Big River Battery and outbuildings.

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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.Map^[1]External LinkHocken LibraryContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)Big RiverVictoria ParkOrganisation (eg business)Big River Goldmine

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Category TagGoldmining

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Date Created12th March 2023

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Big River Battery and outbuildings.

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