Ray Christison. Tyldesley Village was a mining community that grew on company-owned land around the headworks of the Great Western Mine and its successor Tyldesley Colliery. People began establishing homes in the valley containing the Great Western mine from 1904 and by the 1920s a vibrant community had grown in this locality. The colliery at Tyldesley operated under the control of a number of owners between 1904 and 1960. Changes in work practices, mining methods and the depletion of coal reserves during the 1950s led to a gradual decline in the mine's workforce. By the mid 1960s the village was almost deserted.

This book tells the story of the development of the Great Western Mine/Tyldesley Colliery, and the community that depended on this enterprise for its existence. The story is set within the wider context of the development of coalmining in the Cullen Bullen district from 1888 to 1960.

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Philip J Pells and Philip J Hammon. The fascinating story about the mining of coal and oil shale in the Jamison and Megalong Valleys and includes the history of the Scenic Railway. 254 pages, colour and b & w.

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Lithgow State Mine - A pictorial History

A pictorial history of the Lithgow State Coal Mine by Ray Christison.

The book of 124 pages will be available in paperback at the retail price of $29.95. It contains over 110 images in black and white and colour and contains many stories of the mine and its employees.

We also welcome enquiries from businesses wishing to purchase copies of the book for resale. A special price has been set for orders in excess of 5 copies.

Enquiries can be directed to the book’s author Ray Christison on 6353 1812 or by email at highground@swiftdsl.com.au

All proceeds from the sale of the book will go towards the continued operation and development of the State Mine Museum.

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Furnace, Fire and Forge

By Bob McKillop with contributions by various researchers.

The story of Australia's first and only inland heavy industrial centre from its beginnings in 1869 and the establishment of the first blast furnace there in 1874 to the final closue of the iron and steel works in 1932.

Published by Light Railway Research Society of Australia Inc.

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