Showing 44 items matching "mining rescue"
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Award - James Marshall Collection: Bravery Certificate 1866, 1886
... Mining...James Marshall Rescue...mining cage, a poppet head and a windlass. The certificate is mounted on to a piece of plywood. Certificate reads: "Awarded to James Marshall 'in recognition of his bravery and presence of mind exhibited by him on the seventh day of December 1886 at the mine of the Pearl Company when a fellow miner was gallantly rescued from a fearful death." ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields BENDIGO Mining James Marshall Rescue Mining Department Rescue Written on the back in pen: 'Kate Marshall/Mildren - Doug Mildren's mother. ...Certificate awarded to James Marshall, printed on cream paper with brown illustrations and writing. Across top are sketches of mining implements, a mining cage, a poppet head and a windlass. The certificate is mounted on to a piece of plywood. Certificate reads: "Awarded to James Marshall 'in recognition of his bravery and presence of mind exhibited by him on the seventh day of December 1886 at the mine of the Pearl Company when a fellow miner was gallantly rescued from a fearful death." "D. Gillies, Minister of Mines. Entered on roll No. 4 Department of Mines Melbourne 13th December 1886Written on the back in pen: 'Kate Marshall/Mildren - Doug Mildren's mother. James Marshall - Kate's brother.bendigo, mining, james marshall rescue, mining department, rescue -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Award - James Marshall Collection: Gold Medal Bravery Award, The Royal Humane Society of Australasia, 23.02.1887
... Mining...James Marshall rescue.... : 1855 - 1918)Thursday 16 December 1886 - Page 2 BENDIGO Mining James Marshall rescue Mining accident Rescue James Gilbert It was Resolved "" That the Courage and Humanity displayed by James Marshall aged 42 years, Miner in going down a ladder at Pearl Co's Mine, Sandhurst, pulling a lighted fuse from a blast just about to explode and rescuing James Gilbert his fellow miner from an instant death on 6th Dec. 1886, Call for the admiration of this Court and justly entitles him to the Gold Medal of this Society which is hereby awarded". ...The Royal Humane Society of Australasia (RHSA), formerly the Victorian Humane Society, is an Australian charity dedicated to the recognition of those who risk their own lives in saving or attempting to save the lives of others. It also provides assistance to persons injured as a result of their bravery, or to their next of kin if they perished in the attempt. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Humane_Society_of_Australasia) Further information may be found at website below. https://www.rhsa.org.au/about-us.html THE BENDIGO ADVERTISER (PUBLISHED DAILY.) PROGRESSION, OUR RIGHTS, AND OUR RESOURCES. SANDHURST, THURSDAY, DEO. 16, 1886 Article - Bendigo Advertiser (Vic. : 1855 - 1918)Thursday 16 December 1886 - Page 2Original Certificate from The Royal Humane Society of Australasia awarded to James Marshall. Dated 23rd February 1887. Printed in black ink on cream coloured parchment paper. Script surrounded by a black border with decorative emblems on each corner. The Certificate was stored in a brown leather roll lined with white paper with a gold geometric pattern. Printed in gold lettering " THE ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY OF AUSTRALASIA"It was Resolved "" That the Courage and Humanity displayed by James Marshall aged 42 years, Miner in going down a ladder at Pearl Co's Mine, Sandhurst, pulling a lighted fuse from a blast just about to explode and rescuing James Gilbert his fellow miner from an instant death on 6th Dec. 1886, Call for the admiration of this Court and justly entitles him to the Gold Medal of this Society which is hereby awarded".bendigo, mining, james marshall rescue, mining accident, rescue, james gilbert -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - Joseph Davies Bendigo Hero
... ...Mining rescue...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Joseph Davies Mining rescue Medal Joseph Davis : Bendigo Hero (1988) Written by Faye Guthrie. ...Joseph Davis : Bendigo Hero (1988) Written by Faye Guthrie. Published by Guthrigg Genealogy, Ringwood Victoria. 224pg Includes b/w photos, copies of letters, maps, and index Acknowledgements - ….and June Parry of the Bendigo Historical Society. Review Copy. Plastic binding.joseph davies, mining rescue, medal -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.Images, World War One images relating to Tunnellers, c1917
... ...australian mining corp...rescue...PO Box 93R, Redan, 3350 goldfields world war one tunnelling australian mining corp rescue mmm 5 images relating to tunnelling during World War 1. ...5 images relating to tunnelling during World War 1.world war one, tunnelling, australian mining corp, rescue, mmm -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Austin Collection: mine rescue underground, 1980's
... mining...mine rescue...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields mining mine rescue stretcher Black and white photograph: image shows four miners underground, dressed in hard hats, overalls and rubber boots, rescuing a person during a mine rescue scenario. ...Black and white photograph: image shows four miners underground, dressed in hard hats, overalls and rubber boots, rescuing a person during a mine rescue scenario. Man is carried on a rescue stretcher. mining, mine rescue, stretcher -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Austin Collection: mine rescue team underground, 1980's
... mining...mine rescue...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields mining mine rescue stretcher Black and white photograph: three men underground, involved in mine rescue scenario. ...Black and white photograph: three men underground, involved in mine rescue scenario. Man on right hand side of image is wearing white jacket and pants, carrying a towel and a mine rescue stretcher. Man in centre, dressed in white shirt and pants, is carrying a metal case. Paul Maher, standing on left, wearing overalls and hard hat. mining, mine rescue, stretcher -
Buninyong & District Historical SocietyPhotograph - Colour photograph, Framed copy of Award to Cornelius Westh from the Royal Humane Society of Australasia, 1940's
... Mining...Hiscocks...Rescue...Buninyong & District Historical Society Old Court House, Buninyong Town Hall 313 Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields Cornelius Westh was presented with this award for attempting to rescue John James who was buried by a fall of earth in the Imperial Mine Hiscocks on 23 June 1891 Record of an attempted mine rescue in the late 19th century by a prominent local citizen Mining Hiscocks Rescue Award Westh Gift of Christine Westh to Buninyong and District Historical Society February 1995 Coloured, framed copy of an award presented to Cornelius Westh by the Royal Humane Society of Australasia Framed copy of Award to Cornelius Westh from the Royal Humane Society of Australasia Photograph Colour photograph ...Cornelius Westh was presented with this award for attempting to rescue John James who was buried by a fall of earth in the Imperial Mine Hiscocks on 23 June 1891Record of an attempted mine rescue in the late 19th century by a prominent local citizenColoured, framed copy of an award presented to Cornelius Westh by the Royal Humane Society of AustralasiaGift of Christine Westh to Buninyong and District Historical Society February 1995mining, hiscocks, rescue, award, westh -
Buninyong & District Historical SocietyPhotograph - Framed Colour photograph, Framed Colour Photograph of Royal Humane Society medal awarded to Cornelius Westh 18th November 1891, eb 1995
... Mining...Hiscocks...Rescue...Buninyong & District Historical Society Old Court House, Buninyong Town Hall 313 Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields Cornelius Westh was presented with this award for attempting to rescue John James who was buried by a fall of earth in the Imperial Mine Hiscocks on 23 June 1891 Record of an attempted mine rescue in the late 19th century by a prominent local citizen Mining Hiscocks Rescue Award Westh Gift from Westh family to Buninyong and District Historical Society February 1995 Framed colour photograph of Royal Humane Society medal awarded to Cornelius Westh by the Royal Humane Society of Australasia Framed Colour Photograph of Royal Humane Society medal awarded to Cornelius Westh 18th November 1891 Photograph Framed Colour photograph ...Cornelius Westh was presented with this award for attempting to rescue John James who was buried by a fall of earth in the Imperial Mine Hiscocks on 23 June 1891Record of an attempted mine rescue in the late 19th century by a prominent local citizenFramed colour photograph of Royal Humane Society medal awarded to Cornelius Westh by the Royal Humane Society of AustralasiaGift from Westh family to Buninyong and District Historical Society February 1995mining, hiscocks, rescue, award, westh -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY CERTIFICATE FOR MINE RESCUE - CHARLES P. ROWE, 1888
... Mining...mine rescue...TOPIC Mining mine rescue Royal Humane Society Parchment certificate, Royal Humane Society of Victoria, enclosed in laminate on board. ...Parchment certificate, Royal Humane Society of Victoria, enclosed in laminate on board. Issued to Charles P. Rowe Mine, Manager, New Chum Rly Mine in endeavoring to rescue Thos. Duggas and rescuing J. Wilson and J. Herron from being killed by a full of earth at Shenandoah Mine, Sandhurst 8th. August 1888. ( bronze medal also awarded ) On bottom of board ' above certificate is just one of many certificates and medals awarded to brave miners on the Bendigo Goldfields'Royal Humane Societytopic, mining, mine rescue -
Seaworks Maritime MuseumFirefighting jacket, re-breathing apparatus & air tank
... Such apparatus were also used frequently in mining rescues. If the wearer found themselves trapped and immobile, they could decrease the rate of oxygen supply to provide for up to 12 hours....Such apparatus were also used frequently in mining rescues. If the wearer found themselves trapped and immobile, they could decrease the rate of oxygen supply to provide for up to 12 hours. 2/ MH TRUST 77/2/421 942/ Port of Melbourne Emerg S Black fire fighter jacket with yellow fluoro strips and blue with a black and white checkered lining (267.1). ...Used for fighting ship fires in holds and accommodation. Air tank alone would supply 40 minutes of air, however, with the re-breathing apparatus, the wearer could get up to 2 hours of oxygen supply. Such apparatus were also used frequently in mining rescues. If the wearer found themselves trapped and immobile, they could decrease the rate of oxygen supply to provide for up to 12 hours.Black fire fighter jacket with yellow fluoro strips and blue with a black and white checkered lining (267.1). Ensemble also includes oxygen re-breather apparatus (267.2) and air tank (267.3).2/ MH TRUST 77/2/421 942/ Port of Melbourne Emerg S -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Austin Collection: mine rescue team, 1980's
... mining...underground miners...Bendigo...Central Deborah Gold Mine...mine rescue...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields mining underground miners Bendigo Central Deborah Gold Mine mine rescue Four men, dressed in white clothing and hard hats, underground, working as a mine rescue team. ...Four men, dressed in white clothing and hard hats, underground, working as a mine rescue team. One man being treated as a 'patient'. 'Ambulance' printed on men's clothing jacket . Possibly taken at Central Deborah Gold Mine Bendigo.mining, underground miners, bendigo, central deborah gold mine, mine rescue -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Central Deborah Gold Mine Collection Significance Assessment
... mining machinery...Kelly Model...Dividend flag...Bayne mine rescue...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Central Deborah Gold Mine mining Bendigo National Trust Bendigo Trust significance assessment rock drill mining machinery Kelly Model Dividend flag Bayne mine rescue stretcher Taylor Horsefield air compressor Fifty page loose leaf document. ...Fifty page loose leaf document. On front page: 'Central Deborah Gold Mine Collection Significance Assessment, Dr. Gary R. Hill and Ms E.M. Doling. Prepared by Minerva Heritage for the Bendigo Trust as the Managing Body of the Central Deborah Gold Mine. November 2013' Report contains collection overview, description and overview of documents, rock drills, heavy machinery, other machinery and equipment, tools, models and household and personal items held. Detailed assessment of two handwritten government Notices 1853, Government Notice August 1853; the Kelly Model; Dividend Flag; Taylor Horsfield air compressor and the Bayne mine rescue stretcher. Thirty two images contained in report. A timeline of the Central Deborah Gold Mine development from 1970 -2013 describes key events. central deborah gold mine, mining, bendigo, national trust, bendigo trust, significance assessment, rock drill, mining machinery, kelly model, dividend flag, bayne mine rescue stretcher, taylor horsefield air compressor -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - The Flooded Mine, John McCaviston's Escape, April, 2014
... mining...flooding of mine...John McCaviston...mine rescue...Great Extended Hustlers goldmining accident quartz mining flooding of mine John McCaviston mine rescue R. jackson Latham and Watson 3527.2 on bottom of all pages. ...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.Newspaper - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: BENDIGO'S CENTURY VOLUME FOUR: 1930 - 1939
... The Ironbark Mine was the top gold producer. 1931 - Radio station goes on air, 1932 - Sir John dies, 1933 Bodyline men come to town, 1934 - Heroic rescues, 1935 - Hospital's new wing opened, 1936 - King mourned, 1937 - Beehive store towers above, 1938 - Mining shows mixed results and 1939 - Outbreak of war sobering....The Ironbark Mine was the top gold producer. 1931 - Radio station goes on air, 1932 - Sir John dies, 1933 Bodyline men come to town, 1934 - Heroic rescues, 1935 - Hospital's new wing opened, 1936 - King mourned, 1937 - Beehive store towers above, 1938 - Mining shows mixed results and 1939 - Outbreak of war sobering. ...Newspaper supplement titled Bendigo's Century Volume Four: 1930 - 1939. Front page is titled Bendigo's Century and has a photo of some women at the Bendigo Jockey Club, 1930s. Each year has heading of Who's Who, Weather, Sport and Business. First years are 1930 - 1939 titled A look back when. The page has photos of the Eaglehawk Cricket Club's first A Grade cricket premier ship team (1932 - 1933)., The monument to the late Bendigo mining magnate Ernst Mueller in Rosalind Park, The Bendigo Stock Exchange in the early 1930's - pictured are L L Dungey, T Williams, M P Kelly, C Mueller, E Hommoloff, R Kelly, T H Busst, T Hall, R Trembath, E A Woolcock, and C Burridge, the Carshalton mine in 1936 and The Edith and G V Lansell Laboratory at the Bendigo Hospital. 1930 - a photo of St Andrew's Church, the sundial outside the RSL Memorial Hall, The late Monsignor Rooney and The late John Douse Langley. The Ironbark Mine was the top gold producer. 1931 - Radio station goes on air, 1932 - Sir John dies, 1933 Bodyline men come to town, 1934 - Heroic rescues, 1935 - Hospital's new wing opened, 1936 - King mourned, 1937 - Beehive store towers above, 1938 - Mining shows mixed results and 1939 - Outbreak of war sobering.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - bendigo's century - volume four: 1930 - 1939, eaglehawk cricket club, ernst mueller, the bendigo stock exchangel l dungey, t williams, m p kelly, c mueller e hommoloff, r kelly, t h busst, t hall, r tremabath, e a woodcock, c burridge, charshalton mine, edith and g v lansell laboratory, st andrew's church, rsl memorial hall, mr gordon carter, sir john monash, state electricity commission, cr r watson, colonel gt v lansell, empire press congress, bendigo advertiser, mr e j hogan, eppalock weir, lyric theatre, bendigo red cross, mrs george mackay, st andrew's presbyterian church, mrs william hunter, right rev john douse langley, monsignor rooney, bendigo art gallery, the ironbark mine, coliban water, mr w wright, station 3bo, amalgamated wireless of australia ltd, advance bendigo group, the north league, st aidan's orphanage, bendigo freezing works, mr w wright, bendigo advertiser, mr w j stephens, advance bendigo group, north league, garden gully united gold mining company, bendigo football league, sir john quick, john quick snr, ironbark foundry, bendigo evening news, bendigo independent, bendigo advertiser, deakin governmnet, sir charles kingsford smith, southern cross, eppalock weir, bendigo art gallery, the hercules mine, gillies, aids & appliance shop, anne caudle centre, bill woodfull, harold larwood, dr john mccarthy, the hercules, douglas jardine, don bradman, sacred heart cathedral, joseph stapleton, john lynch, bert mcconchie, new red white and blue mine, royal humane society, william james, vernon shaw, south new moon mine, bendigo hospital, bendigo base hospital, duke of gloucester, rsl memorial hall, electricity commission, eaglehawk borough council, the plaza, backhaus estate, amalgamated freezing company, fortuna villa, mrs edith lansell, colonel lansell, the hercules mine, toni riley pharmacy, boardwalk, barkly hyett, the big blue consolidated company, the bendigo hospital, eaglehawk football team, kurmala wing of the bendigo base hospital, sir isaac isaacs, lyric theatre, sir john quick, hanro knitting mills, st luke's toddlers home, st aidan's orphanage, rsl memorial hall, lord and lady huntingfield, cr michelsen, bendigo art gallery, bendigo agricultural show, new blue mine, joseph stapleton, bendigo law association, bendigo hospital committee of management, bendigo rotary club, mr j mcrae, education department, andrew sunstan, sir stanley argyle, bendigo football league, north blue mining company, cr staples, king george v, king edward viii, cr j a michelsen, andrew mclay, bendigo advertiser, cohn bros, mrs wallis simpson, king george vi, capping mine shafts 1936, bendigo art gallery, madge freemen, william john leslie cross, judge wasley, the myer emporium, the baptist church, salvation army, ron masters, the central nell gwyn, sir john quick, leanne mcdonnell, windermere hotel, rev donald baker, john rumbold, central nell gwynne, the beehive building, the beehive store, james buick and co, thomas hope henderson, buick henderson & co, mr goodison, mr r o henderson, lt-col henderson, angus mackay, bendigo sewerage authority, mr s gordon moore, commercial bank of sydney, bendigo advertiser, edward alan morcom, polio, dr gardner kerr, the right rev conald baker, ridley theological college -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: Fred Yates Mine Accident
... mining...Bendigo...Central Deborah Gold Mine...1952...Fred Yates...Alf Lowther...earth fall...rescue...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Gold mining Bendigo Central Deborah Gold Mine 1952 Fred Yates Alf Lowther earth fall rescue 'Bendigo Advertiser' article, 20th December, 1994, ' Mine veteran returns home'. ...'Bendigo Advertiser' article, 20th December, 1994, ' Mine veteran returns home'. Article describes the accident at the Central Deborah Gold Mine in August 1952, when Fred Yates was buried in an earth fall. When freed, he was carried out of the mine by his friend Alf Lowther. Black and white photo in article shows Fred Yates reading a book at the mine, reflecting 'on his years at the Central Deborah'. gold mining, bendigo, central deborah gold mine, 1952, fred yates, alf lowther, earth fall, rescue -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: BANKNOTES AND JAMES BEVERAGE
... mining was chosen for the one pound note and a Bendigo scene was chosen. The scene chosen shows boring operations in the Victoria Quartz Mine. The picture was taken by Vincent Kelly of the five figures but for engraving only three were shown. They were Mr W Healy, Mr J Smith and Mr James Beverage. James Beverage was a member of Bendigo's first fire brigade. He went to Beechworth for a demonstration and on the way home stopped at Christie's Hotel in Swanston Street. There was a fire at the hotel and Mr Beverage rescued...mining was chosen for the one pound note and a Bendigo scene was chosen. The scene chosen shows boring operations in the Victoria Quartz Mine. The picture was taken by Vincent Kelly of the five figures but for engraving only three were shown. They were Mr W Healy, Mr J Smith and Mr James Beverage. James Beverage was a member of Bendigo's first fire brigade. He went to Beechworth for a demonstration and on the way home stopped at Christie's Hotel in Swanston Street. There was a fire at the hotel and Mr Beverage rescued ...Victoria Quartz Gold Mine was on Victoria Hill, Ironbark, Bendigo. The Victoria Hill Quartz Gold Mines are scientifically important, as they contain relics span nearly sixty years of mining (1854 to 1913), documenting the richest and most significant years of Bendigo's world-famous quartz mining industry. Enhancing the significance of the place are relics from the Victoria Quartz Company operations, including, at 4,870 feet, the world's deepest nineteenth-century gold mining shaft. (Heritage Victoria) Geology of Victoria Hill: https://aigjournal.aig.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/AIG-Victoria-Hill-Mining-Reserve_FinalWeb.pdfTyped copy of what appears to be a speech. Mentioned is that after 1910 the Commonwealth took over the minting it's own money. Gold mining was chosen for the one pound note and a Bendigo scene was chosen. The scene chosen shows boring operations in the Victoria Quartz Mine. The picture was taken by Vincent Kelly of the five figures but for engraving only three were shown. They were Mr W Healy, Mr J Smith and Mr James Beverage. James Beverage was a member of Bendigo's first fire brigade. He went to Beechworth for a demonstration and on the way home stopped at Christie's Hotel in Swanston Street. There was a fire at the hotel and Mr Beverage rescued Mrs Christie, her baby and a servant. At a later date Mr Beverage saved a woman from a burning building in Moore Street in Bendigo. He received the Royal Humane Society's Medal which is now housed at the Bendigo Fire Station in Hargreaves Street. In the City's formative years the area that deposited its rain water into the Long Gully Creek was considered to be in Long Gully and for many years the Victoria Quartz Mine deposited many thousands of gallons of water into the Long Gully Creek. Mr Steve Gibbons unveiled the plaque.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - banknotes and james beverage, victoria quartz mine, vincent kelly, shepard's bush, mr rickards, mr abraham, mr w healy, mr j smith, mr james beverage, south iron bark mine, rae's hill, sandhurst no 1 fire brigade, christie's hotel, mrs christie, royal humane society's medal, bendigo fire station, long gully history group, mr steve gibbons, department of environment water heritage, arts commnmoration of historic events and famous persons -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: photo album 1998
... Mining aerial photos 1998 Photo album, black cover, gold border. One hundred colour photos, some with annotations. Label on front of album: Portal, machinery, underground shots 1998; drilling in Deborah St.; mines rescue vehicle; various staff; E.E.S. ...Photo album, black cover, gold border. One hundred colour photos, some with annotations. Label on front of album: Portal, machinery, underground shots 1998; drilling in Deborah St.; mines rescue vehicle; various staff; E.E.S. Displays; Board Meeting 1998. Staff photos: Rob Charlton, pump at Red, White Blue Cons.; Andrew Breen Workshop Manager; John Cahill; Patrick O'Boyle Mine Rescue Vehicle; John Cahill; Ben Clayton; Ricky Hannah; April Westcott; Ivette Maggs site clerk McMahons; Wayne Woodward; Fiona Hunt; Steve Woodall.kangaroo flat gold mine, bendigo mining nl, new bendigo gold project, goldmining, personnel, doug buerger, colin burns, tarnagulla, new moon, displays, box cut, unity mining, aerial photos, 1998 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: REFERENCE FOR MR JOSEPH DAVIES, 05/025/1910
... History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields BENDIGO Gold mining joseph davies Joseph Davies Collection - Reference for Mr Joseph Davies H E Rowe Esq Mr Eddy Goldfield Consolidated H Worall H. Worrall Typed letter to H. E. Rowe, Esq., Chamber of Mines Melbourne, giving a reference for Mr. Joseph Davies. The writer states he has known Mr Davies since the rescue ...Typed letter to H. E. Rowe, Esq., Chamber of Mines Melbourne, giving a reference for Mr. Joseph Davies. The writer states he has known Mr Davies since the rescue. Mr Eddy, the Manager of the Goldfield Consolidated can give him all the information about him. Signed by H. Worrall.H. Worrallbendigo, gold mining, joseph davies, joseph davies collection - reference for mr joseph davies, h e rowe esq, mr eddy goldfield consolidated, h worall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: LETTER TO MR JOSEPH DAVIS, 20/07/1909
... Handwritten letter from the Bendigo Mining Managers' Association to Mr Joseph Davis, Diamond Hill, dated July 20 1909. Letter congratulates Mr. Joseph Davis on his rescue...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields DOCUMENT Memo mining in bendigo Joseph Davies Collection Joseph Davis Bendigo Mine Managers' Association Goldfields consolidated Mine John Allen John Ryan Handwritten letter from the Bendigo Mining Managers' Association to Mr Joseph Davis, Diamond Hill, dated July 20 1909. Letter congratulates Mr. Joseph Davis on his rescue ...Handwritten letter from the Bendigo Mining Managers' Association to Mr Joseph Davis, Diamond Hill, dated July 20 1909. Letter congratulates Mr. Joseph Davis on his rescue and sheltering John Allen at the Goldfields Consolidated Mine. Signed by John Ryan, Secretary of the Bendigo Mining Managers' Association.document, memo, mining in bendigo, joseph davies collection, joseph davis, bendigo mine managers' association, goldfields consolidated mine, john allen, john ryan -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: LETTER TO MR JOSEPH DAVIES, 20/07/1909
... rescue of John Allen. Signed by Charles Morgan, James Holliday, P. J. Hillbrick, Robert Joseph O Brien, and Robt. Eddy, Mining...rescue of John Allen. Signed by Charles Morgan, James Holliday, P. J. Hillbrick, Robert Joseph O Brien, and Robt. Eddy, Mining ...Typed letter to Mr. Joseph Davies, dated 20th July 1909, congratulating him on his rescue of John Allen. Signed by Charles Morgan, James Holliday, P. J. Hillbrick, Robert Joseph O Brien, and Robt. Eddy, Mining Manager.document, joseph davies collection, goldfields consolidated mine, john allen, joseph davies, charles morgan, james holliday, p j hillbrick, robert joseph o brien, robt eddy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: ILLUMINATED ADDRESS FROM CITIZENS OF THE BENDIGO MINING DISTRICT, 14/10/1919
... History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PERSON Mining joseph davies Joseph Davies illuminated address Sir John Quick mining Goldfields Consolidated Gold Mine Illuminated address enclosed in a brown leather folder, embossed with gold leaf pattern. Letter on RH page, photo of Mr. Joseph Davies (The hero), photo of Goldfields Consolidated Mine, and diagram of mine shaft showing location of rescue on left hand page of address. ...Illuminated address enclosed in a brown leather folder, embossed with gold leaf pattern. Letter on RH page, photo of Mr. Joseph Davies (The hero), photo of Goldfields Consolidated Mine, and diagram of mine shaft showing location of rescue on left hand page of address. Address to Mr. Joseph Davies, resolution moved by Sir John Quick, congratulating him on his heroism in saving the life of his mate, Mr. J. Allan, at the Goldfields Consolidated mine last Friday, Dated 14th October, 1909.person, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, illuminated address, sir john quick, mining, goldfields consolidated gold mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: LETTER FROM BOROUGH OF COBURG, 09/08/1909
... History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PERSON Mining joseph davies Joseph Davies City of Coburg mining City of Coburg Letter to Joseph Davies from the Borough of Coburg, expressing a resolution passed recognising the Council's highest appreciation in rescuing a fellow workman. ...Letter to Joseph Davies from the Borough of Coburg, expressing a resolution passed recognising the Council's highest appreciation in rescuing a fellow workman.City of Coburgperson, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, city of coburg, mining -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: LETTER FROM FLORRIE ALLAN, 26/07/1909
... History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PERSON Mining joseph davies/florrie allan Bendigo Florrie Allan Joseph Davies Forest Street Goldfields Consolidated Gold Mine Florrie Allan Letter addressed to Mr. Joe Davies, written by Florrie Allan, wife of John Allan, Forest Street, Bendigo. Letter expresses her thanks on behalf of her children and herself, to Joe Davies in rescuing ...Letter addressed to Mr. Joe Davies, written by Florrie Allan, wife of John Allan, Forest Street, Bendigo. Letter expresses her thanks on behalf of her children and herself, to Joe Davies in rescuing her husband. Written in pen in copperplate on a thin ruled paper. Dated July 26th, 1909.Florrie Allanperson, mining, joseph davies/florrie allan, bendigo, florrie allan, joseph davies, forest street, goldfields consolidated gold mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: LETTER FORM SCHOOL OF MINES AND INDUSTRIES, BENDIGO, 20/07/1909
... History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PERSON Mining joseph davies School of Mines and Industries Bendigo Joseph Davies Diamond Hill mining School of Mines and Industries, Bendigo Letter to Joseph Davies, Diamond Hill, expressing congratulations on his rescuing fellow miner, John Allan, at Goldfields Consolidated Mine, Diamond Hill. ...Letter to Joseph Davies, Diamond Hill, expressing congratulations on his rescuing fellow miner, John Allan, at Goldfields Consolidated Mine, Diamond Hill.School of Mines and Industries, Bendigoperson, mining, joseph davies, school of mines and industries, bendigo, joseph davies, diamond hill, mining -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: LETTER FROM CITY OF BALLAARAT, 27/07/1909
... History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PERSON Mining joseph davies Joseph Davies City of Ballaarat Goldfields Consolidated Gold Mine City of Ballaarat Letter to Joseph Davies from City of Ballaarat expressing their congratulation on 'his nobility of mine... Courage and self-devotion' in rescuing ...Letter to Joseph Davies from City of Ballaarat expressing their congratulation on 'his nobility of mine... Courage and self-devotion' in rescuing John Allen from a horrible death. Letter of buff paper, typed in purple ink, red letterhead. Dated 27/7/1909.City of Ballaaratperson, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, city of ballaarat, goldfields consolidated gold mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: LETTER FORM CHAMBER OF MINES VICTORIA, 29/07/1909
... History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PERSON Mining joseph davies Joseph Davies mining Chamber of Mines Victoria Chamber of Mines, Victoria Letter from the Chamber Mines Victoria to Joseph Davies, Diamond Hill. Letter outlines a resolution congratulating Joseph Davies on his act of bravery in rescuing John Allan at the Goldfields Consolidated Mine. ...Letter from the Chamber Mines Victoria to Joseph Davies, Diamond Hill. Letter outlines a resolution congratulating Joseph Davies on his act of bravery in rescuing John Allan at the Goldfields Consolidated Mine. Letter typed on buff paper, red seal on bottom LH side.Chamber of Mines, Victoriaperson, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, mining, chamber of mines, victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: SCHOOL PAPER ARTICLE, 01/11/1928
... mining The School Paper Mr. Joseph Davies John Allan Article in the School Paper Nov. 1 1928, detailing the efforts of Joseph Davies in rescuing John Allan in the Goldfields Consolidated Mine at Diamond Hill. ...Article in the School Paper Nov. 1 1928, detailing the efforts of Joseph Davies in rescuing John Allan in the Goldfields Consolidated Mine at Diamond Hill.person, mining, joseph davies, mining, the school paper, mr. joseph davies, john allan -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: TELEGRAM FROM JOHN QUICK
... History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PERSON Mining joseph davies Bendigo Joseph Davies John Quick John Allan Goldfields Consolidated Mine Telegram sent to Joseph Davies, Goldfields Consolidated, Diamond Hill, Bendigo, thanking him for his heroic and self-sacrificing conduct in rescuing and shielding your mate John Allan in a situation of great personal danger. ...Telegram sent to Joseph Davies, Goldfields Consolidated, Diamond Hill, Bendigo, thanking him for his heroic and self-sacrificing conduct in rescuing and shielding your mate John Allan in a situation of great personal danger. Telegram printed in red on buff paper. Signed by John Quick, Post Master General.person, mining, joseph davies, bendigo, joseph davies, john quick, john allan, goldfields consolidated mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: LETTER AUSTRALIAN NATIVES' ASSOCIATION, 08/09/1909
... History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PERSON Mining joseph davies Joseph Davies Australian Natives Association mining Letter addressed to Joseph Davies from Australian Natives' Association expressing congratulations to him in connection with his heroic action in rescuing Jack Allan. ...Letter addressed to Joseph Davies from Australian Natives' Association expressing congratulations to him in connection with his heroic action in rescuing Jack Allan. Letter is typed in purple text, signed by General Secretary (indecipherable signature)person, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, australian natives association, mining -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: LETTER FROM HILL END STATE SCHOOL, 26/07/1909
... History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PERSON Mining joseph davies Joseph Davies John Allan Hill End State School No.3054 Letter sent to Joseph Davies from students of Hill End, State School No. 3054 on 26.7.09. Foolscap Letter expressed congratulations of students on the occasion of Joseph Davies' rescue of John Allan. ...Letter sent to Joseph Davies from students of Hill End, State School No. 3054 on 26.7.09. Foolscap Letter expressed congratulations of students on the occasion of Joseph Davies' rescue of John Allan. Letter is signed by Dorothy Williames. Names of students are signed on rear sheet.person, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, john allan, hill end state school no.3054
