Places
Places related to your search results. This map shows just part of our unpublished collections – there's more coming as we add location information to records. Learn how to use the map.
Strongman Mine Inquiry, 1967. :Strongman Colliery ventilation plan C Seam [annotated co...
Date: 1955 - 1968
By: Patterson, John Kenneth, 1914-2005
Reference: MapColl-834.1gbc/1960/Acc.31193
Description: Plans from the Strongman Mine Committee of Inquiry, 1967, from the chairman, lawyer and senior magistrate Mr Patterson. Detailed view of 'C' seam showing barrier supports, Kiwi Creek and large section of the mine. Coloured annotations in red and blue pencil highlighting main return path (red) and main intake path (blue) as well as heating (red). Legend includes board and brattice stopping, fire dams, doors, air crossings, telephones, underground ambulance station, direction air current and airways. Removed from donor's study after the sale of his house Traced by RS Bennett, 7/7/1960. An article from the Colliery Guardian February 1 1968 and reprinted in the 2 February 1968 issue had been pasted to the bottom of the map. Quantity: 1 map(s). 1.90 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, hand coloured, 77 x 119 cm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS Group 0940, Plans of Strongman Mine, 1967.