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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - RESOURCES OF BENDIGO GOLDFIELD, c1920
... RESOURCES OF BENDIGO GOLDFIELD......Resources of Bendigo Goldfield...Document. 3 page typed document titled 'Resources of Bendigo Goldfields'. An address to the citizens of Bendigo Goldfield. ...COTTAGE Miners Resources of Bendigo Goldfield Document. 3 page typed document titled 'Resources of Bendigo Goldfields'. ...Document. 3 page typed document titled 'Resources of Bendigo Goldfields'. An address to the citizens of Bendigo Goldfield. Mentions gold figures from the period 1898 - 1908. Document mentions the engine drivers strike and Mr. A. J. Moore, consulting mining engineer who had a paper on the Bendigo Goldfield appear in the Chemical Engineering and Mining Review. Mentions number of companies on the dividend list from 1870 - 1920. Also mentions in March 1891, 19 companies were over 2000 feet. Lansell's 180 was 2640 feet. Also large brown envelope, McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet with notes re - Romance of Goldfields, Premier Companies, Sebastian Mining Leases, Resources of Bgo Goldfield, and Sheepshead Line of Reef.cottage, miners, resources of bendigo goldfield -
Federation University Historical CollectionBooklet, Federation University Geoscience and Mining Group Annual Report, 2018, 2018
... federation university australia school of science and information technology geoscience and mining group stephen carey selwyn medal stafford mcknight ausimm manoj khandelwal michael tuck greg you larissa loroznikova ander guinea haydn swan ausimm central victoria regional symposium\rex berthelsen timor-leste study tour nicole cox alfredo piros scholarship fred canavan award national australian mining games ausimm cody holman keith whitehouse aden cross brendan carlisle daiel matthews fosterville central debosrah gold mining site visit weekeroo ballarat east mine, castlemaine goldfields, ballarat rerilya limited, broken hill catalyst metals, bendigo agr geoscience, ballarat evolution mninig, cowal ramuelius resources, mt magnet gold mine, wa downer mining Blue and white soft covered report. ...Blue and white soft covered report. A pdf of this report is available with this record. federation university australia, school of science and information technology, geoscience and mining group, stephen carey, selwyn medal, stafford mcknight, ausimm, manoj khandelwal, michael tuck, greg you, larissa loroznikova, ander guinea, haydn swan, ausimm central victoria regional symposium\rex berthelsen, timor-leste study tour, nicole cox, alfredo piros scholarship, fred canavan award, national australian mining games ausimm, cody holman, keith whitehouse, aden cross, brendan carlisle, daiel matthews, fosterville, central debosrah gold mining site visit, weekeroo, ballarat east mine, castlemaine goldfields, ballarat, rerilya limited, broken hill, catalyst metals, bendigo, agr geoscience, ballarat, evolution mninig, cowal, ramuelius resources, mt magnet gold mine, wa, downer mining -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: Bendigo Goldfield
... Bendigo miners'. Mine ventilation and rock temperatures in the New Argus (Eaglehawk) and the New Chum Railway at Golden Square were researched by David Pascoe. Pascoe said 'the resources of the Bendigo field are enormous when it is considered that there are 516 kilometres of surveyed lines of reef down to the depth mines; by including the synclines it almost doubles that figure without any deeper penentration of the field'. Newspaper Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: Bendigo Goldfield ...'Bendigo Advertiser' article, 15th March , 1995, titled ' Miner reckons there's gold in Bendigo hills'. Comments from Mr. David Pascoe (miner and Mines Inspector) and Mr. Harry Clarke (former miner, Mines Inspector and mine manager) state that 'synclinal folds and inverted saddle reefs had been almost entirely neglected by Bendigo miners'. Mine ventilation and rock temperatures in the New Argus (Eaglehawk) and the New Chum Railway at Golden Square were researched by David Pascoe. Pascoe said 'the resources of the Bendigo field are enormous when it is considered that there are 516 kilometres of surveyed lines of reef down to the depth mines; by including the synclines it almost doubles that figure without any deeper penentration of the field'. gold mining, bendigo, bendigo mining nl, harry clarke, david pascoe, quartz legstones, saddle reef, spurs, mine ventilation, rock temperature, new argus, new chum, garden gully reef -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: Bendigo Gold Exploration
... Bendigo goldfield would succeed'. He was visiting Bendigo to officially open the refurbished Central Deborah Gold Mine. 2 .'Country mining search sparks local confusion' : Jim Plowman refutes the claim by Ron Best (National Party MLC) that Bendigo will play a 'key role in the multi-million dollar search for gold in country Victoria. 3. 'Miners form alliance": discusses a meeting by miners to form a body which will represent their interests. Companies involved: Bendigo Mining NL, Heathcote Gold Joint Venture, International Mineral Resources...Bendigo Mining NL Heathcote Gold Joint Venture International Mineral Resources NL Alliance Gold Mining NL Ranger Gold Pty Ltd. Perseverance Mining Corporation Three newspaper articles from one page of the 'Bendigo Advertiser' article, 17th March , 1995, titled ' Survey reveals gold in hills'. 1. The Minister for Energy and Minerals, JIm Plowman, discussed the results of the $16.5 million survey conducted in north-west Victoria and eastern highlands. Mr. Plowman maintained that the '$11 million exploration drive launched by Bendigo Mining to find gold in the Bendigo goldfield ...Three newspaper articles from one page of the 'Bendigo Advertiser' article, 17th March , 1995, titled ' Survey reveals gold in hills'. 1. The Minister for Energy and Minerals, JIm Plowman, discussed the results of the $16.5 million survey conducted in north-west Victoria and eastern highlands. Mr. Plowman maintained that the '$11 million exploration drive launched by Bendigo Mining to find gold in the Bendigo goldfield would succeed'. He was visiting Bendigo to officially open the refurbished Central Deborah Gold Mine. 2 .'Country mining search sparks local confusion' : Jim Plowman refutes the claim by Ron Best (National Party MLC) that Bendigo will play a 'key role in the multi-million dollar search for gold in country Victoria. 3. 'Miners form alliance": discusses a meeting by miners to form a body which will represent their interests. Companies involved: Bendigo Mining NL, Heathcote Gold Joint Venture, International Mineral Resources NL, Alliance Gold Mining NL, Ranger Gold Pty Ltd., and Perseverance Mining Corporation.gold mining, bendigo, bendigo mining nl, heathcote gold joint venture, international mineral resources nl, alliance gold mining nl, ranger gold pty ltd., perseverance mining corporation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: abandoned mine shafts
... Bendigo Advertiser article, 3rd June,1995, titled 'CNR caps mine threat'. The Department of Natural Resources is 'undertaking a crucial public safety campaign on Crown Land' ...throughout the central goldfields. ...Bendigo Advertiser article, 3rd June,1995, titled 'CNR caps mine threat'. The Department of Natural Resources is 'undertaking a crucial public safety campaign on Crown Land' ...throughout the central goldfields. ...Bendigo Advertiser article, 3rd June,1995, titled 'CNR caps mine threat'. The Department of Natural Resources is 'undertaking a crucial public safety campaign on Crown Land' ...throughout the central goldfields. Shafts capped ' between 1900 and 1920 are now collapsing because of deterioration of wooden beams placed to support the caps'. Colour photo shows Peter Bentley, standing alongside mine safety rails on a mine shaft in the Chewton area.gold mining, bendigo, tourism, peter bentley, chewton, mine shaft, risk management -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - HERITAGE REPORT: FORMER POLICE STATION AND QUARTERS: CALIFORNIA GULLY
... HERITAGE Heritage Report - Former Police Station and Quarters - California Gully City of Greater Bendigo Wilson & Ass Butler Amanda Jean Johnson Reef Shafts No 1 & 2 Rose of Denmark Princess Dagmar Bendigo Amalgamated Goldfields Company Captain Frederick Standish Royal Irish Constabulary E Thorpe Campbell Taylor Watson Brown Hosken McKowne McQualter Parker Hicks Eaglehawk Municipal Council Victorian Police Force D Bannear Historic Mining sites in the Sandhurst Eaglehawk and Raywood Mining Divisions Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Joshua Thorpe Thorpe & Co Johnson & Co William Thorn Michael Thomas James Murdock Edward C Brown Francis Youlden Gold Escort Water Police Mounted Police City Police (Melbourne) Geelong Police Gold Fields Police Rural Bench Constabulary The People's Force Robert Haldane N Wild Streets of the Borough of Eaglehawk Police Registration Act William Henry Mitchell Camp Hotel J O C Nieman J M Catarach G W Hosken Margaret Hosken nee McKown Majorie Alice McQualter Kellie Anne McQualter Adam Joseph Doolan Mr Hicks Sands & McDougall Hill George Meeking Howard McEwan Frank A Jinks Stanley McCaig Mrs Eleanor Gordon John L McQualter Mrs Adeline Maher William L Raynor Robert Flack John P Whitehead Miss A Sang George T Linddsay John P Dyer Henry Jackman George A Tibbetts Mrs S A Hosken Mrs Margaret Winifred nee McKowne Chaplin Frank W Wilson C E Wright George Miller G A Sheyhill Basil Hugh Marshall R Miles J H Parker W B Barkla W G Nicholls Les Cartledge Clifford William Cole Charles Basil Farmers Citizens Trustees Co Bev Hanson Seventeen page Heritage Place Report on the Former California Gully Police Station at 15 Thorpe Street, California Gully. ...Seventeen page Heritage Place Report on the Former California Gully Police Station at 15 Thorpe Street, California Gully. It is the former police station and quarters, former timber stables and timber cottage residence demolished and horse paddock on separate title. Report includes a Statement of Significance, Place History (History of the Area), Policing California Gully Goldfields, History of the Buildings, Chronology of Ownership, Rate Books 1858, - 1867 - 1868, 1895 Borough of Eaglehawk Rates, 1922 Voters Roll, 1952 & 1962 Sands & McDougall Directory Thorpe St California Gully, Comparable Examples, Secondary Sources, Description Conservation Policy Guidelines (Specific), Physical Conditions, Physical Description 1, Map of Early Photo Location, Bendigo Parish Plan circa 1870, Certificate of Title 1950 & 1960. Pge 14 has plans, maps and an aerial photo of 15 Thorpe Street. Page 15 has an aerial photo of 15 Thorpe Street, California Gully with Allotment Size. Page 16 & 17 has photos.heritage, heritage report - former police station and quarters - california gully, city of greater bendigo, wilson & ass, butler, amanda jean, johnson reef shafts no 1 & 2, rose of denmark, princess dagmar, bendigo amalgamated goldfields company, captain frederick standish, royal irish constabulary, e thorpe, campbell, taylor, watson, brown, hosken, mckowne, mcqualter, parker, hicks, eaglehawk municipal council, victorian police force, d bannear, historic mining sites in the sandhurst eaglehawk and raywood mining divisions, department of conservation and natural resources, joshua thorpe, thorpe & co, johnson & co, william thorn, michael thomas, james murdock, edward c brown, francis youlden, gold escort, water police, mounted police, city police (melbourne), geelong police, gold fields police, rural bench constabulary, the people's force, robert haldane, n wild, streets of the borough of eaglehawk, police registration act, william henry mitchell, camp hotel, j o c nieman, j m catarach, g w hosken, margaret hosken nee mckown, majorie alice mcqualter, kellie anne mcqualter, adam joseph doolan, mr hicks, sands & mcdougall, hill george, meeking howard, mcewan frank a, jinks stanley, mccaig mrs eleanor, gordon john l, mcqualter mrs adeline, maher william l, raynor robert, flack john p, whitehead miss a, sang george t, linddsay john p, dyer henry, jackman george a, tibbetts mrs s a, hosken mrs margaret winifred nee mckowne, chaplin frank w, wilson c e, wright george, miller g a, sheyhill basil hugh, marshall r, miles j h, parker w b, barkla w g, nicholls les, cartledge clifford william, cole charles basil, farmers citizens trustees co, bev hanson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: Bendigo Mining N.L. Quarterly Report 1996, Bendigo Mining NL, July 2005
... Bendigo Mining listed on the ASX with ownership of leases along the Deborah line of reef. In 1993, the Company consolidated ownership of the entire Goldfield when it purchased WMC’s interests. A detailed account of the recent history of Bendigo Mining is outlined in the Company History. Bendigo Mining NL website: https://www.bmnl.com.au/goldfield-history/ Bendigo Mining N.L. Bendigo mining gold Douglas Buerger Swan decline Deborah reef Six page Bendigo Mining N.L. Quarterly Report, July-September 1996. Report lists achievements, advanced projects, Williams United Gold Project, exploration projects, milestones reached and a statement of reserves and resources ...Bendigo Mining 1993 to present In the 1980s Bendigo Mining listed on the ASX with ownership of leases along the Deborah line of reef. In 1993, the Company consolidated ownership of the entire Goldfield when it purchased WMC’s interests. A detailed account of the recent history of Bendigo Mining is outlined in the Company History. Bendigo Mining NL website: https://www.bmnl.com.au/goldfield-history/ Six page Bendigo Mining N.L. Quarterly Report, July-September 1996. Report lists achievements, advanced projects, Williams United Gold Project, exploration projects, milestones reached and a statement of reserves and resources as at 30th September, 1996. Diagrams include: location of advanced projects showing reserve and resource ounces, location of tenement areas and exploration projects, longitudinal projection of Deborah line of reef with inferred resource and areas of potential and a section through Williams United showing the St. Mungo fault. A quarterly statement of cash flows for quarter ended 30 September, 1996, on back page of report. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, douglas buerger, swan decline, deborah reef -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - DIOCESAN REGISTRY, FOREST STREET, BENDIGO, 22 February 1972
... C.D.Sheumack, H.L., Letter to Harry Biggs referring to Bendigo Trust for return of a small filing cabinet and a green covered book on mining called ''Resources of the Central Goldfield''.both of which were in Albert Richardson's Collection.All Albert Richardson's possessions are under control of the Sandhurst Trustees and the Bendigo Trust awaits advice on how to deal with them....C.D.Sheumack, H.L., Letter to Harry Biggs referring to Bendigo Trust for return of a small filing cabinet and a green covered book on mining called ''Resources of the Central Goldfield''.both of which were in Albert Richardson's Collection.All Albert Richardson's possessions are under control of the Sandhurst Trustees and the Bendigo Trust awaits advice on how to deal with them. ...Document, Diocesan Registry Forest Street Bendigo, From the Archdeacon of Bendigo,Ven. C.D.Sheumack, H.L., Letter to Harry Biggs referring to Bendigo Trust for return of a small filing cabinet and a green covered book on mining called ''Resources of the Central Goldfield''.both of which were in Albert Richardson's Collection.All Albert Richardson's possessions are under control of the Sandhurst Trustees and the Bendigo Trust awaits advice on how to deal with them.Diocesan Registry Bendigobendigo, church, diocesan registry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Letter - KANGAROO FLAT GOLD MINE COLLECTION: WESTERN MINING CORPORATION LETTERS
... Resources Limited was taken over by BHP Billiton in June 2005. Alumina Limited continues as a public company. Source: https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-495696799/view BENDIGO Gold mining exploration Bendigo Western Mining Corporation Bendigo goldfield mining Ken Harris A. ...Sir Arvi Hiller Parbo: A.H. Parbo joined Western Mining Corporation in 1956 and over the next 12 years held the positions of Underground Surveyor, Underground Manager, Technical Assistant to the Managing Director, and Deputy General Superintendent. He was appointed General Manager in 1968 and became a Director in 1970. He was appointed Deputy Managing Director in 1971 and became Managing Director in the same year. In 1974, Parbo was appointed Chairman and Managing Director of Western Mining Corporation. Western Mining Corporation Limited (WMC), incorporated on 2 March 1933, was active in minerals exploration and production in Australia and elsewhere until taken over by BHP Billiton in June 2005. A comprehensive history of the company has not been published, but there is a great deal of published and unpublished material recording various aspects of its activities. This list shows what is known to be available, and where. Arvi Parbo, Melbourne, June 2012 The Name of the Company: For legal, tax and accounting reasons on 19 November 1979 Western Mining Corporation Limited became a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Mining Corporation Holdings Limited. On 16 November 1995 the name Western Mining Corporation Holdings Limited was changed to WMC Limited. In December 2002 WMC Limited demerged into two companies: WMC Resources Limited and Alumina Limited. WMC Resources Limited was taken over by BHP Billiton in June 2005. Alumina Limited continues as a public company. Source: https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-495696799/viewTwo copies of letter sent from Western Mining Corporation dated 18th November, 1974, to: a. Mr. Ken Harris. from A.H. Parbo, Managing Director, thanking him for his letter and notes re Bendigo Mining b. Mr. J.H Lalor, Regional Exploration Manager, Eastern States, informing him of Ken Harris' notes of the Bendigo goldfield.bendigo, gold mining, exploration, bendigo, western mining corporation, bendigo goldfield, mining, ken harris, a. parbo, fosterville -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE - HISTORICAL RECORD
... ... The Bendigo Goldfield - Resources of the Central Area...MINE Gold central deborah gold mine Central Deborah Gold Mine Mining Machinery History of the Central Deborah Gold Mine Victor Pabst Bendigo Independent The Bendigo Goldfield - Resources of the Central Area New Monument Battery Golden Carshalton Battery North Deborah State Battery Victoria Hill Price of Gold Hand written notes on the Historical Record of the Central Deborah Gold Mine written various size paper. ...Hand written notes on the Historical Record of the Central Deborah Gold Mine written various size paper. It mentions the machinery, Miners' Wages, Price of Gold, Predictions of Victor Pabst, mining correspondent of the 'Bendigo Independent'.Other mining machinery. Written by A Richardson, dated 21/10/1971. Written in black pen - Written for Jim Sullivan - Central Deborah. Handed in on 20/10/1971.mine, gold, central deborah gold mine, central deborah gold mine, mining machinery, history of the central deborah gold mine, victor pabst, bendigo independent, the bendigo goldfield - resources of the central area, new monument battery, golden carshalton battery, north deborah, state battery, victoria hill, price of gold -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BENDIGO AMALGAMATED GOLDFIELDS NO LIABILITY - PROSPECTUS OF BENDIGO AMALGAMATED GOLDFIELDS N. L
... Bendigo Amalgamated Goldfields No Liability dated 1917. The Company was being formed amongst other things to acquire 38 of the principal Mining Properties contiguous to one another and situated in the heart of the Bendigo Goldfield. Properties are listed. Itmes include List of Assets, Liabilities, Future of Company, a short report on the Central Area of the Bendigo Goldfield by E C Dyason, B. Sc., B M E, Yields from Bendigo Goldfields, Financial Results from Bendigo Mining, The Bendigo Goldfield-Resources...Bendigo Amalgamated Goldfields No Liability dated 1917. The Company was being formed amongst other things to acquire 38 of the principal Mining Properties contiguous to one another and situated in the heart of the Bendigo Goldfield. Properties are listed. Itmes include List of Assets, Liabilities, Future of Company, a short report on the Central Area of the Bendigo Goldfield by E C Dyason, B. Sc., B M E, Yields from Bendigo Goldfields, Financial Results from Bendigo Mining, The Bendigo Goldfield-Resources ...1. Printed Prospectus of Bendigo Amalgamated Goldfields No Liability dated 1917. The Company was being formed amongst other things to acquire 38 of the principal Mining Properties contiguous to one another and situated in the heart of the Bendigo Goldfield. Properties are listed. Itmes include List of Assets, Liabilities, Future of Company, a short report on the Central Area of the Bendigo Goldfield by E C Dyason, B. Sc., B M E, Yields from Bendigo Goldfields, Financial Results from Bendigo Mining, The Bendigo Goldfield-Resources of the 'Central Area' (Abridged) by V Pabst, Report on Plant and Machinery by Andrew Harkness, Summarised Report on the Properties within the'Central Area' Bendigo Goldfield, Schedule of Properties to be Acquired, Plan of Leases and a Form of Application. 2. Share Certificate ( photocopy of original ) : ' Flora McKell of Melbourne is a member of the above named Company ' and has forty shares paid up to ten shillings each. Signed Angus Mackay Director, W. Stanfield, Secretary. Dated 24th June 1921.document, gold, bendigo amalgamated goldfields n l, bendigo amalgamated goldfields no liability, prospectus of bendigo amalgamated goldfields no liability, l v lansell, h m leggo, w angliss, e c dyason, commonwealth bank of australia, ward & co, furner & brownhill, laurie & hodgetts, corrie & co, w stennard, h hawkins, clarke & co, f douglas jones, arthur phillips, j h craig, a capper moore, j g stanfield, norman picot, v pabst, h y north, walter weddell, lea butler birch, george h green, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, elden h kirkwood, geo j keogh -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ROMANCE OF THE GOLDFIELDS
... Bendigo and Forest Creek. Mentions, Messrs. Gibson & Fenton, Mr Robert Ross Haverfield, Kennedy and Farrell, Asquith, Ben Hall, William and Walter Sandbach, Ron O'Donnell, Johnson, Bypass, Latham, Watson, Bell, Mr J B Watson, Mr George Lansell. Also mentions Gold Yields. Mentions Mines - Advance, Great Extended Hustlers, Garden Gully, New Chum, Victoria, Kent Mine, Golden Fleece, Richard Heales, Cornish United, Great Extended Hustlers, Tribute Company, Williams United, South New Moon, New Moon, Carlisle Group, Johnson's Reef, North Johnson's, Hercules and '180'. Envelope that this document was in is marked 'Notes re - Romance of Goldfields, Premier Companies, Sebastian Mining Leases, Resources...Bendigo and Forest Creek. Mentions, Messrs. Gibson & Fenton, Mr Robert Ross Haverfield, Kennedy and Farrell, Asquith, Ben Hall, William and Walter Sandbach, Ron O'Donnell, Johnson, Bypass, Latham, Watson, Bell, Mr J B Watson, Mr George Lansell. Also mentions Gold Yields. Mentions Mines - Advance, Great Extended Hustlers, Garden Gully, New Chum, Victoria, Kent Mine, Golden Fleece, Richard Heales, Cornish United, Great Extended Hustlers, Tribute Company, Williams United, South New Moon, New Moon, Carlisle Group, Johnson's Reef, North Johnson's, Hercules and '180'. Envelope that this document was in is marked 'Notes re - Romance of Goldfields, Premier Companies, Sebastian Mining Leases, Resources ...Document. 8 page typed document titled 'Romance of the Goldfields'. (2 copies). 'Copy' is typed at the top of document. Mentions the gold rushes of Bendigo and Forest Creek. Mentions, Messrs. Gibson & Fenton, Mr Robert Ross Haverfield, Kennedy and Farrell, Asquith, Ben Hall, William and Walter Sandbach, Ron O'Donnell, Johnson, Bypass, Latham, Watson, Bell, Mr J B Watson, Mr George Lansell. Also mentions Gold Yields. Mentions Mines - Advance, Great Extended Hustlers, Garden Gully, New Chum, Victoria, Kent Mine, Golden Fleece, Richard Heales, Cornish United, Great Extended Hustlers, Tribute Company, Williams United, South New Moon, New Moon, Carlisle Group, Johnson's Reef, North Johnson's, Hercules and '180'. Envelope that this document was in is marked 'Notes re - Romance of Goldfields, Premier Companies, Sebastian Mining Leases, Resources of Bgo Goldfields, Sheepshead Line of Reef'.cottage, miners, romance of the goldfields, bendigo, forest creek -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - 'THE BENDIGO GOLDFIELDS - RESOURCES OF THE CENTRAL AREA', 1917
... The Bendigo Goldfield, Resources of the Central Area. Hard cover book, 236 pages includes many advertisements for local products and industries Author Victor J R Pabst, published 1917 by McCarron, Bird & Co.,...Pabst. The Bendigo Goldfield, Resources of the Central Area. Hard cover book, 236 pages includes many advertisements for local products and industries Author Victor J R Pabst, published 1917 by McCarron, Bird & Co., Book 'THE BENDIGO GOLDFIELDS - RESOURCES OF THE CENTRAL AREA'. ...The Bendigo Goldfield, Resources of the Central Area. Hard cover book, 236 pages includes many advertisements for local products and industries Author Victor J R Pabst, published 1917 by McCarron, Bird & Co.,V. J. Pabst.bendigo, mining, early history. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - "Goldfields of Victoria. From Macedon to Ballarat, Bendigo and Beyond.", 2017
... goldfields areas of Central Victoria. A large section of Central Victoria's architecture, natural resources and attractions are covered in this book. Victoria became one of the largest producers of gold in the world, with Bendigo producing 700 tonnes, Ballarat 400 tonnes, and the Castlemaine-Chewton area, 130 tonnes of gold. ...goldfields areas of Central Victoria. A large section of Central Victoria's architecture, natural resources and attractions are covered in this book. Victoria became one of the largest producers of gold in the world, with Bendigo producing 700 tonnes, Ballarat 400 tonnes, and the Castlemaine-Chewton area, 130 tonnes of gold. ...Gold mines, miner's huts, heritage gardens, wineries, wildlife parks, museums, art galleries and markets all show the charm of the goldfields areas of Central Victoria. A large section of Central Victoria's architecture, natural resources and attractions are covered in this book. Victoria became one of the largest producers of gold in the world, with Bendigo producing 700 tonnes, Ballarat 400 tonnes, and the Castlemaine-Chewton area, 130 tonnes of gold. The elaborate, grand buildings of Ballarat and Bendigo are testament to the affluence of the gold boom. This book touches on much of this heritage from the goldmining period and its legacy. "Goldfields of Victoria. From Macedon to Ballarat, Bendigo and Beyond" written by Kornelia Freeman and Ulo Pukk. Contains contents of regional towns with sub-indexes of smaller localities in that area. Published in Australia by Melbourne Books in 2017. Hard cover. Front cover has photograph/image of Australian bush scene, possibly from a hill/mountain at sunrise/sunset - hues of orange, green and ochre. Back cover is image of several men dressed colonial soldiers with historic buildings in the background - likely taken at 'Sovereign Hill', Ballarat. Book title in gold. Book includes color photos - mostly of historic buildings or natural landmarks within the designated local area. Spine in gold. Some maps in book. ISBN 9781925556223. 296 pp. macedon, bendigo, ballarat, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - "To the Diggings! A celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Discovery of Gold in Australia", 2000
... The gold rushes marked the beginning of Australia’s reputation as a land rich in natural resources, laying the foundation for the thriving gold industry we see today. Bendigo Goldfields Miners "To the Diggings! ...The discovery of gold in Australia was a pivotal moment in the nation's history, leading to a series of gold rushes that transformed the Australian colonies. The first discoveries of payable gold were at Ophir in New South Wales and then at Ballarat and Bendigo Creek in Victoria. The gold rush began in Victoria in 1851 and quickly spread to other parts of the state, drawing thousands of miners from around the world. The influx of free immigrants brought new skills and professions, contributing to a burgeoning economy and leading to the development of more progressive cities from the former convict colonies. The gold rushes not only brought wealth but also created challenges like lawlessness and disputes over claims, influencing political developments and leading to the establishment of laws recognizing miners’ rights. The gold rushes marked the beginning of Australia’s reputation as a land rich in natural resources, laying the foundation for the thriving gold industry we see today. "To the Diggings! A celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Discovery of Gold in Australia" by Geoff Hocking. Discusses the discovery of gold within Australia and its implications on society. Published in Australia by Lothian Books in 2000. Hard cover with dust jacket. Hard cover is royal blue in color with book title printed in gold lettering on front and along spine, along with author's name. Dust jacket has hand-drawn/colored image of country scene, over which is set 8 smaller images. Title in dark blue, and author's name in white. Book includes both color and black and white images. Contains index. 256 pp. ISBN 0734401140.bendigo, goldfields, miners
