Miners in a timber stope, [n.d.]

 
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Piece PIC Box PS 2564 #PIC/21314/233
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Item PIC/21314/233
Content Summary:
Caption 'The two main methods of underground mining at Broken Hill were in 'timber' and 'open' stopes. Timber stopes were supported by 'square-sets' of heavy timbers, whereas open stopes had no roof support. Most miners preferred working in timber stopes which they believed were safer'. 'Plate 13' written in top right corner. Paper with typed text and photograph attached.

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