Background: Mining DistrictsBetween 1855 and 1975 the administration of mining in Victoria was partly carried out at a district level. In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries district mining o
This series consists of outward letter books created by the Mining Department so that a copy of correspondence sent by it to the Beechworth Mining District was retained for future reference. Each book
In their administrative role Mining Wardens were required to receive and register applications for various mining leases and licences in their area. The types of lease and licence applications which c
