Photograph, Magdala cum Moonlight Mine with tailings dam & the Grampians in the background. c1900's

Historical information

Magdala cum Moonlight Mine. Wide view of mine with Grampians Mountains in background.

Physical description

Mine with snow.
The Cyanide plant was constructed in Sept 1900 and became the largest in Victoria.
Just in front of the large tree a ramp can be seen and a horse and dray going up the ramp.
Just below and to the left of the tree the cyanide vats can be seen.
On the right is the poppet head of the Magdala and Oriental and North Cross Mine.
The fire station is on the left in the far distance. with the
W S Heal & Sons Coachbuilders Corner of Lazelle and Byrne Street business

Inscriptions & markings

Magdala Cum Moonlight Mine. Herbert's Studio. Stawell

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