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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, mid 20th Century
... wonthaggi coal mine... on helmet), standing in front of shed at Wonthaggi Coal Mine..../postcards donated by F. Winn wonthaggi coal mine coal miners f winn ...One of a collection of 9 photographs/postcards donated by F. WinnSepia photograph of two coal miners (one with light on helmet), standing in front of shed at Wonthaggi Coal Mine.On back: "Wonthaggi Coal Miners"wonthaggi coal mine, coal miners, f winn -
Bass Coast Shire Council - Art Collection
Artwork, other - Wonthaggi Coal Mine, Community Mural
... Wonthaggi Coal Mine... Wonthaggi Coal Mine ...AustraliaMixed media -
Wonthaggi & District Historical Society
Miners Helmet
... of extracting coal from the Wonthaggi Coal Mine. Mining was carried out... at the Wonthaggi Coal Mine in the extraction of black coal.... in the process of extracting coal from the Wonthaggi Coal Mine. Mining ...Safety helmets were used by miners in the process of extracting coal from the Wonthaggi Coal Mine. Mining was carried out in tunnels Early fibre glass safety helmet worn by miners at the Wonthaggi Coal Mine in the extraction of black coal.Sticky label reads "Col Davidson" hand written. On front of helmet - "DUPERITE". "MADE IN AUSTRLIA"hat -
Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi
Tin, C 1920's
... Wonthaggi Sate Coal Mine workshops, Wonthaggi, Victoria...Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi State Coal ...Used by Fred Oldaker in S.C.M to carry sticks of dynamiteRectangular tin, painted black with hinged lid -
Inverloch Historical Society
004270 - Postcard - Station Area – State Coal Mine, Wonthaggi
... 004270 - Postcard - Station Area – State Coal Mine... Mine, Wonthaggi ... -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Geological specimen - Bituminous Coal, Unknown
... Wonthaggi Coal Mine... Coal Mine Museum in the nearby town of Wonthaggi. This specimen ...Bituminous coal is the most common type of coal, abundantly found in ancient coal deposits which can be dated back millions of years. Often referred to as soft or black coal, this specimen exhibits a high carbon content, ranging from 76-86%. It also holds a relatively high energy density (27 MJ/kg) meaning that it releases significant amounts of energy when burned. Bituminous coal is most commonly used for electricity generation, as well as in the production of steel. This particular piece of coal was collected as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria in the nineteenth century. It originates from Cape Paterson, a seaside village located in South Gippsland, Victoria (located on Bunurong Country). The discovery of bituminous coal in this locality was first made in 1826 by explorer William Hovell. More discoveries were gradually made over the following decades and in 1859 the Victorian Coal Company commenced the first active coal mining operations in the state by sinking a number of shafts and bores near the area of Cape Paterson. Evidence of this coal-focused past can be found today at the State Coal Mine Museum in the nearby town of Wonthaggi. This specimen is significant as it was collected from the locality of Cape Paterson in Victoria, an area that has since become historically instrumental in the mining of coal and other substances in the state of Victoria. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study. A solid hand-sized piece of bituminous coal with a shiny black-grey surface and jagged edges.Existing Label: BITUMINOUS COAL / Locality: Cape / Patterson, VIC. burke museum, beechworth, geological, geological specimen, state coal mine museum, wonthaggi coal mine, victorian coal company, bituminous coal, coal victoria, coal energy generation, william hovell, cape paterson, coal specimen -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, State Coal Mine at Wonthaggi showing the Conveyor System
... State Coal Mine at Wonthaggi showing the Conveyor System... by Mines Department Victoria, 1935 victoria brown coal wonthaggi ...Photograph included in book "Victoria: Gold and Minerals" issued by Mines Department Victoria, 1935Photographvictoria, brown coal, wonthaggi, coal mine, conveyor system, mining -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MINING REPORTS - STATE COAL MINE, WONTHAGGI
... MINING REPORTS - STATE COAL MINE, WONTHAGGI... State Coal Mine Wonthaggi... - STATE COAL MINE, WONTHAGGI ...Handwritten extract from M. & Geol. Journal, Jan,y 1940. Notes mention winders, shaft guides, cages and skips.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, state coal mine wonthaggi, m & geol journal jan 1940, t platt inspector of mines -
Unions Ballarat
Up from the Underworld. Coalminers and Community in Wonthaggi 1909 - 1968, Reeves, Andrew, Also titled Coalminers and community in Wonthaggi 1909-1968, 2011
... wonthaggi state coal mine unions history miners mining - coal Front ...An account of the Miners' Federation in Wongthaggi, Victoria - its history and significant influence upon the local community.Relevant to the history of trade unions in Australia, particularly the Miners' Federation in the town of Wonthaggi.Paper; book. Front cover: orange/yellow and black. White and black text. Picture (artistic impression) of coal miners.Front cover: title and author's name.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, miners' federation, wonthaggi, state coal mine, unions, history, miners, mining - coal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: MR JOSEPH BARSBY - APPLICATION FOR MINE MANAGER, 1934
... applying for Mine manager position, references from various coal..., references from various coal mines - Wonthaggi, Tasmania and Sydney ...Document: letter and references for Mr Joseph Barsby applying for Mine manager position, references from various coal mines - Wonthaggi, Tasmania and Sydney.Mr Joseph Barsby.organization, business, gold mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet - mr joseph barsby. -
Phillip Island Conservation Society Inc.
Work on paper - Photocopy of newspaper cutting, Wonthaggi Sentinel, or South Gippsland Sentinel Times, "PENGUINS/AT CAPE"
... coal mine had been closed for 4 years and Wonthaggi had more..., the Wonthaggi state coal mine had been closed for 4 years and Wonthaggi ...Cr J Gall was a councilor on the Borough of Wonthaggi Council. The Borough included Cape Paterson, where Cr Gall saw 5 little penguins on the beach. He described them as looking for somewhere to nest – that is, to dig burrows in the coast adjoining the Cape Paterson sandy beach. At that stage, the Wonthaggi state coal mine had been closed for 4 years and Wonthaggi had more emphasis on attracting different industries. There was little interest in flora and fauna of the area at that stage. Cr Gall’s unusual sighting of the Little Penguins possibly nesting at Cape Paterson attracted derision from the other councillors, and also a sarcastic Editor's Note from the newspaper's editor - none of which was not surprising for that era. The Borough of Wonthaggi was later amalgamated with the shires of Phillip Island and Bass, plus other areas of a couple of others local shires in 1994 to form Bass Coast Shire Council, which quickly moved to a heavy emphasis on flora, fauna and the tourism industry related to the environment generally.The article clearly demonstrates the disinterested if not dismissive attitude of the Borough of Wonthaggi councillors and the local newspaper editor at the time towards observations of flora and fauna. However, the article is also an interesting record of 5 Little Penguins being sighted at a beach where they were not known to have previously been seen.Photocopy of Single column newspaper article, black print on white paper. Article has curved line border design on top, sides. Cut off in copy at bottom edge. Five paragraphs in main article, and 1 paragraph at bottom marked: Editor's noteSEN 13 - 7 - 72 (South Gippsland Sentinel Times newspaper, 13th July, 1972)little penguins, fairy penguins, eudyptula minor, penguin behaviour, borough of wonthaggi, cr j gall -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Carpentry Tools & Storage Box
... Coal Mines building stables for the horses, and also completing... Coal Mines building stables for the horses, and also completing ...These carpentry items were owned and used by Archibald (Mick) Blackley, a local long-time resident of Numurkah. Born 1912 in Numurkah, Mick was the son of Archibald (Senior) and Grace Blackley, also residents of Numurkah. Archie Senior was a carter, horse-breaker, conducted a livery stable and worked at Brown Corke & Co for a number of years. Archie also served in the Veterinary Corps in WW1. Some of the tools donated belonged to Archie Senior eg wooden hand planes. Mick Blackley used his dad’s tools (and also added some of his own) when he worked in various carpentry jobs during the 1930’s and 1940’s. One particular carpentry job was during the depression when Mick relocated to the Wonthaggi State Coal Mines building stables for the horses, and also completing some building works inside the mines. Returning to Numurkah, Mick joined a Mr Murray as carpenter and painter to build and repair houses. He then joined another builder for 4 years (We think this was Jim Tuttle). Mick then went on to work at the Butter Factory (originally called Holdenson & Nielsen) where some of his carpentry skills were still used. Item list: • Wooden box for carpentry tools • 1 x steel pliers • 2 x wooden hand planes • 1 x tin snips • 1 x wooden spirit level in canvas bag • 1 x small wooden spirit level • 5 x wooden handled hand-saws • 1 x wooden handled right- angle square • 1 x wooden handled tenon-saw • 1 x steel plumbers wrench • 1 x wooden handled hedge-clippers • 1 x cloth & leather measuring tape • 1 x wooden mallet • 1 x narrow wooden plane • 1 x plastic handled hand-saw • 1 x plane blade sharpening stone • 1 x brace hand drill • 1 x compass for marking wood • 1 x cold chisel • 1 x set of various chisels and hand drill bits in a canvas bag • 1 x steel sike • Various other drill bits, chisels, files • 1 x wooden handled trowel • • 2 x steel garden secateurs • carpentry, building, wood, tools, planes, levels, chisels, hammers, saws, drills, drill bits -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Victoria: Gold and Minerals, 1935
... panning pneumatic drill puddling machine bendigo coal mine ...Hard cover book. Fold out map showing auriferous areas and mineral localities in Victoria, 1935victoria, gold, minerals, 1935, geological map, hydrolic sluicing, panning, pneumatic drill, puddling machine, bendigo, coal mine, wonthaggi, yallourn, jamieson valley, geological school, melbourne university, mount buffalo, electric power station, briquette factory, mines department, george brown, secretary of mines, e.j. hogan, minister of mines, mining -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BADHAM COLLECTION: NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY1969 SPECIAL REPORT ON BUSHFIRES
Victorian Railways Newsletter February 1969 Special report on bushfires. Glossy paper with colour photos on front of bushfires in relation to railway property. The contents include photos of effects of the fire to VR property, closure of State coal mines, photos of fire destroyed bridge at Diamond Creek, Molesworth, the Powlett River Coal Field in 1910 (Wonthaggi), and Kirrak Mine. Printed at the Victorian railways printing works Laurens St North Melbourne.magazine, government, victorian railways, victorian railways newsletter / photos of effects of the fire to vr property/ closure of state coal mines / photos of fire destroyed bridge at diamond creek / molesworth/ the powlett river coal field in 1910 ( wonthaggi) / kirrak mine / printed at the victorian railways printing works laurens st north melbourne -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - VIRGINIA MINE - RUNNING TRIALS OF THE STEAM PLANT AT THE VIRGINIA MINE EAGLEHAWK
... State Coal Mine Wonthaggi... Ross State Coal Mine Wonthaggi Typed photocopy of an article ...Typed photocopy of an article titled 'Running trials of the Steam Plant at the Virginia Mine, Eaglehawk by Assistant Inspector Ross. Article describes the plant and mentions the working of the air compressor, battery engine, evaporation test, air compressor test and evaporation. The second page has diagrams of theair compressor test and battery engine.document, gold, virginia mine, virginia mine, running trials of the steam plant at the virginia mine eaglehawk, assistant inspector ross, state coal mine wonthaggi -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - MINING & GEOLOGICAL JOURNAL, 1940
Mining & Geological Journal January 1940 Vol.2 No.2 Mine reports Chewton Gold Field, Geological Glossary, Flotation Process, Wonthaggi Coal Field published hald yearly by he Department of Mines Victoria contains photographs, maps and illustrations.gold, mining, journal -
Puffing Billy Railway
Wonthaggi Coal Skip, Early 20th century
One of two types of four wheel skips widely used on the Wonthaggi Coal Fields for transportation from the underground workings to the surface screening and loading areas. Haulage underground was accomplished by the use of pit ponies, whilst an endless rope system was used to bring the skips to the surface areas. Much of the coal for the colony of Victoria was sourced from Newcastle and the Hunter Region in New South Wales, along with local supplies from private and co-operative coal mines at Outtrim, Jumbunna and Korumburra in Gippsland. After the 1909–1910 strike by coal miners in the Hunter Valley, the Victorian state government were determined to ensure stability in local supplies of coal. The State Coal Mine and the town of Wonthaggi came into being in 1910 to supply coal for the Victorian Railways. It was one of the largest and most dangerous collieries in Australia. At its peak in 1926 the mine produced 2,435 long tons (2,474 t) per day, with the Victorian Railways buying 90% of production. In 1928, Wonthaggi coal accounted for around 60% of Victorian Railways coal consumption.Historic - Industrial - Victorian Railways - Narrow Gauge Railway rolling stock - Wonthaggi Coal Fields, Victoria, AustraliaRectangular steel bin with wood frame and steel wheelspuffing billy, coal skip, wonthaggi, wonthaggi coal fields, 2'0" gauge, brown coal -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Gippsland Heritage Journal - issue 20, 1997
No 21 of a series contains articles on building materials around the Gippsland Lakes, Brown Coal Mine School, Rancby Church, Yarrams Regents Theatre, town of Moe, Mary Fullerton, Kingsford-Smith, Wonthaggi Leek Club. Also many photographs and lithograph obuilding industry, schools, religion, township -
Wonthaggi & District Historical Society
Book and Map, Barbara Moyle, Pioneers on tthe Powlett and at Wonthaggi 1878-1910, 2015
... River are prior to the establishment of the State Coal Mine ...Book - families social histories, maps, photograps Map - block numbers town names physical / geographical featuresFarming and social history of pioneers of the Powlett River are prior to the establishment of the State Coal Mine at Wonthaggi. Significant land marks, buildings and photographs are included. Dark green cover with oval artists impression of Powlett river and bridge Associated map which covers the parishes plus key places of interestlPioneers on the Powlett and at Wonthaggi 1878-1910 Barbara R Moyle 2015 Early History of Settlement Map - Parish names, significant sitesfarming, pioneers of wonthaggi and district, wonthaggi families -
Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi
Rail cutter
... Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi State Coal ...used on spin from Wonthaggi to East Area. Found 10m N.W of electric shed June 1987Standard type of rail cutter/dog. -
Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi
Timber claw, C 1920
... State Coal Mine workshops, Wonthaggi, Victoria, Australia...Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi State Coal ...Used in State Coal Mine by Bill Tyrell'S' shaped hook with a sharp point on one end and two claws on the other. -
Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi
Oil can, C1920's
... State Coal Mine Workshops, Wonthaggi, Victoria, Australia...Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi State Coal ...Used in State Coal Mine by propman to oil cable and rollersApproximately 2 litre tin can with spout, rear fixed handle and top loose handle"W.T.S." on base in red paint -
Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi
Lamp, Thomas A Edison
... Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi State Coal ...Used in S.C.M by an unknown minerStainless steel battery case, black lead to lamp fitting. See (SCM 0938) for printed manual.On front of lamp fitting " EDISON SAFETY LAMP MFD. BY THOMAS A. EDISON. INC. WEST ORANGE. N.J. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" On top of battery case "EDISON" The side of the top of the battery case has "365" stamped on it showing that it was not the original top. The battery case has "M78". Side of battery has the "Thomas A Edison" seal. Below that reads "MODEL J CAP LAMP Approved Under Lighting Schedule Approval issued to THOMAS A EDISON CAUTION The battery and headpiece housings shall not be unlocked or opened by the lamp user." -
Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi
Tin container, Thistle et al, C 1910
... Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi State Coal ...Small black tin made by Nobel. Holds 100 detonators. Painted black with white printing.On front side of tin "6 6" On rear side of tin "6 6" On lid of tin "NOBEL No.6 100 detonators for high explosives Alfred Nobel (Picture of thistle flower) THISTLE BRAND Manufactured in Australia GLASGOW" On left hand side and right hand side of tin "Must be handled with great care and kept dry. The composition must not be scratched or pricked with a pin, nail, knife or other hard substance. as any act of this kind may cause explosion." -
Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi
Cable roller, C 1940's
... Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi State Coal ...Used in S.C.M Wonthaggi . The roller cable was supported by a frame between the rails, it was on the cable.Heavy duty cable roller -
Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi
Hook, C 1940's
... Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi State Coal ...Used to unload stores at Number 5 Brace stores area. Found near Number 5 Brace August 1985. A wire rope would lift hook from top. A cord through cross piece of hook could be pulled to release the load.Crane hook with catch to keep load held. -
Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi
Book, "Practical Coal Mining Vol 1"
... Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi State Coal ...A. Part of a volume of six (6) books used for study by G.Hadden. B. It is an introduction to coal mining in G.B."Practical Coal Mining Vol 1" 160 page hard bound red cover with gold lettering.Top, inside cover and top, two pages in "G.Hadden" in blue ink. -
Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi
Book, A. E.N.Zern, B. McGraw-Hill book Co Inc, "Coal Miners Pocketbook", 1928
... Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi State Coal ...A. Part of the G.Hadden collection B. Details of coal mine methods."Coal Miners Pocketbook" is the book that miners got for some extra tips of digging coal. The book was hard bound with blue covering and gold lettering and 1274 pages.Inside the front cover the name "G.Hadden" was written. -
Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi
Book, A. Sir Clement Le Neve Foster and J. S. Haldane.B. Charles. Griffin & Co. Ltd, "Investigation of Mine Air"
... Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi State Coal ...A. Part of the G. Hadden collection. B. A study of the methods used to measure impurities in mine air."Investigation of Mine Air" is the name of that book that is hard bound with a red cover and gold lettering.Inside the front cover had the name "Miners Department" that was hand written. -
Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi
Book, Prof. I.C.F.Stratham, Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons Ltd, "Winning and Working", C 1930
... Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi State Coal ...Part of the G. Hadden collection which is a textbook for candidates for the under managers cert."Winning and Working" is the name of this book which is a hard bound book with a black cover with gold lettering and 525 pages.Inside the front cover of the book is the name "G. Hadden Private".