Coal mining was a crucial element in World War One, with coal being a vital resource for the war effort. This photograph shows a machine being used to extract coal in a typical mine. The machine cuts a deep groove under the coal face, facilitating the supply of coal for war purposes. Photographer: AU Bureau of Mines. Date: November 1918.

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