Now a languishing ghost town, Linda thrived towards the end of the 19th century, when the North Mount Lyell Mine was in operation. It had a somewhat debaucherous reputation, known for its serious brawls and bust-ups, and was also the terminus for the North Mount Lyell Railway, the mining company's own railroad. Unfortunately for Linda, the mine was bought out by a new company in 1903 and the town's importance immediately diminished.

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