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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1-20 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Journal of Australasian Mining History |
| Volume | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
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Dudley Colliery Disaster, Newcastle, NSW, 1898. / Beauchamp, Clive.
In: Journal of Australasian Mining History, Vol. 6, 2008, p. 1-20.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Dudley Colliery Disaster, Newcastle, NSW, 1898
AU - Beauchamp, Clive
N1 - Imported on 12 Apr 2017 - DigiTool details were: Journal title (773t) = Journal of Australasian Mining History. ISSNs: 1448-4471;
PY - 2008
Y1 - 2008
N2 - The study traces the brief history of the mine and details its operations. It describes the damage incurred following an explosion, the unsuccessful rescue attempts, the resultant fires and the temporary sealing of the mine. Evidence presented and conclusions made at both the Coroner's Inquest and the Court of Investigation are outlined. General impact of the disaster is considered, including the adoption of the practice of continuous ventilation together with industrial action taken in response to management's attempts introduce safety lamps.
AB - The study traces the brief history of the mine and details its operations. It describes the damage incurred following an explosion, the unsuccessful rescue attempts, the resultant fires and the temporary sealing of the mine. Evidence presented and conclusions made at both the Coroner's Inquest and the Court of Investigation are outlined. General impact of the disaster is considered, including the adoption of the practice of continuous ventilation together with industrial action taken in response to management's attempts introduce safety lamps.
KW - Open access version available
KW - Beauchamp
KW - Dudley colliery disaster
KW - Mining disasters
KW - Northern coalfield
M3 - Article
VL - 6
SP - 1
EP - 20
JO - Journal of Australasian Mining History
JF - Journal of Australasian Mining History
SN - 1448-4471
ER -