VPRS 10031 Central Correspondence Files

Full description

This series comprises correspondence files containing incoming correspondence and copies of outward correspondence.

The correspondence covers a wide range of topics relating to issues at the Mine and in the town of Wonthaggi itself. Much of the material relates to the ongoing relationship between the Mine and its parent agencies of the Department of Mines (VA 612) 1909 - 1911, Victorian Railways Commission (VA 2876) 1911- 1934, (VA 673), Department of Transport ( known as Ministry of Transport 1951-1992).

Much of this series of records is concerned with personnel issues, in particular the administration of workers compensation claims for those injured whilst working at the Mine. Researchers seeking this type of information may also find VPRS 10030 Personnel Service and Other Records of use.

Also, there is correspondence relating to the supply of goods and services to the Mine and its staff, reports relating to engineering and other aspects of the Mine's operations and correspondence with other agencies within the Government as well as contact with individuals and organisations within Wonthaggi and the surrounding district.

Majority of these files are post 1932, at which time a new recordkeeping system was introduced.

For previous series refer to VPRS 10028 Central Correspondence Files, Single Number System.