Historical information

Seven men were killed at the Great Extended Hustler's mine disaster on 2nd May 1914 by an explosion of dynamite occurring as the men were waiting at the plat to ascend the mine at the end of their shift. No blame was attached to anyone in the findings of the inquisition. It was unknown what caused the dynamite to explode. This document formed part of the research done at the time by Bendigo Historical Society, of the 100 years commemoration of the mine disaster, held at Hustlers Hill in 2014.

Physical description

Six page copy of research document, describing the history of mines on the Hustlers Reef, North Bendigo. Site number and name: 10.4 United Hustlers & Redan and K.K. shafts, 10.4a United Hustlers and Redan shaft, 10.4b K.K. shaft. History of mines in chronological order from 1877 - 1937.

Inscriptions & markings

Written across top of first page in blue pen: 'Robert Carr, Manager, Great Extended Hustlers, d 1880, Valentine Street - photos'