NORTH STAR REEF WORKINGS

LAKE ROAD DAYLESFORD, HEPBURN SHIRE

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    NORTH STAR REEF WORKINGS - History

    Heritage Inventory History of Site: In 1877, Rolleri & Massiminos party discovered the Rising Star line of reef. The company formed to work the successful prospect - the Rising Star Company - became a major gold producer in 1880, which caused a quartz mining boom at Blind Creek. One of the companies formed during the 1880 boom, and who worked with some success, was the North Star. The North Star Company commenced mining with a 16-head stamping battery to which, in 1886, they added an additional 10-head. The new battery, along with a 25hp engine, was purchased from the Egyptian Company at North Drummond. The new battery was reported as being erected near the company's existing mill.

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    NORTH STAR REEF WORKINGS - Heritage Inventory Description

    Whim shaft - Intact large heap with two 30 metre long dumping lines with a well defined, 35ft diameter, whim platform. Whim shaft and workings - Intact heap with one 25 metre dumping line, open shaft and whim platform. Other associated workings include a long costean and patch of shafts and small mullock paddocks./n

    Heritage Inventory Significance: The site has:Scientific significance - rare type of site, well preserved whim shaft with unusually large mullock heapsNetwork values - Specimen Hill-Rising Star group of quartz mining sitesSIGNIFICANCE RANKING: National Estate

    Recorded by: David Bannear

    Heritage Inventory Site Features: Whim shafts, platforms and workings.

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