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The heyday of Wonthaggi State Coal Mine was in the first half of the 20th century when coal was needed to power Victoria s railway network Before the mine was opened Victoria was completely reliant on the private collieries in New South Wales for its supply The prices were high and disruptions to the supply were a constant problem
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A guide to Wonthaggi Coal Mine Whistle #6 among attractions in Wonthaggi Memorial Popular hours how to get there and things to do nearby
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Wonthaggi State Coal Mine Cafe Wonthaggi Victoria 1 330 likes · 4 talking about this · 278 were here Open daily from 9am till 3pm for any inquires or booking call or text 0490170015
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Address of Wonthaggi state coal mine cafe is State Coal Mine 19 37 Garden St Wonthaggi VIC 3995 Australia Wonthaggi state coal mine cafe can be contacted at 61490170015 Wonthaggi state coal mine cafe is located in a remote area with less than 1 listed places around it
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This map provides an overview of visitor facilities in the State Coal Mine Wonthaggi Victoria Australia This map was updated by Parks Victoria in September 2024 Parks Victoria also provides maps to park visitors on paper or as downloads from our web site For more information about the State Coal Mine Wonthaggi and other iconic Victorian
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Wonthaggi is located 90 minutes or 132 km South East of Melbourne an easy cruise down the M420 Sth Gippsland Highway and the A440 Bass Highway Wonthaggi is approximately 20 minutes from Phillip Island Things to See and Do The Wonthaggi Coal Mine produced nearly 17 million tonnes of coal between 1909 and 1968 leaving behind an extensive
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The ABC is bringing an important slice of working class political history to lounge rooms in the story of the Wonthaggi coal miners in Victoria Wonthaggi — 150 kilometres from Melbourne — worked the state coal mine from the town s birth in 1909 until 1968 when the mine closed The film is dedicated to the miners and their families
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The members of BirdLife Australia along with our supporters and partners have been powerful advocates for native birds and the conservation of their habitats since 1901 Outing Tank Hill and State Coal Mine Wonthaggi Event Date 10/12/2024 Event Time 10 00 am 1 00 pm Tank Hill and State Coal Mine Wonthaggi Meet at the Tank Hill
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ERRATA TOTAL PRODUCTION WAS 2 261 550 TONS OF COAL NOT 3 261 550 Wonthaggi has the State Coal Mine museums and tourist park where people can go down
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No 20 Shaft State Coal Mines Shaft sinking commenced 1928 Depth 720 feet Output 1 643 824 tons Closed 1962 Also in memory of those killed in two explosions 1931 4 1937 13 Source MA VMR VHD Monument details supplied by Monument Australia
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In 1909 a strike in New South Wales completely stopped coal supply for Vitoria and the Victorian Government was forced to open an emergency coal mine at the Wonthaggi coal fields State Coal Mine soon became one of the largest and most dangerous collieries in Australia Working conditions were considerably worse than those of the private mines
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State Coal Mine Garden Street Wonthaggi Victoria 3995 5 photos The State Coal Mine offers a journey back in time to discover what life working in a coal mine was like in the 1900s Venture underground through the dark network of tunnels to get hands on at the coal face and learn how Victoria s hard working men extracted the black gold
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The State Coal Mine also known as State Coal Mine Heritage Area is a former 20th century state owned black coal mine located in Wonthaggi Victoria Australia The mine was operational from 1910 until 1968 and is now a state park and tourist attraction History
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Pit boys and ponies State Coal Mine Wonthaggi 1929 /9 The most deadly mine disaster happened on 15 February 1937 when 13 men were killed by an underground explosion A Royal Commission later that year recommended improved safety measures and other initiatives to improve mine operations Aerial view of no 20 shaft at Wonthaggi Vic
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wonthaggi coalmine australia 11 s Feb 17 2024· Video guide to locate the mine show remnants of the mine in 2024 and images of the mine in the year of closure 1968 Use of a painting by Dennis Leversha gives this short video a good look Coal Mine Sites Identification Heritage Victoria 18261909 The State Coal Mine at Wonthaggi
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The State Coal Mine operated as a state owned black coal mine and employed persons in Wonthaggi Victoria Australia from 1909 to 1969 Over the life of the mine the town of Wonthaggi grew from a make shift tent town to a thriving town while the mine produced nearly 17 million tonnes of coal and expanded to nearly 5 000 kilometers of tunnels
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The State Coal Mine operated as a state owned black coal mine and employed persons in Wonthaggi Victoria Australia from 1909 to 1969 Over the life of the mine the town of Wonthaggi grew from a make shift tent town to a thriving town while the mine produced nearly 17 million tonnes of coal and expanded to nearly 5 000 kilometers of tunnels
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Garden Street Wonthaggi Victoria 3995 Australia The Wonthaggi Coal Mine was established in 1910 The mine was opened to supply black coal to the Victorian Railways Black coal supplies from New South Wales were unreliable as the miners frequently went on strike Without black coal Victorian railways and industry could not function
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The Wonthaggi State Coal Mine Heritage Park is at 19 37 Garden Street Wonthaggi Wonthaggi Vic 3995 Australia Cost The above ground facilities are free The underground mine tour costs Aug 2024 Adult $ Child 5 15 years $ Concession Australian Pension Card Holders $ Student 16 and Seniors Government
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State Coal Mine Wonthaggi National parks reserves From $ The State Coal Mine offers a journey back in time to discover what life working in a coal mine was like in the 1900s Venture underground through the McMahon Motel Wonthaggi Motels $140 $180 The brand new modern designed McMahon Motel
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#1 of 19 things to do in Wonthaggi Mines Closed now 9 00 AM 4 00 PM Visit website Call Email Write a review About Offering an inexpensive day trip for the whole family the State Coal Mine is a historic Gippsland attraction that fosters an understanding of Australia s cultural heritage with an authentic underground experience
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Operating from 1909 to 1968 the State Coal Mine produced almost 17 million tonnes of coal for Victoria s industries and railways Free entry to all above ground facilities includes the new State Coal Mine Visitor Centre with cafe theatrette and shop the museum heritage trail historic buildings and sheltered BBQ area
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The State Coal Mine and the town of Wonthaggi came into being in 1910 to supply coal for the Victorian Railways [6] It was one of the largest and most dangerous collieries in Australia [7] At its peak in 1926 the mine produced 2 435 long tons 2 474 t per day with the Victorian Railways buying 90% of production [8]
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The State Coal Mine operated as a state owned black coal mine and employed persons in Wonthaggi Victoria Australia from 1909 to 1969 Over the life of the mine the town of Wonthaggi grew from a make shift tent town to a thriving town while the mine produced nearly 17 million tonnes of coal and expanded to nearly 5 000 kilometers of tunnels
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State Mine was a railway yard and signal box on the Wonthaggi line in Bass Coast Victoria was named for and served the adjacent State Coal Mine which provided black coal for the steam locomotives of the Victorian Railways The mine opened in 1909 with the branchline opened in 1910 Production declined in the 1930s as larger seams were worked out but remained in operation until
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Wonthaggi VIC Historic Gippsland coal mining town Wonthaggi is known throughout Australia as one of the country s great coal mining centres Over one million tonnes of coal were mined in the area between 1919 and 1931 Today it is making investing in changes which will result in a radical modernisation of the town s economy
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On Wonthaggi s western edge there is South Dudley probably named after Earl Dudley Governor General of Australia 1908 11 Its school opened in 1914 as an adjunct to Wonthaggi primary school and closed in 1954 Its census population in 2024 was 398 C Fahey Wonthaggi State Coal Mine a short history of the State Coal Mine and its
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Wonthaggi State Coal Mine Victoria Australia Up until 1969 this was working coal mine owned by the State of Victoria to supply coal for heating and to move transport in Melbourne Koole Imaging is based in Queensland in the harbour city of Gladstone He says among other things
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Coal miners Victoria Wonthaggi Registers Coal mines and mining Victoria Wonthaggi Wonthaggi Vic Genealogy Notes Microfiche copy of VPRS 8372 VPRS 8555 Distributed by Macbeth Genealogical Books PO Box 136 Hampton Vic 3188 Language English ISBN 0730648257 Dewey Number Libraries Australia ID 10890849 Get Price
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State Coal mine rail track is a mile 4 000 step route located near Wonthaggi Victoria Australia This route has an elevation gain of about ft and is rated as easy Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App
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