Andrew Colvin (1924-2008) - Mines surveyor and undermanager. Recorded 1 November 1990. Part 3/3.

TAPE 451A ANDREW COLVIN Recorded 1 November 1990. PART 3/3.

00:05
Big fire. Recalls drainage water having layer of oil. 00:25 Oxygen content. Description of "gannon board" (lower board).

1:23
Recalls high levels of carbon-monoxide around 15%.

3:10
Gannon board.

3:18
Recalls tunnels.

4:25
Recalls rubber belts. Sidler not being paid contract rates.

6:31
Recalls outbreak of fire in pit.

7:15
Recollection of Assistant Manager.

8:15
Recalls Mr. Milton retiring. John Mitchell.

11:01
Recalls sealing of Aberdare shaft after fire.

11:30
Recalls Bellbird petrol used in pit trucks.

13:10
Recalls there being gas in No. 2 tunnel.

14:23
Athol Lightfoot.

15:30
Recalls Bellbird having shuttle cars & 11BUs.

17:40
Description of "hopper".

18:40
End (Tape 451/Side A)

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