Tag: mining
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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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Miners Dugouts Burra South Australia
Miners Dugouts Burra South Australia The Miners’ Dugouts in Burra, South Australia, are among the most remarkable reminders of early mining life in Australia. Nestled along the banks of the Burra Creek, these simple homes once sheltered hundreds of miners and their families during the mid-19th century copper boom. Life here was tough, yet the Read more
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Bon Accord Mine Museum Burra
Bon Accord Mine Museum Burra The Bon Accord Mine Museum in Burra, South Australia, is a heritage attraction that offers visitors a window into the working and social life of one of the town’s historic mining sites. While the nearby Burra Mine is better known, the Bon Accord site preserves a smaller but equally important Read more