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| 1887 Piggs Peak Gold Mine Photographer: Joseph Rauscher Source: National Archives |
 Photo No. 129 |
Piggs Peak Gold Mine, 1887. |
| 1887 Piggs Peak Mine Photographer: Joseph Rauscher Source: Millin family |
 Photo No. 137 |
Piggs Peak Gold Mine, 1887. Once
thought to be "a mountain of gold", the mine existed for forty years
or so, but failed to live up to early expectations. The company was
oversubscribed when it was floated on the London Stock Exchange. The area is
now forested with pine trees. The deepest shafts, at 700 feet, are permanently
flooded. |
| 1888 Komati Gold Mine Photographer: Joseph Rauscher Source: Millin family |
 Photo No. 116 |
Gold Mine, Komati River, 1888. A
major mine with a seam and a prospect shaft on the left - the windlass uses
rare and expensive imported timber - the seam is supported by indigenous
timber. Site unknown - probably within Malolotja Nature Reserve. |
| 1888 Komati Gold Mine Photographer: Joseph Rauscher Source: National Archives |
 Photo No. 6 |
Komati Gold Field, 1888. A gold mine
on the Komati River. The location is unknown, but presumed to be within
Malolotja |
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