[Editor: This article, regarding mining in Ballarat, was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 May 1909.] Ballarat mining notes. Ballarat. — At the Ballarat Prospecting Co.’s claim the eastern crosscut is passing through promising country. Mr. Baragwanath, of the … [Read more...] about Ballarat mining notes [mining report, 4 May 1909]
Ballarat (Victoria)
Snow scene, Last Chance, Gold Mine, Ballarat [postcard, circa 1908]
[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of a group of men gathered in front of a gold mine (with the area covered in snow) was published by W. T. Pater and Company. The postcard is undated; however, it is believed to have been published circa … [Read more...] about Snow scene, Last Chance, Gold Mine, Ballarat [postcard, circa 1908]
Sturt St. Gardens Ballarat: Under the snow mantle [postcard, 19 June 1906]
[Editor: This postcard incorporates a photo of Sturt Street, in Ballarat, showing a statue of Robert Burns (the Scottish poet) with his dog, at a time when it had been snowing. The postcard is postmarked Ballarat, 19 June 1906.] Sturt St. Gardens Ballarat: Under the snow … [Read more...] about Sturt St. Gardens Ballarat: Under the snow mantle [postcard, 19 June 1906]
Snow Scene, Ballarat Gardens: 1905 [postcard, 11 June 1908]
[Editor: This postcard incorporates a photo of a man standing in the snow in the Ballarat Gardens in 1905. The postcard is postmarked Ballarat, 11 June 1908.] Snow Scene, Ballarat Gardens: 1905 [Front of postcard] Snow Scene, Ballarat Gardens. … [Read more...] about Snow Scene, Ballarat Gardens: 1905 [postcard, 11 June 1908]
Star of the East Gold Mining Co., Ballarat [postcard, circa 1908]
[Editor: This postcard (unused) incorporates a photo of the mine buildings and mullock heaps of the Star of the East Gold Mining Company (Ballarat, Victoria). The postcard is undated; however, it is believed to have been published circa 1908.] [Front of … [Read more...] about Star of the East Gold Mining Co., Ballarat [postcard, circa 1908]
Digger hunting on the goldfields [chapter 51 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 51 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 16 June 1935.] The story of Australia. — LI Digger hunting on the goldfields During the three years which passed since the discovery of gold in 1851 the … [Read more...] about Digger hunting on the goldfields [chapter 51 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
The Ballarat gold rush of 1851 [chapter 50 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 50 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 9 June 1935.] The story of Australia — L. The Ballarat gold rush of 1851 At the beginning of 1851 Victoria was merely a pastoral settlement, with a population of … [Read more...] about The Ballarat gold rush of 1851 [chapter 50 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]