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.
Excellently produced documentary on the history of coal mining activities in The Oaks and surrounding districts. My wife’s family the Tickner’s lived in The Oaks . And they lived at the top of the hill on the left just as you entered The Oaks. My father in law Cecil, worked for Clinton’s in Camden. It has all changed since I first ventured out there back in the early eighties. So much history I like many did not realise. Thank you for this important insight.
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.
Great videos and memories! I remember the coal trucks coming up Argyle Street in Camden on their way from Nattai to Glenlee. I guess half the boys in my year went into the mines and some ended up with boats, Hemis, GTHOs and weekenders in Huskisson.
At 11:43 the mighty International Road Boss. What a solid unit quietly working the mines, never failing. It could still run the Hay plain to Gol Gol today.
@@Gav671 International trucks are very good too, ACCOs, T Lines and Atkinson fitted their market segment perfectly. The Road Boss was probably fancier though. Clutha had a lot of them, all from Henry Crouch apparently. I wonder if he was the same Henry Crouch who had the place with the feedlot at Coolah.
The end scene travelling through the tunnel shows the expansive nature of coal mine to an outsider. Enjoyed the video and appropriate music score to go with it sets the scene. Do you know what the music track was?
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
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
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.
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.
How did you get access to video the Valley Mines ruins? I worked at Wollondilly Extended 1968-1970. My Dad worked at Nattai Bulli for over 29 years, retired in 1980. Great memories, thanks. Grahame Feltis.
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.
Thanks Dave, that's a lot of low seam mining mate. Tahmoor would've been a relief with its 2 metre seam.
Great work, very interesting👍
Excellently produced documentary on the history of coal mining activities in The Oaks and surrounding districts. My wife’s family the Tickner’s lived in The Oaks . And they lived at the top of the hill on the left just as you entered The Oaks. My father in law Cecil, worked for Clinton’s in Camden. It has all changed since I first ventured out there back in the early eighties. So much history I like many did not realise. Thank you for this important insight.
Brings back many memories. All of these mines were an eye opener for me.
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.
Aye Mal!
Hi @tassiedevil49 would love to hear more about your time at Valley 4. Thanks Jeff
Well done Jeffrey, an excellent presentation on the history of mining.
Great videos and memories! I remember the coal trucks coming up Argyle Street in Camden on their way from Nattai to Glenlee. I guess half the boys in my year went into the mines and some ended up with boats, Hemis, GTHOs and weekenders in Huskisson.
Горное дело на фоне красивой природы восточной Австралии--👏
At 11:43 the mighty International Road Boss. What a solid unit quietly working the mines, never failing. It could still run the Hay plain to Gol Gol today.
White Road Boss.
@@jefftheaussie2225Thanks mate my bad.. yes white indeed.
@@Gav671 International trucks are very good too, ACCOs, T Lines and Atkinson fitted their market segment perfectly. The Road Boss was probably fancier though. Clutha had a lot of them, all from Henry Crouch apparently. I wonder if he was the same Henry Crouch who had the place with the feedlot at Coolah.
The end scene travelling through the tunnel shows the expansive nature of coal mine to an outsider. Enjoyed the video and appropriate music score to go with it sets the scene. Do you know what the music track was?
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
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
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.
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.
That will be great...I'll keep an eye out for it.@@BurragorangValley
How did you get access to video the Valley Mines ruins? I worked at Wollondilly Extended 1968-1970. My Dad worked at Nattai Bulli for over 29 years, retired in 1980. Great memories, thanks. Grahame Feltis.
Two questions:
1) Why did mining stop in this area?
2) Was Glenlee ever a colliery, or only a rail loading point?
Brilliant film . Love the clutha trucks
is that velley 3 bin still there ?
Yes Ben, Valley 3 bins still standing as in the video.