[Editor: This article, regarding the theft of gold-laden wash-dirt, was published in The Bendigo Independent (Bendigo, Vic.), 16 October 1903.] Theft of golden washdirt. Tarnagulla, Wednesday, October 15. During Saturday night or Sunday some thief at the Nick o’Time … [Read more...] about Theft of golden washdirt [crime report, 16 October 1903]
gold miners
The Digger’s Song [poem by Barcroft Boake]
[Editor: This poem by Barcroft Boake was published in Where the Dead Men Lie and Other Poems (1897).] The Digger’s Song Scrape the bottom of the hole: gather up the stuff! Fossick in the crannies, lest you leave a grain behind! Just another shovelful and that’ll be … [Read more...] about The Digger’s Song [poem by Barcroft Boake]
No. XXXVII.: An Act to amend the Laws relating to the Gold Fields [1855 law, Colony of Victoria]
[Editor: This law, passed in 1855 in the Colony of Victoria, brought into being the Miner’s Right and associated rules and regulations. The headings in square brackets are the section titles or explanatory notes printed in the margins of the document beside those … [Read more...] about No. XXXVII.: An Act to amend the Laws relating to the Gold Fields [1855 law, Colony of Victoria]
Miner’s Right (Western Australia) [for Daniel Williams, 28 September 1908]
[Editor: This Miner’s Right was issued to Daniel Williams, in Western Australia, on 28 September 1908.] [Front of Miner’s Right] [Handwritten and stamped text has been rendered in italics.] Western Australia. Miner’s Right. 120213 J.W.S.. … [Read more...] about Miner’s Right (Western Australia) [for Daniel Williams, 28 September 1908]
Miner’s Right (South Australia) [for Ernest Victor Gerloff, 10 July 1923]
[Editor: This Miner’s Right was issued to Ernest Victor Gerloff, in South Australia, on 10 July 1923.] [Front of Miner’s Right] [Handwritten and stamped text has been rendered in italics.] No. 1745 South Australia [Schedule … [Read more...] about Miner’s Right (South Australia) [for Ernest Victor Gerloff, 10 July 1923]
Miner’s Right (Queensland) [for William George Reeve, 4 February 1893]
[Editor: This Miner’s Right was issued to William George Reeve, in Queensland, on 4 February 1893.] [Front of Miner’s Right] [Handwritten text has been rendered in italics.] No. 106908 10s. Available for all Queensland … [Read more...] about Miner’s Right (Queensland) [for William George Reeve, 4 February 1893]
Miner’s Right (New South Wales) [for Julia Rammert, 30 November 1928]
[Editor: This Miner’s Right was issued to Julia Rammert, in New South Wales, on 30 November 1928.] [Front of Miner’s Right] [Handwritten and stamped text has been rendered in italics.] New South Wales. No. 902 Renewal of no. 930 £ ~~ 5/ … [Read more...] about Miner’s Right (New South Wales) [for Julia Rammert, 30 November 1928]
Miner’s Right (Victoria) [for Harry Williams, 7 June 1901]
[Editor: This Miner’s Right was issued to Harry Williams, in Victoria, on 7 June 1901.] [Front of Miner’s Right] [Handwritten and stamped text has been rendered in italics.] Book 862 Victoria. No. 236 2s. 6d. … [Read more...] about Miner’s Right (Victoria) [for Harry Williams, 7 June 1901]
Miner’s Right (Victoria) [for Robert King, 8 January 1872]
[Editor: This Miner’s Right was issued to Robert King, in Victoria, on 8 January 1872.] [Front of Miner’s Right] [Handwritten text has been rendered in italics.] Series C. Colony of Victoria. Five Shillings. No. 67175 District & Place in which issued … [Read more...] about Miner’s Right (Victoria) [for Robert King, 8 January 1872]
Miner’s Right (Victoria) [for Emily Kisler, 21 August 1888]
[Editor: This Miner’s Right was issued to Emily Kisler, in Victoria, on 21 August 1888.] [Front of Miner’s Right] [Handwritten and stamped text has been rendered in italics.] Series I. No. 138 Book No. 5 Five Shillings Colony of … [Read more...] about Miner’s Right (Victoria) [for Emily Kisler, 21 August 1888]
Gold License (Victoria) [for W. Fittall, 7 November 1854]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to W. Fittall, in Victoria, on 7 November 1854.] NOT TRANSFERABLE. £2 £2 Gold License. — THREE MONTHS. No. 108 Seventh Novr 1854. The Bearer W Fittall having paid the Sum of TWO … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for W. Fittall, 7 November 1854]
Gold License (Victoria) [for James Grant Taylor, 6 April 1854]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to James Grant Taylor, in Victoria, on 6 April 1854.] £2 £2 Gold License. — THREE MONTHS. No. 113 6 April 1854. The Bearer James Grant Taylor having paid the Sum of TWO Pounds on … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for James Grant Taylor, 6 April 1854]
Gold License (Victoria) [for J. Taylor, 12 December 1853]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to J. Taylor, in Victoria, on 12 December 1853.] Gold License. No. 87 12 Decr 1853. The Bearer J Taylor having paid the Sum of 40/ One Pound Ten Shillings, on account of the General Revenue of the Colony, I … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for J. Taylor, 12 December 1853]
Gold License (Victoria) [for Berney Wheaton, 3 September 1853]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to Berney Wheaton, in Victoria, on 3 September 1853.] Gold License. No. 108 3rd Sept 1853. The Bearer Berney Wheaton having paid the Sum of 2 One Pound Ten Shillings, on account of the General Revenue of the … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for Berney Wheaton, 3 September 1853]
Gold License (Victoria) [for John White, 28 February 1853]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to John White, in Victoria, on 28 February 1853.] Victoria. Gold License. No. 128 28th February 1853. The Bearer John White having paid to me the Sum of One Pound Ten Shillings, on account of the … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for John White, 28 February 1853]
Gold License (Victoria) [for H. Isleton, 16 July 1852]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to H. Isleton, in Victoria, on 16 July 1852.] Victoria. Gold License. No. 7 July 16 1852. The Bearer H. Isleton having paid the Sum of One Pound, Ten Shillings, on account of the Territorial Revenue, I … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for H. Isleton, 16 July 1852]
Gold License (Victoria) [for I. Woods, 7 June 1852]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to I. Woods, in Victoria, on 7 June 1852.] Victoria. Gold License. No. 103 June 7 1852. The Bearer I. Woods having paid the Sum of One Pound, Ten Shillings, on account of the Territorial Revenue, I … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for I. Woods, 7 June 1852]
Gold License (Victoria) [for William Pettard, 11 March 1852]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to William Pettard, in Victoria, on 11 March 1852.] Victoria. A. Gold License. No. 718 11th March 1852. The Bearer Wm Pettard having paid the Sum of One Pound, … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for William Pettard, 11 March 1852]
Gold License (Victoria) [for Mr. Hamilton, January 1852]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to Mr. Hamilton, in Victoria, in January 1852.] [No. 49½.] Victoria. Gold License. No. Jan.y 1852. The Bearer Mr. Hamilton having paid the Sum of One Pound, Ten Shillings, on … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for Mr. Hamilton, January 1852]
Gallery of Gold Licenses (Victoria)
This gallery showcases a variety of Victorian Gold Licenses, dating from 1852 to 1854. The regulations printed on the Gold Licenses varied significantly, becoming more detailed with the passage of time. Click on the images to see the larger images and transcriptions of the … [Read more...] about Gallery of Gold Licenses (Victoria)
The Miner’s Right
The Miner’s Right has a long history in Australia. Still in use today, it was first established in Victoria in 1855, as a replacement for the Gold License (which had been introduced in Victoria in 1851). The Miner’s Right was subsequently adopted by other Australian … [Read more...] about The Miner’s Right
Gold digger’s hut, Victoria, Austr. [postcard, 25 July 1906]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of a gold digger’s hut, or shack, is postmarked 25 July 1906.] [Front of postcard] Gold digger’s hut, Victoria, Austr. [Handwritten text, in italics] Thanks very much. Had almost given you … [Read more...] about Gold digger’s hut, Victoria, Austr. [postcard, 25 July 1906]
[Obituary for Donald Cameron] [24 November 1885]
[Editor: This untitled obituary for Donald Cameron was published in The Ballarat Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 24 November 1885. See also: “A Tribute”, a poem written in honour of Donald Cameron.] [Obituary for Donald Cameron] We regret to have to record the death of another old … [Read more...] about [Obituary for Donald Cameron] [24 November 1885]