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Dobson Heritage


In the next suburb over, about 5 minutes from where I live off the side of the road is this display of old heritage mining equipment. 


Dobson is a very small suburb but a bit bigger than Kaiata (where I live), it has houses and a local pub which has now closed down and lived in privately. These photos were taken early in the morning over Winter so not many people about.



This particular display was officially opened in 2018 by the then mayor of that time Tony Kokshoorn and assisted by Brian Creagh who was the oldest living Dobson coal miner.

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roentare said…
The old heritage mining equipment is really eye catching. Love the rusted look on these metals.
17 October 2023 at 09:18
Bill said…
It's nice to see what the miners used in the old days. I like the shovel and pick on the historical structure.
17 October 2023 at 09:18
magiceye said…
The miners must have led a tough life.
17 October 2023 at 17:42
DawnTreader said…
I think it's good when they keep displays like that to remind of the history of a place.
17 October 2023 at 23:01
local alien said…
Good to see the mines and the miners are remembered. Lots of history there
18 October 2023 at 00:17
Iris Flavia said…
Very interesting. Must´ve been a hard life... Great the workers are honored like that.
18 October 2023 at 17:14
Tom said…
...it's a nice tribute.
19 October 2023 at 02:50
NCSue said…
I love seeing displays like this and imagining what it was like when it was an actively working site.
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19 October 2023 at 10:12
s.c said…
Nice displays of that mining equipment.
19 October 2023 at 21:56
William Kendall said…
That stands out well.
5 November 2023 at 05:43
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