Episode of Series “Golden West Series”.
Paddy Hannan’s find in 1893 led to the development of Kalgoorlie. Over 28 million ounces of fine gold have been taken from the “Golden Mile’s” open cut and deep mines. Demonstrates the mining process from power drilling of the ore bearing rock to crushing, screening and grinding of the ore. Washing and treating before processing in flotation cells, storage before smelting and finally the bullion is produced ready for the last smelting at the Royal Mint.
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ACMI Identifier
014511
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Gold mines and mining - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Mines and mineral resources - Australia - History
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Kalgoorlie (W.A.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Mining towns
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
History → Australia - History - 1788-1900
History → Gold - Australia - History
History → Mines and mineral resources - Australia - History
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Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)