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TIMBER!!! revisited Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

inspicio: One or more of the following has occurred:

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It has been more than 28 days since the last owner note.

As a result I am archiving this cache to keep from continually showing up in search lists and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements.

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Hidden : 9/24/2010
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This cache was first hidden by Mad Cat Lady and her family who, it appears, are no longer geocachers. We liked their location and so have re-used it, along with their historical info. We didn't think we could improve on it.

The original was lost through flooding. Be aware that the area might be very wet underfoot after heavy rain; but should soon dry out.

The new cache will not be flooded.

You will need to park near the locked gate and walk in.

This cache is located in the old mining area of Wallaroo Mines. This is a little known local haven for history of copper mining in Australia. Located near some flat areas (settling ponds) which can be VERY slippery when wet.

This area is located in Kadina and not in nearby Wallaroo as some believe. The ore was mined here and transported to Wallaroo by rail for shipping, hence the name.

This area is bit like the poor cousin of the well maintained Moonta Mines. This is not a suprise given that there was less ore in Wallaroo Mines and on closure of mining at the Wallaroo Mines the bulk of the assets were sold off.

The ore was discovered here in 1859, by a shepherd called James Boor. He was an employee of Walter Watson Hughes, who leased land near Pt Riley known as Wallaroo Sheep Run, coined from an aboriginal word "Wadla-Waru" meaning wallaby's urine!

By the end of 1863 there were 8 working shafts in operation, and the railway track from Kadina to Wallaroo well under way. Within 4 short years from the first sighting of the green ore hundreds of workers were employed.

The mine stayed in operation for 63 years and in that time 67 men were killed in mining accidents. Operations officially ceased on October 23rd, 1923.

The cache has joined others placed in this fasinating historical area. You will find remnants of the mining operations throughout the area. Watch your feet (and your children)

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