The Union Mine operated until 1916.diamond creek, gold mine, miners, nillumbik historical society

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Mt Greenock is an extinct volcano with lava flows associated with a deep lead. It is a tall scoria cone with a broad shallow crater open to the northwest. In the crater are blocks and bombs of scoriaceous basalt. Long lava flows extend both north and south from the cone. It is considered a significant geological site, and part of the Major Mitchell Trail, with a 1936 ‘Centenary of Major Mitchell ‘monument on the summit. The flow to the north has been eroded by McCallum Creek which is a lateral stream. On the eastern base of the cone, the stream valley exposes a lava flow and underlying sedimentary rocks. The lava flow and the scoria cone overlie the Greenock lead (a buried valley with auriferous gravels). A line of mine tailing and abandoned mining relics associated with the former Union Mine occur on the margins of the lava flow. Mount Greenock is a 120 hectare ‘Geological Reserve’, is one of the few large scoria cones on public land and contains abundant outcrop and morphological evidence of its volcanic origin. Colour Photographs of bluestone and brick buildings at Mt Greenock, near Talbot, Victoria. The photographs were taken in winter not long after the first post drought rains. mt greenock, mount greenock, mining, mullock heap, mt greenock geological reserve, union mine, volcanic grasslands, dunach

Mt Greenock is an extinct volcano with lava flows associated with a deep lead. It is a tall scoria cone with a broad shallow crater open to the northwest. In the crater are blocks and bombs of scoriaceous basalt. Long lava flows extend both north and south from the cone. It is considered a significant geological site, and part of the Major Mitchell Trail, with a 1936 ‘Centenary of Major Mitchell ‘monument on the summit. The flow to the north has been eroded by McCallum Creek which is a lateral stream. On the eastern base of the cone, the stream valley exposes a lava flow and underlying sedimentary rocks. The lava flow and the scoria cone overlie the Greenock lead (a buried valley with auriferous gravels). A line of mine tailing and abandoned mining relics associated with the former Union Mine occur on the margins of the lava flow. Mount Greenock is a 120 hectare ‘Geological Reserve’, is one of the few large scoria cones on public land and contains abundant outcrop and morphological evidence of its volcanic origin. Colour Photographs of Mt Greenock, near Talbot, Victoria. The photographs were taken in winter not long after the first post drought rains. Mt Greenock was climbed by Major Thomas Mitchell on 26 September 1936, and he gave it the current name. At that time the mount was part of Alexander McCallum's Dunach Forest Pastoral Run.mt greenock, mount greenock, mining, mullock heap, mt greenock geological reserve, union mine, volcanic grasslands, dunach

Basin Studies are studies to evaluate water supply and demand and help ensure reliable water supplies by identifying strategies to address imbalances in water supply and demand.Spiral Bound. 157 leaves in various foliations (some folded) : illustrated. (some colour.), maps (some colour.)aerial photographs, allendale road, arthurs creek mine, arthurs creek road bridge, arthurs creek, bald spur look-out, bank protection, bolton steet, bridge street bridge, bridge street, bridges, challenger street, chute street, construction, coolaroo drive, culvert, deep creek, diamond creek basin, diamond creek region, diamond creek, diamond street bridge, drainage works, eltham lower park, eltham town park, eltham trestle bridge, eltham west drains, eltham, erosion, flood management, floods, footbridge, glen katherine estate, gold mining, gum glade, hurstbridge, kangaroo ground, kinglake escarpment, kinglake national park, latiners hat factory, main road bridge, main road, masons falls, melbourne metropolitan board of works, monash bridge, mount sugarloaf, nillumbik park, orchards, railway culvert, railway line, ramptons road, real estate advertisement, research creek, st helena east drain, st helena road, st helena, storm sewers, stormwater, sugarloaf-preston transfer main crossing, susan street, union mine, village pond, water flow, watkins street, wattletree road, weidlich road, wingrove park, yarra river, zig zag road, water supply, basin study

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Gold Nugget: the old union mine at Maldon. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

A comprehensive view of the buildings of the Diamond Creek Gold Mine during the period the boiler houses were shared with the Union Gold MineBlack & white photographdiamond creek gold mine, union gold mine, diamond creek, nillumbik, poppet head

A short history of the Diamond Creek gold mine including: It really started in 1862, Dr. A. E. Phipps the first owner, Charles Horatio Orme, Progress of the Main Shaft, A Struggle for survival, fire, the union mine, other mines in the district and another serious to open the mine.Paperback; 9 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.diamond creek gold mine, gold mining, gold miners

Three black and white photos of the New Red, White & Blue Consolidated Mine. (a) is a small photo of the poppet legs and buildings. There are mullock heaps on the right of the picture. In the foreground are grass and a shrub. There is also an area of sand. On the back is written: New Red White and Blue Consolidated. Originally the Union Shaft. (b) is a photo of the poppet legs and buildings with a large chimney. The overhead tramway is behind the buildings. A man is standing in front of the buildings. There is grass in the foreground. Written on the back: New Red White & Blue Consolidated. Near Dairy Hill Golden Square. (c -) Photo of the buildings, poppet legs and tramway going from the poppet legs to a tall building. The building on the left has a tall chimney. On the front of this building is a sign with the name of the mine on it. In front of the building on the right is a large fuel-type tank with two ladders leaning against it. Written on the back: New Red, White & Blue Consolidated. 2,416 ft.photo, new red, white & blue consolidated mine, photos of the new red, white & blue consolidated mine, union shaft, dairy hill golden square

This accident took place at the Locomotive Mine, Union Jack reserve, in 1930, resulting in two fatalities.Good condition for a print taken in 1997union jack reserve., locomotive mine site., commemorative plaque for mining accident that took place in 1930.

The plaque is in memory of a tragic accident in February 1933 in which two miners died and another two men attempted a brave but unsuccessful rescue.This photograph depicts the unveiling of an important memorial that shows the impact of mining and its dangers in the Buninyong Community and surroundsUnveiling of the Locomotive Extended Mine Memorial, Union Jack Reserve by Bob Eason and Ray WillisLocomotive Extended Minebuninyong, union jack reserve, mining, mining accident, locomotive extended mine

The plaque is in memory of a tragic accident in February 1933 in which two miners died and another two men attempted a brave but unsuccessful rescue.This photograph depicts the unveiling of an important memorial that shows the impact of mining and its dangers in the Buninyong Community and surroundsClose up of the Locomotive Extended Mine Memorial, Union Jack Reserve and the medals awarded to John SilveyLocomotive Extended Mine: In this mine on 14. 2. 33 Arthur Dunstan and Albert Berger died from the inhalation of carbon monoxide gas. This monument is in recognition of the heroic rescue efforts of Mr. John Silvey and Mr. William Sandford who was awarded the Silver Medal of the Royal Humane Society. Mr. Silvey received the society's "Clarke" Silver Medal for the most outstanding case of bravery for that year. Erected by the Friends of the Union Jack Reserve 14.2.97buninyong, union jack reserve, mining, mining accident, locomotive extended mine

The largest gold mine in the area originated from a find in 1862. The mine was closed January 20, 1915 when a fire destroyed nearly all the above ground plant. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then /​ Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p75 Beneath Mine Hill, as locals call it, runs a network of tunnels once of central importance to the fledgling township of Diamond Creek. These are relics of gold mines, which transformed early Diamond Creek.1 The tiny settlement of about 20 families soared to more than 200 because of gold. For around 50 years, from 1862, gold mining was Diamond Creek’s major source of employment. On September 7, 1854 The Argus newspaper reported a find of a four pound (1.8kg) gold nugget in Nillumbik (an early name for Diamond Creek). Exactly where, is not known.2 The largest mine in the district, the Diamond Creek Gold Mine, apparently originated from a find in 1862. It is said Joe and Dave Wilson were visiting former tailor then cook, Charles Orme, at the southern end of Fraser Street. Sitting on a stump outside the front gate on land belonging to Dr A. E. Phipps the Wilsons found a vein of gold-bearing quartz, which led to the discovery of four quartz reefs varying in width to eight inches (20cm), running north and south. A reef found at the foot of the hill opposite Challenger Street became the Union Mine. This reef was traced south to Allendale Road where a small mine began operations.3 Other smaller mines later operated as well. Dr Phipps immediately began to mine and also built the Diamond Reef Hotel as a boarding house for miners. But Charles Orme, who owned the land alongside, leased his mine to Dr Phipps probably because of insufficient funds and business skills. By mid 1865 the mine had produced 2530 ounces of gold – a 100% profit on the original outlay. Of course there were problems. When the local dam dried up a Blake pump was installed to draw water from the creek. The Union Mine operated under the Diamond Creek Gold Mine management except when disputes sometimes resulted in separate management. However disagreements had to be resolved as the Union Mine depended on Diamond Creek Gold Mine pumps to remove underground water from common reefs. In 1912 the main shaft of about 380 yards (350m) employed 200 men recovering an average of 5000 ounces (141.7kg) of gold a year. But not everyone did well out of gold. Records of failed mining companies in the Victorian Public Record Office, reveal that owner Dr Phipps leased his Right to others. Companies came and went over the next 40 years, most sponsored by Melbourne businessmen who sold shares to gullible locals and then became insolvent. Although there were some good profits, financial returns were haphazard until 1905. Some local residents, who were share holders in short- term companies, became well-known names in modern Diamond Creek such as Scott, Haley, Butler, Alder, Ryan, Wadeson, Reeves, Alston, Paul and Edwards. Gold mining was brought to a disastrous end on January 20, 1915 at 3 pm, when fire destroyed nearly all the above-ground plant. Fortunately no lives were lost. But reopening the mine was almost impossible because of the increasing depth of water in the main shaft. The closed mine destroyed the livelihood of 200 families and the debris took many years to clear.4 In 1946 the Diamond Creek Gold Mine was reopened by the Golden Hind Mining Company, but money ran out before the 600 feet (182.8m) or so of water could be removed. Gold remains in the mine but enormous capital would be needed to buy the land, equipment and to remove the water. Today 12 known sealed shafts along the ridge of the hills on private property extend west for around one kilometre from the corner of Fraser and Haley Streets, crossing Norma and Fyffe to Dering Streets. As recently as 1987, heavy rains revealed a former Union Mine shaft in the Georgiadis family Fyffe Street back yard.5 Allendale Mine, south of Allendale Road, is still open and one of the Union Mine’s main drives (horizontal excavation) remains unsealed, on the Creek Reserve.This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, diamond creek, diamond creek mine, fraser street, gold mining, james cook drive, mine hill

Document: McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet Collection: Central Deborah Gold Mine NL, brown folder containing bank statements of the Central Deborah Gold Mine with Union Bank of Australisia Ltd., and the English, Scottish and Australian Bank. Handwritten sheet by Chris. Bradley (2009) details contents of accounts.organization, business, central deborah gold mine, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet collection: central deborah gold mine nl, goldmining, accounts

Notice to Branches (FMEA of Australia) - Federated Miners & Engineers Association. Head office, Eaglehawk. Re levy for the Defence Fund (10/- per member). Some on the field refusing to join union on account of Mine Owners and Employers' Federation keeping mines open for 'free workers'. Signed: 'Yours in Unity', J R Little, General Secretary. Date 167/6/13.organization, club/society, bendigo union

Henry Sutton is a talented world-wide accepted inventor with inventions relating to the telephone, photography, wireless, cars, motorcycles, and bicycles as well as many more inventions. Henry was also one of four brothers that ran the Sutton's Music Store after the death of their Father Richard Sutton. Henry Sutton taught Applied Electricity at the Ballarat School of Mines in 1883 to 1886.New York Central Hudson River Map and Timetable with red and black writing used by Henry SuttonUnion Steam Ship Company of New Zealand Limited stamp on the front.henry sutton, union steam ship company of new zealand limited, new york central, hudson river, map

Union Bank Cheque Book stubb as used by the Ballarat School of Mines.cheque book, banking, ballarat school of mines

Black yellow and grey soft covered school magazine. ballarat school of mines, ian weit, gordon johnson, kerry penna, kevin oscar rogers, robert coutts, graeme waller, anita bitans, noel kelly, john davis, tony brauer, sue davies, stanley white, harry arblaster, richard d. richards medal, dick richards medals, john boermans, harry goldsmith retirement, j.r. pound, microliths, stone tools, ross gray, harold yates retirement, eric mcgrath award, students' representive council, student union, kevin o. rogers, ballarat asian society, m. moissinac, b.c. gan, b. tanthiem, l.k. oh, b. eng, austral-asian relationships, colombo plan, treatise on rugby, beat generation, university in ballarat, civil defence, ross sea shore party, hester darby retirement

Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor organisation of Federation University Australia. Four page folded programme for the Ballarat School of MInes Students' Association Follies. ballarat school of mines, students' association, student union, harry davies & co. pty ltd, john scott, j. dunstan, w. wray, e. marshman, d. wattis, g. searle, r. pullen, n. edwards, d. munro, h. graham, j. coward, j. rogers, r. kibby, r. morton, c. hobson, w. brown, m. kennedy, g. edmonds, a. williams, n. campegli, j. carmiachel, a. burrow, j. perkins, b. tippet, j. willis, h. mcwilliam, j. diamond, r. tantau