HIGHLAND CHIEF MINE BATTERY SITE 1
DOROTHY CUTTING BROOKVILLE, EAST GIPPSLAND SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
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HIGHLAND CHIEF MINE BATTERY SITE 1 - History
Gold was discovered around Swifts Creek in the mid 1850s. The Highland Chief reef at Brookville wasn't discovered until 1892. A Company was formed in 1896 to run the mine. Good money was invested, and equipment that was bought and installed included: a 10-head battery, cyanide plant, vats, charcoal filters, battery house, engine room, assay house, furnaces and tramlines. The mine was situated less than a few kilometres from the old Brookville Township, which was formed in 1895. However, the Highland Chief Mine settlement, of around 30 houses and other buildings was formed just a short distance away from the mining area. Bridle tracks linked the settlement to the mines and Main Township. The Highland Chief operated for a few more years before it closed down. In 1900 the Battery and associated equipment was sold to the Brunswick Syndicate who relocated it to other mines in the area. The Brookville area was commonly called Scotch Hollow because of large number of Scotsmen there which is reflected in the names of prominent mines: Highland Chief, Highland Creek, Rob Roy, Aberdeen, Scotchman, & Lady McGregor
HIGHLAND CHIEF MINE BATTERY SITE 1 - Interpretation of Site
1892: Highland Chief Reef discovered
Ca.1900: Highland Chief Mine closed
HIGHLAND CHIEF MINE BATTERY SITE 1 - Archaeological Significance
The Highland Chief Mine Battery Site 1 is of high archaeological significance because of its association with the Highland Chief Mine, being the main battery site of the region . It also has a high potential to reveal archaeological features, deposits, relics and artefacts not only pertaining to the development of the mining landscape itself, but also those who worked and lived within the area.
HIGHLAND CHIEF MINE BATTERY SITE 1 - Historical Significance
The Highland Chief Mine Battery Site 1 is of historical significance for its association with mining within the Swifts Creek area, as well as its known use as a prominent battery of the Highland Chief Mine and a settlement site for its workers.
Heritage Inventory Description
HIGHLAND CHIEF MINE BATTERY SITE 1 - Heritage Inventory Description
Site consists of the main battery of the Highland Chief Mine, as well as two large house sites, a potential furnace and magazine with associated building remains and a water pumping site. While the battery remains in good condition, all that remains of the house/building sites are the foundations, both extant and collapsed chimneys, as well as domestic artefact scatter.
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HIGHLAND CHIEF MINE SETTLEMENT SITEVictorian Heritage Inventory
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HIGHLAND CHIEF MINE BATTERY SITE 2Victorian Heritage Inventory
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HIGHLAND CHIEF MINE SITE 1Victorian Heritage Inventory
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