Papers relating to Waihī School of Mines and Waikino School of Mines

Date[c. 1931-1971]Reference NumberMs 8Collection SummaryNotes taken by Joe Killey while studying at the Waihi School of Mines and a reminiscence of his time working at the Waikino battery. DescriptionThe collection comprises:
- typescript account of his arrival at the Waikino Battery in January 1931
- manuscript notebooks of study notes while studying at the Waihi School of Mines for the Battery Superintendant's Certificate:
-- "Metallurgy of Gold and Silver: 1 Ore Crushing and Pulverising" (Waihi School of Mines)
-- "Assaying" (Waikino School of Mines)

In his article, Joseph Killey explains the notes were taken while studying for the Battery Superintendent's certificate, and the associated course in gold and silver assaying, at the Waihī School of Mines.CreatorKilley, Joseph, 1909?-2002LevelCollectionExtent1 boxLanguageEnglish

Archive Items

Article titled "Waikino Battery"

Notebook titled "Metallurgy of Gold and Silver: 1 Ore Crushing and Pulverising"

Notes on the metallurgy of gold and silver

Notebook titled "Assaying"

Papers relating to Waihī School of Mines and Waikino School of Mines

Asset Location

RoomClimate controlled room - offsite

Usage

Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.Access ConditionsNo access restrictions apply to this collection

Relates To

PeopleKilley, Joseph, 1909?-2002PlacesWaikino, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)Waihī, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)

Admin

Source of ContributionLibrary collection

Start typing here to find a location	Latitude	Longitude	Zoom	Actions

loading google map....

Save Cancel

Menu

Papers relating to Waihī School of Mines and Waikino School of Mines