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Air leg drilling at underground 7 Level, Mount Isa Mines, May 1959

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DescriptionThe air leg was a large pneumatic cylinder that operated on compressed air. One end was set against the floor and the other end was attached to the percussion drill. This made it easier for the miner as they only needed to guide the drill.DateMay 1959Rights© Mount Isa MinesCollectionMount Isa MinesSubjectMiningMining SitesMining EquipmentMining Personnel

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KeywordMinerAir Leg DrillingDrillingLeadMIMUndergroundUnderground WorkerMount Isa Mines LimitedTaxonomyLocation | Mount Isa MinesTime | 1950s | 1959Topics | Mining

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Air leg drilling at underground 7 Level, Mount Isa Mines, May 1959

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