Photograph - Napoleon Gold Mine Safety Cage, 1935

Significance

Significant to mining history of Bendigo.

Physical description

Black and white photograph: Mine cage being maneuvered into position within headframe and over shaft by three workmen. Rope attached to bottom front of cage to assist in steadying the cage.

Inscriptions & markings

Written in pencil on back of photograph : ''... (illegible) cage in Napoleon main shaft 31/8/35'.

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