Maestri Silver Mine, Dundas, Montagu County, Tasmania, Austr
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Maestri Silver Mine, Dundas, Montagu County, Tasmania, Austr
The Maestri Silver Mine in the Dundas District of Montagu County, Tasmania. Miners stand in clearing. A small wagon runs on a short track. Huts stand in the background. Date: circa 1895
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Clearing Dundas Huts Mine Miners Montagu Runs Stand Tasmania Track Wagon 1895 Short
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the daily life of miners at the Maestri Silver Mine in the Dundas District of Montagu County, Tasmania, circa 1895. The image shows a group of miners standing in a clearing, surrounded by the rugged terrain of the mine site. In the foreground, a small wagon runs on a short track, suggesting the constant movement of men and materials between various parts of the mine. The huts in the background provide shelter for the miners, offering a glimpse into their living conditions. The Maestri Silver Mine was one of many mining operations in the region during the late 19th century, drawing miners from around the world in search of fortune. The harsh conditions and remote location of the mine would have presented significant challenges, but the promise of silver and other valuable minerals kept the miners coming back day after day. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of the men who toiled in the Maestri Silver Mine and the harsh, yet beautiful, landscape of Montagu County, Tasmania.
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