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Albert Opencast Coal Site
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Albert Opencast 1977 Panoramic View 2
Photo: Mike Barton
Photo: Mike Barton
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Item #: 20060
Item #: 20060
View across the excavation void. The pinkish sandstone above the Top Ince Yard could not be dug without first loosening it by blasting. The yellow rig (centre right) is drilling holes on a grid pattern,which later would be charged and fired.
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