13/09/2021
WALLAROO MINES , SOUTH AUSTRALIA
1905
This edited and colourised photograph, taken in approximately 1905, is called "Pay Office, Wallaroo Mines (B 45348)". It is from the State Library of South Australia, Wallaroo Mines Collection. The unedited black and white image can be found in comments.
https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/B+45348
The photograph provides a view of the Pay Office (the building on the left). It was the original mines office. On the right was the weigh bridge and photographers darkroom. Centre left is the mines institute, in front of the institute is a hay stack for the mines horses and stables. The white roofed house on the right was the police station and residence which is still there on the corner of Elder Road and Stirling Terrace. Source, with thanks: Steven Birchby.
For more information on the history of the Copper Coast visit:
https://visitcoppercoast.com.au/heritage-walks
Edited and colourised by A Colourful History
State Library of South Australia | What's On In Wallaroo | Copper Coast Visitor Information Centre | Copper Coast Council | Heritage South Australia | History Trust of South Australia