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	Heatherlie Quarry Heathlie Quarry , Leadcourt, Watkins, Mt Difficult Quarry Heatherlie Track,, LEDCOURT VIC 3385 - Property No B4361	Heatherlie quarry is of historical, scientific (technical) and social significance at the State level. The quarry provided the first really durable freestone (sandstone) discovered in Victoria and its development exemplifies the technical, political and social problems associated with isolated industrial locations in the State. It remains today as the most complete illustration of quarrying methods for cut stone. Its north end has a sheer raking face and examples of partly extracted ... more	B4361	State

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Heatherlie Quarry

Heathlie Quarry , Leadcourt, Watkins, Mt Difficult Quarry

Heatherlie Track,, LEDCOURT VIC 3385 - Property No B4361

Heatherlie quarry is of historical, scientific (technical) and social significance at the State level. The quarry provided the first really durable freestone (sandstone) discovered in Victoria and its development exemplifies the technical, political and social problems associated with isolated industrial locations in the State. It remains today as the most complete illustration of quarrying methods for cut stone. Its north end has a sheer raking face and examples of partly extracted ... more

B4361

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