Histec Publications

Gold in the Walhalla Region: by Brian Lloyd and Howard Combes.
A detailed historical account of mining for gold in the West Gippsland region, from discovery in the 1860s, with major emphasis on the big mines at Walhalla, including recent history. A4, 320 pages, many photographs.

The authors: This is their second collaboration, since Gold at Gaffneys Creek was published 30 years ago. Brian Lloyd has published many books on the goldfields of North-East Victoria. Howard Combes completed an apprenticeship as an electrician; his 40-year career in mining began at the A1 Mine near Gaffneys Creek and led to the professional qualification as a First Class Mine Manager.

Book Sales: $70.00. Buy at Walhalla, or at various bookshops, or order directly from Histec Publications: payment by cheque, or contact belloyd@projectx.com.au for instructions for direct bank deposit. Add postage $8.00.

Gold in the North-East: by Brian Lloyd
Begins with discovery of rich gold at Beechworth and the Woolshed in 1852, following quickly upon the outbreak of gold fever at Ballarat in 1851.

A story of alluvial and reef mining, and of how much gold there was and where it was mined. It commemorates the work of the miners, who stimulated the development of infrastructure and industries, and who laid much of the social and economic foundations of Victoria. As alluvial deposits and reefs then were opened up on the Ovens, Goulburn and Upper Murray Rivers, the more enduring settlements became townships and district centres. Of the total of nearly 10 million ounces (300 tonnes) of gold produced in the North-East, 70 per cent was alluvial gold. The North-East produced 12 per cent of all the gold found in Victoria.
Hard cover, 275 p A4, B&W, with photographs, bibliography and index, and a beautiful colour jacket. Histec 2006.

Price $65, plus $8 postage

Tales of the Ten Mile: Ballybeg to the Bush, by Brian Lloyd
The life of Mary Allen (Gallery) from Co Clare, Ireland,
Soft cover, 300 pp, 230 x 150 mm.

Price $23 including postage.

Tales of the Ten Mile: A Gallant Life, by Brian Lloyd
The life of Warrant Officer Benjamin Lloyd, a WW1 hero.
Hard cover, 340 pp, 230 x 150 mm.

Price $23 including postage.