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Jack Wood (1908-1984) - Mine Worker. Recorded 7 February 1978. Part 1/1
John Reginald 'Jack' Wood was born at Cessnock in 1908 the son of William Wood who worked at Aberdare Extended Colliery. Jack Wood began working at Aberdare Extended in 1922 where he recalls the many pit horses which worked at the colliery.
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SubjectCessnock (N.S.W.)Pit horsesWood, John Reginald, 1908-198Coal mines and miningAberdare Extended Colliery (N.S.W.)PersonJack DelaneyInterview logSummary: Jack Wood (1908-1984) - Mine Worker. Recorded 7 February 1978. Part 1/1Depicts or Relates ToBilly DaveyCreatorWood, John Reginald, 1908-198Delaney, Jack, 1919-2010PlaceCessnock, NSWDate Created7th February 1978Location[1] Cessnock, NSW[2] Aberdare Extended Colliery, NSWIdentifier246B