 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Date: 1905 -
Description: Murrays Reward Mine at Balfour, Tasmania in early 1900s. By 1910 this mine was exporting 1268 tons of ore worth 16,000 pounds. But the decline at Balfour was dramatic and sudden and by 1912 the grade of ore declined at depth, there were problems with water and prices of copper crashed making it impossible to pay the miners. The dream had failed and the leases were gradually abandoned. Format: Pictorial and artistic works Object: photographs Titles: Murrays Reward Mine at Balfour, Tasmania in the early 1900s Subjects: mining; copper; settlements People/Orgs: Murray Rewards Mine Places: Balfour, Tasmania Institution: Circular Head Heritage Centre Object number: CHH_00349 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Circular Head Heritage Centre. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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