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Looking down on Monster mine which is filled with about 50 metres of water. This was one of the world's major copper mines which operated between 1845, when Burra was founded, until 1877. After the mine closed, it became South Australia's main centre for the sale of sheep in the late 19th century. The mine operated again from 1970-1981. Today it is a popular tourist town due to its mining heritage.
Miners' quarters stretch along two streets and a courtyard lies between them where miners used to meet. The rooms can be rented by people visiting Burra and wanting to know more about its mining history.
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