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Burra [B 4150] • Photograph

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Summary

[General description] This photograph was taken just before the mine changed over to open cut. The criss-cross structure (centre) supports an aquaduct which carries water to the water wheel in the crushing house (left). Concentrating sheds can be seen in the foreground. [On back of photograph] 'Burra Mine 1876'.

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Physical description

Photograph; 21.7 cm x 16.6 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1870

Collection

Part of Burra Collection

Subject

Copper mines and mining -- South Australia -- Burra

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General notes

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Digitisation information

Date

24/05/2005

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,101 x 2,367 pixels (7.3 MP)

Size

22.05 MB

Location

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