of milk quartz mounted onto a tie pin, and was donated to the Burke Museum by the Dunlop family. Alan Dunlop, pictured, was Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop's older brother. The tie pin artefact being donated in this photograph is entered into the Victorian Collections, and records that the nugget was found in the Beechworth Goldfields by Mr Fred McIntosh, in the last 1800s. Fred McIntosh, the husband of Elizabeth (Bessie) Dunlop (the sister of Alan & Edward's father, John) had the nugget made into tie pin and presented it to the Dunlop Family. Furthermore, Valerie 'Val' Mason was the first female president of the former Beechworth Shire for two terms and a councillor for nine years. This photograph is of historic significance as it depicts known individuals who have connections to key Australian figures. Alan Dunlop is the brother of famous war doctor Edward 'Weary' Dunlop, and both men are Beechworth locals. The object Alan holds is a tie pin made from gold found by the Dunlops' uncle, and the provenance of the item – from goldfield to family collection to museum collection – provides a recent context with which to interpret the significance of gold-mining on present and future generations, as well as strong research potential on minerals known to be sourced in the area. In conjunction with other photographs in the collection, this photograph visually documents the donation and acquisition of the tie pin artefact into the Burke Museum Collection. In addition, it depicts Valerie ‘Val’ Mason, in her role as the president of the former Beechworth Shire. Val was the first female in this role, which she held for two terms, and was a councillor in the Shire for nine years. This photograph is of social significance as it depicts two well-known and respected Beechworth locals handling a key artefact of significance to the Beechworth Goldfields. It also shows the Burke Museum in 1979, providing research potential for those interested in the history of the development of the museum's collection. Colour rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: Polacolor (Registered Trademark symbol) Type 108 / LR / Mrs Valerie Mason / Mr Dunlop (Weary's brother) / Mrs Vivian Payne (erased) / 14-5-1979 A.J. Dunlop & wife with Cr. Mason /L85052P gold, nugget, tie pin, pin, beechworth, burke museum, goldrush, goldfield, dunlop, edward dunlop, weary dunlop, alan dunlop, valerie mason, fred mcintosh, gold mining, donation, museum, collection, president, councillor, shire, female -
Federation University Historical Collection
Slide, Welcome Stranger Monument, c1970
... alluvial gold nugget – known as the Welcome Stranger. The 61cm x... gold nugget found by John Deason and Richard Oates at Moliagul.... the largest nugget of gold in the world was discovered on the 5th... for the Welcome Nugget, a large gold nugget found by John Deason ...The first recorded discovery of gold in Moliagul was in September 1852 and, before long, the area was flooded with over 4,000 miners. Two of those miners, John Deason and Richard Oates, had arrived in Bendigo in 1954 seeking their fortune. After eight years of little success, the friends moved to Moliagul and pegged a puddling claim. On 05 February 1869, Deason discovered a nugget near the roots of a tree, just 3cm beneath the soil. With the help of Oates, he uncovered the largest recorded alluvial gold nugget – known as the Welcome Stranger. The 61cm x 31cm nugget was taken to Dunolly to be measured on the bank’s scales, however at 69kg the gold needed to be broken on an anvil to actually fit on the scales.Photograph of the monument for the Welcome Nugget, a large gold nugget found by John Deason and Richard Oates at Moliagul.Obelisk inscription Welcome Stranger Nugget On this spot the largest nugget of gold in the world was discovered on the 5th February 1869 by John Deason and Richard Oates. Weight 2316 oz, Value £9553 Erected by the Mines Department 1897 Henry Foster Minister of Mines, D. J. Duggan M.L.A. Member for Dunollywelcome nugget, welcome nugget monument, john deason, richard oates -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Domestic object - Tie Pin
... A small nugget of gold made into a tie pin. The nugget...-country Tie Pin Domestic object A small nugget of gold made ...This nugget was found on the Beechworth Goldfield in the late 1800's by Mr Fred McIntosh (Alan & Edward Dunlop's Uncle (father James' brother-in-law) by marriage, husband of Elizabeth (Bessie) Dunlop), who had made it into a tie pin and presented it to the Dunlop family. A small nugget of gold made into a tie pin. The nugget is attached to a small amount of milky quartz stone and mounted on a tie pin.gold, nugget, beechworth, burke museum, tie pin, pin, gold rush, goldfield -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Monster Nugget of Slaty Creek by W.T. G
... Monster Nugget of Slaty Creek by W.T. G. Twenty four page booklet ...The information in this book was first published in 1862 in the 'Family Herald'.Twenty four page booklet with a cover illustration by David Henderson, published by Creswick Historical Society. The story is thought to be fictional, but Brasch's Store did exist in Mopoke Gully.gold, nugget, brasch, mopoke gully, german fred, slaty creek, french, eugene de belmont, john hodges -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Timber trophy: CCOT 1986, Timber trophy: Sebastapol v Collingwood College of TAFE 1986
... 'SEBASTOPAL V’S COLLINGWOOD / TECHNICAL SCHOOL / GOLD.... 1986 'SEBASTOPAL V’S COLLINGWOOD / TECHNICAL SCHOOL / GOLD ...Timber trophy with sports figures and inscription. 1986 'SEBASTOPAL V’S COLLINGWOOD / TECHNICAL SCHOOL / GOLD NUGGET CHALLENGE’ with smaller plaque 'October / 1986 / COLLINGWOOD / TECH.’ collingwood college of technical and further education, trophies, student records, nmit, -
Federation University Historical Collection
Map, Sites at which celebrated nuggets were found at Ballarat
... of large gold nuggets found in the 1850s indicated in red. The gold... gold nuggets found in the 1850s indicated in red. The gold ...Foolscap map showing the streets of Ballarat with sites of large gold nuggets found in the 1850s indicated in red. The gold nuggets are the Nil Desperandum Nugget, the Lady Don Nugget, the Welcome Nugget, the Lady Barkly Nugget, the Sarah Sands Nugget (or Lady Hotham Nugget), and the Canadian Nugget, and their weight and date of discovery are gballarat, gold nuggets, nil desperandum nugget, lady don nugget, welcome nugget, lady barkly nugget, sarah sands nugget, lady hotham nugget, canadian nugget, cgt -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital photograph, Federation University Seminar
... Bonnie Chew and Clare Gervasoni looking at replica of gold... Seminar Bonnie Chew and Clare Gervasoni looking at replica of gold ...Bonnie Chew and Clare Gervasoni looking at replica of gold nugget at Federation University Seminar, SMB.federation university, bonnie chew, clare gervasoni -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE BALLARAT, Pre WW1
... boomerang, centre is eagle over depiction of gold nuggets... of gold nuggets? with " Welcome 2195 025" "70th infantry, Ballarat ...70th Infantry - Pre WWI Militia unit based in Ballarat. Item in the collection re E.J Jones No 3511 and T.R Jones No 1982 AIF. refer 1377 and 1367.5.Badge, pressed brass. Scroll top and bottom, each side boomerang, centre is eagle over depiction of gold nuggets? with " Welcome 2195 025""70th infantry, Ballarat Regiment, swift and Bold”numismatics - badges, metalcraft - brassware, military history - army, 70th, jones -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Earrings, Gold Earrings made from Ballarat Gold, 1850s
... Photograph of earrings made from gold nuggets, hand made... Ballarat Gold Photograph of earrings made from gold nuggets, hand ...Reportedly these earrings were made from gold found on the Eureka Lead. They were made by a Ballarat jeweller.Photograph of earrings made from gold nuggets, hand made by Ballarat gold fields jeweller the earrrings comprise grapevines and grapes with handmade posts to go through ears.none.gold, earrings, jewellery, goldfields, eureka, jeweller, ballarat -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - GOLD NUGGETS OF VICTORIA, 1961
... Gold Nuggets of Victoria. This booklet covers... Gold Mining Gold Nuggets. Department of Mines. Gold Nuggets ...Gold Nuggets of Victoria. This booklet covers: 'The Welcome Stranger', 'The Welcome', The Blanche Barkly', 'The Precious', 'The Canadian', 'The Lady Hotham', 'The Sarah Sands', 'The Viscount Canterbury', 'Blackman Lead, Maryborough', and 'The Heron'. 5 page bookletDepartment of Mines.victoria, history, gold mining, geology, and gold pros, gold discovery, gold mining, gold nuggets. -
Tarnagulla History Archive
News clipping: Golden glow for Midnight, Golden glow for Midnight, 21 July, 1982
... as Midnight finding a gold nugget. Midnight lived in a caravan behind... newspaper about a man known as Midnight finding a gold nugget ...Murray Comrie Collection. A news clipping from The Sun newspaper about a man known as Midnight finding a gold nugget. Midnight lived in a caravan behind the Tarnagulla pub. Quotes publican Eric Morris. Image of Eric Morris with the nugget.tarnagulla, gold, prospecting, people, residents, eric morris, midnight, nuggets, hotels -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Nuggets
... nuggets, gold (2 of = 140 grains)... No physical address melbourne Nuggets nuggets, gold (2 of = 140 grains ...This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.nuggets, gold (2 of = 140 grains) -
City of Ballarat Libraries
35mm Slide, Gold discovery centenary monument, Albert Street Ballarat, circa 1950s
... to the Ballarat Library. ballarat vintage bus gold mining welcome nugget ...The Gold Discovery centenary (1851-1951) monument in its original position in Albert St, Ballarat facing Sturt St, with the original public toilets behind. The monument features a replica of the Welcome Nugget, found in 1858 and the world's largest at that time. The monument also lists the weight of gold removed from the large "deep lead" mines, with a model of surface buildings of a mine sitting on top. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library. ballarat, vintage bus, gold mining, welcome nugget -
Tarnagulla History Archive
News clipping: Tarnagulla is the abode of the blest, Tarnagulla is the abode of the blest, Second half of 19th Century
... picking up gold nuggets in the street and notes that the only... picking up gold nuggets in the street and notes that the only ...Murray Comrie Collection. A small news clipping from unknown publication with a short section about Tarnagulla. Text begins 'Tarnagulla is the abode of the blest'. References the post office and town hall, children picking up gold nuggets in the street and notes that the only lockup is a 'pile of logs'.tarnagulla, gold, buildings, post office, hall, children, lockup, lock up, policing, media