coal mine

Coal Mining

Coal mining at South Bulli Coal Mine continue

The view of Bulli ...

The view of Bulli from the Coal Mine continue

Muswellbrook

The land along the Hunter Valley region that would become Muswellbrook was first settled in ... continue

Wollongong

There are several stories which explain how Wollongong got its name, and whilst varied they ... continue

Mittagong

Located in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Mittagong was a town established alongside ... continue

William Alston Hutchinson

William Alston Hutchinson (1839 - 1897), by unknown photographer, courtesy of State Library of New South ... continue

Source: Australian Dictionary of Biography

Alexander Montague

MONTAGUE, ALEXANDER (1815-1898), store-keeper, pastoralist and politician, was born at Cloughlin, County Tyrone, Ireland, son ... continue

Source: Australian Dictionary of Biography

James Curley

CURLEY, JAMES (1846-1913), coal-miner and trade union official, was born in Durham, England, son of ... continue

Source: Australian Dictionary of Biography

Thomas Longworth

LONGWORTH, WILLIAM (1846-1928) and THOMAS (1857-1927), mine managers and industrial entrepreneurs, were the eldest and ... continue

Source: Australian Dictionary of Biography

William Longworth

LONGWORTH, WILLIAM (1846-1928) and THOMAS (1857-1927), mine managers and industrial entrepreneurs, were the eldest and ... continue

Source: Australian Dictionary of Biography

William Elliot Veitch Robson

ROBSON, WILLIAM (1843-1920), Methodist minister, accountant and politician, and WILLIAM ELLIOT(T) VEITCH (1869-1951), solicitor ... continue

Source: Australian Dictionary of Biography

John Busby

John Busby (1765 - 1857), by unknown artist, courtesy of State Library of New South Wales ... continue

Source: Australian Dictionary of Biography

2000/113/1 Helmet, 'Tuffmaster III', ...

Compared to other jobs, mining is one of the most dangerous occupations in Australia. Mine ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

2000/113/4 Face mask, plastic, ...

Compared to other jobs, mining is one of the most dangerous occupations in Australia. Mine ... continue

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2000/113/6 Cap (helmet) lamp ...

Compared to other jobs, mining is one of the most dangerous occupations in Australia. Mine ... continue

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2000/113/9 Locked oil flame ...

Compared to other jobs, mining is one of the most dangerous occupations in Australia. Mine ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

2000/113/7 Self-rescuer [emergency breathing ...

Compared to other jobs, mining is one of the most dangerous occupations in Australia. Mine ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

2000/113/8 Boots, pair, rubber, ...

Compared to other jobs, mining is one of the most dangerous occupations in Australia. Mine ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

'Ambu Simulator' resuscitation mannequin

Expired air resuscitation (EAR) is an important first aid measure for patients suffering a respiratory ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

'Neil Robertson' Rescue stretcher

A lightweight carrying device modelled on Japanese bamboo litters, the Neil Robertson rescue stretcher was ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum