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Wheal Watkins mine

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Wheal Watkins mine is an historic lead and silver mine in Glen Osmond, South Australia. The mine first operated from 1844 until 1850, and again briefly in 1888 to 1889, and 1916. From 1986 onwards, the mine was accessible by guided tour, until a rockfall event prompted its closure in 2005.

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Wheal Watkins mine
Mount Osmond Fire Access Track, Adelaide

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Mount Osmond Fire Access Track
5064 Adelaide (Mount Osmond)
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