Historical information

The Mining & Geological Journal was produced by the Department of Mines, Victoria twice a year, during the period 1937 to 1972. It was an official publication of the Department of Mines devoted to issues and events surrounding mining and metallurgical engineering in Victoria along with education, research and innovations in mining. The journal also included advertisements and references to business interests.

Physical description

Sixty eight page journal, green and white cover. On front cover: image of poppet head and tramway, mining chimney on right hand side. Printed on cover: 'Mining & Geological Journal', Wattle Gully Mines, First Aid in Mines, Dromana Granite, New Uses For Old Minerals. March 1941, Price 1/- published half yearly. Vol 2, No. 4. Pages numbered 200 to 256.