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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
