A film on the copper mining carried out at Burra in the early 1800’s. Historic buildings are shown, as are pump houses and ventilation chimneys built on the copper fields by the Cornish and Welshmen. Photography by Ron Horner.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
015671
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Copper mines and mining
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Burra (S. Aust.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → South Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)