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Treasure Trove diggings, North West Province, South Africa
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Treasure Trove diggings, North West Province, South Africa
Water station (mobile water supply) at Treasure Trove diamond diggings near Lichtenburg, North West Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1927
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Container Containers Diamond Diamonds Digging Diggings Lorries Lorry Mine Mobile Precious Stones Supply Treasure 1927 Trove
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This evocative photograph captures the scene at Treasure Trove diamond diggings in the North West Province of South Africa, circa 1927. In the foreground, a group of workers, likely African laborers, are seen intently digging for precious diamonds in the arid, rural countryside. The harsh conditions of the diggings are evident in the barren landscape and the dusty, sun-scorched terrain. In the background, two lorries are parked at the water station, a mobile water supply, which ensured the continuous operation of the diggings. The water station, a vital infrastructure for the diggings, was essential for the survival and productivity of the workers and the mining process itself. The lorries, filled with empty containers, are ready to transport water from the station to the diggings. The 1920s, also known as the Roaring Twenties, were a period of significant economic growth and prosperity in South Africa, particularly in the mining industry. Treasure Trove, one of the many diamond mines in the region, attracted laborers from all over the country and beyond, in search of employment and the promise of wealth. Despite the harsh conditions and the challenges of the diggings, the workers remained hopeful, driven by the lure of the precious stones that lay buried beneath the earth. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the diamond diggings, a testament to the resilience and determination of the workers, and the ingenuity of the infrastructure that supported their efforts.
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