Story: Coal and coal mining
At the turn of the 20th century miners began to use compressed-air machines. These were often used, as in this image from around 1903, by miners called ‘shooters’ who drilled holes and placed explosives in them.
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Alexander Turnbull Library, R. P. Suggate Collection
Reference: 1/2-067663; F
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