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
LATEST VOLUME OF THE JOURNAL OF AUSTRALASIAN MINING HISTORY
Now available in both Digital and Print versions. A small number of additional print copies can be purchased by contacting mel.davies@uwa.edu.au
LATEST NEWSLETTER December 2023 Now Available
The December AMHA Newsletter (and combined message from the President) is now available on the For Members page of the Website. Members should also have received a copy by email from Geoff Hudson, the President.
REEFTON CONFERENCE NEW ZEALAND
The AMHA conference in Reefton is now concluded.
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 contributers who helped make this a full volume. This volume contains a memorial article by Robin McLaughlan, who sadly passed away shortly after he submitted the article on his f’avourite topic – Australians at the Klondike. We now know that this volume also contains an award winning article by Juanita Kwok on The Lambing Flat riots and the Chinese quest for compensation’!
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).