This came at a time when workers were putting in 10-12 hour days and the mines ran 24 hours a day.

Initially, the mine is straight and runs along the edge of the leaf.

By 1924 only two mines were still running, and by 1940 the entire operation was closed down.

The mine can run over a vein or even the midrib.

He may even have known the mine would run out of gold in a few years.

Well enough, as it just happens, young miss, your way and mine run together.

"My husband used to be a crane operator when the mine was running," shouted a woman in the back row.

Together, the mines and galleries run for about 280 kilometres.

"This town was abandoned about 1890 when the mine ran out," Jupiter explained.

Together, the mines and galleries run for approximately 280 kilometers.