Llanberris Quartz Mining Co.

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Background

The Llanberris Quartz Mining Co. derived its name from Llanberis, Wales. The second ‘r’ was added by mistake during its recording by the mining registrar.[1]

History

The Llanberris Quartz Mining Co. was formed in September 1858 be sixteen Ballarat miners. It operated in the Gum Tree Flat area.[2]

Site

Innovations

Community Involvement

Works Produced

Workplace Relations

The People

William Gale, chairman (<1887>)

David Ham, director (<1887>)

J. Hicks, director (<1887>)

T. Humphrys, director (<1887>)

H. Jones, director (<1887>)

Thomas Jones, mining, founder

T. Osborne, director (<1887>)

O. Thomas, director (<1887>)

Legacies

See also

Gold Ore Mining

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--Beth Kicinski 11:02, 23 February 2015 (AEDT)