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Mary & Bessie Drift Mines - Winlaton & District Local History Society
Nov 19, 2023 - The MARY DRIFT closed in 1953 while the BESSIE DRIFT closed in 1956 both pits having been in operation since the 1850’s. The output of both pits was coals and...
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