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Jenny Davison2022-09-06T10:51:43+09:30Dag Johnson photo described as " On left, unknown, Stan Keady, Artie Alp (always had a cigarette in his hand) George Marks, must be 1957 as we just got the new model Holden.
Dag Johnson photo described as " On left, unknown, Stan Keady, Artie Alp (always had a cigarette in his hand) George Marks, must be 1957 as we just got the new model Holden.
Dagbjorn on 12 Mile fixing the carbide light. Take note of can of carbide, water bag and rope with knots used for climbing up and down the hole. The black and white dog is Vic Williams' dog Nellie and the other is Dag's dog Opal.
Jim Collins grading opal behind Jim Tinland's camp. "Take note of the walls made with 70lb sugar bags sewn together then white washed with a flour and water mixture. When we had field mice, they loved to eat the walls." Dag Johnson
"Big party outside George Marks' place. About the whole population of Coober Pedy in 1957 were in this picture and the next two (1957 1139 and 1957 1140). Dusty, Jimmy Collins, Tim Brice, Italians are in this photo." Dag Johnson