The Wonthaggi State Coal Mine was arguably the most dangerous mine in Australia. Using archival footage and interviews, this film captures the spirit of Wonthaggi, her mateship and her community spirit, as elicited from the men and women who lived through the mine’s strongest days. The mine opened in 1909, and the last whistle rang in 1968, signifying the end to a place of danger and industrial turmoil. It was from this environment of danger that the workplace created a solidarity amongst workers that is both encouraging and astonishing. ‘Black gold, kindred sprit’ is a testament to this community spirit.
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ACMI Identifier
309660
Language
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Coal mines and mining
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Wonthaggi (Victoria)
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Archival materials
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Interviews
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Community
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Trade-unions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Trade-unions - Australia
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Mateship
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)