Union Jack Mine - Percydale, Victoria, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member themd
S 37° 03.378 E 143° 23.509
54H E 712674 N 5896205
The Union Jack mine is a non working site in Percydale about 13okm NW of Melbourne Victoria.
Waymark Code: WM11P5X
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 11/24/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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The mine operated on this site from 1881 to 1889.

The area consisted of an open cut and also a series of shafts aand drives.

Here you will find an entry to one of these drives.

The drive enters a single tunnel that splits after approx 20m.

Remnants of the tram line running in the area to the former 10 stamp battery are evident.

You can then travel another 10-15m via 2 different drives.

There are also signs in the area of a battery
Mine Type: Abandoned Mine

Mineral Collecting: Not Known

Material Mined: Precious Metal

Operation: Underground Mine

Surface Features: Yes

KNOWN DANGERS:
It is possible to enter the drive however do so at your own risk.

Any associated website: [Web Link]

Any Other information: Not listed
Visit Instructions:
Optional photograph welcomed.
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