Historical information

Nell Gwynne (B.M.L.) Mine Manager's Report 12th January 1935: Main Shaft - advanced 35 ft to 147 ft below collar and timbered to 131 ft. Progress through W. dipping bed with quartz spurs between 120 and 125 ft. Erection of 1000 cfm compressor unit nearing completion. Sinking winch foundations being placed. (Sun News Pictorial, 12th January 1935)

Significance

Significant to mining history of Bendigo.

Physical description

Black and white photograph of Nell Gwynne mine site. Image shows three sheds on mine site, metal headframe with four levels constructed in front of sheds and over the shaft.

Inscriptions & markings

Written in pencil on back of photograph in black pen: 'Nell Gwynne '5/2/35'