Mining History
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| Title : | The Mining Professions: The Way Forward |
| Author : | McCarthy, P L |
| Ref : | New Leaders’ Conference 2005 Brisbane Australia |
| Year : | 2005 |
| Abstract : | Mining engineering, metallurgy and minerals-related geology have proud traditions and are essential professions to support a safe and sustainable minerals indus... |
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| Title : | W. S. Round and the Patent Flat Chain |
| Author : | McCarthy, P L |
| Ref : | The AusIMM Bulletin, No 6. November/December 2003 pp 95. |
| Year : | 2003 |
| Abstract : | A historical look at William Round's award winning Patent Mining Chain.... |
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| Title : | What was it like to be an Underground Operator in Ballarat in the 19th Century |
| Author : | McCarthy, P L |
| Ref : | Address to Underground Operator’s Conference, Ballarat |
| Year : | 1992 |
| Abstract : | Peter McCarthy, Managing Director of Australian Mining Consultants Pty Ltd, Melbourne, describes the work and life of underground mines in Ballarat last century... |
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| Title : | The Reconstruction of a Mine Pumping Engine at Sovereign Hill |
| Author : | McCarthy, P L Davis, B |
| Ref : | Historic Environment Vol. 2, 1986 |
| Year : | 1986 |
| Abstract : | In 1983-84 the Sovereign Hill Historical Park in Ballarat constructed a mine pump of a type widely used on the Victorian goldfields in the 19th century and earl... |
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| Title : | Development and Operation of a Technological Museum at Sovereign Hill Ballarat |
| Author : | McCarthy, P L Conder, H C |
| Ref : | Engineering Heritage 1985 - Second National Convention on Engineering Heritage, Melbourne |
| Year : | 1985 |
| Abstract : | Experiences in planning and operating the Mining Museum and associated displays at Sovereign Hill are related. Live-steam operations in particular require caref... |
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| Title : | Australia’s First Rockdrill - an Historic Note |
| Author : | McCarthy, P L |
| Ref : | AusIMM Bulletin - Proceedings Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Vol 290, No. 2 |
| Year : | 1985 |
| Abstract : | Peter McCarthy who contributed this information is a Senior Lecturer in Mining Engineering at Ballarat College of Advanced Education. He is on the Board of Ball... |
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| Title : | Old Benefits New |
| Author : | McCarthy, P L |
| Ref : | Australian Mining 1982. AMC Reference Library |
| Year : | 1982 |
| Abstract : | Sovereign Hill Goldmining Township, opened in 1970, has gained an international reputation for the excellence of its portrayal of the early years of Ballarat go... |
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| Title : | The Ballarat Gold Field and the City of Ballarat |
| Author : | McCarthy, P L |
| Ref : | AusIMM Conference 1982, Melbourne, Victoria. |
| Year : | 1982 |
| Abstract : | The development of the Ballarat goldfield and of the city of Ballarat are a significant part of the history of the Australian mining industry. Important develop... |
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| Title : | The History of Rock Drilling |
| Author : | McCarthy, P L |
| Ref : | AMC Reference Material |
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| Abstract : | Peter McCarthy documents the historical methods of rockdrilling starting with the 'fire-setting' method, first mentioned by Agatharchides in the second century ... |
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