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Blinman Mine [B 15124] • Photograph

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Summary

Blinman mine. Blinman is a copper town surrounded by spectacular countryside. Copper was discovered by a shepherd, Robert Blinman, in 1859. Copper mining occurred in the area from 1862 to 1918 when the ore ran out. 10,000 tonnes of copper were removed from 200,000 tons of ore

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Physical description

Photograph; 21.8 cm x 16 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1900

Collection

Part of Blinman Collection

Subject

Mines and mineral resources -- South Australia -- Blinman

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General notes

Geospatial coordinates indicate an approximate location.

Digitisation information

Date

07/07/2006

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,501 x 2,677 pixels (9.4 MP)

Size

28.15 MB

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