Air compressor for generating compressed air for rock drilling underground - Big River.

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DescriptionBig River Mine.
The mine operated from 1882 to 1942. From 1907 to 1924 operations were at their peak, and over 100 people lived in the isolated settlement 30km from Reefton. The poppet head. Today the relics around the mine and settlement sites are a source of fascination and a major attraction in Victoria Forest Park.Courtesy of Hocken Library.

Courtesy of Hocken Library.

PhotographerL. A. InksterMap^[1]External LinkHocken Library

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Location (city or town)Big RiverReeftonOrganisation (eg business)Big River MineEventAir compressor for generating compressed air for rock drilling underground - Big River.

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Date Created12th March 2023

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Air compressor for generating compressed air for rock drilling underground - Big River.

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