South Gippsland Syndicate mine, Nick o' Time Lead, 1905, 1905

Historical information

John James is standing on the staircase. He erected the poppet head and buildings on behalf of the syndicate. He was an experienced mine manager and highly regarded local engineer.
The mine was located close to and on the western side of the Newbridge-Eddington Road, approximately one kilometer north of the Poseidon Road intersection. The remains of a once-prominent mullock head can be seen on the site.


Inscriptions & markings

Paper label stuck onto image reads 'Plant erected by John James for Mr J. Jackson (seated - J. James, standing). Lower Hewett & Young. Nick O Time South of Newbridge ON LODDON 1905'.

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