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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 103-111 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Journal of Australasian Mining History |
| Volume | 10 |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2012 |
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Disaster at Hoskins' Ironstone Quarry, Cadia, Orange ,1921. / Beauchamp, Clive.
In: Journal of Australasian Mining History, Vol. 10, 10.2012, p. 103-111.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Disaster at Hoskins' Ironstone Quarry, Cadia, Orange ,1921
AU - Beauchamp, Clive
N1 - Imported on 12 Apr 2017 - DigiTool details were: month (773h) = October, 2012; Journal title (773t) = Journal of Australasian Mining History. ISSNs: 1448-4471;
PY - 2012/10
Y1 - 2012/10
N2 - In March 1921 a 'premature explosion' occurred at Hoskins Company's ironstone quarry at Cadia near Orange, New South Wales. It resulted in the instant death of of nine workmen. The paper traces the early history of mining at Cadia, the acquisition of thw the quarry by the Hoskins' Company and the development of the local township. It details the background to the explosion, attempts at rescue and recovery and the findings of the coroner's inquest. The short-term revival of mining activity, for the duration of the Second world War is also covered.
AB - In March 1921 a 'premature explosion' occurred at Hoskins Company's ironstone quarry at Cadia near Orange, New South Wales. It resulted in the instant death of of nine workmen. The paper traces the early history of mining at Cadia, the acquisition of thw the quarry by the Hoskins' Company and the development of the local township. It details the background to the explosion, attempts at rescue and recovery and the findings of the coroner's inquest. The short-term revival of mining activity, for the duration of the Second world War is also covered.
KW - Open access version available
KW - Australian Mining Disasters
KW - Australian mining History
M3 - Article
VL - 10
SP - 103
EP - 111
JO - Journal of Australasian Mining History
JF - Journal of Australasian Mining History
SN - 1448-4471
ER -