Aerial view of old Poseidon nickel mine near Laverton which closed in 1977

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Title

Aerial view of old Poseidon nickel mine near Laverton which closed in 1977

Creator

Richard Woldendorp

Date

Around 1981

Identifier

215537PD

Spatial Coverage

Laverton (W.A)

Rights

For personal use only. To publish or display, contact the State Library of Western Australia.

Source

https://encore.slwa.wa.gov.au/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2465607

Description

This was the site of the South Windarra desposit, which was discovered through a joint venture between Union oil development Corporation, Australian Hanna Ltd, and Homestake Iron Ore Co in early 1971.

Format

transparencies : col. ; 3 x 4 cm

Type

Still Image

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