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Colin Stone (1914 - 2004) - Mining Industry. Recorded 29 April 1988. Part 1/1.
In this short interview Colin Stone recalls his work career at Hebburn-Bellbird recalling the take over by Peko-Wallsend in 1955, the ceasing of loading Pelton coal in 1973, and the reason for the rail line stopping at Hexham.
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SubjectStone, Colin, 1914-2004Coal mines and mining -- New South WalesBellbird Colliery (N.S.W.)Hebburn Colliery (N.S.W.)Pelton Colliery (N.S.W.)PersonJack DelaneyCreatorStone, Colin, 1914-2004Delaney, Jack, 1919-2010CollectionVoices of the HunterPlaceCessnock, NSWDate Created29th April 1988Location[1] Hebburn No. 1 Colliery, NSW[2] Bellbird Colliery, NSW[3] Pelton Colliery, NSWIdentifier397A