| WILL IT BE WEALTH UNTOLD? Mining company digs for silver in farm land in Ireland. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5900 | |
| Catalog #: | 112097 | |
| Clip Number: | 112097-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 62/5 | |
| Timecode: | 01:31:39 - 01:32:48 | |
| Location: | Southern Ireland | |
| Year Shot: | 1962 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | INDUSTRY/MINING: Lead INDUSTRY/MINING: Silver LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Ireland (Eire) | |
| Description: | WILL IT BE WEALTH UNTOLD? Mining company digs for silver in farm land in Ireland. Loughrea, County Galway, Eire (Southern Ireland, Republic of Ireland). Various shots men drilling in fields - they are mining for silver, lead and zinc. Mud and water from bore holes are poured through filter. The remaining substance is boiled in caldrons. The dry mud is taken to nearby huts (temporary officers of mining company). Samples collected in small bags and sent to Liverpool for analysis. Various shots farmer who owns the land, Eamonn O'Reilly, carrying a load of hay on his back. C/U Farmer O'Reilly smiling. | |
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