Box Flat Mine

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The Box Flat Mine or Box Flat Colliery was located at Swanbank in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. The mine opened in 1969 and operated until its closure on 30 June 1987. Its coal was mined for the operation of the Swanbank Power Station.

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N -27.657313888889 °	E 152.80734444444 °

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Swanbank Road

Swanbank Road
4304 (Swanbank)
Queensland, Australia
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