MOUNT CLEAR MINING LANDSCAPE
44 LAVERY STREET MOUNT CLEAR, BALLARAT CITY
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Statement of Significance
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MOUNT CLEAR MINING LANDSCAPE - History
The first era of gold mining in the area (Canadian Gully along the White Horse Range to Mount Clear) was from 1851 to 1852 where at the peak of the gold mining there were 20,000 diggers working the shallow alluvial deposits(Strange, A.W. 1971 . Ballarat - A Brief History. Lowden Publishing Co. Kilmore, Victoria).
During 01.07.1870 and 30.09.1870, the Star of the East Co. operated a shaft mine in the site; VicMine ID 379592. The gold produced from this mine was 19 ounces.
MOUNT CLEAR MINING LANDSCAPE - Interpretation of Site
The site dates from approximately the 1850s. The site developed with the increase of gold mining in the Ballarat area.
A few ounces of gold were discovered in 1851 which led to three eras of mining in the Ballarat Goldfields. The first era was from 1851 to 1852 where at the peak of the gold mining there were 20,000 diggers working the shallow alluvial deposits. During this time serious mining commenced at Canadian Gully along the White Horse Range to Mount Clear. High rainfall and gently sloping hills made gold extraction easy and was possible with little more than a pick, shovel, gold pan and handmade cradle. Early discoveries were dug up from a very shallow depth with mining by techniques associated with placer mining such as panning and sluice boxing. The second era was between 1853 and 1875 where the men worked deep alluvial deposits.
MOUNT CLEAR MINING LANDSCAPE - Historical Significance
The area contains historical significance connected to the period of gold mining in Victoria and in particular the Ballarat area.
MOUNT CLEAR MINING LANDSCAPE - Archaeological Significance
The significance is low. There is limited research potential, the integrity of the site is medium and provides an insight into the activities associated with mining, there has been no archaeological content found to date.
Heritage Inventory Description
MOUNT CLEAR MINING LANDSCAPE - Heritage Inventory Description
The Mount Clear mining Landscape is characterised by ridge 'Iines and associated creek banks, with trees and small shrubs. The site located on the east side of Canadian Creek and between unnamed watercourse to the north. Quartz veins dominate the landscape. Modified area is approximately 6 ha in size. Landscape modified by gold mining; over 55 holes and 2 trenches representing extraction from shallow depths.
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MOUNT CLEAR HORSE PUDDLERVictorian Heritage Inventory
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Mt Clear SchoolNational Trust
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Mt Clear State School Honour Roll (First World War)Vic. War Heritage Inventory
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