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Photograph - Colour photograph, Unveiling of the Locomotive Extended Mine Memorial 16/2/97

  • Unveiling of the Locomotive Extended Mine Memorial 16/2/97

Historical information

The plaque is in memory of a tragic accident in February 1933 in which two miners died and another two men attempted a brave but unsuccessful rescue.

Significance

This photograph depicts the unveiling of an important memorial that shows the impact of mining and its dangers in the Buninyong Community and surrounds

Physical description

Unveiling of the Locomotive Extended Mine Memorial, Union Jack Reserve by Bob Eason and Ray Willis

Inscriptions & markings

Locomotive Extended Mine

Subjects

References

  • Union Jack in Localities Folder
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