Burragorang Valley
Burragorang Valley
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The Old Mountain road into Burragorang - 1840
The Old Burragorang Mountain Road, opened in 1840. Directly below the Burragorang Lookout. Few paths in the colony rival the steepness and challenge of this route, with grades of 1 in 7. Hewn from the very face of a mountain, with a sheer drop at every bend.
Originally a conduit for transporting produce and livestock to Camden and beyond to sustain the burgeoning population of Sydney, this thoroughfare later served as a conduit for silver ore from the Yerranderie mines. Teams of bullocks and wagons traversed the arduous ascent from Yerranderie, lodging at the foot of the mountain overnight before tackling the steep climb to Camden the following day.
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The Miners Before The Mines - A Burragorang Storey
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In 1925, a significant chapter in the history of the Burragorang Valley unfolded when J.M. Morris completed a survey of the region. His mission was no ordinary task, for he had been entrusted with this mission by none other than the prominent mining company, BHP. But what brings us to this story today is not just the historical significance of Morris's survey. It's the discovery of an old surve...
Waterfall at the Waterfall pit
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Waterfall at the Waterfall pit
Before the Dam - Burragorang Valley 1935
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Before Warragamba Dam there was Burragorang Valley and all the farms along the rivers. In total 50 Aerial Photos taken in 1935 have been merged together to show Burragorang Valley before it was flooded in 1960
Valley 1 Colliery - Burragorang Valley Barry Hoopers Storey.
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Three men commenced mining operations on October 8th 1956 at Valley No 1 in the Burragorang Valley. They had applied for and been granted a start at Valley 1 following advertisements in local news papers while being previously employed in the Northern Districts Coal Fields. Fred Elsley-Deputy Barry Hooper-Experienced Miner and Machine Operator and Bill Perry-Experienced Miner
Nattai Bulli Colliery closing -Burragorang Valley
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This old DVD captures the unveiling of the monument at the Burragorang lookout, along with the celebration of the life of Nattai Bulli Colliery. It's heart warming to see a large number of people coming together to pay their respects and commemorate the closing of the last mine in The Valley. Watching the DVD evokes a mix of emotions for me. On one hand, it brings back fond memories of the time...
Burragorang Valley Original Clutha Ltd Video
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This was a promotional video produced by Clutha Limited in 1986. The video shows the Collieries, Coal preparation plant and transport system.
Collieries of the Burragorang Valley
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Coal seams were first discovered in the Burragorang Valley in the 1800's and the coal properties were found to be some of the highest quality coal in the country at the time. Mining of coal in the Burragorang Valley in the early days was many used for personnel reasons, that being heating and cooking. A local blacksmith in Picton by the name of Isaac Sant did use the coal in his black Smith Sho...

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  • @user-nj4no9py6p
    @user-nj4no9py6p 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Горное дело на фоне красивой природы восточной Австралии--👏

  • @jamessouth4776
    @jamessouth4776 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What ever happened to Clutha, can’t find much about them now, did they go broke in Australia?

  • @AJAllchin
    @AJAllchin หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing. Interesting to see current day photos of the old route. I wonder how it looks across its whole length

  • @zalired8925
    @zalired8925 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Interesting. Enjoyed that, thankyou.

  • @akf6815
    @akf6815 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent👍

  • @alistermcmillan9069
    @alistermcmillan9069 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice work. Did you by any chance come across photos of the Warragamba slot at the junction of the Coxs and the Wollondilly rivers? I'd be very interested if you did. I've seen references to a slot canyon on that spot that apparently hid the Coxs enough to stop European explorers realising it was the easiest route across to the west of the mountains. That's all I know and I'm very keen to learn more or see some images. Any steers would be hugely appreciated.

    • @BurragorangValley
      @BurragorangValley 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Alister, no I haven't heard of the Warragamba slot, but you have sparked my interest to find out more.

  • @David-jr1ft
    @David-jr1ft 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Jeff brought back a lot of memories.I came across a b/w photo of myself and Werner Wollinski. I am on the right hand side .This photo was taken in 1975 at Valley 2. I started work at Valley 1 in 1969 then went to Valley 2 then to Valley 3 then later on to Tahmoor Colliery where I finished my mining career.My father Joe Laurence also worked at Valley 2 as the bathroom attendant there.After coming from Appin Colliery. Glad to be part of the history of Burragorang Valley. Dave.

    • @BurragorangValley
      @BurragorangValley 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Dave, that's a lot of low seam mining mate. Tahmoor would've been a relief with its 2 metre seam.

  • @79mk
    @79mk 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awsome work Jeff.

  • @jodieclinton3681
    @jodieclinton3681 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for such a great presentation, I would love to learn more about the valley and the Collieries. I have grown up with some stories, but would like to learn more. My Grandfather was William Clinton, you mention and Jack Clinton, my Great Grandfather.

    • @BurragorangValley
      @BurragorangValley 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it Jodie, I'm friends with your cousin Josh. I meet Ernest Clinton a couple of times, but at that stage in life I didn't have any questions. now I have 1000s, I hope to do a video on Nattai Bulli and the Clinton family's part in it and the growth of Camden after a little more research.

    • @jodieclinton3681
      @jodieclinton3681 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That will be great...I'll keep an eye out for it.@@BurragorangValley

  • @damienodonohue1327
    @damienodonohue1327 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bloody amazing, hard tough men,and no bullshit or carry on about em😐

  • @toms5912
    @toms5912 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for posting this. My Grandfather was the manager at the Wollondilly Coal Preperation Plant / washery for many years. Recently I was interested to find out more on the history of coal in the area and found these videos. I Have a few videos / pictures that i'd be more than happy to share with you to upload here. - Please reach out and let me know the best way to send. Cheers, Tom

    • @BurragorangValley
      @BurragorangValley 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry about the late reply Tom, been on holidays for a bit, It would be great to get a copy of the video's. you can reach me on the Burragorang mine workers factbook page or email burragorangvalley@gmail.com Thank you Jeff

  • @michaelfairfax6117
    @michaelfairfax6117 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done Jeffrey, an excellent presentation on the history of mining.

  • @tassiedevil49
    @tassiedevil49 ปีที่แล้ว

    I worked there for 10 years. In my first job with Clutha Rough Laboratory I went to all the mines shown except Tahmoor and Valley 4. I then worked underground at Brimstone 2 for some years before being transferred to Brimstone 1 when I achieved my Deputy’s Ticket. Excellent film showing what the Burragorang Valley was all about and how much it helped New South Wales and Australia grow and advance. That is an awful lot of coal to come out of this valley in all the mines lifetime.

    • @scotjohn4440
      @scotjohn4440 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aye Mal!

    • @BurragorangValley
      @BurragorangValley 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi @tassiedevil49 would love to hear more about your time at Valley 4. Thanks Jeff