Category: Mine
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West Wyalong New South Wales
West Wyalong New South Wales West Wyalong grew from a goldfield that attracted miners from across New South Wales in the 1890s. Prospectors quickly explored the district, identifying rich alluvial gold near the Wyalong area. Consequently, tents and makeshift shelters spread across the diggings as fortune seekers arrived. Moreover, small traders opened shops along the Read more
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Joadja Heritage Site New South Wales
Joadja Heritage Site Origins and Industrial Development Joadja lies in a secluded valley in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, and its origins date to the beginning of Australia’s industrial growth. Although the area had seen scattered activity earlier, substantial development began when the Australian Kerosene Oil and Mineral Company recognised the shale deposits Read more
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Peak Hill Open Cut Experience
Peak Hill Open Cut Experience Located on the Newell Highway between Parkes and Dubbo, Peak Hill is an ideal spot to stop and break your trip while exploring the Central West of New South Wales. Among its attractions, the Peak Hill Open Cut Experience offers visitors an opportunity to view an old gold mine and Read more