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
REEFTON CONFERENCE NEW ZEALAND
The AMHA conference in Reefton is on track to be a memorable and rewarding event. The Registration Form should be available very shortly. Keep you eye on the Next Conference page of the Website. Also don’t forget to renew your AMHA membership for 2023 if you have not already done so.
LATEST NEWSLETTER March 2023 Now Available
The March AMHA Newsletter is now available on the For Members page of the Website. Members should also have received a copy from Janice Wegner, the Newsletter Editor. This edition is packed full of interesting information and also a reminder to those members who have not yet renewed their membership for 2023, Please support the AMHA by renewing your subscription and to ensure that you can continue to get the Newsletter and Journal of Australasian Mining History.
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
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.
PRINT COPIES OF BACK ISSUES of of the Journal of Australasian Mining History still available
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
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
The AMHA is seeking a person to take on the role of Treasurer going forward. THIS IS AN URGENT requirement . Please contact President Nick Williams if you are able to help.
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).