The AMHA welcomes relevant News Items related to mining history from members and others interested in mining history. Items can be added to the Website or the quarterly Newsletter sent to members.
Please send items to the Newsletter Editor at janice.wegner@jcu.edu.au
ENTRIES NOW OPEN: 2025 PRIME MINISTER’S AUSTRALIAN HISTORY AWARD
Sharing in a rich prize pool of $600,000, entries are now open in the six award categories:
- Fiction
- Poetry
- Non-fiction
- Australian History
- Children’s Literature
- Young Adult Literature.
Entries are sought for books of high literary merit and in the case of the prize for Australian History, scholarly accomplishment.
This year, entries close Tuesday 4 February 2025, with shortlisted works announced in July and winners in September. For more information about the Awards and entry guidelines, The Prime Minister’s Literary Awards website
THE LATEST VOLUME OF
THE JOURNAL OF AUSTRALASIAN MINING HISTORY
IS AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS
Digital versions of the Journals for the past 5 years are available to members via the MEMBERS page.
The Print version of the current Journal will also be shipped to paid up members.
LATEST NEWSLETTER
December 2024
The December AMHA Newsletter (and combined message from the President) is now available on the Members page of the Website. Members should also have received a copy by email from Geoff Hudson, the President.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The 2025 Australasian Mining History Association Conference will be held in BROKEN HILL, NEW SOUTH WALES.
BACK ISSUES of the Journal of Australasian Mining History
The AMHA has a large number of hard copy, back issues of JAMH for sale to both Members and the public.
Any two volumes for $25 including postage.
Any five volumes for $40 including postage. While stocks last! (Vol 1 no longer available) Prices in AUD$ overseas buyers should contact Wendy Carter for postage and packing rates.
Review available Journals and place orders HERE
RECORDED ZOOM PRESENTATIONS
A number of recent Zoom Presentations have been recorded and can be watched on YouTube. See the For Members page under Online Presentations for the links.
HISTORY OF THE AMHA – THE FIRST 25 YEARS
The 25 Year History of the AMHA is now up on the For Members page of the website.
MARKETING VOLUNTEER
The AMHA is seeking a volunteer to assist with a marketing campaign to promote the activities of the Association and attract new members. Please contact the Secretary (Geoff Anderson) or the President (Geoff Hudson) if you are interested in helping out with this important initiative.
JOBS AND POSITIONS AVAILABLE
We are also still seeking a volunteer from our members to join the Web Administration Group. A great chance to assist the AMHA and learn some new skills.
MINING HISTORY RESEARCH RESOURCES
A compilation of online resources to assist Members in their mining history research has recently been added to the website on the For Members tab (under Membership).