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Rum Jungle Important Uranium Field

A look at Rum Jungle uranium field, situated 50 miles south of Darwin.
Series : Australian Diary | Episode : 66 | Year : 1952 | Total Duration : 3 Minutes | Producer : Jack S Allan
Aerials mine and camp located 50 miles south of Darwin. Men in tented camp, one smoking. Open mining area, working mine, testing etc. Bulldozer clearing land. Areas examined for radio activity using gieger counter, drilling. Aircraft surveying area for more uranium deposits, interior of aircraft showing scientists working and equipment.
Access No. 43333 | 4 mins 29 secs | 1950s | NT, Australia | © NFSA | B&W |