South Wales coalfield

Centralia No. 5 Mine Explosion Centralia No. 5 Mine Explosion On March 25, 1947, a blast in Centralia Coal Mine killed 111 workers. Centralia Coal Mine No. 5 had been operational since 1907 and had never suffered a major disaster. Prior to this event only four shotfirers were killed in 1921 (Fleege). Because of the safety record of the mine, it was considered relatively safe and a disaster seemed remote. The United States had just ended a war and the economy was picking up and production

Whilst considering the effects of Mrs. Thatcher’s policies on the coal mining communities of the south Wales valleys, the question arises, just how effective were her economic policies for these communities? Whilst much has been made of her achievement at being the first female Prime Minister of Great Britain, she did so with a small majority of just 70, which equated to 43percent of the ‘vote’. However, the cold fact was, that Thatcher, and her conservative government, were now in a primary position

Hewison claimed that as an industry dies, the heritage solution is gradually applied. Depending on the developing process of coal industry, it seems that it is too early to talk about the development of industrial heritage of coal in China. However, in fact, industrial heritage of coal has already become an infant industry in this country. For example, Haizhou Colliery in Liaoning province is the biggest open pit coalmine in Asia. It was explored in 1897, and in 1953, this colliery was used again

In the dictionary, heritage represents valuable things that have been passed down to descendants. The behavior of heritage protection is a process of inheritance. Heritage protection not only conserves precious historical places and objects, but also provides the authentic environments for people to experience and research history. The valued and diverse heritage can bring a great impact on people’s behavior and feeling. Industrial heritage, as an essential part of heritage, has become a booming

Strikers played a more transformative role during the progressive era. The strikers were the face of grievances facing workers. They gathered and fought for the rights they thought they deserved. They were able to accomplish demands that had plagued their lives for years. Without the use of striking or unionized assemblies, a push for rights would have been lost in the aggressive and influential employers. The reformers and push to give workers’ rights came about from the loud voice of strikes.

the 1800’s Phylloxera, a disease in the vines destroyed over two thirds of the vineyards in Europe and by 1875 Australia fell victim (John Beeston. (2008). History of Wine in Australia) However with the strict regulations implemented in Australia, South Australia’s Barossa Valley remained free from Phylloxera and today has some of the oldest vines remaining in the world. By the 1980’s domestic wine consumption per capita had reached 17.3 litres, as the ‘bag in a box’ an Australian innovation had

Cultural Resource Management” presented by K. M. Sullivan in 1986. This paper is about game theory and negotiation processes. It refers specifically to the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service's approach to cultural resource management. It has implications for academic researchers in dealings with Aboriginal people. In New South Wales where environmental impact assessment is required, the Service has the right to require archaeological survey to be carried out for Aboriginal sites. Such

Introduction Empirical research consisting of simple observation of the day-to-day realities of criminal proceedings in the Downing Centre Local Courts, and the completion of systematic fieldwork notes intends to address the complex nature of justice. With specific regard to the operation of the local court system and its key players, the

When did the British settlers arrive at Australia? The first fleet arrived at Botany Bay on the 18th of January 1788 which was later declared as an official prison. The Captain of the fleet, Captain Phillips however found out that the harbour was in lack of fresh water therefore was unsuitable for conviction. The fleet then redirected to Port Jackson which then marked the official first European landing on Sydney Harbour. While setting up the official penal colony 751 convicts along with 252 marines

City of Fountains Creativity and Inspiration Many people living in Kansas City do not appreciate one of the things their home is known for, fountains. A member of our group originally thought of the nickname “City of Fountains”, so we took that idea and expanded it. Our exhibit would not only educate our community about a subject they never would have thought of, but would implement a curiosity about the history of this city for young minds to learn as well. We also thought that the exhibit should