Koch's Pioneer Gold Mine: Koch's Pioneer Quartz Mining and Crushing Company was officially registered on June 30th., 1871 (Government Gazette No. 45, 1871). It operated at Long Gully, the first Manager was Andrew Lewis. Nominal capital was 90,000 pounds in thirty thousand shares of 3 pounds each. The initial partnership in a quartz crushing plant between Henry Koch, Simon Albert and Charles Wallin was dissolved in 1860 with Koch becoming the sole owner. In 1866 the crushing plant consisted of a 50 hp engine and 48 stamping heads capable of crushing 600 tons of quartz per week. By 1902 there were 72 stamps and this was by far the largest crushing plant in the area, serving many quartz mines. Henry Koch (1800-1889) was a German sailor who signed off when his ship reached Melbourne in 1851. Having heard of the gold discovery he proceeded to Bendigo where he was initially employed in puddling in the Myers Flat area. He was soon employed and then made partner in a quartz crushing plant that he became sole owner of in 1860. He was also landlord at the British and American Hotel and the Silver Mines Hotel. HE also started the Perseverance United gold claim. He married Anna Maria Theresia Heinz in 1857. In 1872 he sold the crushing plant for 75,000 pounds and took his family back to Germany. He resumed his trade as a ship builder although he maintained many Bendigo mining interests.Draftsman's drawing Confidence, Cornish, Kochs & Windmill Hill Long and Transverse Sections. Forms part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of mining records.bendigo, margaret roberts, gold, map, mine, margaret roberts collection, confidence cornish kochs & windmill hill

SOUTH FREDERICK THE GREAT MINE Location Unreserved Crown Land along the southern boundary of Sebastian School, east of Three Chain Road, Frederick the Great/Carshalton Reef, Sebastian Map Reference Raywood 1:25000 - BV488.447 Mine site: Capped shaft still surrounded by its mullock paddock. At the base of the paddock on the northern side is a concrete winding engine foundation measuring 8 by 4 feet, and standing 2 feet high. The foundation has ¾-inch mounting bolts. Battery site 70 metres to the west of the mine site are the concrete foundations of a 10head battery. The foundations measure 16 by 11 feet, and stand 4 feet high. Part of the battery's loading ramp still survives, and on the eastern side of the battery foundations is a large concrete engine foundation. Near this engine foundation is a 3 foot square concrete pad, which still retains a circular impression. Presumably this was a stand for a gas producer cylinder. Located between the battery and the mine site is a rubbish dump which contains sections of an iron stack, and perhaps the remains of the gas producer cylinder. History Period of activity: 1871 (South Frederick the Great); 1881-1889 (Amalgamated South Frederick the Great); 1897-1906 (South Frederick the Great); 1933-1937 (South Frederick the Great) Line of reef: Sebastian/Carshalton Maximum recorded annual production: unknown Total production: 511ozs obtained from 1773 tons between 1934 and 1937 Deepest working level: 300 feet (Amalgamated South Frederick the Great) Deepest shaft: 307 feet (Amalgamated South Frederick the Great)(below water level) Source: City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/http://images.heritage.vic.gov.au/attachment/70493Mining SitesTransverse and longitudinal plans on one sheet, of South Frederick The Great Mine, Sebastian. Forms part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of mining records.bendigo, margaret roberts, gold, south frederick the great mine, margaret roberts collection, sebastian

Transverse section of un-named mine showing underground workings and geological features. Forms part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of mining records.bendigo, margaret roberts, gold, map, mine, margaret roberts collection

Draftsman's drawing Underground Survey of Mines Ulster United Co. Garden Gully Line Bendigo Map. Forms part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of mining records.bendigo, margaret roberts, gold, map, mine, ulster united co, margaret roberts collection

The Central Red White and Blue Gold Mine was Bendigo's leading gold mine from 1910 - 1913. During the mine's operation, the main shaft was sunk 670 metres, and retrieved over 2500KG of gold. The Central Red White and Blue Gold Mine was located on the corner of Chum St and Honeysuckle St in Golden Square. Extract from Whitelaw Report: Central Red White and Blue Mine, Bendigo. Author: H E Whitelaw Share Abstract Early in 1910, some considerable time after it had become generally known that a rich reef at a depth of 405 ft was being worked southward from the privately owned Lansell's Little 180 shaft and immediately following the plotting of the Geological Survey pitch diagram of the Sheepshead line of reefs, some wide awake local mining men seized the opportunity to secure the holding known as Eadie's which, overlapping Lansell's lease and containing a stretch of the Sheepshead reef channel between the Little 180 north and south shafts, had been declared void some five years previously. That the Lansell Estate did not acquire this property on its becoming available is puzzling in the light of the fact that in Eadie's day the late Mr G W Lansell, on discovering auriferous spurs in the south shaft (now the Central Blue) had offered 2,000 pounds for, and a percentage of gold won from the lease. https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/aesis.200105326 Draftsman's drawing of Central Red, White and Blue Mine Map. Printed by Troedel & Cooper Pty Ltd. Mr. H. Cundy, Surveyor Forms part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of mining records.bendigo, gold, map, mine, central red white & blue, margaret roberts collection, sheepshead reef

Draftsman's drawing Boundary Survey of Central Red White and Blue Co Map. Handwritten signature of Garnet G Buich, Licensed Mining Surveyor Forms part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of mining records.bendigo, margaret roberts, gold, map, mine, central red white and blue, margaret roberts collection

NIL DESPERANDUM MINE and NEW NIL DESPERANDUM CO. Other Names Location Parcel No. P130635, mine site on both Crown - Gravel Reserve (mullock heap and filled shaft) and Freehold Land (machinery site), north side of Raywood-Elmore main road, east of road to Neilborough, Raywood Map Reference Raywood, 1:25,000 - BV501.527 Victorian Heritage Register National Estate Register Planning Scheme No Description Just inside the boundary fence of a private property is a large brick winding engine foundation, 25 feet by 10 feet and 4 feet high. Constructed of hand-made bricks set in a concrete mortar, this foundation has been modified or repaired with concrete at its northern end. The upper course of bricks has been removed, exposing long sections of 2-inch diameter mounting bolts. Small brick foundations lie either side of the large foundation, the western one capped with thick concrete. Two boiler depressions are visible to the west of the engine foundations. 5 metres east, at ground-level, is a concrete engine foundation with protruding 1¼ inch mounting bolts. Running east from this foundation is a line of timber battery stumps set in rough concrete footings. The stumps are grouped in four sets, representing the site of a 20-head battery. A remnant of a large mullock heap lies south of the engine foundations, on Crown land. The foundations have been modified and are partially hidden by trees. Access is also restricted by boundary fences. History Period of activity: 1865-1916 consisting of three companies Nil Desperandum (1865-1873), Nil (1882-1890+) and New Nil Desperandum (1906-1916) Line of reef: Welbourne Maximum recorded annual production: 3746zs obtained from 6158 tons in 1868 (Nil Desperandum) 2599ozs obtained from 7356 tons in 1908 (New Nil Desperandum) Total production: 16,367ozs obtained from 58,992 tons Dividends: £16,000 (Nil Desperandum), £3000 (New Nil Desperandum) Deepest working level: 780 feet Deepest shaft: unknown, but below water level http://images.heritage.vic.gov.au › attachment (City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study Mining Sites) Plan of New Nil Desperandum Co. gold mine, Bendigo. Plan has longitudinal section of mine. Written on outside of plan in black pen" New Nil Desperandum Co'. Mine plan is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection. gold mining, gold, margaret roberts collection, mccoll rankin and stanistreet, commonweatlth bank chambers, nil desperandum co., marong

South New Chum Syncline South New Chum Syncline Gold Mines, N.L., has been floated with a capital of £27,500 in 55,000 shares of 10/ each. Forty thousand have been issued at 1/,10,000 fully paid shares go to vendors, and 5000 will be held in reserve. - Messrs. Savage and Nicholas report that the issue was heavily over-subscribed. The property is situated in the central portion of the Bendigo field, adjoining such former producers as the Victoria Quartz. Lansell’s Big 180, North Old Chum and New Chum. (Bendigo Advertiser, 29th September 1932).Three copies of the seven page 'South New Chum Syncline Gold Mines N.L. Inventory', two partially incomplete. One copy is annotated with the name 'Browell' beside items. Pencil written calculations on other entries showing prices. Documents are from the Margaret Roberts Collection.bendigo, gold mining, south new chum syncline gold mine, j.j. stanistreet, legal manager, margaret roberts collection,

Initially listed as T J Connelly's Tin shop, this premises on the corner of High and Forest Street, expanded to include all items of ironmongery. By 1878 they were advertising gas stoves for sale and installation.The item is alphabetical customer list of T.J. Connolly, Ironmongers, Sandhurst. Each handwritten page lists the customer name and order number. Note: corresponding orders are not in this book. The book does not have a date reference in it. The book has a flexible cardboard cover and the pages are bound together with string. This item is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection.There is a black mark at the bottom right-hand side of the front cover. There are some grey lead notes on the inside front cover. There are two mirrored ink marks on the back inside cover and last page.margaret roberts collection, ironmongers, forest street, bendigo businesses

Initially listed as T J Connelly's Tin shop, this premises on the corner of High and Forest Street, expanded to include all items of ironmongery. By 1878 they were advertising gas stoves for sale and installation.The item is account ledger of T.J. Connolly, Ironmongers, Sandhurst. This is an alphabetical index listing the customer name and order prices. The cover is thick hard purple covered cardboard, with the spine and corners finished in brown leather. The pages are bound together with string. The book includes the date range of 1893 to 1895. This item is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection.margaret roberts collection, ironmongers, forest street, bendigo businesses

Deborah Gold Mines included the South Deborah, North Deborah and Deborah Extended. Deborah Gold Mines N.L. was wound up in 1950, when the shareholders, at an extraordinary meeting confirmed a proposal for voluntary liquidation. (Advertiser., Adelaide, 24 May, 1950) . George Kingsley, who wrote the reports, was the Mine Manager. He was born in Guildford in 1872, died in Bendigo in 1943. He spent his working life working in gold mines, mainly in Bendigo, in various roles, starting his work life as a blacksmith. One hundred and eighty page Mine Manager's fortnightly report book, dark blue cover, white label affixed on front with 'Deborah ....(.illegible) Minute Book' Dates from 18th July 1940 to 23rd July 1943. Entries signed by Geo Kingsley. Mine Manager's report book is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection. bendigo, gold mining, deborah gold mines, north deborah, south deborah, deborah extended, margaret roberts collection

The Central Red White and Blue Gold Mine was Bendigo's leading gold mine from 1910 - 1913. During the mine's operation, the main shaft was sunk 670 metres, and retrieved over 2500KG of gold. The Central Red White and Blue Gold Mine was located on the corner of Chum St and Honeysuckle St in Golden Square.. During the mine's operation, the main shaft was sunk 670 metres, and retrieved over 2500KG of gold. The registration of the Company in 1891 (Government Gazette 138, November 6th. 1891, page 4465) lists the value of the Company's property as three hundred and fifty pounds. The number of shares was thirty thousand at 2 shillings each. The Manager was Mr. William Weeks Barker. Ref: https://gazette.slv.vic.gov.au/view.cgi?year=1891&class=general&page_num=4465&state=v&classnum=g138&id= Extract from Whitelaw Report: Central Red White and Blue Mine, Bendigo. Author: H E Whitelaw Abstract Early in 1910, some considerable time after it had become generally known that a rich reef at a depth of 405 ft was being worked southward from the privately owned Lansell's Little 180 shaft and immediately following the plotting of the Geological Survey pitch diagram of the Sheepshead line of reefs, some wide awake local mining men seized the opportunity to secure the holding known as Eadie's which, overlapping Lansell's lease and containing a stretch of the Sheepshead reef channel between the Little 180 north and south shafts, had been declared void some five years previously. That the Lansell Estate did not acquire this property on its becoming available is puzzling in the light of the fact that in Eadie's day the late Mr G W Lansell, on discovering auriferous spurs in the south shaft (now the Central Blue) had offered 2,000 pounds for, and a percentage of gold won from the lease. https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/aesis.200105326 Hand drawn plan of Central Red, White and Blue Mine. Cross section and longitudinal plan drawn on plan. Printed name on top of plan: 'Central Red White and Blue Co' Plan printed by Troedel & Cooper Pty Ltd. Surveyor W. H. Cundy, Bendigo April 1913 Plan is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of mining records.bendigo, margaret roberts, gold, central red white and blue gold mine, map, margaret roberts collection

Three hundred and fifty three page share register, dark green cover, buff bindings. On spine of register in gold text, printed on maroon background :" Share Register' and 'Kong Meng Gold Reefs N.L.' printed in gold on brown background. Alphabetical index of share holders in front of register. Dates range from 1935 to 1936. Share register is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection. bendigo, gold mining, shareholders, share transfers, kong meng gold reefs, dargo, margaret roberts collection, mccoll rankin and stanistreet

The New Chum Railway Reserve was situated near Breen Street, Golden Square: Latitude & Longitude (WGS84): 36° 46' 20'' South , 144° 15' 57'' East Latitude & Longitude (decimal): -36.77235,144.26581. The New Chum Railway Reserve Gold Mine (1878-1910) was situated beside the railway line at Golden Square. It ultimately had a depth of 4318 feet and approximately 114,681 ounces of gold were taken from it. It was the deepest mine in the world at one stage but the record depth was eventually claimed by the Victoria Quartz, ( 4593 feet) also on the New Chum reef line. (Gold Mines of Bendigo, Arthur Victor Palmer, book 2) See Melbourne University Archives for Cundy Collection of correspondence, diary reports, assay books: Cms.victoriancollections.net.au/login Plan of New Chum Railway Reserve Gold Mine. Written on top of plan: ' New Chum Railway Reserve, transverse section. Scale 30 ft to an inch'. Handwritten below name of mine: ' William H. Cundy, Mining Surveyor' . Handwritten in pencil on top left hand corner of plan: 'from J.G. Stanfield & Stewart, per A.J. Moore' Mine plan is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection. Wm. H. Cundy, Mining Surveyor. J.G.Stanfield & Stewart, per A.J. Moore.gold mining, gold, margaret roberts collection, mccoll rankin and stanistreet, commonweatlth bank chambers, new chum railway reserve gold mine

The Lazarus New Chum Mining Company was first gazetted in 1871, with Barnett Lazarus the main shareholder with 20,000 shares. (Government Gazette 40 Page 956). The place of operation was 'New Chum'. See No. 3547, Bendigo Historical Society on Victoria Collections: https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/6684d58216337b271b28f843 ' Lazarus Mine', history of mine site by Albert Richardson. Transverse section of Lazarus mine, showing the 'old shaft' and second shaft with poppet head. Old Chum, New Chum and Thorpe's Reef, Consolidated Reef and Shenandoah Reef are marked on plan. Plan shows 40 levels in the Lazarusmine with a shaft depth of 3747 feet. On top right hand of plan: ' Transverse section of Lazarus mine, drawn by W.H. Cundy'. Mine plan is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection. gold mining, gold, margaret roberts collection, lazarus gold mine, thorpe's reef, shenandoah reef, old chum reef, new chum reef, barnett lazarus, new chum hill, new chum reef line, w.h. cundy

Initially listed as T J Connelly's Tin shop, this premises on the corner of High and Forest Street, expanded to include all items of ironmongery. By 1878 they were advertising gas stoves for sale and installation.The item is order book of T.J. Connolly, Ironmongers, Sandhurst. Each hand-written page records the customer name, date items and price. Teh pages are numbered in the top corner. There are 270 pages. The cover is thick hard purple covered cardboard, with the spine and corners finished in brown leather. The pages are bound together with string. The book includes the date range of 1872 to 1876. This item is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection.margaret roberts collection, ironmongers, forest street, bendigo businesses

The Monument Hill Consolidated Company was formed in August 1934, with a nominal capital of £62,500, with 125,000 shares at 10/- each. The mine went into voluntary liquidation in March 1953. Monument Hill Consolidated Bendigo N.L. was situated at 23 Rose Street and Mackenzie Streets, Golden Square, Bendigo. Heritage Inventory Site Heritage Inventory (HI) Number H7724-0187 (Victorian Heritage Database) Five hundred page register with green cover, buff coloured binding. On spine: 'Share Register' printed in gold leaf on maroon background, and 'Monument Hill Consolidated (Bendigo) N.L.' on dark green background. Alphabetical index of shareholders names listed in first pages of journal with corresponding journal page numbers providing further details of the share transactions. Dates from 1934 to 1940. Register is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of mining records.bendigo, gold mining, monument hill consolidated bendigo n.l., share register, shareholders, 1934, margaret roberts collection

'Koch's Pioneer Gold Mine was situated on the centre main line of reef, Garden Gully, between the Cornish United Mine and Windmill Hill. The Mine was named after Harry Koch, who pursued reefing here with great success in years gone by. The length of the lease is 400 yards...the main shaft has now achieved a depth of 1450 ft.' ( The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Fri 2 Aug 1895 Page 7 - KOCH'S PIONEER MINE, BENDIGO).Buff colour wax paper, hand drawn plan. Written on top of plan in bold black text: 'Koch's Pioneer Mine'. On top right hand side, reference showing geological features on plan. Underneath reference, signature 'W. Edwards, 22/2/17'Transverse section drawn on left hand side of plan; longitudinal section on right hand side of plan. Mine map is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection. gold mining, gold, margaret roberts collection, koch's pioneer gold mine, bendigo, transverse section, longitudinal section, w. edwards

South New Chum Syncline South New Chum Syncline Gold Mines, N.L., has been floated with a capital of £27,500 in 55,000 shares of 10/ each. Forty thousand have been issued at 1/,10,000 fully paid shares go to vendors, and 5000 will be held in reserve. - Messrs. Savage and Nicholas report that the issue was heavily over-subscribed. The property is situated in the central portion of the Bendigo field, adjoining such former producers as the Victoria Quartz. Lansell’s Big 180, North Old Chum and New Chum. (Bendigo Advertiser, 29th September 1932).Two documents from Department of Mines, 25th January, 1936. 'Cover letter, addressed to McColl, Rankin and Stanistreet, Commonwealth Bank Chambers, Charing Cross, Bendigo, informs 'that the Honorable the Minister has granted a suspension of the Labour Covenant of Lease No. 9903 Bendigo ...expiring on 25th April, 1936. Suspension is for the Mining District of Bendigo, division Sandhurst, No. of lease 9903 for 3 months from 24.1.36 to 25.4.36. Document is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of mining records. bendigo, gold mining, south new chum syncline gold mine, j.j. stanistreet, legal manager, margaret roberts collection, labour convenant

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 on Marong Road. 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. (City of Great Bendigo: https://www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/things-do/gardens-and-natural-reserves/victoria-hill-diggingsPlan of Victoria Reef showing lease numbers and some lease holder names. Printed on top right hand corner of plan: 'Surface Plan Victoria Reef'. Scale described underneath. On outside of plan, on label with blue border: '15 BE 225 Victoria Reef Surface Plan' Leaseholder names include: Advance Co; Koch and Jaggasser; Ballerstedt; Gibbs and Wells; Rae; and Victoria Quartz. Victoria Reef Surface plan is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection. 'Thomas Forbes, Mining Surveyor, November 6th, 1866', hand written on plan, underneath title.gold mining, gold, margaret roberts collection, advance co, koch and jaggasser, ballerstedt, gibbs and wells, rae, victoria quartz, victoria reef, victoria hill

Mining journal information was recorded in ink. Blotting paper was required to ensure that the ink was dry.Cream coloured blotting paper, bi-fold, two copies. Printed on front: ' Records, 100 yards sprint' Records of Jesse Owens, Frank Wyhoff and J.A. Carlton recorded. 'Devon Valley 431 Mill, Blotting Paper'. Drawing of man running, dressed in shorts and singlet on left hand side of blotter... 'From start to finish Devon Valley beats all records' on bottom right of blotter. Blotter was located in a mining journal in the Margaret Roberts Collection.gold mining, gold, margaret roberts collection, bendigo, blotting paper

Initially listed as T J Connelly's Tin shop, this premises on the corner of High and Forest Street, expanded to include all items of ironmongery. By 1878 they were advertising gas stoves for sale and installation.The item is account ledger of T.J. Connolly, Ironmongers, Sandhurst. On the left-hand side of each handwritten page records the customer name, goods supplied and price of goods. On the right-hand side of each handwritten page is the date of payment and amounts paid. Each page has the page number in the top corner. There are 323 pages. No cover is attached to the pages. The pages are bound together with string. The book includes the date range of 1881 to 1885. All pages have been used. This item is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection.margaret roberts collection, ironmongers, forest street, bendigo businesses

The item is a soft cover book recording work of T.J. Connolly Ironmongers Sandhurst. Each handwritten page is dated at the top with the Month and Year. The pages record the customer's name, and work details. In most entries, a location is included after the customer's name. The red soft cover has a decorative inlay both front and back with some wearing at the corners. "OUTWORK ORDER BOOK" is stamped directly on the front cover. The pages are bound together with string. The book includes the date range of July 1897 to October 1897. All pages have been used. This item is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection.The front and back covers have drops of ink on them.margaret roberts collection, ironmongers, forest street, bendigo businesses

The item is a soft cover book recording goods wanted for T.J. Connolly, Ironmongers, Sandhurst. Each handwritten page lists good by date, description, initials and quantity. The red soft cover has a decorative inlay both front and back with some wearing at the corners. The red cover has worn off in spots towards the spine edge. The front cover has been stamped with "GOODS WANTED" with handwritten dates above it. The pages are bound together with string. The book includes the date range of 13 July 1897 to 22 February 1899. All pages have been used. This item is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection. "GOODS WANTED" has been stamped on the front cover. "From July 1897 to Feby 1899" has been handwritten on the front cover above the stamped wording. There are black ink spots on front and back covers.margaret roberts collection, ironmongers, forest street, bendigo businesses

The item is a soft cover book recording factory orders of T.J. Connolly, Ironmongers, Sandhurst. Each handwritten page records the customer orders by date, name and goods supplied. There is group of loose pages in the front of the book with watermarked spine edges. The soft cardboard cover is navy blue with some wearing at the corners. A paper rectangle is stuck to the front cover on which is stamped "Factory Orders" and handwritten with the dates. The pages are bound together with string. The book includes the date range of 23 December 1897 to 22 April 1899. All pages have been used. This item is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection.A paper rectangle is stuck to the front cover on which is stamped "Factory Orders" and handwriting of "From dec 23rd 1897 to April 22nd 1899".margaret roberts collection, ironmongers, forest street, bendigo businesses

The item is a soft cover book recording factory orders of T.J. Connolly, Ironmongers, Sandhurst. Each handwritten page records the customer orders by date, name and goods supplied. The soft cardboard cover is navy blue with considerable wearing to the bottom right hand side corner, water damage to the top left hand corner and stains on the front and back. A paper rectangle is stuck to the front cover on which was stamped "Factory Order Book" but much of it is missing. The pages are bound together with string. The book includes the date range of October 1896 to December 1897. All pages have been used. This item is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection.A paper rectangle is stuck to the front cover on which is stamped "Factory Order Book". The left hand side and some of the top and bottom has been torn away. margaret roberts collection, ironmongers, forest street, bendigo businesses

See Geological Survey Victoria: GSV Reference ID: 43711 South Nell Gwynne 'The Central Nell Gwynne which recently took over the reef prospected by Nell Gwynne ( B.M.L.) will continue to work the mine until the new Company, South Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Company is ready to take over. The main development work is at the 1080 feet level where stoping is being carried out on a spur system which has shown several colours of gold. ...The trial crushing in shaft sinking gave 4 dwt per gold per ton..... ' ( 29th July 1938, 'The Herald, Melbourne) 1941 Geological Survey Vic: SOUTH NELL GWYNNE, BENDIGO. MINING AND GEOLOGICAL JOURNAL: ' Journal, dark green hard cover, buff bindings on spine and corners. On spine of book in gold print: ' Share Register South Nell Gwynne G.M. Co. N.L.' South Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Company share register, 1938 to 1941. Alphabetical index in front, four hundred pages. Entries detail date of purchase, name of shareholder, distinctive number range, call account and paid by. Page 299 has a list of forfeited shares in the Company with a list of shares sold by James Andrew & Co., on 8th December 1938. Shares were 'forfeited for non payment of the 2nd call of threepence per share'. Share register is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection. bendigo, goldmining, goldfield, south nell gwynne gold mining co., nell gwynne, margaret roberts collection, mr j.j. stanistreet, mine manager

The item is a hard cover book recording weekly work of T.J. Connolly, Ironmongers, Sandhurst. Each handwritten page is dated at the top and records the customer surname and price of goods. The total for the week is recorded at the end of the entries. Some entries include a description of the goods or equipment. Each page is signed and or checked off in red pencil or pen near the total. The hard cardboard cover has a worn blue material cover. The spine of the book is leather, with a canvas binding under the leather. The inside front and back pages are purple with a green and red marbling pattern. The book is full and includes the date range of 02 January 1885 to 24 December 1891. This item is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection.margaret roberts collection, ironmongers, forest street, bendigo businesses

The item is a hard cover book recording daily work of T.J. Connolly, Ironmongers, Sandhurst. Each handwritten page records the customer orders by date, name and goods supplied. Some entries include more detailed descriptions and small drawings. The cardboard cover is green with red and brown marbling on both front and back with some wearing at the corners. "B S GOODS" is hand drawn in black on the front cover, with a paper rectangle stuck over the top on which is handwritten the type of book and dates. The pages are bound together with string. The book includes the date range of 20 August 1894 to 12 November1895. All pages have been used. This item is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection. "B S GOODS" is hand drawn in large black capital letters across the front cover, with a brown paper rectangle stuck over the top on which is handwritten "Factory Order Book From Aug 20/94 to Nov 12th 1895". Also, on the front cover there are some ink spots between the D and S and other pen marks around the G, including mathematical workings (18 +13 = 31). The back cover also has ink spots and two groupings of mathematical workings.margaret roberts collection, ironmongers, forest street, bendigo businesses

The item is a hard cover book recording stock in 1890 for T.J. Connolly, Ironmongers, Sandhurst. Each handwritten page lists goods by location, quantity, description, prices with price total at the bottom of each page. Locations include shelves, floor, yard, factory, paint shop. Pages 1 to 164 have been numbered by hand. An alphabetical index list types of stock on unnumbered pages after page 165, followed by blank pages. The hard cover is patterned and shows some wearing at the corners and front and minimal wear on the back. The spine edge is red with considerable wear at the top and bottom. The pages are bound together with string. This item is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection.There are ink spots on the front and back cover. A list of numbers, titled "Prices required" is handwritten inside the back cover. A piece of paper is stuck inside the back cover, listing items to be added.margaret roberts collection, ironmongers, forest street, bendigo businesses