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Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, New Australasian Mine Disaster Memorial in Creswick Old Cemetery, 2018, 26/08/2018
... New Australasian Mine Disaster Memorial in Creswick Old Cemetery, 2018...new australasian mine disaster memorial...A number of photographs of the memorial to those who died in the New Australasian Mine Disaster, including names of those who died....New Australasian Mine Disaster Memorial in Creswick Old Cemetery, 2018 Photograph Photograph - Colour Clare Gervasoni ...The New Australasian Gold Mining Company's No 2 shaft was flooded on 12 December 1882, trapping 27 miners, 22 of whom died despite heroic efforts to save them. A number of photographs of the memorial to those who died in the New Australasian Mine Disaster, including names of those who died.new australasian mine disaster memorial, creswick cemetery, creswick old cemetery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: CENTENARY AUSTRALASIA NO.2 MINE DISASTER
... STRAUCH COLLECTION: CENTENARY AUSTRALASIA NO.2 MINE DISASTER......mine disaster...Booklet Centenary Australasia No.2 Mine Disaster (Creswick 12.12.1882 - 12.12.1982) Commemorative Ballad and Story, 16 pages with one black and white illustration....History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields VICTORIA History mine disaster History-Victoria-Creswick-Mine disaster- Poetry Harry Hastings Pearce Booklet Centenary Australasia No.2 Mine Disaster (Creswick 12.12.1882 - 12.12.1982) Commemorative Ballad and Story, 16 pages with one black and white illustration. ...Booklet Centenary Australasia No.2 Mine Disaster (Creswick 12.12.1882 - 12.12.1982) Commemorative Ballad and Story, 16 pages with one black and white illustration.Harry Hastings Pearcevictoria, history, mine disaster, history-victoria-creswick-mine disaster- poetry -
Federation University Historical CollectionBooklet, Australasia No. 2 Mine Disaster Centenary, 1982
... Australasia No. 2 Mine Disaster Centenary......disaster...mine...Australasia No. 2 Mine, Creswick, was one of the worst mine disasters. It occurred on 12 December 1882....Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields Australasia No. 2 Mine, Creswick, was one of the worst mine disasters. It occurred on 12 December 1882. centenary disaster mine creswick ballad story harry pearce Inscription on cover from donor. ...Australasia No. 2 Mine, Creswick, was one of the worst mine disasters. It occurred on 12 December 1882.Blue covered booklet of 16 pagesInscription on cover from donor. Signature of author on back pagecentenary, disaster, mine, creswick, ballad, story, harry pearce -
Buninyong Visitor Information CentreDocument (Sub-Item) - Information Folder, Sad Fatal Accident at Hiscock's [Mine]; also Locomotive Mine Disaster, 1933; 1850s mining accident involving Robert Blyth; Notes of the Trial Saw Mill at Buninyong
... Sad Fatal Accident at Hiscock's [Mine]; also Locomotive Mine Disaster, 1933; 1850s mining accident involving Robert Blyth; Notes of the Trial Saw Mill at Buninyong....Notes relate to the 'Sad Fatal Accident' involving Martha Williams at Hiscock's [Mine]; also Locomotive Mine Disaster, 1933; 1850s mining accident involving Robert Blyth; Notes of the Trial Saw Mill at Buninyong....Information concerning the Sad Fatal Accident at Hiscock's [Imperial Mine]; also Locomotive Mine Disaster, 1933; 1850s mining accident involving Robert Blyth; Notes of the Trial Saw Mill at Buninyong....Sad Fatal Accident at Hiscock's [Mine]; also Locomotive Mine Disaster, 1933; 1850s mining accident involving Robert Blyth; Notes of the Trial Saw Mill at Buninyong. ...Notes relate to the 'Sad Fatal Accident' involving Martha Williams at Hiscock's [Mine]; also Locomotive Mine Disaster, 1933; 1850s mining accident involving Robert Blyth; Notes of the Trial Saw Mill at Buninyong.gold mining, inquests, buninyong, imperial mine, mining, trial saw mill, forestry -
Clunes MuseumBook, JEFFREY ATKINSON, THE CARDIGAN MINE DISASTER
... THE CARDIGAN MINE DISASTER...CARDIGAN MINE DISASTER...Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street enter building through Collins Place Clunes goldfields CARDIGAN MINE DISASTER MINE COLLAPSE ON THE 20TH AMRCH 1902 THE PEOPLE OF VICTORIA WERE SHCIKED TO READ IN THEIR NEWSPAPS THAT THERE HAD BEEN A MAJOR DISASTER AT A MINE JUST OUTSID BALLARAT IN WHICH A NUMBER OF MINERS WERE TRAPPED UNDERGROUND IN THE FLOODED WORKINGS ON FRONT COVER: IMAGE OF MINING STRUCTURES AND MULLOCK HEAPS IN GREEN WAS HCOLOUR OVERVIEW OF GOLD MINING AND DEEP LEAD MINING IN PARTICULAR 58 PAGES THE CARDIGAN MINE DISASTER Book BOOK JEFFREY ATKINSON JIM CROW PRESS ...ON THE 20TH AMRCH 1902 THE PEOPLE OF VICTORIA WERE SHCIKED TO READ IN THEIR NEWSPAPS THAT THERE HAD BEEN A MAJOR DISASTER AT A MINE JUST OUTSID BALLARAT IN WHICH A NUMBER OF MINERS WERE TRAPPED UNDERGROUND IN THE FLOODED WORKINGSON FRONT COVER: IMAGE OF MINING STRUCTURES AND MULLOCK HEAPS IN GREEN WAS HCOLOUR OVERVIEW OF GOLD MINING AND DEEP LEAD MINING IN PARTICULAR 58 PAGESnon-fictionON THE 20TH AMRCH 1902 THE PEOPLE OF VICTORIA WERE SHCIKED TO READ IN THEIR NEWSPAPS THAT THERE HAD BEEN A MAJOR DISASTER AT A MINE JUST OUTSID BALLARAT IN WHICH A NUMBER OF MINERS WERE TRAPPED UNDERGROUND IN THE FLOODED WORKINGScardigan mine disaster, mine collapse -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - GREAT EXTENDED HUSTLERS GOLD MINE: LOST MINERS FLYER FOR CENTENARY OF MINE DISASTER
... GREAT EXTENDED HUSTLERS GOLD MINE: LOST MINERS FLYER FOR CENTENARY OF MINE DISASTER...On May 2nd 1914, 7 miners were killed in a dynamite explosion in the Great Extended Hustler's Gold Mine. It was Bendigo's worst mining disaster and although an inquest found it was an accident, no cause for the explosion was found....Advertising flyer for an event held on May 3-4 2014, to mark the centenary of the mine disaster that killed 7 minersat the Great Extended Hustlers mine. ...Document GREAT EXTENDED HUSTLERS GOLD MINE: LOST MINERS FLYER FOR CENTENARY OF MINE DISASTER ...On May 2nd 1914, 7 miners were killed in a dynamite explosion in the Great Extended Hustler's Gold Mine. It was Bendigo's worst mining disaster and although an inquest found it was an accident, no cause for the explosion was found.Advertising flyer for an event held on May 3-4 2014, to mark the centenary of the mine disaster that killed 7 minersat the Great Extended Hustlers mine. Other activities included a Specimen Cottage exhibit; guided walks around the Hustlers Reef Reserve; displays on site and talks by various speakers on the mine disaster and mining technology. Event was organised by the Bendigo Historical Society in conjunction with the Hustlers Reserve committee. -
Unions BallaratThe cardigan mine disaster (Don Woodward Collection), Atkinson, Jeffrey, 2002
... The cardigan mine disaster (Don Woodward Collection)...Front cover: light green background; dark green graphic of the mine; black lettering; author's name and title. The cardigan mine disaster (Don Woodward Collection) Atkinson, Jeffrey ...An account of the flooding of the Cardigan mine (near Ballarat) in 1902. Four men died and five were rescued from the mine.Workplace safety and Ballarat historical relevance.Book; 58 pages. Front cover: light green background; dark green graphic of the mine; black lettering; author's name and title.Title page: price - $18.50 - in pencil.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, occupational health and safety, cardigan mine, gold mining - ballarat -
Clunes MuseumPamphlet
... AUSTRALASIAN NO. 2 MINE DISASTER...AUSTRALASIAN NO. 2 MINE DISASTER AND NOTABLE CITIZENS WALKING TOUR. ...CRESWICK CEMETARY WALKING TOUR AUSTRALASIAN NO. 2 MINE DISASTER A4 SHEET FOLDER IN THREE, COLOUR PRINTED. ...A4 SHEET FOLDER IN THREE, COLOUR PRINTED. CRESWICK CEMETERY EST. 1858. AUSTRALASIAN NO. 2 MINE DISASTER AND NOTABLE CITIZENS WALKING TOUR. INCLUDES MAP OF CEMETERY.creswick cemetary, walking tour, australasian no. 2 mine disaster -
Unions BallaratDiary of disaster : the New Australasian mine tragedy, Creswick, 1882, Williams, Leonard Murton, 1982
... Diary of disaster : the New Australasian mine tragedy, Creswick, 1882...australasian gold mine disaster...The Australasian Gold Mine disaster happened in Creswick, Victoria in 1882. ...Unions Ballarat 24 Camp Street Ballarat goldfields The Australasian Gold Mine disaster happened in Creswick, Victoria in 1882. ...The Australasian Gold Mine disaster happened in Creswick, Victoria in 1882. Twenty nine miners were trapped in a gold mine shaft with only five rescued - the remainder of the miners drowned.Relevant to the history of Creswick and gold mining in the 1800s. Paper; book.Front cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, creswick, mining, gold mining - creswick, australasian gold mine disaster, miners -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Wages in MInes 1914
... Document was used for display at the commemoration in 2014, of the Great Extended Hustlers mine disaster, where 7 men were killed in 1914,...Document was used for display at the commemoration in 2014, of the Great Extended Hustlers mine disaster, where 7 men were killed in 1914, gold mining wages mine managers miners surface men foreman pitman blacksmith carpenters engine drivers engineers 1914 List of mining occupations and wages paid in 1914. ...Document was used for display at the commemoration in 2014, of the Great Extended Hustlers mine disaster, where 7 men were killed in 1914,List of mining occupations and wages paid in 1914. List printed on green background in black text.gold mining, wages, mine managers, miners, surface men, foreman, pitman, blacksmith, carpenters, engine drivers, engineers, 1914 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Great Extended Hustlers Gold Mine Inquisition 1914, May 1914
... 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. ...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. ...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 of the 100 years commemoration of the mine disaster, held at Hustlers Hill in 2014. One page photocopy of the report of the proceedings before Coroner inquisition held at Bendigo on the 3rd, 9th and 12th of May 1914, to inquire into the deaths of the miners William Crowther Blair, John Henry Campbell, Frederick James Chinn, Matthew George Forster, Leslie Duncan Martin, William Ryan and Herbert John Thomas who were killed 'by an explosion of dynamite at the Great Extended Hustlers Mine, Bendigo on 2nd. May 1914. Richard Ernest Reed, the Underground Manager, was commended for his bravery. The Juror's names were : Samuel Glen, miner; Frederick Osborne, miner; Francis Pinder, miner; Harrison Kidd, miner; James Chapman, miner; Killian Brophy, carpenter; Henry Eames, butcher; William Sinclair, carpenter. great extended hustlers, goldmining, accidents, coronial inquest, crowhter, blair, campbell, chinn, forster, martin, ryan, thomas, richard reed, 1914 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Plan - Hustlers Reef Reserve, May 1914
... 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. ...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. ...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 of the 100 years commemoration of the mine disaster, held at Hustlers Hill in 2014. One page photocopy of plan titled 'Suggested location of all mine shafts within Hustlers Reef Reserve Bendigo September 2023. Lee Andrews & Associates Heritage Consulting' Plan shows suggested location of Great Extended Hustlers Tribute Mine, Great Extended Hustlers No. 2 shaft, location of whim, Latham and Watson's mine main shaft, Great Extended Hustlers main shaft and winding engine. On bottom of page 'note location of shafts is approximate and based on documentary evidence determining exact location requires on-site geotechnical investigation'great extended hustlers, goldmining, accidents, coronial inquest, crowhter, blair, campbell, chinn, forster, martin, ryan, thomas, richard reed, 1914 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Great Extended Hustlers Shaft, Hustlers Reef, Bendigo, April, 2014
... 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. ...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 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. Six page photocopy of report on the Great Extended Hustlers Shaft, presented in chronological order. Research undertaken by David Bannear in 1992 as part of a wider study on the Bendigo goldfields.great extended hustlers, goldmining, accident, 1873, david bannear -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Great Extended Hustlers Gold Mine, Albert Richardson
... 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. ...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. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Plan - Great Extended Hustlers, April, 2014
... 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. ...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. ...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. One page plan, computer generated, annotated to show the worksite of the miners prior to when the explosion occurred at the Great Extended Hustlers mine in May 1914. The location of Martin, Ryan, Thomas, Campbell, Blair and Chinn are described. great extended hustlers, goldmining, accident, 1914 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - United Hustlers, Redan and K.K. shafts, David Bannear
... 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. ...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. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Great Extended Hustlers Gold Mine Sandhurst, April, 2014
... 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. ...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. ...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. Two pages of photocopies of images from the 'Australasian Sketcher' May 17th. 1873, of the Great Extended Hustlers Gold Mine Sandhurst. First page: across top of image 'Quartz Mining - The Great Extended Hustlers Mine, Sandhurst'. Across bottom of image ' General View of the Principal Shafts'. Image shows mine buildings, trestle way, mine dam in foreground, poppet head in background. Mining chimneys in background. Second page: same view as above with five small images of mine operations below; men underground, men in mine cate, man pushing ore truck. great extended hustlers, goldmining, accident, 1873 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Hustlers Line of Reef, Bendigo, South Portion, April, 2014
... 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. ...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. ...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. One page photocopy of plan of mining leases on the south portion of the Hustlers Line of Reef. Written underneath plan 'Wood & McNair, Sharebrokers, Beehive Chambers, Bendigo'. Fortuna Hustlers Co., Hustlers Royal Reserve No 2; Great Extended Hustlers Co., Hustlers Reef Co., Hustlers Reef No. 1 and United Hustlers & Redan Co. showing shares held and length of lease are listed on page. great extended hustlers, goldmining, accident, 1873 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Great Extended Hustlers ,Hustlers Reef, Bendigo, April, 2014
... 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. ...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. ...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. Two page photocopy of article on the Great Extended Hustler's Reef Q.M. Co. Company formed in 1865 and area known as 'the first spot in Bendigo at which quartz had been systemically mined for gold'.great extended hustlers, goldmining, accident, 1873, david bannear, quartz, mining -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Geological Survey of Victoria, Hustlers Line of Reef, Bendigo, April, 2014
... 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. ...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. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - VICTORIA HILL SELF GUIDED TOUR 2014
... Two page document prepared for the 2014 centenary of the mine disaster at the Great Extended Hustlers Mine, where 7 miners were killed in 1914. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields BENDIGO Mining victoria hill guided tour Two page document prepared for the 2014 centenary of the mine disaster at the Great Extended Hustlers Mine, where 7 miners were killed in 1914. ...Two page document prepared for the 2014 centenary of the mine disaster at the Great Extended Hustlers Mine, where 7 miners were killed in 1914. Document titled 'Victoria Hill, Self Guided Tour' prepared by Philip Wilkin and Kay MacGregor (Windlass Production 2014) The guided tour document was made available at the commemorative event held at the Hustler's Hill Reserve.bendigo, mining, victoria hill guided tour -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Wages in gold mines 1914, 2014
... Card was used in an interpretive display to commemorate 100 years, on the 2nd of May 2014, since the devastating mine disaster at the Great Extended Hustlers Gold Mine. ...Card was used in an interpretive display to commemorate 100 years, on the 2nd of May 2014, since the devastating mine disaster at the Great Extended Hustlers Gold Mine. ...In April 1914, the Federated Mining Employes' Association, Victoria, put in a submission to establish improved wages for mining employees. A hearing in the Commonwealth Arbitration Court was to be held in four to six weeks from the lodgment of the plaint. The new log of claims would provide for a general increase in the previous log rates. The new rates affecting Victorians were: miners, hard labor ordinary 12/- a shift; sinking 13/4; rising 14/6; underground stoping 14/-; miners, machine labor to receive 1/- per shift in addition to the above rates; timber men ordinary 13/2; shafts 16/2 a man; bracemen 12/-; truckers underground 11/6; open cut miners 13/-; laborers underground 11/-; on surface 10/-; boys between 16 and 19 9/-; over 19 full pay; shift bosses 15/-; tailings dame man 11/-; sluice man 11/-; grating man 11/-; box cleaners 11/-; pump-hole man 12/-; dressers and cleaners 13/-; man in charge erecting legs 12/6; woodcutters 12/6; woodcutter man, horse and dray 1/-/-; blacksmith 14/-; carpenter 15/-; bricklayer 15/-; tool sharpener 13/-; blacksmith's striker 11/-; rough carpenter 13/-; horse driver 11/-. Extra rates and shorter hours for holidays and Sunday work were also demanded. (Bendigo Advertiser 27 April 1914)Printed list of mine employees' wages current in 1914. Card was used in an interpretive display to commemorate 100 years, on the 2nd of May 2014, since the devastating mine disaster at the Great Extended Hustlers Gold Mine. Seven men were killed on 2nd May 1914, in an underground explosion. The event was held on Hustler's Hill by the Bendigo Historical Society in 2014. On top of card: Wages in Gold Mines in 1914. gold mining 1914, gold mines, bendigo, employee wages, log of claims, commonwealth arbitration court, great extended hustlers gold mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Plan - Great Extended Hustlers Mine
... It was the site of a major mine disaster on 2nd. May, 1914, when seven men were killed in an underground explosion. ...It was the site of a major mine disaster on 2nd. May, 1914, when seven men were killed in an underground explosion. ...The Great Extended Hustlers Mine was located on the now named 'Hustlers Reserve' on Hustlers Hill, North Bendigo. It was the site of a major mine disaster on 2nd. May, 1914, when seven men were killed in an underground explosion. Plan of Great Extended Hustlers Mine on a horizontal plane, showing drives shaded in red and blue Forms part of the Margaret Roberts Collection bendigo, margaret roberts, gold, great extended hustlers, hustlers hill -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - The Flooded Mine, John McCaviston's Escape, April, 2014
... 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. ...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. ...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 by Albert Richardson. Copy of handwritten document. 'The Flooded Mine, John McCaviston's Wonderful Escape' by G. Mackay (History of Bendigo). Article details the events that surrounded the flooding that occurred at the Hustlers Reef Company's mine on 13th December 1873. Water was being drained from the adjoining old workings of Latham and Watson, when the flow increased markedly, causing flooding. John McCaviston was the 'shift boss'., R. Jackson the Manager. McCaviston was saved after spending over 20 hours in a level.3527.2 on bottom of all pages. Duplicate copy. great extended hustlers, goldmining, accident, quartz, mining, flooding of mine, john mccaviston, mine rescue, r. jackson, latham and watson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Regulation of Mines Bill, famous mines of Bendigo, April, 2014
... 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. ...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. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Great Extended Hustler's mines, April, 2014
... 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. ...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. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Overwinding: Narrow Escape of Three Miners, April, 2014
... 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. ...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. ...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. One page typed document detailing the escape of three miners when a cage plunged to the 845 feet plat. William Merrin, Frederick Willoughby and E. Johns were the miners in the cage when the engine driver lost 'control of engine and hauled the empty cage in the eastern compartment to the poppet head' . On back of page, article on Unity Mine Fire on Tuesday 8th October, 1907. Louis Pabst, Conrad Inglefinger, Edward Fuller, Frederick Allen and William Whitford were miners at work when fire occurred. 3603.2 on bottom of all pages. Duplicate copy. great extended hustlers, goldmining, accident, quartz, mining, winding accident, overwinding, engine driver, s.t. glanville mine manager -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Mr. Thomas Hustler, Hustler's Hill, April, 2014
... 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. ...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. ...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. Two page typed document script for Thomas Hustler role play used in the commemoration of Great Extended Hustler's mine accident, 2014. Two verses from 'The Roaring Days' on end of script. great extended hustlers, goldmining, accident, quartz, mining -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - RICHARD REED DOCUMENTS, 1914
... Two letters of commendation for Richard Reed for his actions during the Great Extended Hustlers Mine disaster. 4. Letter informing Richard reed that his bravery would be rewarded by giving him a government position. 5. ...Two letters of commendation for Richard Reed for his actions during the Great Extended Hustlers Mine disaster. 4. Letter informing Richard reed that his bravery would be rewarded by giving him a government position. 5. ...Photocopies of documents relevant to Richard E Reed, Underground Manager, Great Extended Hustlers Mine. Circa 1914 1. Certificate of Service for Richard Reed 2. Two letter of reference 3. Two letters of commendation for Richard Reed for his actions during the Great Extended Hustlers Mine disaster. 4. Letter informing Richard reed that his bravery would be rewarded by giving him a government position. 5. Extract of Birth entry for Richard Reed. Born 23.12.1869 to Richard Reed and Emily Veale. 6. Copy of a wedding group. Undated with no names. Possibly Richard Reed? -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Poster - Information Board - 5 RAR 2nd Tour 1969 to 1970, 5 RAR 2nd Tour 1969 to 1970
... Black text on white background Under the bottom black and white photograph reads: Survivors of a land mine disaster on the 15th of June 1969. D Company 12 Platoon 5 RAR suffered heavy casualties due a land mine detonation at Dat Do. ...Black text on white background Under the bottom black and white photograph reads: Survivors of a land mine disaster on the 15th of June 1969. D Company 12 Platoon 5 RAR suffered heavy casualties due a land mine detonation at Dat Do. ...6 RAR 2nd Tour 1969 to 1970. Battle of Binh Ba 6th to 8th June 169. In their second tour, the Battalion fought the Battle of Binh Ba. The village of Binh Ba was located approximately six kilometres north of 1 ATF. It had been occupied by a large enemy force, later identified as the 1st Battalion of the 33 NVA Regiment which was guided by the local Binh Ba guerrilla VC unit. Following an initial assault by D Company (phase 1) a further infantry sweep (phase 2) supported by tanks and armoured personal carriers, engaged in close quarter fighting for the remainder of the day. The battle raged from house to house with an intensity rarely equalled during any period of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War. By the end of the day, the enemy had suffered heavy causalities and were defeated. 5RAR was awarded a Battle Honour for this action. An Information Board of a Schematic drawing and two colour photos with description of Battle of Binh Ba 6th to 8th June 1969. Two other photos of other actions of 2nd tour. Tiger emblem on black V. Black text on white background Under the bottom black and white photograph reads: Survivors of a land mine disaster on the 15th of June 1969. D Company 12 Platoon 5 RAR suffered heavy casualties due a land mine detonation at Dat Do. Pictured are the six survivors. Rear Private W Morgan, Private A Tuckfield, Front B Savige, Lance Corporal R Chaplin, Lance Corporal R Knapp, Private A Van Hulst.dat do, 5 rar, pte w.morgan, pte a. tuckfield, pte b. savage, pte a van hulet, l/cpl r. chaplin, l/cpl r knapp, poster, information board, battle of binh ba, 12 platoon, 33 nva regiment, viet cong, battle honour, 1 atf, pte william morgan, 1201663, royal australian infantry corps, 8th battalion, pte allan david tuckfield, 4720252, 1 australian reinforcement unit, australian national serviceman, 5th battalion, pte bruce ronald savige, 3793395, l/cpl raymond michael chaplin, 2789408, cpl (temp) raymond michael chaplin, l/cpl raymond john knapp, 2789701, pte arnoldus johanus van hulst, 2790009
