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Filling tubs at the blockage near Bear Pit

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Title: Filling tubs at the blockage near Bear Pit

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Building a new entrance on the old concrete slab over one of the shaftsStarting to survey Doc Mine in 1973. Note the antiquated compass on a tripod.A record photograph showing the current state of the mine. Photographs are taken regularly showing how the mines change
Engine Vein - Blue Shaft PassageLaying track below the bridge (which was not there at the time) to carry the infill to a dumpFilling tubs at the blockage near Bear Pit
Checking the stopping put in to prevent Bear Pit from spilling into the passage. This has since been removed as Bear Pit has now been cleared from top to bottom.A view of the stopping after clearing the main passage. The pipe took surface water away from the working area.The teleferique at the top of Blue Shaft - an abortive attempt to clear the shaft which was eventually cleared from below

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