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Sach's Molybdenite Mine, Kingsgate, New South Wales, 1909

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086L/78

Scope and Contents

350 x 274 mm. A view showing the mine, a corrugated iron structure, in the background, with horses and workers posing in front of the building. Until the 1920s, before which time world demand for Molybdenite, used as a hardening agent in certain steel alloys, was small, Australia was the world's foremost producer of the element. Since that time her production has become relatively insignificant.

Dates

  • Creation: 1909

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition.

General

SG.

Finding aid date

2003-08-13 11:28:23+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

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