Synopsis
The Eureka Stockade marked a crucial first step in the creation of equitable and workable mining legislation in Victoria. The miners themselves, the judges and the legislators all showed remarkable creativity and adaptability in developing these laws.
Ralph Birrell's engaging and comprehensive book tells for the first time the full story of the development of mining law in Victoria. Accompanied by a remarkable selection of fascinating historical illustrations, it is a long-overdue work of great authority, born of a lifetime's immersion in the field.
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Ralph W. Birrell, great-grandson of 1850s goldminers, was born and educated at St Arnaud. He graduated in Science and Electrical Engineering at the University of Melbourne and worked at mines in Mt Isa and Broken Hill. For several years he was Head of the Electrical Engineering Department at the Bendigo School of Mines. He continues to expand his life-long interest in mining since retiring.
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STAKING A CLAIM. Gold and the Development of Victorian Mining Law.
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Melbourne University Press, 1998, 1998
ISBN 10: 0522848036
ISBN 13: 9780522848038
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