Bendigonian Society Badge: Gold and blue badge 'Bendigonian Society' The front of the badge shows a Poppet Head with two hands clasped within a circle which is inscribed 'Bendigonian Society'. Badge stamped 80 on the back with 'Not Transferable' and pin for wearing. Box 625C Bentley & Sonsnumismatics, medals-civil, bendigonian society. poppet head

Black and white photograph of Central Nell Gwynne Mine on boundary of Ironbark and Moonta. This was one of three gold mines marked for assistance to commence the mining revival. This steel poppet head previously stood over the Lightening Hill Mine and firstly over the Virginia Mine. Bendigonians can access the site from Coath Street. Inscriptions: On back - 'MNG 53', 'Nell Gwynne' in lead pencil, 'Central Nell Gwynne' in black ink', 'Royal Historical society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' circular blue stamp. History of object: previous Acc. No. MNG 53place, mining site