Williamson Diamond Mine ("Bwana Jack" at the head of the shaft about to go down

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Caption labels: "Scenes at the Williamson Diamond Mine at Mwadui in the heart of Sukumaland, Tanganyika, which has the richest diamond deposit the world has even known. It was discovered in 1940 by Dr. John Williamson after five years of scientific deduction and methodical prospecting. Most of the workers are from the local Wasukuma tribe. Pics by Geo Rodger of 'Magnum'" "Diamond Mine: 15-6-1: Underground operations in the driving of new shafts and tunnels to discover the position of the main diamond deposit, are in the charge of "Bwana Jack" Fourie. Here he is seen at the head of the shaft about to go down in the bucket."

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