Historical information

In November 1981 the City of Bendigo sent out an official invitation and informational outline for two significant events in Bendigo; the Public launch of the World Heritage Bid for the Central Victorian Goldfields and the official launch of the Central Nell Gwynne Poppet Legs Restoration

The Central Nell Gwynne Mine operated from 1906 to 1950, reaching a depth of 1,912 feet and yielding 61,884 ounces of gold (approx. $25 million at current prices). The mine was one of the finest on the Bendigo field, with notable engineering features such as tubular steel lattice poppet legs and extensive mining equipment, much of which remains visible on site.Goals are to Stabilize the existing structure, Fabricate internal supports for the poppet legs and winding wheels, Restore original paint colors and install flood lighting. Estimated Cost was $55,000.Project, Team:Supervision: Kurt Bruhn (City Engineer), Colin Campbell Contractor: AllWeld Bendigo; Heritage Consultant: Andrew Ward,Engineering Consultant: Howard Osborne, Project Coordinator: Norm Cameron

The restoration was funded by a loan from the Central Goldfields Restoration Fund, as part of a Commonwealth/State Bicentennial Project through the Ministry for Planning and Environment.

Physical description

Invitation to Public Launch, Programme for the launch, Burra Charter - International Charter for the Conservation and Restoration of Monuments and sites, Building included in the initial Register.

This item contains the following documents:

3084.51a Invitation from the City of Bendigo to attend the Bendigo Bid for World Heritage of the Goldfields; and the launch of the Central Nell Gwynne Poppet Legs Restoration Project 9th Nov 1989

3084.51b Letters in 1974 from the Natrional Trust. The Bendigo City Council requested a list of historic buildings requiring urgent maintenance to support applications for Australian Government renovation funding and potential inclusion in the Historic Buildings Register.

3084.51c 1981 International Charter for the Restoration of Monuments and Sites (Venice 1966), and the Resolutions of the 5th General Assembly of ICOMOS (Moscow 1978) known as The Burra Charter