Mining disasters / John and Jennifer Barwick.
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TextSeries: Barwick, John, Australia's worst disasters ; Publication details: Port Melbourne, Vic. : Heinemann Library, 1999.Description: 32 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 28 cmISBN: - 1863918868
- 363.1196220994 21
- TN311 .B37 1999
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| Schools Collection | Australian Emergency Management Library | BOOK | S363.1196220994 BAR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 010334035 |
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Includes glossary.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Mining in Australia : benefits and hazards -- Two tragedies : a mistake made twice -- An incredible escape : North Lyell, 1932 -- Queensland disaster : Mount Mulligan, 1921 -- Industrial trouble : Wonthaggi, 1937 -- Two recent disasters : underground explosions -- Making mines safer : a dangerous occupation -- Australia's worst mine disasters -- Glossary -- Further information -- Index.
"This book contains accounts of seven of Australia's worst minging disasters. It looks at the causes of each disaster and discusses the improvements in mine safety that have resulted from investigations into mine disasters" -- BOOK JACKET
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