Historical information
The Central Deborah Gold Mine, 76 Violet Street, Bendigo, was developed from 1939 and operated as a working mine until 1954. The mine was one of a minority that continued to function during the Second World War. In 1939 the mine boasted a small timber poppet head, boiler steam winch, compressor, blacksmith shop, store, change rooms, and offices.
Between 1945-46 the company upgraded the mine with extensions to sheds and the installation of new steam machinery, electric air compressor, steel poppet head, and ore bins.
Physical description
Colour photograph: metal mine chimney in centre of image, metal poppet head on right hand side. Mine sheds on left of image, peppercorn trees on right. Australian flag flying from top of popper head.
