Seven men were killed at the Great Extended Hustler's mine disaster on 2nd May 1914 by an explosion of dynamite occurring as the men were waiting at the plat to ascend the mine at the end of their shift. No blame was attached to anyone in the findings of the inquisition. It was unknown what caused the dynamite to explode. This document formed part of the research done at the time by Bendigo Historical Society, of the 100 years commemoration of the mine disaster, held at Hustlers Hill in 2014. Six page copy of research document, describing the history of mines on the Hustlers Reef, North Bendigo. Site number and name: 10.4 United Hustlers & Redan and K.K. shafts, 10.4a United Hustlers and Redan shaft, 10.4b K.K. shaft. History of mines in chronological order from 1877 - 1937. Written across top of first page in blue pen: 'Robert Carr, Manager, Great Extended Hustlers, d 1880, Valentine Street - photos' great extended hustlers, goldmining, redan, k.k. shaft, hustlers reef

Four-page typed document plus location map. The United Hustlers and Redan mine was located in the North Bendigo, Long Gully area on the Hustlers line of reef. The lease was 153 acres and included Holdsworth, Holmes, Havilah Roads and Wood Street. The Redan shaft was 1,830ft and the South or K.K. Shaft was 1,960 ft. Poppet legs steel 71 ft high. Features of the plant are described including the engine house, winding engine, air compressor, boilers, fuel, winding ropes.bendigo, mining, united hustlers and redan mine

Seven men were killed at the Great Extended Hustler's mine disaster on 2nd May 1914 by an explosion of dynamite occurring as the men were waiting at the plat to ascend the mine at the end of their shift. No blame was attached to anyone in the findings of the inquisition. It was unknown what caused the dynamite to explode. This document formed part of the research done at the time by Bendigo Historical Society, of the 100 years commemoration of the mine disaster, held at Hustler's Hill in 2014. Seven page photocopy of Department of Mines, Bulletin, Geological Survey of Victoria, Hustlers Line of Reef, Bendigo, No. 33 by H.S. Whitelaw. Includes plan of Hustlers Royal Reserve No. 2, (main shaft) showing location on Pall Mall, and location of Post Office and Law Courts; plan of location of Hustlers Royal Reserve No. 2 (Park Shaft) showing Jail (sic), Camp Hill State School, two 'lagoons' in between tennis court, croquet court and bowling green; a plan of the Great Extended Hustler's Shaft and two copied images of Hustler's Hill showing mining buildings, poppet heads and chimneys. Comet, K.K., Hustler's No. 1, Old Comet and United Hustler's and Redan Mines are shown in the images. great extended hustlers, goldmining, accident, quartz, mining, k.k. mine, comet mine, hustler's line of reef, old comet, united hustler's, redan

Seven men were killed at the Great Extended Hustler's mine disaster on 2nd May 1914 by an explosion of dynamite occurring as the men were waiting at the plat to ascend the mine at the end of their shift. No blame was attached to anyone in the findings of the inquisition. It was unknown what caused the dynamite to explode. Three page typed document. First page: 'The Regulation of Mines Bill' by Albert Richardson; Angus Mackay, Minister of Mines introduced the Bill in the Legislative Assembly on October 16th 1873 and it became law on January 1st 1874. Second page: 'Famous Gold Mines of Bendigo and Eaglehawk' by Albert Richardson, discusses deep shafts, more than 4000 feet shafts, wages for 1911. Hustler's Line of Reef mines are listed from north to south: Hustler Consols; United Hustler's and Redan, K.K., Comet, Hustler's Reef No. 1, Hustlers Reef, Great Extended Hustlers (formed 4.2.1865) Hustler's Royal Reserve Co., (Park Shaft) Hustler's Royal Reserve (City Shaft) and Fortuna Hustler's (formed August 1888).great extended hustlers, goldmining, accident, quartz, mining, k.k. mine, comet mine, hustler's line of reef, old comet, united hustler's, redan

Seven men were killed at the Great Extended Hustler's mine disaster on 2nd May 1914 by an explosion of dynamite occurring as the men were waiting at the plat to ascend the mine at the end of their shift. No blame was attached to anyone in the findings of the inquisition. It was unknown what caused the dynamite to explode. Three page typed document from original written by Albert Richardson. First page: Great Extended Hustler's including. Great Extended Hustlers Tribute of Pups Shaft, Hustler's line of reef. Mine formed in 1865, closed down 1925 or 1926. Locality, area of lease, depth of shaft, plant , early history, prominent and leading mines and best gold obtained from the mines is discussed. Poppet heads of the Great Extended Hustlers to the Stanfield mine at Long Gully and then to the Wattle Gully mine at Chewton.great extended hustlers, goldmining, accident, quartz, mining, k.k. mine, comet mine, hustler's line of reef, old comet, united hustler's, redan, poppet head, chewton, stanfield gold mine, wattle gully gold mine

Seven men were killed at the Great Extended Hustler's mine disaster on 2nd May 1914 by an explosion of dynamite occurring as the men were waiting at the plat to ascend the mine at the end of their shift. No blame was attached to anyone in the findings of the inquisition. It was unknown what caused the dynamite to explode. This document formed part of the research done at the time by Bendigo Historical Society, of the 100 years commemoration of the mine disaster, held at Hustlers Hill in 2014. Six page copy of research document, describing the history and geology of the Great Extended Hustlers Mine and the Great Extended Hustlers Reef Q.M. Co.. Topics include: general overview of history, mines along the Hustlers line, characters of the saddle reefs, gold occurrences, effect of pitch, influence of faulting, payable reefs and saddle reefs and spurs. Mine overview researched by Mr. Albert Richardson. great extended hustlers, goldmining, hustlers consols, united hustlers and redan, k.k. mine, comet, hustlers reef no. 1, hustlers reef, hustlers royal reserve co., park shaft, hustlers royal reserve no. 2, city shaft, fortuna hustlers

Albert Richardson, a local historian, wrote widely on the gold mines of Bendigo. The mining documents in this collection are representative of the information he gathered and recorded on many of the mines on the field. The locations of the mines discussed by Albert Richardson in the reports, are detailed below: Victoria Quartz Gold Mine: located on Victoria Hill, Ironbark, 'Approximately 220 yards west of western footpath of Eaglehawk Road, where Victoria Street terminates and slightly to the south of the imaginary extension of that Street'. United Hustlers and Redan Gold Mine: ' The area includes Holdsworth Road, Holmes Road, Havillah Road and Wood's Street in the North Bendigo, Long Gully area. Main or 'Redan' shaft, approx 155 yards west from the western edge of Holmes Road and about 200 yards north from the edge of Havilah Road' United Devonshire Gold Mine, Eaglehawk: 'Approximately 176 yards south-east of the intersection of Victoria Street and Upper Road, on south-western side'. South New Moon Gold Mine: ' one mile north from Eaglehawk post Office, on reaching Hodgsons Street, continue straight on and over the hill' Collection of Bendigo mining company reports researched and handwritten by Albert Richardson: a. Five page handwritten document (copy) detailing key information regarding the Victoria Quartz Gold Mine, Victoria Hill, Ironbark. Sections include: depth, engine house, blacksmith's shop, mine dams, early history, gold yielded and references. b. One page handwritten document (copy) detailing information on the Red, White and Blue Extended on the Sheepshead line of reef, including dates of operation, sill of shaft, depth of shaft, production, Legal Manager. c. Seven page handwritten document (copy) detailing information on the United Hustlers and Redan Mine on the Hustlers' line of reef. Information includes: depth of shafts - Main or Redan and South or K.K., locality, poppet heads, engine house, winding engine, air compressor, boilers, fuel, winding ropes. The early history of the mine and dates of operation are discussed. d. Six page handwritten document (copy) detailing information on the United Devonshire Gold Mine on the New Chum line of reef. Information includes depth of shaft, size of lease, locality, early history, gold obtained, Duke of Edinburgh mine and the Duchess Tribute. e. Seven page document (copy) detailing information on the South New Moon, Garden Gully reef. Two front pages typed and remaining pages handwritten. Information includes: locality, plant (original company) and plant (new company. Lancashire boilers, air compressor and winding engine are described. Handwritten on 10451.14e ' typed at Mines Dept'. victoria quartz gold mine, new chum line of reef, shaft, locality, poppet legs, engine house, blacksmith, mine dams, early history, gold production, united devonshire gold mine, mine sill, duke of edinburgh mine, red white and blue extended, south new moon, garden gully reef