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NARRATOR: On Outback Opal Hunters...

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Maybe there's good opals just there
if we can get the excavator through.

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Maybe there's good opals just there
if we can get the excavator through.

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Maybe there's good opals just there
if we can get the excavator through.

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Maybe there's good opals just there
if we can get the excavator through.

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Col Duff reunites with partner Greg
and pilot Stoney,

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Col Duff reunites with partner Greg
and pilot Stoney,

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Col Duff reunites with partner Greg
and pilot Stoney,

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in one last push to find opal
before summer heat ends the season.

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in one last push to find opal
before summer heat ends the season.

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in one last push to find opal
before summer heat ends the season.

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in one last push to find opal
before summer heat ends the season.

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It looks like she's running hot.

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It looks like she's running hot.

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Maybe the motor's getting sick.
I don't know.

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Maybe the motor's getting sick.
I don't know.

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I think that bucket's stuck.

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I think that bucket's stuck.

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Cos it's so hot,
it's not got the cooling power

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Cos it's so hot,
it's not got the cooling power

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Cos it's so hot,
it's not got the cooling power

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to get it over the top
once it heats up.

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to get it over the top
once it heats up.

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The Cheals struggle
with the extremes of the Outback...

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The Cheals struggle
with the extremes of the Outback...

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The Cheals struggle
with the extremes of the Outback...

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Our steering (BLEEP) itself smashed.
Very frustrating.

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Our steering (BLEEP) itself smashed.
Very frustrating.

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..threatening the final days
of their season.

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..threatening the final days
of their season.

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We just didn't need this today,
you know?

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We just didn't need this today,
you know?

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If they've left their tools here,
they're coming back here.

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If they've left their tools here,
they're coming back here.

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If they've left their tools here,
they're coming back here.

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After weeks of poachers
threatening his livelihood...

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After weeks of poachers
threatening his livelihood...

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After weeks of poachers
threatening his livelihood...

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A pick handle ain't much good
against a shotgun.

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A pick handle ain't much good
against a shotgun.

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..bushman Rod Manning battles
to drive out thieves from his mine.

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..bushman Rod Manning battles
to drive out thieves from his mine.

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..bushman Rod Manning battles
to drive out thieves from his mine.

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Hey, you thieving (BLEEP)!
You better run!

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Hey, you thieving (BLEEP)!
You better run!

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Hey, you thieving (BLEEP)!
You better run!

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# Money

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# Money

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# And fancy clothes

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# And fancy clothes

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# And fancy clothes

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This year's been, er...
Doing a lot of solo missions.

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This year's been, er...
Doing a lot of solo missions.

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This year's been, er...
Doing a lot of solo missions.

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Prospecting, looking at new country.

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Prospecting, looking at new country.

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You just gotta be extra careful
when you're by yourself.

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You just gotta be extra careful
when you're by yourself.

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If you hurt yourself, erm,
you got no one to help you.

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If you hurt yourself, erm,
you got no one to help you.

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If you hurt yourself, erm,
you got no one to help you.

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There's no room for error.

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There's no room for error.

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It's the final sweltering weeks
of the opal season

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It's the final sweltering weeks
of the opal season

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It's the final sweltering weeks
of the opal season

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in Australia's hottest year
on record.

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in Australia's hottest year
on record.

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Unworkable temperatures of
47 degrees Celsius are about to hit.

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Unworkable temperatures of
47 degrees Celsius are about to hit.

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Unworkable temperatures of
47 degrees Celsius are about to hit.

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The clock's ticking. There's places
to go and I'm not there yet.

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The clock's ticking. There's places
to go and I'm not there yet.

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The clock's ticking. There's places
to go and I'm not there yet.

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The clock's ticking. There's places
to go and I'm not there yet.

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I've still got
to dig a bit of ground.

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I've still got
to dig a bit of ground.

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I definitely need a payday.
This car's having a bit of trouble.

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I definitely need a payday.
This car's having a bit of trouble.

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I definitely need a payday.
This car's having a bit of trouble.

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It'd be good to find five grand,
get a set of teeth

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It'd be good to find five grand,
get a set of teeth

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so I got a smile again
and can eat steak.

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so I got a smile again
and can eat steak.

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It's good when you got a good crew,
you know.

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It's good when you got a good crew,
you know.

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It's a hard job to do by yourself.

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It's a hard job to do by yourself.

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In some ways, it's nearly
impossible.

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In some ways, it's nearly
impossible.

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In some ways, it's nearly
impossible.

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Hey, how are you? Fine.
Good, man, how you going?

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Hey, how are you? Fine.
Good, man, how you going?

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Hey, how are you? Fine.
Good, man, how you going?

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Good to see you today.
How are ya? Good to see you.

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Good to see you today.
How are ya? Good to see you.

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After downing mining tools
for most of the season,

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After downing mining tools
for most of the season,

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After downing mining tools
for most of the season,

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opal hunter Greg Geran,
and his sister Margie,

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opal hunter Greg Geran,
and his sister Margie,

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opal hunter Greg Geran,
and his sister Margie,

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are back to join forces with Col.

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are back to join forces with Col.

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I had a bit of a late start
to the year

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I had a bit of a late start
to the year

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cos I had a pretty hard run
last year.

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cos I had a pretty hard run
last year.

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Had about five months off,
cut a heap of opal,

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Had about five months off,
cut a heap of opal,

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Had about five months off,
cut a heap of opal,

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now it's time to go digging.

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(LAUGHS)
Oh, look at that.

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Queensland boulder Opal, mate.
Not bad, eh?

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Queensland boulder Opal, mate.
Not bad, eh?

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Last season saw the end
of a successful mining run

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Last season saw the end
of a successful mining run

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Last season saw the end
of a successful mining run

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with former partner, Aaron Grotjahn.

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with former partner, Aaron Grotjahn.

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I don't know. You don't know
much, do you? (BLEEP)

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I don't know. You don't know
much, do you? (BLEEP)

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I don't know. You don't know
much, do you? (BLEEP)

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People change when opal comes.

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People change when opal comes.

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There was a bit of a disagreement,

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There was a bit of a disagreement,

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and he told me
to get (BLEEP) off his lease,

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and he told me
to get (BLEEP) off his lease,

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and he told me
to get (BLEEP) off his lease,

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and that's exactly what I've done.

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Can you see that line there? This
is from the seismic data. Yeah.

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Can you see that line there? This
is from the seismic data. Yeah.

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Greg and Col have teamed up
to dig on a huge

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Greg and Col have teamed up
to dig on a huge

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Greg and Col have teamed up
to dig on a huge

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ten square kilometre
exploration permit, The Knob.

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ten square kilometre
exploration permit, The Knob.

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ten square kilometre
exploration permit, The Knob.

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We have an exploration permit here
of four sub blocks.

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We have an exploration permit here
of four sub blocks.

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We have an exploration permit here
of four sub blocks.

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And by the end of the year,
we need to drop two off,

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And by the end of the year,
we need to drop two off,

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And by the end of the year,
we need to drop two off,

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so, we're gonna go
to a few places and dig 'em

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so, we're gonna go
to a few places and dig 'em

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to see if it's viable
to put leases down.

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to see if it's viable
to put leases down.

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It's worth having a try here,

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It's worth having a try here,

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because we know opal
has come out in this area

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because we know opal
has come out in this area

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by a few different parties
that have dug it.

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by a few different parties
that have dug it.

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They have less than a week before
summer temperatures end their season,

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They have less than a week before
summer temperatures end their season,

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They have less than a week before
summer temperatures end their season,

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and they're forced
to abandon their mission

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and they're forced
to abandon their mission

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to discover signs of new opal ground.

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to discover signs of new opal ground.

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Might be a few hard lumps
in amongst there.

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Might be a few hard lumps
in amongst there.

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Might be a few hard lumps
in amongst there.

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You got a big excavator,
we can only give it a try.

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You got a big excavator,
we can only give it a try.

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While Greg has
the big machinery to dig,

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While Greg has
the big machinery to dig,

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he's relying on Col's expertise
to pin-point opal.

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he's relying on Col's expertise
to pin-point opal.

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he's relying on Col's expertise
to pin-point opal.

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It's been a while
since I worked with Col.

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It's been a while
since I worked with Col.

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He is a professor of opal.

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He is a professor of opal.

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He's been studying
mapping and imagery

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He's been studying
mapping and imagery

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He's been studying
mapping and imagery

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for the last 25 years
that I know of.

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for the last 25 years
that I know of.

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And he's getting close to hitting
the nail right on the head.

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And he's getting close to hitting
the nail right on the head.

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And he's getting close to hitting
the nail right on the head.

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Greg's sister, opal dealer, Margie,

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Greg's sister, opal dealer, Margie,

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will sell whatever
boulder opal they find,

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will sell whatever
boulder opal they find,

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worth up to $20,000 a gram.

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worth up to $20,000 a gram.

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When you've got bills to pay
and everything else,

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When you've got bills to pay
and everything else,

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that's the sort of stuff
you wanna have.

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that's the sort of stuff
you wanna have.

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But got a bit of ground
to get through before we get there.

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But got a bit of ground
to get through before we get there.

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But got a bit of ground
to get through before we get there.

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Critical to giving the team
a competitive edge

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Critical to giving the team
a competitive edge

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is an eye in the sky.

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is an eye in the sky.

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is an eye in the sky.

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Completing the team,
helicopter cattle musterer

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Completing the team,
helicopter cattle musterer

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and opal miner, Stoney Cain.

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and opal miner, Stoney Cain.

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Cobber. You getting in? Seatbelt on.

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Cobber. You getting in? Seatbelt on.

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I've been mustering cattle
in a helicopter

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I've been mustering cattle
in a helicopter

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for 19 years now or something.

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for 19 years now or something.

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But I'm sort of bloody over it, eh.

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But I'm sort of bloody over it, eh.

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It's dangerous, and not only that,
but I got a little boy now.

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It's dangerous, and not only that,
but I got a little boy now.

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He's about two.

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He's about two.

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They're asleep in the morning when
you go to work and when you get home

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They're asleep in the morning when
you go to work and when you get home

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They're asleep in the morning when
you go to work and when you get home

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All right, Dad's gotta go to work.
No. No?

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All right, Dad's gotta go to work.
No. No?

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And they gotta grow up without you.
You don't get much of a family life.

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And they gotta grow up without you.
You don't get much of a family life.

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And they gotta grow up without you.
You don't get much of a family life.

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Have a good day.
(CRYING)

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Have a good day.
(CRYING)

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He'll be back.

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He'll be back.

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I wouldn't mind kicking back a bit
on the flying, doing a bit less,

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I wouldn't mind kicking back a bit
on the flying, doing a bit less,

236
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I wouldn't mind kicking back a bit
on the flying, doing a bit less,

237
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and doing a bit more opal mining.

238
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and doing a bit more opal mining.

239
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I've been mining with Greg
for six or seven years.

240
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I've been mining with Greg
for six or seven years.

241
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I've been mining with Greg
for six or seven years.

242
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And over the years,
I've taught myself

243
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And over the years,
I've taught myself

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to read the ground
from the helicopter.

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to read the ground
from the helicopter.

246
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You need the faults

247
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You need the faults

248
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and changes in the ground
for the opal to form.

249
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and changes in the ground
for the opal to form.

250
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That sort of gives you
an idea to go have a look.

251
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That sort of gives you
an idea to go have a look.

252
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When you break that rock
and it's full of colour,

253
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When you break that rock
and it's full of colour,

254
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it's an amazing rush,
it's hard to explain.

255
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it's an amazing rush,
it's hard to explain.

256
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This mark here is a big fault
that's marked on the seismic survey.

257
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This mark here is a big fault
that's marked on the seismic survey.

258
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This mark here is a big fault
that's marked on the seismic survey.

259
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And that's why the opal's there.
It's the underlying feeder.

260
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And that's why the opal's there.
It's the underlying feeder.

261
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I reckon it looks good ground.
Let's go and get some opal, mate.

262
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I reckon it looks good ground.
Let's go and get some opal, mate.

263
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I reckon it looks good ground.
Let's go and get some opal, mate.

264
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Stoney's first task is to help Col
locate fault lines,

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Stoney's first task is to help Col
locate fault lines,

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where millions of years ago,
ground water deposited silica

267
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where millions of years ago,
ground water deposited silica

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where millions of years ago,
ground water deposited silica

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in ironstone rock, forming opal.

270
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in ironstone rock, forming opal.

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in ironstone rock, forming opal.

272
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Yeah. That looks good, buddy.

273
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Yeah. That looks good, buddy.

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ROS: Cos of the drought, we've been
getting bloody terrible dust storms.

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ROS: Cos of the drought, we've been
getting bloody terrible dust storms.

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ROS: Cos of the drought, we've been
getting bloody terrible dust storms.

277
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We got a real bad one last night
about 12 o'clock.

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We got a real bad one last night
about 12 o'clock.

279
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We got a real bad one last night
about 12 o'clock.

280
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Everything's covered in dust today.

281
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Everything's covered in dust today.

282
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Makes a mess,
you can hardly breathe.

283
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Makes a mess,
you can hardly breathe.

284
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Makes a mess,
you can hardly breathe.

285
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Bushman Rod Manning is racing
to reach his season target

286
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Bushman Rod Manning is racing
to reach his season target

287
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in the final scorching days
of the mining season.

288
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in the final scorching days
of the mining season.

289
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It's (BLEEP) the heat,
because yesterday was nearly 50.

290
00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:03,999
It's (BLEEP) the heat,
because yesterday was nearly 50.

291
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It's (BLEEP) the heat,
because yesterday was nearly 50.

292
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When you get that layer of dust,
it traps the heat in.

293
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When you get that layer of dust,
it traps the heat in.

294
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So, it just makes it real humid
and real bloody hot.

295
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So, it just makes it real humid
and real bloody hot.

296
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So, it just makes it real humid
and real bloody hot.

297
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And it just (BLEEP) everything up.

298
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Even tougher, Rod is without
mining partner, Les.

299
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Even tougher, Rod is without
mining partner, Les.

300
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What's that?
(DOG WHINES)

301
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Les is away getting us a bogger.

302
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Les is away getting us a bogger.

303
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A bogger's like a little
front end loader

304
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A bogger's like a little
front end loader

305
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that we use underground
to move dirt.

306
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that we use underground
to move dirt.

307
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A mate of ours has got one for sale.

308
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A mate of ours has got one for sale.

309
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It needs a little bit of work.
So, he'll do that down there,

310
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It needs a little bit of work.
So, he'll do that down there,

311
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if he decides to buy it.

312
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if he decides to buy it.

313
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How are you?
Hey, doll. How was your trip?

314
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How are you?
Hey, doll. How was your trip?

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Good.
Yeah? Yeah.

316
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Good.
Yeah? Yeah.

317
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So, yeah, I got the mail
from the Mines Department.

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So, yeah, I got the mail
from the Mines Department.

319
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So, yeah, I got the mail
from the Mines Department.

320
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Dodgy's is up for renewal.
Oh, yeah?

321
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Dodgy's is up for renewal.
Oh, yeah?

322
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How much is it?
$350. Ooh.

323
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How much is it?
$350. Ooh.

324
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With the claims, you gotta
renew them every year.

325
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With the claims, you gotta
renew them every year.

326
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So, every year,
they're gonna cost you 350 bucks.

327
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So, every year,
they're gonna cost you 350 bucks.

328
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So, every year,
they're gonna cost you 350 bucks.

329
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I kept the claim because we got
real good money out of there.

330
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I kept the claim because we got
real good money out of there.

331
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I kept the claim because we got
real good money out of there.

332
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We had a break from it,
then when we went to go back to it,

333
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We had a break from it,
then when we went to go back to it,

334
00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:05,999
that's when we discovered
the ratters.

335
00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:06,319
that's when we discovered
the ratters.

336
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When the ratters went in there,
they made it unsafe.

337
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When the ratters went in there,
they made it unsafe.

338
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Ratters are opal thieves

339
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Ratters are opal thieves

340
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that illegally mine on claims
they don't own.

341
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that illegally mine on claims
they don't own.

342
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that illegally mine on claims
they don't own.

343
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Where the ratters got in,
it's not safe.

344
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Where the ratters got in,
it's not safe.

345
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We can't work down there,

346
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We can't work down there,

347
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but there's a bit of solid ground
we might be able to work in.

348
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but there's a bit of solid ground
we might be able to work in.

349
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but there's a bit of solid ground
we might be able to work in.

350
00:08:22,280 --> 00:08:23,999
OK. I'll go and have a look, and see
what's happening, all right?

351
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OK. I'll go and have a look, and see
what's happening, all right?

352
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OK.
Night.

353
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OK.
Night.

354
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You can't just keep paying renewal
year after year after year.

355
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You can't just keep paying renewal
year after year after year.

356
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So, I've gotta make up my mind,
and if we're gonna work it,

357
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So, I've gotta make up my mind,
and if we're gonna work it,

358
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we'll go and work it, and
if we're not gonna go and work it,
then I'll hand it in.

359
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we'll go and work it, and
if we're not gonna go and work it,
then I'll hand it in.

360
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we'll go and work it, and
if we're not gonna go and work it,
then I'll hand it in.

361
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Choosing which mine to keep is
a gamble with serious consequences.

362
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Choosing which mine to keep is
a gamble with serious consequences.

363
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Choosing which mine to keep is
a gamble with serious consequences.

364
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Let the wrong one go,

365
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Let the wrong one go,

366
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and Rod could be forfeiting
a fortune in opals.

367
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and Rod could be forfeiting
a fortune in opals.

368
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Stay there, Nige.

369
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Stay there, Nige.

370
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Well, hello.

371
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Well, hello.

372
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This is not us.

373
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This is not us.

374
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We didn't do this. This is ratters.
This is all ratters here.

375
00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:01,999
We didn't do this. This is ratters.
This is all ratters here.

376
00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:02,839
We didn't do this. This is ratters.
This is all ratters here.

377
00:09:02,920 --> 00:09:03,999
Jesus! They're unbelievable.
Look at that.

378
00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:05,279
Jesus! They're unbelievable.
Look at that.

379
00:09:05,360 --> 00:09:05,999
Little pile of potch
they've left there.

380
00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:07,679
Little pile of potch
they've left there.

381
00:09:07,760 --> 00:09:07,999
They could've left me
some bloody colour.

382
00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:09,839
They could've left me
some bloody colour.

383
00:09:09,920 --> 00:09:09,999
If they've left their tools here,
they're fairly certain

384
00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:11,999
If they've left their tools here,
they're fairly certain

385
00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:12,239
If they've left their tools here,
they're fairly certain

386
00:09:12,320 --> 00:09:13,999
that I'm not coming back here
and they are.

387
00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:15,959
that I'm not coming back here
and they are.

388
00:09:17,120 --> 00:09:17,999
So, we might have to do
something about that.

389
00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,559
So, we might have to do
something about that.

390
00:09:29,720 --> 00:09:29,999
We're just gonna dig out in there.

391
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We're just gonna dig out in there.

392
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We're just gonna dig out in there.

393
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We got opal in the floor.
That's why we're taking the floor.

394
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We got opal in the floor.
That's why we're taking the floor.

395
00:09:37,240 --> 00:09:37,999
In Lightning Ridge, Chris Cheal
and 18-year-old son, Oscar,

396
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In Lightning Ridge, Chris Cheal
and 18-year-old son, Oscar,

397
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In Lightning Ridge, Chris Cheal
and 18-year-old son, Oscar,

398
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are also pushing hard
before the mining season is shut down

399
00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,999
are also pushing hard
before the mining season is shut down

400
00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:45,719
are also pushing hard
before the mining season is shut down

401
00:09:45,800 --> 00:09:45,999
by unworkable 47-degree
summer temperatures.

402
00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:47,999
by unworkable 47-degree
summer temperatures.

403
00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:49,999
by unworkable 47-degree
summer temperatures.

404
00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:50,239
by unworkable 47-degree
summer temperatures.

405
00:09:50,320 --> 00:09:51,999
Hoping that we can get a full load
before it gets too hot.

406
00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:53,519
Hoping that we can get a full load
before it gets too hot.

407
00:09:53,600 --> 00:09:53,999
We've moved into
our last week here.

408
00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:55,599
We've moved into
our last week here.

409
00:09:55,680 --> 00:09:55,999
I guess the main objective
for this week is

410
00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:57,999
I guess the main objective
for this week is

411
00:09:58,000 --> 00:09:58,479
I guess the main objective
for this week is

412
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prove this claim
is worthy of digging

413
00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:00,679
prove this claim
is worthy of digging

414
00:10:00,760 --> 00:10:01,999
and if it's still carrying
a lot of opal,

415
00:10:02,000 --> 00:10:02,839
and if it's still carrying
a lot of opal,

416
00:10:02,920 --> 00:10:03,999
we're gonna come in here,
and rip it all out.

417
00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:05,359
we're gonna come in here,
and rip it all out.

418
00:10:07,760 --> 00:10:07,999
That's the bogger. Scoop it again.

419
00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:09,879
That's the bogger. Scoop it again.

420
00:10:09,960 --> 00:10:09,999
You dig on a digger, obviously,
there's a lot of dirt lying around.

421
00:10:10,000 --> 00:10:11,999
You dig on a digger, obviously,
there's a lot of dirt lying around.

422
00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,599
You dig on a digger, obviously,
there's a lot of dirt lying around.

423
00:10:13,680 --> 00:10:13,999
So, it comes in, scoops it all up.

424
00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:15,959
So, it comes in, scoops it all up.

425
00:10:16,040 --> 00:10:17,999
Chucks it in here and then
you back her into the bucket,

426
00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:18,719
Chucks it in here and then
you back her into the bucket,

427
00:10:18,800 --> 00:10:19,999
pull it off and she goes
straight up into truck.

428
00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:21,119
pull it off and she goes
straight up into truck.

429
00:10:27,720 --> 00:10:27,999
We've been loading the bucket up.
It hadn't come back down.

430
00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:29,999
We've been loading the bucket up.
It hadn't come back down.

431
00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:30,599
We've been loading the bucket up.
It hadn't come back down.

432
00:10:30,680 --> 00:10:31,999
Looked up and it was stuck, so...
We don't know why.

433
00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:33,999
Looked up and it was stuck, so...
We don't know why.

434
00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:34,079
Looked up and it was stuck, so...
We don't know why.

435
00:10:34,160 --> 00:10:35,999
With a busted hoist, there's no way

436
00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,639
With a busted hoist, there's no way

437
00:10:36,720 --> 00:10:37,999
of getting opal-rich dirt
out of the mine.

438
00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:39,319
of getting opal-rich dirt
out of the mine.

439
00:10:45,360 --> 00:10:45,999
Chris has returned to opal mining
at the end of the season,

440
00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:47,999
Chris has returned to opal mining
at the end of the season,

441
00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:48,639
Chris has returned to opal mining
at the end of the season,

442
00:10:48,720 --> 00:10:49,999
after a crippling three-year drought
destroyed his trucking business.

443
00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:51,999
after a crippling three-year drought
destroyed his trucking business.

444
00:10:52,000 --> 00:10:52,959
after a crippling three-year drought
destroyed his trucking business.

445
00:10:53,760 --> 00:10:53,999
I don't know if there's many other
industries that you can go into

446
00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,999
I don't know if there's many other
industries that you can go into

447
00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:57,239
I don't know if there's many other
industries that you can go into

448
00:10:57,320 --> 00:10:57,999
and go to work one morning
and come home that afternoon

449
00:10:58,000 --> 00:10:59,999
and go to work one morning
and come home that afternoon

450
00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:01,079
and go to work one morning
and come home that afternoon

451
00:11:01,640 --> 00:11:01,999
and be set up
for the rest of your life.

452
00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:03,999
and be set up
for the rest of your life.

453
00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:04,439
and be set up
for the rest of your life.

454
00:11:04,880 --> 00:11:05,999
Leasing a claim and taking
a 70% cut of any opal found,

455
00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:07,999
Leasing a claim and taking
a 70% cut of any opal found,

456
00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:09,479
Leasing a claim and taking
a 70% cut of any opal found,

457
00:11:09,560 --> 00:11:09,999
the Cheals made a dream start...

458
00:11:10,000 --> 00:11:11,959
the Cheals made a dream start...

459
00:11:12,040 --> 00:11:13,999
Oh, that's beautiful.
(BLEEP) (LAUGHS)

460
00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:15,679
Oh, that's beautiful.
(BLEEP) (LAUGHS)

461
00:11:15,760 --> 00:11:15,999
..finding $20,000 worth
of black opal.

462
00:11:16,000 --> 00:11:17,999
..finding $20,000 worth
of black opal.

463
00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:19,999
..finding $20,000 worth
of black opal.

464
00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:20,039
..finding $20,000 worth
of black opal.

465
00:11:20,120 --> 00:11:21,999
Just given me a little bit extra
that I can put back into gear too,

466
00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:23,359
Just given me a little bit extra
that I can put back into gear too,

467
00:11:23,440 --> 00:11:23,999
which is good.

468
00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:24,839
which is good.

469
00:11:24,920 --> 00:11:25,999
We've only got a week left here,

470
00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:26,919
We've only got a week left here,

471
00:11:27,000 --> 00:11:27,999
so we just decided we'd set
the bogger and the super hoist up,

472
00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:29,959
so we just decided we'd set
the bogger and the super hoist up,

473
00:11:30,040 --> 00:11:31,999
and not mess around,
just get into it.

474
00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:32,719
and not mess around,
just get into it.

475
00:11:32,800 --> 00:11:33,999
My main priority next year

476
00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:35,039
My main priority next year

477
00:11:35,120 --> 00:11:35,999
is being able to put myself
through uni and college.

478
00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:37,839
is being able to put myself
through uni and college.

479
00:11:38,320 --> 00:11:39,999
That's why I'm out here opal mining.

480
00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:40,679
That's why I'm out here opal mining.

481
00:11:40,760 --> 00:11:41,999
This definitely
could be life-changing.

482
00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:42,759
This definitely
could be life-changing.

483
00:11:42,840 --> 00:11:43,999
One day, you could have nothing,
next day you could be a millionaire.

484
00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:45,479
One day, you could have nothing,
next day you could be a millionaire.

485
00:11:45,560 --> 00:11:45,999
Joining the team
is long-time family friend,

486
00:11:46,000 --> 00:11:47,999
Joining the team
is long-time family friend,

487
00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:48,599
Joining the team
is long-time family friend,

488
00:11:48,680 --> 00:11:49,999
19-year-old Farren Lamb.

489
00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:51,199
19-year-old Farren Lamb.

490
00:11:51,280 --> 00:11:51,999
Farren, I treat him like a son,

491
00:11:52,000 --> 00:11:53,439
Farren, I treat him like a son,

492
00:11:53,520 --> 00:11:53,999
he's been part of our family
for a lot of years now.

493
00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:55,999
he's been part of our family
for a lot of years now.

494
00:11:56,000 --> 00:11:56,639
he's been part of our family
for a lot of years now.

495
00:11:56,720 --> 00:11:57,999
Years ago, he got suspended
from school,

496
00:11:58,000 --> 00:11:59,159
Years ago, he got suspended
from school,

497
00:11:59,240 --> 00:11:59,999
so, he just mined with me
for the week,

498
00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:01,239
so, he just mined with me
for the week,

499
00:12:01,320 --> 00:12:01,999
and I actually was really impressed
with the way he worked.

500
00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:03,999
and I actually was really impressed
with the way he worked.

501
00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:04,079
and I actually was really impressed
with the way he worked.

502
00:12:04,160 --> 00:12:05,999
So, it would be good
to have him here for the week.

503
00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:06,399
So, it would be good
to have him here for the week.

504
00:12:06,480 --> 00:12:07,999
And it'll take the pressure
off Oscar himself a bit.

505
00:12:08,000 --> 00:12:09,679
And it'll take the pressure
off Oscar himself a bit.

506
00:12:11,000 --> 00:12:11,999
My mum lives in Goodooga,
like, 70Ks away from here.

507
00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:13,999
My mum lives in Goodooga,
like, 70Ks away from here.

508
00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:14,319
My mum lives in Goodooga,
like, 70Ks away from here.

509
00:12:14,400 --> 00:12:15,999
There's not much work
out there for me,

510
00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:16,559
There's not much work
out there for me,

511
00:12:16,640 --> 00:12:17,999
so, Chris is trying
to help me a bit for work.

512
00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:18,799
so, Chris is trying
to help me a bit for work.

513
00:12:18,880 --> 00:12:19,999
He's like another brother or friend,
pretty much a dad.

514
00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:21,999
He's like another brother or friend,
pretty much a dad.

515
00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:22,239
He's like another brother or friend,
pretty much a dad.

516
00:12:22,320 --> 00:12:23,999
If we were to hit
a really good pocket

517
00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:24,519
If we were to hit
a really good pocket

518
00:12:24,600 --> 00:12:25,999
or a really good run
of opal this week,

519
00:12:26,000 --> 00:12:26,719
or a really good run
of opal this week,

520
00:12:26,800 --> 00:12:27,999
with the boys working with me,

521
00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:28,879
with the boys working with me,

522
00:12:28,960 --> 00:12:29,999
it'll take the pressure off us
that bit more,

523
00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:31,999
it'll take the pressure off us
that bit more,

524
00:12:32,000 --> 00:12:32,039
it'll take the pressure off us
that bit more,

525
00:12:32,120 --> 00:12:33,679
and that'd be a dream come true.

526
00:12:34,480 --> 00:12:35,999
But with struggling equipment,
exposed to the scorching sun...

527
00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,999
But with struggling equipment,
exposed to the scorching sun...

528
00:12:38,000 --> 00:12:38,199
But with struggling equipment,
exposed to the scorching sun...

529
00:12:38,280 --> 00:12:39,999
Bucket's stuck, he's up there
checking it out now.

530
00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:40,279
Bucket's stuck, he's up there
checking it out now.

531
00:12:40,360 --> 00:12:41,999
Hopefully, he can work it out,
we can keep digging.

532
00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:42,359
Hopefully, he can work it out,
we can keep digging.

533
00:12:42,440 --> 00:12:43,999
..their season could be over.

534
00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:44,519
..their season could be over.

535
00:12:44,600 --> 00:12:45,999
That's a hydraulic reservoir.
Cos it's so hot,

536
00:12:46,000 --> 00:12:47,999
That's a hydraulic reservoir.
Cos it's so hot,

537
00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:48,039
That's a hydraulic reservoir.
Cos it's so hot,

538
00:12:48,120 --> 00:12:49,999
the oil's heating up.
It's not got the cooling power

539
00:12:50,000 --> 00:12:50,959
the oil's heating up.
It's not got the cooling power

540
00:12:51,040 --> 00:12:51,999
to get it over the top
once it heats up.

541
00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:53,639
to get it over the top
once it heats up.

542
00:12:53,720 --> 00:12:53,999
If the pump gives out,
it's game over.

543
00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:55,999
If the pump gives out,
it's game over.

544
00:12:56,000 --> 00:12:56,559
If the pump gives out,
it's game over.

545
00:13:03,200 --> 00:13:03,999
GREG: I got the map
Col put on me iPad,

546
00:13:04,000 --> 00:13:05,679
GREG: I got the map
Col put on me iPad,

547
00:13:05,760 --> 00:13:05,999
and we can see
where the coordinates are to go to.

548
00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:07,999
and we can see
where the coordinates are to go to.

549
00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:08,719
and we can see
where the coordinates are to go to.

550
00:13:10,040 --> 00:13:11,999
Yeah, there is hard ground here,
but I think we'll handle it.

551
00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,479
Yeah, there is hard ground here,
but I think we'll handle it.

552
00:13:13,560 --> 00:13:13,999
We'll be able to rip that hard stuff
with the machines,

553
00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:15,839
We'll be able to rip that hard stuff
with the machines,

554
00:13:15,920 --> 00:13:15,999
we just gotta dig
in the right place.

555
00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:17,919
we just gotta dig
in the right place.

556
00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,999
Greg's excavator has crawled
three kilometres in two hours

557
00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:21,999
Greg's excavator has crawled
three kilometres in two hours

558
00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:22,439
Greg's excavator has crawled
three kilometres in two hours

559
00:13:22,520 --> 00:13:23,999
to the site identified by mining
partners Stoney and Col.

560
00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,999
to the site identified by mining
partners Stoney and Col.

561
00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:26,759
to the site identified by mining
partners Stoney and Col.

562
00:13:26,840 --> 00:13:27,999
This is really interesting
looking ground.

563
00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:28,839
This is really interesting
looking ground.

564
00:13:28,920 --> 00:13:29,999
You can see the different layers.

565
00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:31,239
You can see the different layers.

566
00:13:31,320 --> 00:13:31,999
This sort of stuff here
on the top is fairly hard,

567
00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:33,999
This sort of stuff here
on the top is fairly hard,

568
00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:34,439
This sort of stuff here
on the top is fairly hard,

569
00:13:34,520 --> 00:13:35,999
and suddenly there's a bit
of a level there of clay,

570
00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:37,759
and suddenly there's a bit
of a level there of clay,

571
00:13:37,840 --> 00:13:37,999
and there's some rocks.

572
00:13:38,000 --> 00:13:38,999
and there's some rocks.

573
00:13:39,080 --> 00:13:39,999
Those rocks
had a bit of opal in them.

574
00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:41,279
Those rocks
had a bit of opal in them.

575
00:13:41,360 --> 00:13:41,999
Clock's ticking, if it's a good
place, we put a lease on it.

576
00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,999
Clock's ticking, if it's a good
place, we put a lease on it.

577
00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:44,679
Clock's ticking, if it's a good
place, we put a lease on it.

578
00:13:44,760 --> 00:13:45,999
That's what we want.

579
00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:46,359
That's what we want.

580
00:13:47,480 --> 00:13:47,999
The team have less than a week
to secure a claim on the permit

581
00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:49,999
The team have less than a week
to secure a claim on the permit

582
00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:51,199
The team have less than a week
to secure a claim on the permit

583
00:13:51,280 --> 00:13:51,999
before they lose access to the land.

584
00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:53,999
before they lose access to the land.

585
00:13:54,080 --> 00:13:55,999
But it's only worth it if they can
find a rich pocket of opal.

586
00:13:56,000 --> 00:13:57,999
But it's only worth it if they can
find a rich pocket of opal.

587
00:13:58,000 --> 00:13:58,359
But it's only worth it if they can
find a rich pocket of opal.

588
00:13:58,440 --> 00:13:59,999
All the signs are there, you'd be
mad not to have a go here.

589
00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:01,599
All the signs are there, you'd be
mad not to have a go here.

590
00:14:01,680 --> 00:14:01,999
Greg's excavator is able to move
one tonne of dirt in a single bucket,

591
00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:03,999
Greg's excavator is able to move
one tonne of dirt in a single bucket,

592
00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:05,999
Greg's excavator is able to move
one tonne of dirt in a single bucket,

593
00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:06,439
Greg's excavator is able to move
one tonne of dirt in a single bucket,

594
00:14:06,520 --> 00:14:07,999
vital in the search for the ironstone
rocks that hold the opal.

595
00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:09,999
vital in the search for the ironstone
rocks that hold the opal.

596
00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:10,519
vital in the search for the ironstone
rocks that hold the opal.

597
00:14:10,600 --> 00:14:11,999
While you've got a good chunk
of that level,

598
00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:12,959
While you've got a good chunk
of that level,

599
00:14:13,040 --> 00:14:13,999
we'll just see if there's any rocks.

600
00:14:14,000 --> 00:14:15,039
we'll just see if there's any rocks.

601
00:14:15,120 --> 00:14:15,999
This is what we're looking for.
They're opal tracks.

602
00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:17,999
This is what we're looking for.
They're opal tracks.

603
00:14:18,080 --> 00:14:19,999
Basically, these rocks are hidden
in that level.

604
00:14:20,000 --> 00:14:21,839
Basically, these rocks are hidden
in that level.

605
00:14:21,920 --> 00:14:21,999
So, we're gonna be real careful
and check it really well.

606
00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:23,999
So, we're gonna be real careful
and check it really well.

607
00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:24,719
So, we're gonna be real careful
and check it really well.

608
00:14:35,000 --> 00:14:35,999
I'm gonna have
to check the oil, I think.

609
00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:36,999
I'm gonna have
to check the oil, I think.

610
00:14:37,080 --> 00:14:37,999
I'm down on oil pressure
and temperature's up, Stoney.

611
00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:39,479
I'm down on oil pressure
and temperature's up, Stoney.

612
00:14:41,040 --> 00:14:41,999
In the 40-plus degree heat,

613
00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,519
In the 40-plus degree heat,

614
00:14:43,600 --> 00:14:43,999
Greg's 40-year-old excavator
is beginning to feel the strain.

615
00:14:44,000 --> 00:14:45,999
Greg's 40-year-old excavator
is beginning to feel the strain.

616
00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:47,519
Greg's 40-year-old excavator
is beginning to feel the strain.

617
00:14:47,600 --> 00:14:47,999
It looks like she's running
a bit hot, I better turn her off.

618
00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:49,999
It looks like she's running
a bit hot, I better turn her off.

619
00:14:50,000 --> 00:14:51,079
It looks like she's running
a bit hot, I better turn her off.

620
00:14:53,160 --> 00:14:53,999
(ENGINE POWERS DOWN)
Eh.

621
00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:55,199
(ENGINE POWERS DOWN)
Eh.

622
00:14:55,280 --> 00:14:55,999
Might not be a good thing at all.

623
00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:56,719
Might not be a good thing at all.

624
00:14:56,800 --> 00:14:57,999
Bloody hell.
I can't see any oil dripping.

625
00:14:58,000 --> 00:14:59,559
Bloody hell.
I can't see any oil dripping.

626
00:15:00,760 --> 00:15:01,999
Hey, she got nothing on the stick.
Oh.

627
00:15:02,000 --> 00:15:03,959
Hey, she got nothing on the stick.
Oh.

628
00:15:04,040 --> 00:15:05,999
Maybe the motor's getting sick,
I don't know.

629
00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:06,319
Maybe the motor's getting sick,
I don't know.

630
00:15:06,400 --> 00:15:07,999
You got any oil?

631
00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:08,279
You got any oil?

632
00:15:08,360 --> 00:15:09,999
I don't think
I've got any at the camp.

633
00:15:10,000 --> 00:15:10,319
I don't think
I've got any at the camp.

634
00:15:11,840 --> 00:15:11,999
I'll go and see
what I can find, boys.

635
00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:13,399
I'll go and see
what I can find, boys.

636
00:15:15,920 --> 00:15:15,999
STONEY: We bloody hit
a bit of drama, we're out of oil.

637
00:15:16,000 --> 00:15:17,999
STONEY: We bloody hit
a bit of drama, we're out of oil.

638
00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:18,799
STONEY: We bloody hit
a bit of drama, we're out of oil.

639
00:15:20,320 --> 00:15:21,999
We are in the bloody middle
of nowhere here.

640
00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:22,719
We are in the bloody middle
of nowhere here.

641
00:15:22,800 --> 00:15:23,999
The nearest town
is 130 kilometres away.

642
00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:25,279
The nearest town
is 130 kilometres away.

643
00:15:25,360 --> 00:15:25,999
It's two-and-a-half, three-hour trip
at least to go to town,
and get some oil.

644
00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:27,999
It's two-and-a-half, three-hour trip
at least to go to town,
and get some oil.

645
00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:29,279
It's two-and-a-half, three-hour trip
at least to go to town,
and get some oil.

646
00:15:29,360 --> 00:15:29,999
I'll just jump on the two-way, give
a couple of local farmers a call.

647
00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:31,999
I'll just jump on the two-way, give
a couple of local farmers a call.

648
00:15:32,000 --> 00:15:32,759
I'll just jump on the two-way, give
a couple of local farmers a call.

649
00:15:37,040 --> 00:15:37,999
A veteran of 20 years
mustering cattle,

650
00:15:38,000 --> 00:15:39,999
A veteran of 20 years
mustering cattle,

651
00:15:40,000 --> 00:15:40,119
A veteran of 20 years
mustering cattle,

652
00:15:40,200 --> 00:15:41,999
Stoney has worked many
of the farms in the region.

653
00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:42,999
Stoney has worked many
of the farms in the region.

654
00:15:44,400 --> 00:15:45,999
We only got a few days to dig.
Hopefully, somebody's got

655
00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:46,919
We only got a few days to dig.
Hopefully, somebody's got

656
00:15:47,000 --> 00:15:47,999
a spare 20 litres of oil
that we can borrow.

657
00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:49,599
a spare 20 litres of oil
that we can borrow.

658
00:16:01,880 --> 00:16:01,999
ROD: We've invested
thousands of dollars

659
00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:03,999
ROD: We've invested
thousands of dollars

660
00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:05,399
ROD: We've invested
thousands of dollars

661
00:16:05,480 --> 00:16:05,999
and a lot of blood,
sweat and tears into it.

662
00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,839
and a lot of blood,
sweat and tears into it.

663
00:16:07,920 --> 00:16:07,999
Then (BLEEP) come down,
and in one night,

664
00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:09,999
Then (BLEEP) come down,
and in one night,

665
00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:10,759
Then (BLEEP) come down,
and in one night,

666
00:16:10,840 --> 00:16:11,999
take what you've been
working for months for.

667
00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:13,959
take what you've been
working for months for.

668
00:16:14,880 --> 00:16:15,999
Battling ratter thieves, and without
partner Les to watch his back,

669
00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:17,999
Battling ratter thieves, and without
partner Les to watch his back,

670
00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:19,439
Battling ratter thieves, and without
partner Les to watch his back,

671
00:16:19,520 --> 00:16:19,999
Rod Manning's deciding whether to
renew his dangerous Dodgy's claim.

672
00:16:20,000 --> 00:16:21,999
Rod Manning's deciding whether to
renew his dangerous Dodgy's claim.

673
00:16:22,000 --> 00:16:23,999
Rod Manning's deciding whether to
renew his dangerous Dodgy's claim.

674
00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:24,239
Rod Manning's deciding whether to
renew his dangerous Dodgy's claim.

675
00:16:27,680 --> 00:16:27,999
Dodgy's was a good mine,
a lot of money's come out of there.

676
00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:29,999
Dodgy's was a good mine,
a lot of money's come out of there.

677
00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:30,679
Dodgy's was a good mine,
a lot of money's come out of there.

678
00:16:30,760 --> 00:16:31,999
There's still money in there,
but where,

679
00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:33,999
There's still money in there,
but where,

680
00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:34,039
There's still money in there,
but where,

681
00:16:34,120 --> 00:16:35,999
potentially, there's good money
I can't get into.

682
00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,039
potentially, there's good money
I can't get into.

683
00:16:37,120 --> 00:16:37,999
Ratters have taken too much column
out and I've got too wide a space.

684
00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:39,999
Ratters have taken too much column
out and I've got too wide a space.

685
00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:40,999
Ratters have taken too much column
out and I've got too wide a space.

686
00:16:41,080 --> 00:16:41,999
Even if I tried to work here,
I'd have to put 20 or 30

687
00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:43,639
Even if I tried to work here,
I'd have to put 20 or 30

688
00:16:43,720 --> 00:16:43,999
bloody props in the hole,
strong possibility of collapse.

689
00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:45,999
bloody props in the hole,
strong possibility of collapse.

690
00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:47,439
bloody props in the hole,
strong possibility of collapse.

691
00:16:47,520 --> 00:16:47,999
So, I think I might get
the bloody hell out of here,

692
00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,999
So, I think I might get
the bloody hell out of here,

693
00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:50,359
So, I think I might get
the bloody hell out of here,

694
00:16:50,440 --> 00:16:51,999
and go up where they were
scratching around up there

695
00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:53,799
and go up where they were
scratching around up there

696
00:16:53,880 --> 00:16:53,999
in the safer stuff,
cos this is way unsafe.

697
00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:55,999
in the safer stuff,
cos this is way unsafe.

698
00:16:56,000 --> 00:16:56,199
in the safer stuff,
cos this is way unsafe.

699
00:16:56,880 --> 00:16:57,999
I do not like even being down here.

700
00:16:58,000 --> 00:16:59,279
I do not like even being down here.

701
00:17:01,280 --> 00:17:01,999
This is where the ratters
have been scratching around.

702
00:17:02,000 --> 00:17:03,519
This is where the ratters
have been scratching around.

703
00:17:03,600 --> 00:17:03,999
They've been scratching around here,
so I guess I'll have a look here

704
00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:05,999
They've been scratching around here,
so I guess I'll have a look here

705
00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:07,879
They've been scratching around here,
so I guess I'll have a look here

706
00:17:07,960 --> 00:17:07,999
and just see.

707
00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:09,399
and just see.

708
00:17:10,240 --> 00:17:11,999
Potch absolutely everywhere.

709
00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:12,239
Potch absolutely everywhere.

710
00:17:12,320 --> 00:17:13,999
This here...

711
00:17:14,000 --> 00:17:14,519
This here...

712
00:17:14,600 --> 00:17:15,999
That's all opal.

713
00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:16,079
That's all opal.

714
00:17:16,840 --> 00:17:17,999
Not coloured, of course.

715
00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,119
Not coloured, of course.

716
00:17:19,200 --> 00:17:19,999
If this is all full of colour,
every stone that falls down there

717
00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:21,999
If this is all full of colour,
every stone that falls down there

718
00:17:22,000 --> 00:17:23,439
If this is all full of colour,
every stone that falls down there

719
00:17:23,520 --> 00:17:23,999
is probably worth
between $3,000 and $20,000.

720
00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:25,999
is probably worth
between $3,000 and $20,000.

721
00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:27,999
is probably worth
between $3,000 and $20,000.

722
00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:28,039
is probably worth
between $3,000 and $20,000.

723
00:17:28,120 --> 00:17:29,999
So, in 30 seconds, I can have...

724
00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:31,319
So, in 30 seconds, I can have...

725
00:17:32,760 --> 00:17:33,999
..a couple of hundred thousand
dollars in me hand.

726
00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:35,079
..a couple of hundred thousand
dollars in me hand.

727
00:17:40,960 --> 00:17:41,999
Good potch. Where's the colour?

728
00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:43,639
Good potch. Where's the colour?

729
00:17:43,720 --> 00:17:43,999
You're not gonna have ratters
unless you've got colour.

730
00:17:44,000 --> 00:17:45,999
You're not gonna have ratters
unless you've got colour.

731
00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:46,199
You're not gonna have ratters
unless you've got colour.

732
00:17:46,280 --> 00:17:47,999
I think what I'll do is come back
down with a jackhammer.

733
00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:49,959
I think what I'll do is come back
down with a jackhammer.

734
00:17:50,040 --> 00:17:51,999
And I'll have a bit of a dig here,
and just see what it looks like.

735
00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:53,599
And I'll have a bit of a dig here,
and just see what it looks like.

736
00:17:53,680 --> 00:17:53,999
They've showed me
the way there, haven't they?

737
00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:55,999
They've showed me
the way there, haven't they?

738
00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:56,079
They've showed me
the way there, haven't they?

739
00:18:03,680 --> 00:18:03,999
I think it might be the oil.

740
00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:05,679
I think it might be the oil.

741
00:18:05,760 --> 00:18:05,999
It was definitely the oil
wasn't letting it come up
in the first place.

742
00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,999
It was definitely the oil
wasn't letting it come up
in the first place.

743
00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:09,119
It was definitely the oil
wasn't letting it come up
in the first place.

744
00:18:09,200 --> 00:18:09,999
45-degree heat has caused
the Cheals' bucket hoist to fail,

745
00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:11,999
45-degree heat has caused
the Cheals' bucket hoist to fail,

746
00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:13,999
45-degree heat has caused
the Cheals' bucket hoist to fail,

747
00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:14,159
45-degree heat has caused
the Cheals' bucket hoist to fail,

748
00:18:14,240 --> 00:18:15,999
the only way of getting opal dirt
out of their 13-metre deep mine.

749
00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:17,999
the only way of getting opal dirt
out of their 13-metre deep mine.

750
00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:19,199
the only way of getting opal dirt
out of their 13-metre deep mine.

751
00:18:19,280 --> 00:18:19,999
The oil's too hot,
we started too late in the day.

752
00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:21,839
The oil's too hot,
we started too late in the day.

753
00:18:21,920 --> 00:18:21,999
We gotta be starting earlier,
getting out here earlier.

754
00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:23,999
We gotta be starting earlier,
getting out here earlier.

755
00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:24,959
We gotta be starting earlier,
getting out here earlier.

756
00:18:25,040 --> 00:18:25,999
Getting the load over and done
with, no messing around.

757
00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:27,999
Getting the load over and done
with, no messing around.

758
00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:28,559
Getting the load over and done
with, no messing around.

759
00:18:28,640 --> 00:18:29,999
I'm just gonna try to cool 'em down.

760
00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:30,639
I'm just gonna try to cool 'em down.

761
00:18:30,720 --> 00:18:31,999
We might be able to get
the last two buckets on.

762
00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:32,799
We might be able to get
the last two buckets on.

763
00:18:32,880 --> 00:18:33,999
The heat has thinned
the hydraulic oil,

764
00:18:34,000 --> 00:18:35,239
The heat has thinned
the hydraulic oil,

765
00:18:35,320 --> 00:18:35,999
reducing pressure
in the hoist's pump.

766
00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:37,999
reducing pressure
in the hoist's pump.

767
00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:38,159
reducing pressure
in the hoist's pump.

768
00:18:38,240 --> 00:18:39,999
A quick fix is ice-cold water
on a rag,

769
00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:41,439
A quick fix is ice-cold water
on a rag,

770
00:18:41,520 --> 00:18:41,999
to cool the oil
and increase its thickness.

771
00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:43,999
to cool the oil
and increase its thickness.

772
00:18:44,000 --> 00:18:44,879
to cool the oil
and increase its thickness.

773
00:18:44,960 --> 00:18:45,999
When I start this, hoist up again.

774
00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:47,639
When I start this, hoist up again.

775
00:18:47,720 --> 00:18:47,999
And I want you to hit the up button
and see if she'll get over.

776
00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,999
And I want you to hit the up button
and see if she'll get over.

777
00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:50,799
And I want you to hit the up button
and see if she'll get over.

778
00:18:51,520 --> 00:18:51,999
Righto.
Righto, give it a go!

779
00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:53,679
Righto.
Righto, give it a go!

780
00:19:05,600 --> 00:19:05,999
While it's back in action,
the hoist could fail at any moment,

781
00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:07,999
While it's back in action,
the hoist could fail at any moment,

782
00:19:08,000 --> 00:19:09,559
While it's back in action,
the hoist could fail at any moment,

783
00:19:09,640 --> 00:19:09,999
leaving Chris with no way to find
opal to pay off business debts.

784
00:19:10,000 --> 00:19:11,999
leaving Chris with no way to find
opal to pay off business debts.

785
00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,999
leaving Chris with no way to find
opal to pay off business debts.

786
00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:14,359
leaving Chris with no way to find
opal to pay off business debts.

787
00:19:22,440 --> 00:19:23,999
We've been getting
our opal down deep,

788
00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:24,879
We've been getting
our opal down deep,

789
00:19:24,960 --> 00:19:25,999
so, we'll take a bit more floor out
and have a look.

790
00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:27,479
so, we'll take a bit more floor out
and have a look.

791
00:19:34,440 --> 00:19:35,999
Not too happy with the amount
of dust coming out of the face.

792
00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:37,119
Not too happy with the amount
of dust coming out of the face.

793
00:19:37,200 --> 00:19:37,999
Just bad for your lungs.

794
00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:39,919
Just bad for your lungs.

795
00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:41,999
Dirt's real hard in the corner
here. And it's too dusty.

796
00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,479
Dirt's real hard in the corner
here. And it's too dusty.

797
00:19:43,560 --> 00:19:43,999
I can't extract the dust out,
cos I haven't had a chance

798
00:19:44,000 --> 00:19:45,999
I can't extract the dust out,
cos I haven't had a chance

799
00:19:46,000 --> 00:19:46,279
I can't extract the dust out,
cos I haven't had a chance

800
00:19:46,360 --> 00:19:47,999
to put a ventilation shaft down.

801
00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:48,279
to put a ventilation shaft down.

802
00:19:48,360 --> 00:19:49,999
So, if I keep digging here,
it's gonna fill my lungs with dust,

803
00:19:50,000 --> 00:19:51,959
So, if I keep digging here,
it's gonna fill my lungs with dust,

804
00:19:52,040 --> 00:19:53,999
and that's no good
cos you end up with silicosis.

805
00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:54,599
and that's no good
cos you end up with silicosis.

806
00:19:55,360 --> 00:19:55,999
Silicosis is chronic lung disease
caused by inhaling silica particles,

807
00:19:56,000 --> 00:19:57,999
Silicosis is chronic lung disease
caused by inhaling silica particles,

808
00:19:58,000 --> 00:19:59,999
Silicosis is chronic lung disease
caused by inhaling silica particles,

809
00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:00,599
Silicosis is chronic lung disease
caused by inhaling silica particles,

810
00:20:00,680 --> 00:20:01,999
a primary mineral in opal creation.

811
00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:03,319
a primary mineral in opal creation.

812
00:20:04,920 --> 00:20:05,999
I'm just gonna pull up on this,
and we're gonna go straight in there

813
00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:07,839
I'm just gonna pull up on this,
and we're gonna go straight in there

814
00:20:07,920 --> 00:20:07,999
where it's softer
and it's not as dusty.

815
00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:09,999
where it's softer
and it's not as dusty.

816
00:20:10,000 --> 00:20:10,519
where it's softer
and it's not as dusty.

817
00:20:10,600 --> 00:20:11,999
When we got that really good find,
we were just two or three feet
from this wall.

818
00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:13,879
When we got that really good find,
we were just two or three feet
from this wall.

819
00:20:13,960 --> 00:20:13,999
We were seeing gems everywhere.

820
00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:15,999
We were seeing gems everywhere.

821
00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:16,439
We were seeing gems everywhere.

822
00:20:16,520 --> 00:20:17,999
Decided to head this way.
See if it's carrying on that level.

823
00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:19,839
Decided to head this way.
See if it's carrying on that level.

824
00:20:19,920 --> 00:20:19,999
We put props up
to reinforce the roof,

825
00:20:20,000 --> 00:20:21,999
We put props up
to reinforce the roof,

826
00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:22,119
We put props up
to reinforce the roof,

827
00:20:22,200 --> 00:20:23,999
so make sure it doesn't fall down.

828
00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:24,199
so make sure it doesn't fall down.

829
00:20:24,280 --> 00:20:25,999
If you go straight in there
and start digging it out,

830
00:20:26,000 --> 00:20:26,479
If you go straight in there
and start digging it out,

831
00:20:26,560 --> 00:20:27,999
eventually it'll fall down, so you
put them up to avoid cave-ins,

832
00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:29,879
eventually it'll fall down, so you
put them up to avoid cave-ins,

833
00:20:29,960 --> 00:20:29,999
bits of rocks falling down and
hitting you, cos it's too dangerous.

834
00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:31,999
bits of rocks falling down and
hitting you, cos it's too dangerous.

835
00:20:32,000 --> 00:20:33,559
bits of rocks falling down and
hitting you, cos it's too dangerous.

836
00:20:33,640 --> 00:20:33,999
Chainsaw.

837
00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:35,559
Chainsaw.

838
00:20:35,640 --> 00:20:35,999
And lead.

839
00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:37,599
And lead.

840
00:20:37,680 --> 00:20:37,999
240 volt lead, please.
Where's the leads?

841
00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:39,999
240 volt lead, please.
Where's the leads?

842
00:20:40,000 --> 00:20:40,479
240 volt lead, please.
Where's the leads?

843
00:20:40,560 --> 00:20:41,999
Come on, boys.
You gotta get with it.

844
00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:42,559
Come on, boys.
You gotta get with it.

845
00:20:52,680 --> 00:20:53,999
We need that one out of the way.

846
00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:54,679
We need that one out of the way.

847
00:20:56,160 --> 00:20:57,999
Can you put that cap in? All right.
Just grab that little hammer.

848
00:20:58,000 --> 00:20:59,759
Can you put that cap in? All right.
Just grab that little hammer.

849
00:20:59,840 --> 00:20:59,999
It'll be on the chair, Oscar.

850
00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:01,839
It'll be on the chair, Oscar.

851
00:21:08,040 --> 00:21:09,999
Doesn't take long to put a couple
of props in and make it safe.

852
00:21:10,000 --> 00:21:10,959
Doesn't take long to put a couple
of props in and make it safe.

853
00:21:11,040 --> 00:21:11,999
You gotta support the roof, cos if
it comes in, you're not getting out.

854
00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,999
You gotta support the roof, cos if
it comes in, you're not getting out.

855
00:21:14,000 --> 00:21:15,759
You gotta support the roof, cos if
it comes in, you're not getting out.

856
00:21:17,880 --> 00:21:17,999
We should be able to load
this truck pretty quick.

857
00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:19,999
We should be able to load
this truck pretty quick.

858
00:21:20,080 --> 00:21:21,999
If the hoist stops,
that's the end of our dig,

859
00:21:22,000 --> 00:21:22,279
If the hoist stops,
that's the end of our dig,

860
00:21:22,360 --> 00:21:23,999
so we just wanna concentrate
on getting this load out
before it gets too hot.

861
00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:25,999
so we just wanna concentrate
on getting this load out
before it gets too hot.

862
00:21:26,000 --> 00:21:26,159
so we just wanna concentrate
on getting this load out
before it gets too hot.

863
00:21:29,880 --> 00:21:29,999
In this really tight space,
I've gotta be careful of the wires.

864
00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,999
In this really tight space,
I've gotta be careful of the wires.

865
00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:32,839
In this really tight space,
I've gotta be careful of the wires.

866
00:21:32,920 --> 00:21:33,999
Last thing we want,
being so cramped for room...

867
00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:35,999
Last thing we want,
being so cramped for room...

868
00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:36,039
Last thing we want,
being so cramped for room...

869
00:21:36,120 --> 00:21:37,999
Last thing we want is me reversing
over the wires, ripping it all up.

870
00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:38,799
Last thing we want is me reversing
over the wires, ripping it all up.

871
00:21:38,880 --> 00:21:39,999
Yeah, that'd put us back for days.

872
00:21:40,000 --> 00:21:40,879
Yeah, that'd put us back for days.

873
00:21:49,040 --> 00:21:49,999
Hopefully, there's a few gems
in there, and, you know...

874
00:21:50,000 --> 00:21:51,999
Hopefully, there's a few gems
in there, and, you know...

875
00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:52,439
Hopefully, there's a few gems
in there, and, you know...

876
00:21:52,520 --> 00:21:53,999
Hopefully, it covers the cost,

877
00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:54,719
Hopefully, it covers the cost,

878
00:21:54,800 --> 00:21:55,999
but then, obviously,

879
00:21:56,000 --> 00:21:57,159
but then, obviously,

880
00:21:57,240 --> 00:21:57,999
you want a good pot of money
out of that, but we'll just see.

881
00:21:58,000 --> 00:21:59,999
you want a good pot of money
out of that, but we'll just see.

882
00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:00,519
you want a good pot of money
out of that, but we'll just see.

883
00:22:01,840 --> 00:22:01,999
I think there'll be money there,
I just don't know how much.

884
00:22:02,000 --> 00:22:03,999
I think there'll be money there,
I just don't know how much.

885
00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:04,959
I think there'll be money there,
I just don't know how much.

886
00:22:07,080 --> 00:22:07,999
Bucket's starting to play up again,

887
00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:09,079
Bucket's starting to play up again,

888
00:22:09,160 --> 00:22:09,999
and I think now
it's starting to heat up.

889
00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:11,439
and I think now
it's starting to heat up.

890
00:22:11,520 --> 00:22:11,999
Midday, and the mercury's
hitting 47 degrees.

891
00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:13,999
Midday, and the mercury's
hitting 47 degrees.

892
00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:15,999
Midday, and the mercury's
hitting 47 degrees.

893
00:22:16,080 --> 00:22:17,999
Too hot to mine.
Couple of beers, we'll tail out.

894
00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:19,999
Too hot to mine.
Couple of beers, we'll tail out.

895
00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:20,239
Too hot to mine.
Couple of beers, we'll tail out.

896
00:22:20,320 --> 00:22:21,999
And I'll see we got
at the end of the day.

897
00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:22,199
And I'll see we got
at the end of the day.

898
00:22:22,880 --> 00:22:23,999
They still need to transport
the mine dirt 40 kilometres

899
00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,999
They still need to transport
the mine dirt 40 kilometres

900
00:22:26,000 --> 00:22:26,719
They still need to transport
the mine dirt 40 kilometres

901
00:22:26,800 --> 00:22:27,999
to their agitator, to be washed,
and examined for opal.

902
00:22:28,000 --> 00:22:29,999
to their agitator, to be washed,
and examined for opal.

903
00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:30,399
to their agitator, to be washed,
and examined for opal.

904
00:22:32,960 --> 00:22:33,999
Pull up, boys,
I think it's a tie rod.

905
00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:34,999
Pull up, boys,
I think it's a tie rod.

906
00:22:45,200 --> 00:22:45,999
So, we dropped a tie rod end

907
00:22:46,000 --> 00:22:47,479
So, we dropped a tie rod end

908
00:22:47,560 --> 00:22:47,999
on our beautiful roads
that we got here at the moment.

909
00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:49,999
on our beautiful roads
that we got here at the moment.

910
00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:50,159
on our beautiful roads
that we got here at the moment.

911
00:22:51,680 --> 00:22:51,999
We just didn't need this today,
you know?

912
00:22:52,000 --> 00:22:53,679
We just didn't need this today,
you know?

913
00:22:53,760 --> 00:22:53,999
We've decreased our chances
of actually finding opal

914
00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:55,999
We've decreased our chances
of actually finding opal

915
00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:56,639
We've decreased our chances
of actually finding opal

916
00:22:56,720 --> 00:22:57,999
by the end of the week.
I'm frustrated.

917
00:22:58,000 --> 00:22:59,399
by the end of the week.
I'm frustrated.

918
00:23:14,320 --> 00:23:15,999
Travelling at 180 kilometres
per hour,

919
00:23:16,000 --> 00:23:17,559
Travelling at 180 kilometres
per hour,

920
00:23:17,640 --> 00:23:17,999
Stoney's desperately hunting for
engine oil on Weona cattle station.

921
00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:19,999
Stoney's desperately hunting for
engine oil on Weona cattle station.

922
00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:21,999
Stoney's desperately hunting for
engine oil on Weona cattle station.

923
00:23:23,320 --> 00:23:23,999
It is a bit of a wiry machine,

924
00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:25,519
It is a bit of a wiry machine,

925
00:23:25,600 --> 00:23:25,999
it did get a bit hot,
and oil pressure was dropping.

926
00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:27,999
it did get a bit hot,
and oil pressure was dropping.

927
00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:28,199
it did get a bit hot,
and oil pressure was dropping.

928
00:23:28,280 --> 00:23:29,999
This machine does use oil,
it's not a new machine.

929
00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:31,679
This machine does use oil,
it's not a new machine.

930
00:23:31,760 --> 00:23:31,999
The team urgently need oil
for their excavator,

931
00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:33,999
The team urgently need oil
for their excavator,

932
00:23:34,000 --> 00:23:34,639
The team urgently need oil
for their excavator,

933
00:23:34,720 --> 00:23:35,999
to continue digging for signs of opal

934
00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:37,039
to continue digging for signs of opal

935
00:23:37,120 --> 00:23:37,999
on land they will lose access to
in a week's time.

936
00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:39,999
on land they will lose access to
in a week's time.

937
00:23:40,000 --> 00:23:40,159
on land they will lose access to
in a week's time.

938
00:23:40,240 --> 00:23:41,999
Got the clock ticking,
we've only got so long

939
00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:42,599
Got the clock ticking,
we've only got so long

940
00:23:42,680 --> 00:23:43,999
and then it's someone else's go.

941
00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:45,479
and then it's someone else's go.

942
00:23:45,560 --> 00:23:45,999
Nothing worse than dripping oil,
blow a hose or get a pinhole in it.

943
00:23:46,000 --> 00:23:47,999
Nothing worse than dripping oil,
blow a hose or get a pinhole in it.

944
00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:49,959
Nothing worse than dripping oil,
blow a hose or get a pinhole in it.

945
00:23:50,040 --> 00:23:51,999
You're always putting oil in it,
it all costs money.

946
00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:52,839
You're always putting oil in it,
it all costs money.

947
00:24:22,320 --> 00:24:23,999
Bloody bit of local
knowledge, luckily. Bloody...

948
00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:25,399
Bloody bit of local
knowledge, luckily. Bloody...

949
00:24:25,480 --> 00:24:25,999
Frank and Paula Weona helped us out.
I do a bit of work for 'em.

950
00:24:26,000 --> 00:24:27,999
Frank and Paula Weona helped us out.
I do a bit of work for 'em.

951
00:24:28,000 --> 00:24:29,559
Frank and Paula Weona helped us out.
I do a bit of work for 'em.

952
00:24:29,640 --> 00:24:29,999
I thought he might have a bit
of oil sitting around, so it's good.

953
00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:31,999
I thought he might have a bit
of oil sitting around, so it's good.

954
00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:32,679
I thought he might have a bit
of oil sitting around, so it's good.

955
00:24:32,760 --> 00:24:33,999
The 20 litres of oil will give
the team another day of digging.

956
00:24:34,000 --> 00:24:35,999
The 20 litres of oil will give
the team another day of digging.

957
00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:36,839
The 20 litres of oil will give
the team another day of digging.

958
00:24:36,920 --> 00:24:37,999
But soon, extreme summer temperatures
will shut down all work.

959
00:24:38,000 --> 00:24:39,999
But soon, extreme summer temperatures
will shut down all work.

960
00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:41,359
But soon, extreme summer temperatures
will shut down all work.

961
00:24:43,000 --> 00:24:43,999
Sounds like he's coming, Col.
Bit of luck he's got the oil. Yeah.

962
00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:45,999
Sounds like he's coming, Col.
Bit of luck he's got the oil. Yeah.

963
00:24:46,000 --> 00:24:46,479
Sounds like he's coming, Col.
Bit of luck he's got the oil. Yeah.

964
00:24:50,840 --> 00:24:51,999
No worries.
No worries, mate.

965
00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:52,839
No worries.
No worries, mate.

966
00:24:54,400 --> 00:24:55,719
OK.

967
00:24:59,560 --> 00:24:59,999
She's right, Col,
we can make a start.

968
00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:01,999
She's right, Col,
we can make a start.

969
00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:02,959
She's right, Col,
we can make a start.

970
00:25:03,040 --> 00:25:03,999
Cool.

971
00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:04,519
Cool.

972
00:25:07,200 --> 00:25:07,999
They're searching
for good opal colour,

973
00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:09,639
They're searching
for good opal colour,

974
00:25:09,720 --> 00:25:09,999
from blues and greens to the rarest
and most valuable, red.

975
00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:11,999
from blues and greens to the rarest
and most valuable, red.

976
00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:13,839
from blues and greens to the rarest
and most valuable, red.

977
00:25:15,760 --> 00:25:15,999
We've just run into
a little family here of rocks.

978
00:25:16,000 --> 00:25:17,999
We've just run into
a little family here of rocks.

979
00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:18,719
We've just run into
a little family here of rocks.

980
00:25:18,800 --> 00:25:19,999
This one here come off the end of
this one here. Have a look at this.

981
00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:21,999
This one here come off the end of
this one here. Have a look at this.

982
00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:22,039
This one here come off the end of
this one here. Have a look at this.

983
00:25:25,200 --> 00:25:25,999
See if we can sneak a tooth behind
here, pop that whole trunk out.

984
00:25:26,000 --> 00:25:27,999
See if we can sneak a tooth behind
here, pop that whole trunk out.

985
00:25:28,000 --> 00:25:28,599
See if we can sneak a tooth behind
here, pop that whole trunk out.

986
00:25:28,680 --> 00:25:29,999
Hopefully, it'll come out and
that will be sitting on top of it.

987
00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,719
Hopefully, it'll come out and
that will be sitting on top of it.

988
00:25:35,800 --> 00:25:35,999
There we go.
Beautiful.

989
00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:37,999
There we go.
Beautiful.

990
00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:38,279
There we go.
Beautiful.

991
00:25:39,360 --> 00:25:39,999
This is sandstone and this is clay.

992
00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:41,599
This is sandstone and this is clay.

993
00:25:41,680 --> 00:25:41,999
And the rocks are stuck up
against the sandstone.

994
00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:43,999
And the rocks are stuck up
against the sandstone.

995
00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:44,879
And the rocks are stuck up
against the sandstone.

996
00:25:44,960 --> 00:25:45,999
So, we've gotta try and separate
without hurting them.

997
00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:47,519
So, we've gotta try and separate
without hurting them.

998
00:26:02,000 --> 00:26:03,879
Gone a bit bloody boring here, mate.

999
00:26:03,960 --> 00:26:03,999
We haven't seen any colour
for a bit.

1000
00:26:04,000 --> 00:26:05,799
We haven't seen any colour
for a bit.

1001
00:26:07,040 --> 00:26:07,999
And it's getting a bit hot.
Hammer's getting heavy.

1002
00:26:08,000 --> 00:26:09,999
And it's getting a bit hot.
Hammer's getting heavy.

1003
00:26:10,000 --> 00:26:10,439
And it's getting a bit hot.
Hammer's getting heavy.

1004
00:26:15,480 --> 00:26:15,999
Decent colour.
Look at that one.

1005
00:26:16,000 --> 00:26:17,999
Decent colour.
Look at that one.

1006
00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:18,279
Decent colour.
Look at that one.

1007
00:26:18,360 --> 00:26:19,999
That's nice and bright.
Bloody hell.

1008
00:26:20,000 --> 00:26:20,879
That's nice and bright.
Bloody hell.

1009
00:26:20,960 --> 00:26:21,999
Yeah. Nice bit of blue-green,
nice and thick, too.

1010
00:26:22,000 --> 00:26:23,999
Yeah. Nice bit of blue-green,
nice and thick, too.

1011
00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:24,399
Yeah. Nice bit of blue-green,
nice and thick, too.

1012
00:26:24,480 --> 00:26:25,999
So, maybe, there'll be more stuff
as we go in, I reckon.

1013
00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:27,719
So, maybe, there'll be more stuff
as we go in, I reckon.

1014
00:26:27,800 --> 00:26:27,999
Off we go. They're all here.
Right along there. Look at that.

1015
00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:29,999
Off we go. They're all here.
Right along there. Look at that.

1016
00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:31,519
Off we go. They're all here.
Right along there. Look at that.

1017
00:26:31,600 --> 00:26:31,999
Quite a big nest, eh?
Yeah, yeah.

1018
00:26:32,000 --> 00:26:33,599
Quite a big nest, eh?
Yeah, yeah.

1019
00:26:35,000 --> 00:26:35,999
Oh, here we go.

1020
00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:36,439
Oh, here we go.

1021
00:26:36,520 --> 00:26:37,999
(ALL LAUGHING)

1022
00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:38,079
(ALL LAUGHING)

1023
00:26:39,200 --> 00:26:39,999
I'm getting excited.

1024
00:26:40,000 --> 00:26:41,039
I'm getting excited.

1025
00:26:44,920 --> 00:26:45,999
Wow, check that out, boys.

1026
00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:47,799
Wow, check that out, boys.

1027
00:26:47,880 --> 00:26:47,999
Whoa-ho!
Look at this nice colour.

1028
00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:49,999
Whoa-ho!
Look at this nice colour.

1029
00:26:50,000 --> 00:26:51,359
Whoa-ho!
Look at this nice colour.

1030
00:26:51,440 --> 00:26:51,999
There's some little stones there.

1031
00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:53,079
There's some little stones there.

1032
00:26:55,080 --> 00:26:55,999
Oi, look at this, fellas. Oh.

1033
00:26:56,000 --> 00:26:57,999
Oi, look at this, fellas. Oh.

1034
00:26:58,000 --> 00:26:58,199
Oi, look at this, fellas. Oh.

1035
00:26:58,280 --> 00:26:59,999
Bloody hell.
Oh, it's red.

1036
00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:01,039
Bloody hell.
Oh, it's red.

1037
00:27:01,120 --> 00:27:01,999
Red! Yeah!
Red, mate, look at that.

1038
00:27:02,000 --> 00:27:03,919
Red! Yeah!
Red, mate, look at that.

1039
00:27:04,520 --> 00:27:05,999
There you go, that's how it happens.
Oh, flashes to green one way.

1040
00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:07,399
There you go, that's how it happens.
Oh, flashes to green one way.

1041
00:27:07,480 --> 00:27:07,999
One way green, one way red.

1042
00:27:08,000 --> 00:27:09,479
One way green, one way red.

1043
00:27:09,560 --> 00:27:09,999
That's a kingstone, mate.
That is a kingstone.

1044
00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:11,879
That's a kingstone, mate.
That is a kingstone.

1045
00:27:11,960 --> 00:27:11,999
That's bloody beautiful.
That's a gem.

1046
00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,959
That's bloody beautiful.
That's a gem.

1047
00:27:14,040 --> 00:27:15,679
(ALL LAUGHING)

1048
00:27:16,640 --> 00:27:17,999
Oh, looks pretty! It is red.

1049
00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:19,999
Oh, looks pretty! It is red.

1050
00:27:20,000 --> 00:27:20,359
Oh, looks pretty! It is red.

1051
00:27:25,080 --> 00:27:25,999
(LAUGHS)

1052
00:27:26,000 --> 00:27:26,199
(LAUGHS)

1053
00:27:26,280 --> 00:27:27,999
That is very good colour.
That is beautiful.

1054
00:27:28,000 --> 00:27:28,919
That is very good colour.
That is beautiful.

1055
00:27:29,000 --> 00:27:29,999
That shows what this place
is capable of.

1056
00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:30,999
That shows what this place
is capable of.

1057
00:27:38,520 --> 00:27:39,999
Yesterday, I found
a few little bits of trace.

1058
00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:41,359
Yesterday, I found
a few little bits of trace.

1059
00:27:41,440 --> 00:27:41,999
I'm just gonna drop some cables
down there now,

1060
00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,999
I'm just gonna drop some cables
down there now,

1061
00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:44,239
I'm just gonna drop some cables
down there now,

1062
00:27:44,320 --> 00:27:45,999
get a jackhammer
and some lights down there.

1063
00:27:46,000 --> 00:27:47,039
get a jackhammer
and some lights down there.

1064
00:27:47,120 --> 00:27:47,999
Have a bit of a dig and
just see what it looks like.

1065
00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:49,439
Have a bit of a dig and
just see what it looks like.

1066
00:27:50,160 --> 00:27:51,999
At Dodgy's, Rod faces
a $350 lease renewal fee.

1067
00:27:52,000 --> 00:27:53,999
At Dodgy's, Rod faces
a $350 lease renewal fee.

1068
00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:55,279
At Dodgy's, Rod faces
a $350 lease renewal fee.

1069
00:27:55,360 --> 00:27:55,999
Still short of his season target,
he needs to prove it's worth keeping.

1070
00:27:56,000 --> 00:27:57,999
Still short of his season target,
he needs to prove it's worth keeping.

1071
00:27:58,000 --> 00:27:59,839
Still short of his season target,
he needs to prove it's worth keeping.

1072
00:27:59,920 --> 00:27:59,999
Now, you stay. Stay.

1073
00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:01,999
Now, you stay. Stay.

1074
00:28:02,000 --> 00:28:02,759
Now, you stay. Stay.

1075
00:28:02,840 --> 00:28:03,999
When you're doing it tough,
that's hard money to come up with.

1076
00:28:04,000 --> 00:28:05,919
When you're doing it tough,
that's hard money to come up with.

1077
00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:07,999
I've gotta sort of figure out
if it's worth hanging on to.

1078
00:28:08,000 --> 00:28:09,879
I've gotta sort of figure out
if it's worth hanging on to.

1079
00:28:11,680 --> 00:28:11,999
Complicating matters, ratters have
been stealing opal from the mine.

1080
00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:13,999
Complicating matters, ratters have
been stealing opal from the mine.

1081
00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:15,999
Complicating matters, ratters have
been stealing opal from the mine.

1082
00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:16,039
Complicating matters, ratters have
been stealing opal from the mine.

1083
00:28:16,120 --> 00:28:17,999
This is where they left that
little bit of potch for me, so...

1084
00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:19,239
This is where they left that
little bit of potch for me, so...

1085
00:28:19,320 --> 00:28:19,999
Hook in, I guess.
(WHIRRING)

1086
00:28:20,000 --> 00:28:21,759
Hook in, I guess.
(WHIRRING)

1087
00:28:32,200 --> 00:28:33,839
Where's the colour?

1088
00:28:35,000 --> 00:28:35,999
Some bloody junky ratter (BLEEP)
got it, I guess.

1089
00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:37,999
Some bloody junky ratter (BLEEP)
got it, I guess.

1090
00:28:38,000 --> 00:28:38,399
Some bloody junky ratter (BLEEP)
got it, I guess.

1091
00:28:40,560 --> 00:28:41,999
Look at that. They missed a bit.
That's nice colour.

1092
00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:43,999
Look at that. They missed a bit.
That's nice colour.

1093
00:28:44,000 --> 00:28:44,719
Look at that. They missed a bit.
That's nice colour.

1094
00:28:44,800 --> 00:28:45,999
And that's obviously
why they've been digging here.

1095
00:28:46,000 --> 00:28:47,999
And that's obviously
why they've been digging here.

1096
00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:48,159
And that's obviously
why they've been digging here.

1097
00:28:48,240 --> 00:28:49,999
That's enough to get the old heart
beating quicker, I reckon.

1098
00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:51,079
That's enough to get the old heart
beating quicker, I reckon.

1099
00:28:51,160 --> 00:28:51,999
It's a nice colour,
I think we're gonna keep it.

1100
00:28:52,000 --> 00:28:53,999
It's a nice colour,
I think we're gonna keep it.

1101
00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:55,039
It's a nice colour,
I think we're gonna keep it.

1102
00:28:55,960 --> 00:28:55,999
That's enough to get me excited.

1103
00:28:56,000 --> 00:28:57,959
That's enough to get me excited.

1104
00:28:58,040 --> 00:28:59,999
I think we'll keep it,
we'll renew the lease.

1105
00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:00,679
I think we'll keep it,
we'll renew the lease.

1106
00:29:00,760 --> 00:29:01,999
You can always guarantee
if you got ratters in a mine,

1107
00:29:02,000 --> 00:29:03,559
You can always guarantee
if you got ratters in a mine,

1108
00:29:03,640 --> 00:29:03,999
you've got colour in the mine.

1109
00:29:04,000 --> 00:29:05,639
you've got colour in the mine.

1110
00:29:08,600 --> 00:29:09,999
(SIGHS)

1111
00:29:11,520 --> 00:29:11,999
These weren't here yesterday.

1112
00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,519
These weren't here yesterday.

1113
00:29:15,880 --> 00:29:15,999
These definitely weren't here
yesterday, and neither was this.

1114
00:29:16,000 --> 00:29:17,999
These definitely weren't here
yesterday, and neither was this.

1115
00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:18,839
These definitely weren't here
yesterday, and neither was this.

1116
00:29:22,280 --> 00:29:23,999
See, that's fresh.

1117
00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:24,279
See, that's fresh.

1118
00:29:25,720 --> 00:29:25,999
Someone's been down here last night
cos that wasn't there yesterday.

1119
00:29:26,000 --> 00:29:27,999
Someone's been down here last night
cos that wasn't there yesterday.

1120
00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:28,479
Someone's been down here last night
cos that wasn't there yesterday.

1121
00:29:28,560 --> 00:29:29,999
Cos we were in here,
I would have saw it.

1122
00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:30,799
Cos we were in here,
I would have saw it.

1123
00:29:30,880 --> 00:29:31,999
Last night, they were here.
The only way to stop them

1124
00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:33,239
Last night, they were here.
The only way to stop them

1125
00:29:33,320 --> 00:29:33,999
is to be here when they are here, so
I'm coming back tonight, stuff 'em.

1126
00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:35,999
is to be here when they are here, so
I'm coming back tonight, stuff 'em.

1127
00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:36,759
is to be here when they are here, so
I'm coming back tonight, stuff 'em.

1128
00:29:41,160 --> 00:29:41,999
Well, the ratters are active.
They're about.

1129
00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:43,639
Well, the ratters are active.
They're about.

1130
00:29:43,720 --> 00:29:43,999
All I can do is go out to the claim
and find myself a box tree

1131
00:29:44,000 --> 00:29:45,999
All I can do is go out to the claim
and find myself a box tree

1132
00:29:46,000 --> 00:29:47,479
All I can do is go out to the claim
and find myself a box tree

1133
00:29:47,560 --> 00:29:47,999
to sit underneath and wait,
and see if they turn up or not.

1134
00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:49,999
to sit underneath and wait,
and see if they turn up or not.

1135
00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:50,439
to sit underneath and wait,
and see if they turn up or not.

1136
00:29:53,840 --> 00:29:53,999
Let's do this.

1137
00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:55,359
Let's do this.

1138
00:29:55,440 --> 00:29:55,999
With partner Les still away,
Rod's staking out the claim alone.

1139
00:29:56,000 --> 00:29:57,999
With partner Les still away,
Rod's staking out the claim alone.

1140
00:29:58,000 --> 00:29:59,799
With partner Les still away,
Rod's staking out the claim alone.

1141
00:29:59,880 --> 00:29:59,999
The way I gotta do it
is get out there,

1142
00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:01,999
The way I gotta do it
is get out there,

1143
00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:02,279
The way I gotta do it
is get out there,

1144
00:30:02,360 --> 00:30:03,999
hide this away
in the scrub a little bit,

1145
00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:04,759
hide this away
in the scrub a little bit,

1146
00:30:04,840 --> 00:30:05,999
just find a tree and sit
underneath the tree and wait.

1147
00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:07,999
just find a tree and sit
underneath the tree and wait.

1148
00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:08,479
just find a tree and sit
underneath the tree and wait.

1149
00:30:08,560 --> 00:30:09,999
Can't have any lights
or anything on.

1150
00:30:10,000 --> 00:30:11,319
Can't have any lights
or anything on.

1151
00:30:11,400 --> 00:30:11,999
I gotta be a bit smart,
a bit careful.

1152
00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:13,919
I gotta be a bit smart,
a bit careful.

1153
00:30:14,000 --> 00:30:15,999
A pick handle ain't much good
against a shotgun.

1154
00:30:16,000 --> 00:30:16,839
A pick handle ain't much good
against a shotgun.

1155
00:30:19,080 --> 00:30:19,999
They won't see us from here,
I don't think.

1156
00:30:20,000 --> 00:30:21,519
They won't see us from here,
I don't think.

1157
00:30:27,080 --> 00:30:27,999
You don't know whether
they're going to turn up.

1158
00:30:28,000 --> 00:30:29,479
You don't know whether
they're going to turn up.

1159
00:30:29,560 --> 00:30:29,999
You don't know whether
it's one bloke or four blokes.

1160
00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:31,999
You don't know whether
it's one bloke or four blokes.

1161
00:30:32,000 --> 00:30:32,239
You don't know whether
it's one bloke or four blokes.

1162
00:30:32,320 --> 00:30:33,999
You don't know whether
they've got guns.

1163
00:30:34,000 --> 00:30:34,319
You don't know whether
they've got guns.

1164
00:30:35,800 --> 00:30:35,999
You just have to wait
and see what happens.

1165
00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:37,799
You just have to wait
and see what happens.

1166
00:30:38,480 --> 00:30:39,999
I'd sooner cop a flogging

1167
00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:40,559
I'd sooner cop a flogging

1168
00:30:40,640 --> 00:30:41,999
than let someone steal off me.

1169
00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:43,959
than let someone steal off me.

1170
00:30:44,040 --> 00:30:45,999
I've copped floggings before.
You heal, you'll get over em.

1171
00:30:46,000 --> 00:30:47,999
I've copped floggings before.
You heal, you'll get over em.

1172
00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:48,599
I've copped floggings before.
You heal, you'll get over em.

1173
00:30:48,680 --> 00:30:49,999
But you don't heal
or get over being a dog,

1174
00:30:50,000 --> 00:30:51,999
But you don't heal
or get over being a dog,

1175
00:30:52,080 --> 00:30:53,999
and laying down and letting people
walk all over you.

1176
00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:54,519
and laying down and letting people
walk all over you.

1177
00:31:04,560 --> 00:31:05,999
Hello, here we go.

1178
00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:06,559
Hello, here we go.

1179
00:31:07,560 --> 00:31:07,999
They're there. Look.

1180
00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:09,559
They're there. Look.

1181
00:31:13,360 --> 00:31:13,999
Nah! I think that's just one of
the boys going home from the pub.

1182
00:31:14,000 --> 00:31:15,999
Nah! I think that's just one of
the boys going home from the pub.

1183
00:31:16,000 --> 00:31:16,759
Nah! I think that's just one of
the boys going home from the pub.

1184
00:31:16,840 --> 00:31:17,999
I think we might put that one down
to a false alarm.

1185
00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,559
I think we might put that one down
to a false alarm.

1186
00:31:25,160 --> 00:31:25,999
(VEHICLE APPROACHES)

1187
00:31:26,000 --> 00:31:27,159
(VEHICLE APPROACHES)

1188
00:31:29,000 --> 00:31:29,999
Ooh, that sounds like a car.

1189
00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:31,039
Ooh, that sounds like a car.

1190
00:31:34,720 --> 00:31:35,999
Yeah, this is it. Righto.

1191
00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:36,719
Yeah, this is it. Righto.

1192
00:31:36,800 --> 00:31:37,999
This is it, fellas. This is it.

1193
00:31:38,000 --> 00:31:38,999
This is it, fellas. This is it.

1194
00:31:47,720 --> 00:31:47,999
Hey, you thieving (BLEEP)!
Better run!

1195
00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:49,999
Hey, you thieving (BLEEP)!
Better run!

1196
00:31:50,000 --> 00:31:50,559
Hey, you thieving (BLEEP)!
Better run!

1197
00:31:52,400 --> 00:31:53,999
You, mate! Oi, oi, squitter!

1198
00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,399
You, mate! Oi, oi, squitter!

1199
00:31:55,680 --> 00:31:55,999
I saw ya!

1200
00:31:56,000 --> 00:31:57,679
I saw ya!

1201
00:31:59,080 --> 00:31:59,999
Don't rush, cos I know who you are.

1202
00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:01,999
Don't rush, cos I know who you are.

1203
00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:02,479
Don't rush, cos I know who you are.

1204
00:32:02,560 --> 00:32:03,999
He's just a little (BLEEP) grub.

1205
00:32:04,000 --> 00:32:04,559
He's just a little (BLEEP) grub.

1206
00:32:05,760 --> 00:32:05,999
I can pay him a visit.

1207
00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:07,439
I can pay him a visit.

1208
00:32:08,440 --> 00:32:09,999
That's the end of
our ratter problem.

1209
00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:10,439
That's the end of
our ratter problem.

1210
00:32:16,600 --> 00:32:17,999
To secure Dodgy's claim,
Rod needs to sell the opal he found

1211
00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:19,999
To secure Dodgy's claim,
Rod needs to sell the opal he found

1212
00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:20,719
To secure Dodgy's claim,
Rod needs to sell the opal he found

1213
00:32:20,800 --> 00:32:21,999
to help pay for the $350 renewal fee.

1214
00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:23,999
to help pay for the $350 renewal fee.

1215
00:32:24,840 --> 00:32:25,999
Whenever I get some
reasonable stones

1216
00:32:26,000 --> 00:32:27,439
Whenever I get some
reasonable stones

1217
00:32:27,520 --> 00:32:27,999
that are only little
and don't cost much money,

1218
00:32:28,000 --> 00:32:29,999
that are only little
and don't cost much money,

1219
00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:30,079
that are only little
and don't cost much money,

1220
00:32:30,160 --> 00:32:31,999
I run 'em down to Sandra.
She's very easy to deal with.

1221
00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:33,159
I run 'em down to Sandra.
She's very easy to deal with.

1222
00:32:34,360 --> 00:32:35,999
You home, Sandra?
Come on in.

1223
00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:36,599
You home, Sandra?
Come on in.

1224
00:32:36,680 --> 00:32:37,999
I've got something for ya.
Oh, beauty.

1225
00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:38,999
I've got something for ya.
Oh, beauty.

1226
00:32:39,080 --> 00:32:39,999
I've been waiting,
I need a little bit of extra.

1227
00:32:40,000 --> 00:32:41,239
I've been waiting,
I need a little bit of extra.

1228
00:32:41,320 --> 00:32:41,999
They're not spectacular,
but I think you might be
able to do something with them.

1229
00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:43,999
They're not spectacular,
but I think you might be
able to do something with them.

1230
00:32:44,000 --> 00:32:45,679
They're not spectacular,
but I think you might be
able to do something with them.

1231
00:32:45,760 --> 00:32:45,999
Yep.
There's a couple of them.

1232
00:32:46,000 --> 00:32:47,479
Yep.
There's a couple of them.

1233
00:32:47,560 --> 00:32:47,999
There's a couple of little ones
you can do something with.
Yeah, that one I can. Definitely.

1234
00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:49,999
There's a couple of little ones
you can do something with.
Yeah, that one I can. Definitely.

1235
00:32:50,000 --> 00:32:51,999
There's a couple of little ones
you can do something with.
Yeah, that one I can. Definitely.

1236
00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:52,239
There's a couple of little ones
you can do something with.
Yeah, that one I can. Definitely.

1237
00:32:52,320 --> 00:32:53,999
You'll get a couple of rings
out 'em and maybe a pendant.

1238
00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:55,399
You'll get a couple of rings
out 'em and maybe a pendant.

1239
00:32:55,480 --> 00:32:55,999
That's a nice one.

1240
00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:57,279
That's a nice one.

1241
00:32:58,120 --> 00:32:59,999
That should come up actually
quite nice. Yeah.

1242
00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:00,479
That should come up actually
quite nice. Yeah.

1243
00:33:01,040 --> 00:33:01,999
What are you looking at
for the whole lot?

1244
00:33:02,000 --> 00:33:02,999
What are you looking at
for the whole lot?

1245
00:33:03,080 --> 00:33:03,999
Oh, I don't know, Sandra.
I reckon, to you, $300.

1246
00:33:04,000 --> 00:33:05,999
Oh, I don't know, Sandra.
I reckon, to you, $300.

1247
00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:06,559
Oh, I don't know, Sandra.
I reckon, to you, $300.

1248
00:33:06,640 --> 00:33:07,999
A bit of work in that one.

1249
00:33:08,000 --> 00:33:08,639
A bit of work in that one.

1250
00:33:09,760 --> 00:33:09,999
Hm, $300?

1251
00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:11,439
Hm, $300?

1252
00:33:12,240 --> 00:33:13,999
What do you wanna give me?

1253
00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:14,439
What do you wanna give me?

1254
00:33:14,520 --> 00:33:15,999
I reckon about $250.
$250?

1255
00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:17,279
I reckon about $250.
$250?

1256
00:33:17,360 --> 00:33:17,999
Well, I say it's fair, $250.

1257
00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:19,199
Well, I say it's fair, $250.

1258
00:33:20,360 --> 00:33:21,999
That will do me.
I'm happy with that.

1259
00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:22,359
That will do me.
I'm happy with that.

1260
00:33:22,440 --> 00:33:23,999
$250 is done. Good on ya, Sandra.
Thank you very much.

1261
00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:25,079
$250 is done. Good on ya, Sandra.
Thank you very much.

1262
00:33:25,160 --> 00:33:25,999
Yeah, I'll even chuck a tin in.

1263
00:33:26,000 --> 00:33:27,239
Yeah, I'll even chuck a tin in.

1264
00:33:27,320 --> 00:33:27,999
(LAUGHS)

1265
00:33:28,000 --> 00:33:28,759
(LAUGHS)

1266
00:33:30,280 --> 00:33:31,999
With $250 from the sale,

1267
00:33:32,000 --> 00:33:32,999
With $250 from the sale,

1268
00:33:33,080 --> 00:33:33,999
Rod has enough money to
renew the lease on the mine.

1269
00:33:34,000 --> 00:33:35,999
Rod has enough money to
renew the lease on the mine.

1270
00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:36,079
Rod has enough money to
renew the lease on the mine.

1271
00:33:37,160 --> 00:33:37,999
I'm pretty happy,
to tell you the truth.

1272
00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:39,159
I'm pretty happy,
to tell you the truth.

1273
00:33:39,240 --> 00:33:39,999
Old Les is away, so he's missed out

1274
00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:41,999
Old Les is away, so he's missed out

1275
00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:42,039
Old Les is away, so he's missed out

1276
00:33:42,120 --> 00:33:43,999
on a bit of bloody excitement
and a bit of fun.

1277
00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:44,879
on a bit of bloody excitement
and a bit of fun.

1278
00:33:44,960 --> 00:33:45,999
But with us renewing the lease
and going back there to work...

1279
00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:47,999
But with us renewing the lease
and going back there to work...

1280
00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:48,079
But with us renewing the lease
and going back there to work...

1281
00:33:48,160 --> 00:33:49,999
To get that bit of colour, I didn't
do very much digging at all.

1282
00:33:50,000 --> 00:33:51,959
To get that bit of colour, I didn't
do very much digging at all.

1283
00:33:52,040 --> 00:33:53,959
So another good sign.

1284
00:33:54,040 --> 00:33:55,999
Hold on!
Where are we going?

1285
00:33:56,000 --> 00:33:57,119
Hold on!
Where are we going?

1286
00:33:57,200 --> 00:33:57,999
(LAUGHS)

1287
00:33:58,000 --> 00:33:59,199
(LAUGHS)

1288
00:34:00,360 --> 00:34:01,999
How flash is that, eh?

1289
00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:02,359
How flash is that, eh?

1290
00:34:02,440 --> 00:34:03,999
Wow!
I know how to treat a girl.

1291
00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:04,519
Wow!
I know how to treat a girl.

1292
00:34:04,600 --> 00:34:05,999
This looks good. That's beautiful.

1293
00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:07,359
This looks good. That's beautiful.

1294
00:34:08,560 --> 00:34:09,999
Love you.
Love you, too.

1295
00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:10,799
Love you.
Love you, too.

1296
00:34:10,880 --> 00:34:11,999
Best wife I've ever had.
(LAUGHS)

1297
00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:12,599
Best wife I've ever had.
(LAUGHS)

1298
00:34:22,760 --> 00:34:23,999
(RINGING TONE)

1299
00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:25,559
(RINGING TONE)

1300
00:34:25,640 --> 00:34:25,999
It's smashed.
I'll have to try him later.

1301
00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:27,999
It's smashed.
I'll have to try him later.

1302
00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:28,199
It's smashed.
I'll have to try him later.

1303
00:34:28,920 --> 00:34:29,999
Very frustrating.

1304
00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:30,239
Very frustrating.

1305
00:34:31,360 --> 00:34:31,999
On the penultimate day
of their mining season,

1306
00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:33,879
On the penultimate day
of their mining season,

1307
00:34:33,960 --> 00:34:33,999
the Cheals' truck,

1308
00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:35,679
the Cheals' truck,

1309
00:34:35,760 --> 00:34:35,999
full of potentially
opal-bearing dirt, is busted.

1310
00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:37,999
full of potentially
opal-bearing dirt, is busted.

1311
00:34:38,000 --> 00:34:38,959
full of potentially
opal-bearing dirt, is busted.

1312
00:34:43,720 --> 00:34:43,999
She snapped off.

1313
00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:45,519
She snapped off.

1314
00:34:46,520 --> 00:34:47,999
The nearest town
for a new tie rod end

1315
00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:48,879
The nearest town
for a new tie rod end

1316
00:34:48,960 --> 00:34:49,999
is Walgett, 80 kilometres away.

1317
00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:51,119
is Walgett, 80 kilometres away.

1318
00:34:51,200 --> 00:34:51,999
But first, Chris has to get
the broken one off.

1319
00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:53,999
But first, Chris has to get
the broken one off.

1320
00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:54,439
But first, Chris has to get
the broken one off.

1321
00:34:57,280 --> 00:34:57,999
That's not coming out.
That's not gonna in a hurry.

1322
00:34:58,000 --> 00:34:59,999
That's not coming out.
That's not gonna in a hurry.

1323
00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:01,039
That's not coming out.
That's not gonna in a hurry.

1324
00:35:01,120 --> 00:35:01,999
So me brother's trying
to track one down in Walgett.

1325
00:35:02,000 --> 00:35:03,679
So me brother's trying
to track one down in Walgett.

1326
00:35:03,760 --> 00:35:03,999
He said he will come up,
give us a hand to get it out.

1327
00:35:04,000 --> 00:35:05,999
He said he will come up,
give us a hand to get it out.

1328
00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:07,999
He said he will come up,
give us a hand to get it out.

1329
00:35:08,000 --> 00:35:08,479
He said he will come up,
give us a hand to get it out.

1330
00:35:08,560 --> 00:35:09,999
This is what he does, you know.

1331
00:35:10,000 --> 00:35:10,559
This is what he does, you know.

1332
00:35:10,640 --> 00:35:11,999
He fixes trucks and tractors
and whatever else.

1333
00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:13,359
He fixes trucks and tractors
and whatever else.

1334
00:35:13,440 --> 00:35:13,999
He's a pretty handy mechanic.

1335
00:35:14,000 --> 00:35:15,239
He's a pretty handy mechanic.

1336
00:35:15,320 --> 00:35:15,999
How are you going, brother? Good.
Thanks for coming up.

1337
00:35:16,000 --> 00:35:17,999
How are you going, brother? Good.
Thanks for coming up.

1338
00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:18,639
How are you going, brother? Good.
Thanks for coming up.

1339
00:35:18,720 --> 00:35:19,999
Uncle Jeffo just arrived.

1340
00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:20,719
Uncle Jeffo just arrived.

1341
00:35:20,800 --> 00:35:21,999
He's got a new tie bar,
crowbar, everything.

1342
00:35:22,000 --> 00:35:22,839
He's got a new tie bar,
crowbar, everything.

1343
00:35:22,920 --> 00:35:23,999
We'll try to get the old one off.
We had a bit of trouble earlier.

1344
00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:25,639
We'll try to get the old one off.
We had a bit of trouble earlier.

1345
00:35:25,720 --> 00:35:25,999
But he's the expert, so he can
hopefully sort something out.

1346
00:35:26,000 --> 00:35:27,999
But he's the expert, so he can
hopefully sort something out.

1347
00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:28,639
But he's the expert, so he can
hopefully sort something out.

1348
00:35:28,720 --> 00:35:29,999
And then we'll get the new one on
and hopefully get going.

1349
00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,559
And then we'll get the new one on
and hopefully get going.

1350
00:35:37,720 --> 00:35:37,999
It's off now. We drop this one
out and snap the other one.

1351
00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:39,999
It's off now. We drop this one
out and snap the other one.

1352
00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:41,319
It's off now. We drop this one
out and snap the other one.

1353
00:35:41,400 --> 00:35:41,999
Getting this out here, so we'll
take this back to the workshop,

1354
00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:43,999
Getting this out here, so we'll
take this back to the workshop,

1355
00:35:44,000 --> 00:35:45,799
Getting this out here, so we'll
take this back to the workshop,

1356
00:35:45,880 --> 00:35:45,999
undo 'em down there,
and fix it all up.

1357
00:35:46,000 --> 00:35:47,999
undo 'em down there,
and fix it all up.

1358
00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:48,119
undo 'em down there,
and fix it all up.

1359
00:35:48,200 --> 00:35:49,999
Frustrating, but we'll just
try and get back tonight

1360
00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:50,799
Frustrating, but we'll just
try and get back tonight

1361
00:35:50,880 --> 00:35:51,999
and get it finished off.

1362
00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:52,879
and get it finished off.

1363
00:35:59,720 --> 00:35:59,999
The Cheals return from Walgett

1364
00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:01,719
The Cheals return from Walgett

1365
00:36:01,800 --> 00:36:01,999
with the parts they need
to fix the truck.

1366
00:36:02,000 --> 00:36:03,999
with the parts they need
to fix the truck.

1367
00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:04,519
with the parts they need
to fix the truck.

1368
00:36:04,600 --> 00:36:05,999
I'll need one of you
on one side to hold it up.

1369
00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:07,999
I'll need one of you
on one side to hold it up.

1370
00:36:08,080 --> 00:36:09,999
Keep it out of the dirt.
We'll start the truck.

1371
00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:10,799
Keep it out of the dirt.
We'll start the truck.

1372
00:36:10,880 --> 00:36:11,999
I'll get someone in
on the steering wheel.

1373
00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:12,999
I'll get someone in
on the steering wheel.

1374
00:36:17,920 --> 00:36:17,999
Just go right hand down.
Just slow. Turn.

1375
00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:19,999
Just go right hand down.
Just slow. Turn.

1376
00:36:20,000 --> 00:36:20,799
Just go right hand down.
Just slow. Turn.

1377
00:36:22,200 --> 00:36:23,359
Turn.

1378
00:36:24,760 --> 00:36:25,999
Whoa! Whoa!

1379
00:36:26,000 --> 00:36:26,359
Whoa! Whoa!

1380
00:36:29,480 --> 00:36:29,999
Good days.

1381
00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:31,479
Good days.

1382
00:36:31,560 --> 00:36:31,999
We got it on. Only took a few
minutes. Still got light.

1383
00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:33,999
We got it on. Only took a few
minutes. Still got light.

1384
00:36:34,000 --> 00:36:34,159
We got it on. Only took a few
minutes. Still got light.

1385
00:36:37,120 --> 00:36:37,999
Righto. Pack that up.

1386
00:36:38,000 --> 00:36:39,319
Righto. Pack that up.

1387
00:36:39,400 --> 00:36:39,999
Yeah, I am happy. Let's just hope...

1388
00:36:40,000 --> 00:36:41,839
Yeah, I am happy. Let's just hope...

1389
00:36:41,920 --> 00:36:41,999
we have a good, smooth day
tomorrow, you know?

1390
00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:43,999
we have a good, smooth day
tomorrow, you know?

1391
00:36:44,000 --> 00:36:44,319
we have a good, smooth day
tomorrow, you know?

1392
00:36:49,440 --> 00:36:49,999
With the truck fixed, the Cheals can
finally deliver the 15 tonnes of dirt

1393
00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:51,999
With the truck fixed, the Cheals can
finally deliver the 15 tonnes of dirt

1394
00:36:52,000 --> 00:36:53,999
With the truck fixed, the Cheals can
finally deliver the 15 tonnes of dirt

1395
00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:54,479
With the truck fixed, the Cheals can
finally deliver the 15 tonnes of dirt

1396
00:36:54,560 --> 00:36:55,999
and with it, the hope of Chris
being able to pay off crippling debt.

1397
00:36:56,000 --> 00:36:57,999
and with it, the hope of Chris
being able to pay off crippling debt.

1398
00:36:58,000 --> 00:36:58,919
and with it, the hope of Chris
being able to pay off crippling debt.

1399
00:36:59,520 --> 00:36:59,999
We're here, just about to start
our last tail out of the season.

1400
00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:01,999
We're here, just about to start
our last tail out of the season.

1401
00:37:02,000 --> 00:37:03,599
We're here, just about to start
our last tail out of the season.

1402
00:37:03,680 --> 00:37:03,999
We had that breakdown yesterday
which wrecked the whole day for us.

1403
00:37:04,000 --> 00:37:05,999
We had that breakdown yesterday
which wrecked the whole day for us.

1404
00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:07,399
We had that breakdown yesterday
which wrecked the whole day for us.

1405
00:37:07,480 --> 00:37:07,999
We were all very disappointed.

1406
00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:09,039
We were all very disappointed.

1407
00:37:09,120 --> 00:37:09,999
Hopefully, we can finish
the season on a high.

1408
00:37:10,000 --> 00:37:11,039
Hopefully, we can finish
the season on a high.

1409
00:37:11,120 --> 00:37:11,999
The agitator, a giant,
water-filled rotating drum,

1410
00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:13,999
The agitator, a giant,
water-filled rotating drum,

1411
00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:15,279
The agitator, a giant,
water-filled rotating drum,

1412
00:37:15,360 --> 00:37:15,999
strips dirt from the sandstone,
revealing any opal.

1413
00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:17,999
strips dirt from the sandstone,
revealing any opal.

1414
00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:19,159
strips dirt from the sandstone,
revealing any opal.

1415
00:37:19,240 --> 00:37:19,999
For us three to find opal together
would be pretty special

1416
00:37:20,000 --> 00:37:21,999
For us three to find opal together
would be pretty special

1417
00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:22,079
For us three to find opal together
would be pretty special

1418
00:37:22,160 --> 00:37:23,999
so hopefully that's the case.

1419
00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:24,159
so hopefully that's the case.

1420
00:37:30,320 --> 00:37:31,999
Geez, look at that colour.
Ah.

1421
00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:33,439
Geez, look at that colour.
Ah.

1422
00:37:33,520 --> 00:37:33,999
I got him. That is bright.

1423
00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:35,839
I got him. That is bright.

1424
00:37:37,080 --> 00:37:37,999
Holy... Look at the colour in that.

1425
00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:39,999
Holy... Look at the colour in that.

1426
00:37:40,000 --> 00:37:40,319
Holy... Look at the colour in that.

1427
00:37:40,400 --> 00:37:41,959
That's nice, eh?

1428
00:37:42,880 --> 00:37:43,999
Yeah, just started picking up
really, really nice colour,

1429
00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:45,999
Yeah, just started picking up
really, really nice colour,

1430
00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:46,479
Yeah, just started picking up
really, really nice colour,

1431
00:37:46,560 --> 00:37:47,999
so, yeah, it's looking good,
it's a good start.

1432
00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:49,959
so, yeah, it's looking good,
it's a good start.

1433
00:37:50,040 --> 00:37:51,999
Blue-purple stone.

1434
00:37:52,000 --> 00:37:52,399
Blue-purple stone.

1435
00:37:52,480 --> 00:37:53,999
Check that one out.
Oh.

1436
00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:54,479
Check that one out.
Oh.

1437
00:37:54,560 --> 00:37:55,999
Nice colour on black, too.

1438
00:37:56,000 --> 00:37:56,079
Nice colour on black, too.

1439
00:37:57,000 --> 00:37:57,999
That's a nice colour.
(LAUGHS) Oh!

1440
00:37:58,000 --> 00:37:59,919
That's a nice colour.
(LAUGHS) Oh!

1441
00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:01,999
Look at that.
They're OK. See that one?

1442
00:38:02,000 --> 00:38:03,479
Look at that.
They're OK. See that one?

1443
00:38:03,560 --> 00:38:03,999
Got one, Oscar, look at that one.

1444
00:38:04,000 --> 00:38:05,999
Got one, Oscar, look at that one.

1445
00:38:06,080 --> 00:38:07,639
Yeah, that's bright.

1446
00:38:08,640 --> 00:38:09,999
Could cut a decent stone
out of that, it's flashy.

1447
00:38:10,000 --> 00:38:11,199
Could cut a decent stone
out of that, it's flashy.

1448
00:38:11,840 --> 00:38:11,999
I think we got
another little payday there.

1449
00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:13,999
I think we got
another little payday there.

1450
00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:14,119
I think we got
another little payday there.

1451
00:38:14,200 --> 00:38:15,479
Fella.

1452
00:38:16,600 --> 00:38:17,759
Guys.

1453
00:38:18,480 --> 00:38:19,839
My man.

1454
00:38:20,560 --> 00:38:21,999
The Cheals have found black opal,

1455
00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:22,999
The Cheals have found black opal,

1456
00:38:23,080 --> 00:38:23,999
predominantly blue-green,
with flashes of red and yellow.

1457
00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:25,999
predominantly blue-green,
with flashes of red and yellow.

1458
00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:27,399
predominantly blue-green,
with flashes of red and yellow.

1459
00:38:27,480 --> 00:38:27,999
It's in the rough,
and there's an estimated 200 grams.

1460
00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:29,999
It's in the rough,
and there's an estimated 200 grams.

1461
00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:30,839
It's in the rough,
and there's an estimated 200 grams.

1462
00:38:32,360 --> 00:38:33,999
Fair bit of material.

1463
00:38:34,000 --> 00:38:34,359
Fair bit of material.

1464
00:38:34,440 --> 00:38:35,999
What do you reckon, how much?

1465
00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:36,239
What do you reckon, how much?

1466
00:38:36,320 --> 00:38:37,999
There's definitely five grand
in the rough there.

1467
00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:39,159
There's definitely five grand
in the rough there.

1468
00:38:39,240 --> 00:38:39,999
And if a few of these rub up,
we'll get ten grand.

1469
00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:41,999
And if a few of these rub up,
we'll get ten grand.

1470
00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:43,799
And if a few of these rub up,
we'll get ten grand.

1471
00:38:43,880 --> 00:38:43,999
We'll get ten grand for it.
Yeah, I reckon.

1472
00:38:44,000 --> 00:38:45,799
We'll get ten grand for it.
Yeah, I reckon.

1473
00:38:46,640 --> 00:38:47,999
After a basic polish,

1474
00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:48,639
After a basic polish,

1475
00:38:48,720 --> 00:38:49,999
the Cheals have an estimated
$10,000 worth of opal.

1476
00:38:50,000 --> 00:38:51,999
the Cheals have an estimated
$10,000 worth of opal.

1477
00:38:52,000 --> 00:38:52,599
the Cheals have an estimated
$10,000 worth of opal.

1478
00:38:52,680 --> 00:38:53,999
Their 70% share
brings their season total

1479
00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:55,999
Their 70% share
brings their season total

1480
00:38:56,000 --> 00:38:56,079
Their 70% share
brings their season total

1481
00:38:56,160 --> 00:38:57,999
to $29,400.

1482
00:38:58,000 --> 00:38:58,399
to $29,400.

1483
00:38:58,880 --> 00:38:59,999
The prospects are a lot better
going into next year

1484
00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:01,759
The prospects are a lot better
going into next year

1485
00:39:01,840 --> 00:39:01,999
than what they were at the start
of it for me, that's for sure.

1486
00:39:02,000 --> 00:39:03,999
than what they were at the start
of it for me, that's for sure.

1487
00:39:04,000 --> 00:39:04,279
than what they were at the start
of it for me, that's for sure.

1488
00:39:04,360 --> 00:39:05,999
When we got that bit of opal,
I felt the weight of the world
lifting off me,

1489
00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:07,999
When we got that bit of opal,
I felt the weight of the world
lifting off me,

1490
00:39:08,080 --> 00:39:09,999
because I knew it allowed me
to just breathe a bit easier.

1491
00:39:10,000 --> 00:39:11,439
because I knew it allowed me
to just breathe a bit easier.

1492
00:39:11,520 --> 00:39:11,999
I had cost going out. Pressure came
off me in that instant, really.

1493
00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:13,999
I had cost going out. Pressure came
off me in that instant, really.

1494
00:39:14,000 --> 00:39:14,919
I had cost going out. Pressure came
off me in that instant, really.

1495
00:39:16,440 --> 00:39:17,999
I feel proud.
Dad never really asked, though.

1496
00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:18,879
I feel proud.
Dad never really asked, though.

1497
00:39:18,960 --> 00:39:19,999
He asked me to come up here
and give him a hand

1498
00:39:20,000 --> 00:39:21,919
He asked me to come up here
and give him a hand

1499
00:39:22,000 --> 00:39:23,399
and got it done.

1500
00:39:23,480 --> 00:39:23,999
We're happy as can be now.

1501
00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:24,999
We're happy as can be now.

1502
00:39:26,160 --> 00:39:27,999
Finding over 20 grand,
it definitely helps me next year,

1503
00:39:28,000 --> 00:39:29,999
Finding over 20 grand,
it definitely helps me next year,

1504
00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:30,079
Finding over 20 grand,
it definitely helps me next year,

1505
00:39:30,160 --> 00:39:31,999
there's a lot of expenses with uni
and college, and just living in
Sydney and stuff next year.

1506
00:39:32,000 --> 00:39:33,999
there's a lot of expenses with uni
and college, and just living in
Sydney and stuff next year.

1507
00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:34,559
there's a lot of expenses with uni
and college, and just living in
Sydney and stuff next year.

1508
00:39:34,640 --> 00:39:35,999
In all the breaks we get,
I'll be out here giving him a hand,

1509
00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:37,759
In all the breaks we get,
I'll be out here giving him a hand,

1510
00:39:37,840 --> 00:39:37,999
cos I love it, he loves it,
it's good to do it together.

1511
00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:39,999
cos I love it, he loves it,
it's good to do it together.

1512
00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:40,919
cos I love it, he loves it,
it's good to do it together.

1513
00:39:41,920 --> 00:39:41,999
I'm really happy.
It was a good end of the season,

1514
00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:43,999
I'm really happy.
It was a good end of the season,

1515
00:39:44,000 --> 00:39:44,319
I'm really happy.
It was a good end of the season,

1516
00:39:44,400 --> 00:39:45,999
knowing I've got country that's
worthwhile digging in front of me.

1517
00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:47,439
knowing I've got country that's
worthwhile digging in front of me.

1518
00:39:47,520 --> 00:39:47,999
We'll be back next year.

1519
00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:49,519
We'll be back next year.

1520
00:39:57,880 --> 00:39:57,999
If I can't see any colour,
I'll throw it there.

1521
00:39:58,000 --> 00:39:59,919
If I can't see any colour,
I'll throw it there.

1522
00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:01,999
If I see some colour,
I throw it here. Right. Yeah.

1523
00:40:02,000 --> 00:40:02,919
If I see some colour,
I throw it here. Right. Yeah.

1524
00:40:03,000 --> 00:40:03,999
Col, Greg and Stoney
are about to lose

1525
00:40:04,000 --> 00:40:05,839
Col, Greg and Stoney
are about to lose

1526
00:40:05,920 --> 00:40:05,999
access to land
on their exploration permit.

1527
00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,999
access to land
on their exploration permit.

1528
00:40:08,000 --> 00:40:09,079
access to land
on their exploration permit.

1529
00:40:09,160 --> 00:40:09,999
They want to be convinced
the site has potential

1530
00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:11,759
They want to be convinced
the site has potential

1531
00:40:11,840 --> 00:40:11,999
for high-end boulder opal.

1532
00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:13,679
for high-end boulder opal.

1533
00:40:14,600 --> 00:40:15,999
Ah, yeah.
This is a six-inch trim saw.

1534
00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:16,839
Ah, yeah.
This is a six-inch trim saw.

1535
00:40:16,920 --> 00:40:17,999
Very thin blade.
Very good for cutting opal.

1536
00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:19,559
Very thin blade.
Very good for cutting opal.

1537
00:40:20,200 --> 00:40:21,999
What do you reckon, this one, eh?
Yeah, get into them, I reckon.

1538
00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:23,999
What do you reckon, this one, eh?
Yeah, get into them, I reckon.

1539
00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:24,079
What do you reckon, this one, eh?
Yeah, get into them, I reckon.

1540
00:40:24,160 --> 00:40:25,999
What they find
in these ironstone rocks

1541
00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:26,559
What they find
in these ironstone rocks

1542
00:40:26,640 --> 00:40:27,999
will decide if they stake a claim

1543
00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:28,639
will decide if they stake a claim

1544
00:40:28,720 --> 00:40:29,999
and start a bigger
operation next season,

1545
00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:31,599
and start a bigger
operation next season,

1546
00:40:31,680 --> 00:40:31,999
or abandon it, wasting four days'
mining and thousands of dollars.

1547
00:40:32,000 --> 00:40:33,999
or abandon it, wasting four days'
mining and thousands of dollars.

1548
00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:35,759
or abandon it, wasting four days'
mining and thousands of dollars.

1549
00:40:36,360 --> 00:40:37,999
Let the saw answer your questions.

1550
00:40:38,000 --> 00:40:38,359
Let the saw answer your questions.

1551
00:40:38,440 --> 00:40:39,999
And some do and some don't.

1552
00:40:40,000 --> 00:40:40,439
And some do and some don't.

1553
00:40:40,520 --> 00:40:41,959
I'll do this one.

1554
00:40:45,680 --> 00:40:45,999
Greg's had 40 years
cutting experience.

1555
00:40:46,000 --> 00:40:47,999
Greg's had 40 years
cutting experience.

1556
00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:48,839
Greg's had 40 years
cutting experience.

1557
00:40:48,920 --> 00:40:49,999
But one slip of the saw
could destroy the opal.

1558
00:40:50,000 --> 00:40:51,999
But one slip of the saw
could destroy the opal.

1559
00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:52,239
But one slip of the saw
could destroy the opal.

1560
00:40:56,360 --> 00:40:57,999
(LAUGHS) Oh, there we go.

1561
00:40:58,000 --> 00:40:59,359
(LAUGHS) Oh, there we go.

1562
00:41:00,520 --> 00:41:01,999
That's a weight. That's what
we're looking for, boys.

1563
00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:02,759
That's a weight. That's what
we're looking for, boys.

1564
00:41:02,840 --> 00:41:03,999
Ooh, look at that.

1565
00:41:04,000 --> 00:41:04,839
Ooh, look at that.

1566
00:41:04,920 --> 00:41:05,999
Yeah, big chunks.
Nice colour.

1567
00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:06,959
Yeah, big chunks.
Nice colour.

1568
00:41:07,040 --> 00:41:07,999
Bloody nice.
Good stuff.

1569
00:41:08,000 --> 00:41:09,239
Bloody nice.
Good stuff.

1570
00:41:11,880 --> 00:41:11,999
See how this one looks, Greg.
Yeah.

1571
00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:13,999
See how this one looks, Greg.
Yeah.

1572
00:41:14,080 --> 00:41:15,999
This one's kingstone.
It's the best quality opal.

1573
00:41:16,000 --> 00:41:17,999
This one's kingstone.
It's the best quality opal.

1574
00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:18,039
This one's kingstone.
It's the best quality opal.

1575
00:41:18,120 --> 00:41:19,999
Hopefully, it runs in here,
and it'll be good.

1576
00:41:20,000 --> 00:41:21,039
Hopefully, it runs in here,
and it'll be good.

1577
00:41:21,120 --> 00:41:21,999
I hope we pick it up
on the first cut.

1578
00:41:22,000 --> 00:41:23,999
I hope we pick it up
on the first cut.

1579
00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:24,399
I hope we pick it up
on the first cut.

1580
00:41:24,480 --> 00:41:25,999
The kingstone shows rare red opal
on the face.

1581
00:41:26,000 --> 00:41:27,999
The kingstone shows rare red opal
on the face.

1582
00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:28,479
The kingstone shows rare red opal
on the face.

1583
00:41:28,560 --> 00:41:29,999
If it continues inside, it could be
worth tens of thousands of dollars.

1584
00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:31,999
If it continues inside, it could be
worth tens of thousands of dollars.

1585
00:41:32,000 --> 00:41:33,159
If it continues inside, it could be
worth tens of thousands of dollars.

1586
00:41:35,160 --> 00:41:35,999
Let's see if
there's something there.

1587
00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:36,999
Let's see if
there's something there.

1588
00:41:38,320 --> 00:41:39,999
No, it didn't run there.
Ah!

1589
00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:40,319
No, it didn't run there.
Ah!

1590
00:41:41,440 --> 00:41:41,999
When I sawed it, the first saw cut
didn't show any more opal.

1591
00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:43,999
When I sawed it, the first saw cut
didn't show any more opal.

1592
00:41:44,000 --> 00:41:45,559
When I sawed it, the first saw cut
didn't show any more opal.

1593
00:41:46,680 --> 00:41:47,999
Greg tries a second cut straight
through the middle of the stone.

1594
00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:49,999
Greg tries a second cut straight
through the middle of the stone.

1595
00:41:50,000 --> 00:41:51,279
Greg tries a second cut straight
through the middle of the stone.

1596
00:41:51,360 --> 00:41:51,999
We're getting close.

1597
00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:53,359
We're getting close.

1598
00:41:54,520 --> 00:41:55,959
Won't be long.

1599
00:41:57,120 --> 00:41:57,999
Here we go.
Here we go.

1600
00:41:58,000 --> 00:41:59,519
Here we go.
Here we go.

1601
00:42:02,440 --> 00:42:03,999
That's runnin'.
Runnin'!

1602
00:42:04,000 --> 00:42:05,319
That's runnin'.
Runnin'!

1603
00:42:05,400 --> 00:42:05,999
Runnin'! Goes from side to side.
(LAUGHS)

1604
00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:07,999
Runnin'! Goes from side to side.
(LAUGHS)

1605
00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:08,479
Runnin'! Goes from side to side.
(LAUGHS)

1606
00:42:08,560 --> 00:42:09,999
The most beautiful colour inside.
I can see it now, yeah.

1607
00:42:10,000 --> 00:42:11,999
The most beautiful colour inside.
I can see it now, yeah.

1608
00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:12,439
The most beautiful colour inside.
I can see it now, yeah.

1609
00:42:12,520 --> 00:42:13,999
That's definitely one chunky stone.

1610
00:42:14,000 --> 00:42:15,119
That's definitely one chunky stone.

1611
00:42:16,760 --> 00:42:17,999
That's what it's all about, eh?
Yeah. Meant to be, Stoney.

1612
00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:19,999
That's what it's all about, eh?
Yeah. Meant to be, Stoney.

1613
00:42:20,000 --> 00:42:20,279
That's what it's all about, eh?
Yeah. Meant to be, Stoney.

1614
00:42:20,360 --> 00:42:21,999
She's worth a few bucks.
Don't worry about that.

1615
00:42:22,000 --> 00:42:22,599
She's worth a few bucks.
Don't worry about that.

1616
00:42:22,680 --> 00:42:23,999
Definitely. That gives hope.
We must keep digging.

1617
00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:25,999
Definitely. That gives hope.
We must keep digging.

1618
00:42:26,000 --> 00:42:26,039
Definitely. That gives hope.
We must keep digging.

1619
00:42:27,200 --> 00:42:27,999
They have high quality boulder opal,

1620
00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:29,799
They have high quality boulder opal,

1621
00:42:29,880 --> 00:42:29,999
ranging from prized red through
to mid-value blues and greens.

1622
00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:31,999
ranging from prized red through
to mid-value blues and greens.

1623
00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:33,999
ranging from prized red through
to mid-value blues and greens.

1624
00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:34,639
ranging from prized red through
to mid-value blues and greens.

1625
00:42:34,720 --> 00:42:35,999
It's been sawn,
and there's five kilograms.

1626
00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:37,919
It's been sawn,
and there's five kilograms.

1627
00:42:38,000 --> 00:42:39,999
Potentially, between those two bits,
there could be, like, ten grand.

1628
00:42:40,000 --> 00:42:41,359
Potentially, between those two bits,
there could be, like, ten grand.

1629
00:42:41,440 --> 00:42:41,999
Yeah. And then
the other stuff that's with it,

1630
00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:43,959
Yeah. And then
the other stuff that's with it,

1631
00:42:44,040 --> 00:42:45,999
I'm thinking around 15 plus.

1632
00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:46,039
I'm thinking around 15 plus.

1633
00:42:46,120 --> 00:42:47,999
We definitely didn't dig a dud.
There's more to dig.

1634
00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:49,359
We definitely didn't dig a dud.
There's more to dig.

1635
00:42:49,440 --> 00:42:49,999
With an estimated value
of over $15,000,

1636
00:42:50,000 --> 00:42:51,999
With an estimated value
of over $15,000,

1637
00:42:52,000 --> 00:42:53,359
With an estimated value
of over $15,000,

1638
00:42:53,440 --> 00:42:53,999
this opal find is the proof
the team need

1639
00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:55,999
this opal find is the proof
the team need

1640
00:42:56,000 --> 00:42:56,359
this opal find is the proof
the team need

1641
00:42:56,440 --> 00:42:57,999
to stake a claim, and together,
set up a mine.

1642
00:42:58,000 --> 00:42:59,399
to stake a claim, and together,
set up a mine.

1643
00:43:00,440 --> 00:43:01,999
MARGIE: It's great to know
that area's producing that material.

1644
00:43:02,000 --> 00:43:02,959
MARGIE: It's great to know
that area's producing that material.

1645
00:43:03,040 --> 00:43:03,999
Good commercial stuff as well.
A lot more gems to come yet.

1646
00:43:04,000 --> 00:43:05,999
Good commercial stuff as well.
A lot more gems to come yet.

1647
00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:06,959
Good commercial stuff as well.
A lot more gems to come yet.

1648
00:43:07,040 --> 00:43:07,999
Good on you, Greggy.
It was a pleasure. I enjoyed it.

1649
00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:09,999
Good on you, Greggy.
It was a pleasure. I enjoyed it.

1650
00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:10,479
Good on you, Greggy.
It was a pleasure. I enjoyed it.

1651
00:43:10,560 --> 00:43:11,999
Off to a good start.
Good on ya. Good on ya.

1652
00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:12,719
Off to a good start.
Good on ya. Good on ya.

1653
00:43:14,480 --> 00:43:15,999
STONEY: Yeah, no, it looks good, eh?

1654
00:43:16,000 --> 00:43:16,479
STONEY: Yeah, no, it looks good, eh?

1655
00:43:16,560 --> 00:43:17,999
You can't not be happy with that.

1656
00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:18,559
You can't not be happy with that.

1657
00:43:18,640 --> 00:43:19,999
That ground is doing all the things
that it should do to produce Opal.

1658
00:43:20,000 --> 00:43:21,999
That ground is doing all the things
that it should do to produce Opal.

1659
00:43:22,000 --> 00:43:22,199
That ground is doing all the things
that it should do to produce Opal.

1660
00:43:23,120 --> 00:43:23,999
It's been great working
with the team.

1661
00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:25,319
It's been great working
with the team.

1662
00:43:25,400 --> 00:43:25,999
I've got a good feeling
about this one.

1663
00:43:26,000 --> 00:43:27,399
I've got a good feeling
about this one.

1664
00:43:27,480 --> 00:43:27,999
Things are coming together
for a reason.

1665
00:43:28,000 --> 00:43:29,479
Things are coming together
for a reason.

1666
00:43:29,560 --> 00:43:29,999
And that's so we can find some opal,
and be successful.

1667
00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:31,999
And that's so we can find some opal,
and be successful.

1668
00:43:32,000 --> 00:43:32,519
And that's so we can find some opal,
and be successful.

1669
00:43:33,600 --> 00:43:33,999
It's already paid off.
I think, in time,

1670
00:43:34,000 --> 00:43:35,999
It's already paid off.
I think, in time,

1671
00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:36,519
It's already paid off.
I think, in time,

1672
00:43:36,600 --> 00:43:37,999
we'll find a lot more
of that type of material.

1673
00:43:38,000 --> 00:43:39,159
we'll find a lot more
of that type of material.

1674
00:43:39,240 --> 00:43:39,999
We are off to a very good start.
Opal will flow.

1675
00:43:40,000 --> 00:43:41,999
We are off to a very good start.
Opal will flow.

1676
00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:42,879
We are off to a very good start.
Opal will flow.

1677
00:43:43,320 --> 00:43:43,999
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1678
00:43:44,000 --> 00:43:45,319
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1679
00:43:46,305 --> 00:44:46,827