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Mining, Kapunda [B 1971] • Photograph

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Summary

Panoramic view of the Kapunda Mines. The engine house complex can be seen on the right. Copper was dicovered here by Francis Dutton in 1843 and the mine was highly productive until 1863 when it became open cut. It was closed in 1877.

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Physical description

Photograph; 21.7 cm x 16.5 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1870

Collection

Part of Kapunda Collection

Subject

Mines and mineral resources -- South Australia -- Kapunda
Kapunda Mine (S.A.)

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Digitisation information

Date

23/03/2005

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,144 x 2,388 pixels (7.5 MP)

Size

22.55 MB

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