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
MARCH LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Members should have received by email the latest letter from the President (6-3-23). The letter is also now on the For Members page of the Website.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL and NEW MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION NOW WORKING
Due to the delay in finding a new Treasurer and setting up a Membership Secretary, there have been some delays in setting up payment methods for membership renweal in 2023. The AMHA Executive appologises for any inconvenience caused. The problems have now been solved. and we implore you to renew your membership. It is now possible to pay by direct bank transfer, by cheque or online by RegisterNow. If paying by direct bank transfer please make sure you enter your given name and surname as a reference and also email or mail your membership/registration form showing your preferences for type of membership etc
RESEARCH PROJECT AVAILABLE
Vitamin Media Productions is currently researching for a 3×60’ documentary series on the machines that built modern Australia (1920s-2020s) from big infrastructure projects to mining and agriculture. The production is aiming to be available for broadcast late 2024/early 2025 on Australian television. We are calling for historical information and experts in mining to contribute to the story through documents, visuals, and interviews regarding the development and expansion of mining over the period. The scope of mining can include all mine types and resources extracted. To express interest in contributing, please email Walt Cudlip, Producer at action@vitaminmedia.com.au
COMBINED SEPTEMBER & DECEMBER AMHA NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE
The combined issue of the September and December AMHA Newsletter for 2022 is now available to members. Members should have received this special issue from the Newsletter Editor by email. It is also now available on the For Members page of the Website.
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REEFTON CONFERENCE – CALL FOR PAPERS
Preliminary details on the 27th AMHA Conference to be held in Reefton, NZ from 15-21 October 2023 are now available on The NEXT CONFERENCE page.
Bonanza sale of back issues of the Journal of Australasian Mining History – EXTENDED!
The AMHA has a large number of hard copy, back issues of JAMH and is having a special Christmas sale.
Any two volumes for $20 including postage.
Any five volumes for $35 including postage. While stocks last! (Vol 1 no longer available) Prices in AUD$ overseas buyers should contact Mel Davies for postage and packing rates.
Send your orders to Mel Davies at mel.davies@uwa.edu.au
AWARD FOR JAMH AUTHOR
Dr Juanita Kwok has been awarded the Max Kelly Prize by the History Council of NSW for her article The Lambing Flat Riots and the Chinese Quest for Compensation published in the latest volume of Journal of Australasian Mining History. The award is made to a ‘beginning’ historian for a work of excellence in any aspect of Australian history. Congratulations Juanita. For more details CLICK HERE
Juanita after receiving the Max Kelly Award
Volume 20 (2022) of the Journal of Australasian Mining History is now available in digital form on the FOR MEMBERS page of the Website. The hard copy version is now printed and in the mail. Many thanks to all the cotributers who helped make this a full volume. This volume contains a memorial article for Robin McLaughlan, who sadly passed away shortly after he submitted the article on his favourite topic – Australians at the Klondike. We now know that this volume also contains an award winning article!
RECORDED ZOOM PRESENTATIONS
A number of recent Zoom Presentations have been recorded 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 (Ruth Kerr) or the President (Nick Williams) if you are interested in helping out with this important initiative.
JOBS AND POSITIONS AVAILABLE
We are 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).
UPDATED STYLE GUIDE FOR JAMH
For budding authors and contributors to the Journal of Australasian Mining History, an updated version of the Style Guide is now available on the website (see under Journal Information – Instructions for Contributors.
REEFTON CONFERENCE – CALL FOR PAPERS
Preliminary details on the 27th AMHA Conference to be held in Reefton, NZ from 15-21 October 2023 are now available on The NEXT CONFERENCE page.
Bonanza sale of back issues of the Journal of Australasian Mining History – EXTENDED!
The AMHA has a large number of hard copy, back issues of JAMH and is having a special Christmas sale.
Any two volumes for $20 including postage.
Any five volumes for $35 including postage. While stocks last! (Vol 1 no longer available) Prices in AUD$ overseas buyers should contact Mel Davies for postage and packing rates.
Send your orders to Mel Davies at mel.davies@uwa.edu.au
AWARD FOR JAMH AUTHOR
Dr Juanita Kwok has been awarded the Max Kelly Prize by the History Council of NSW for her article The Lambing Flat Riots and the Chinese Quest for Compensation published in the latest volume of Journal of Australasian Mining History. The award is made to a ‘beginning’ historian for a work of excellence in any aspect of Australian history. Congratulations Juanita. For more details CLICK HERE
Juanita after receiving the Max Kelly Award
Volume 20 (2022) of the Journal of Australasian Mining History is now available in digital form on the FOR MEMBERS page of the Website. The hard copy version is now printed and in the mail. Many thanks to all the cotributers who helped make this a full volume. This volume contains a memorial article for Robin McLaughlan, who sadly passed away shortly after he submitted the article on his favourite topic – Australians at the Klondike. We now know that this volume also contains an award winning article!
RECORDED ZOOM PRESENTATIONS
A number of recent Zoom Presentations have been recorded 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 (Ruth Kerr) or the President (Nick Williams) if you are interested in helping out with this important initiative.
JOBS AND POSITIONS AVAILABLE
We are 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).
UPDATED STYLE GUIDE FOR JAMH
For budding authors and contributors to the Journal of Australasian Mining History, an updated version of the Style Guide is now available on the website (see under Journal Information – Instructions for Contributors.