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Geevor Mine
October 15, 2021

Geevor Mine

On the north coast of Cornwall way down west is Geevor Mine, the countries best preserved mining complex.  Out of the thousands of mines that...

My List of Mine Engine Houses
September 20, 2018

My List of Mine Engine Houses

This will be as complete a list of engine houses and major opening and closing dates of all the mines featured on this website as...

Craddock Moor Mine
April 25, 2021

Craddock Moor Mine

On the edge of Craddock Moor a short distance from the village of Minions are the two chimneys of Craddock Moor Mine.  Following the success...

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Boondi Rock
The Cornish Abroad

Boondi Rock

January 22, 2023January 22, 2023 Caitlin 2 mins read

Situated just north of the Great Eastern Highway is a small disused water catchment area that forms Boondi Rock. Now a small campsite, this area […]

The Ghost Town of Davyhurst
The Cornish Abroad

The Ghost Town of Davyhurst

December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 Caitlin 3 mins read

Around 125 km north of Kalgoorlie is the scant remains of yet another abandoned Goldfields town. Davyhurst was founded in 1902 following the discovery of […]

Red Hill Lookout
The Cornish Abroad

Red Hill Lookout

September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 Caitlin 2 mins read

The Red Hill lookout in Kambalda East is prominent feature in the mining landscape. Just a short walk to the older electrical tower gives you […]

Goongarrie Railway Cottages
The Cornish Abroad

Goongarrie Railway Cottages

August 27, 2022August 27, 2022 Caitlin 1 min read

In the April of 1893, famous prospector Billy Frost discovered gold in an area that would first come to be known as Ninety Mile and […]

Hallenbeagle Mine
Mines

Hallenbeagle Mine

August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 Caitlin 2 mins read

Not far from the rail line that runs from Redruth to Truro is the remains of two engine houses belonging to Hallenbeagle Mine.  Hallenbeagle Mine […]

Gnarlbine Soak
The Cornish Abroad

Gnarlbine Soak

July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 Caitlin 1 min read

Not far off the Victoria Rocks Road is Gnarlbine Soak.  Gnarlbine Soak started life as a simple watering hole, being used as a vital water […]

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