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Conference Paper

Author
Cumming, D. A.
Title
The Burra Mine and Smelter
In
Engineering Conference 1984: Conference Papers
Imprint
Institution of Engineers, Australia, Barton, Australian Capital Territory, 1984, pp. 7-12
ISBN/ISSN
0858252155
Url
https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.610713673171928
Abstract

The technical and economic history and the social context of the copper mine and smelter at Burra are described as examples of engineering heritage, which can help explain to non-engineers some of the context and significance of engineering.

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