COAL CREEK, KORUMBURRA

COAL CREEK ROAD KORUMBURRA, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE

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    COAL CREEK, KORUMBURRA - History

    Coal was discovered at Coal Creek in 1872, but little mining took place until the early 1890s. Coal Creek was set aside as a coal reserve in 1879, and an exploratory tunnel begun in 1888 intersected 3 coal seams. Commercial production untilising a new Victorian Railways branch line commenced in 1892. The operation was expanded with the creation of a new company in 1894, but lost VR contracts saw the mine struggle for many years. In 1922 the operation was reformed as sunbeam collieries, which operated until 1958/59.

    Interpretation of Site

    COAL CREEK, KORUMBURRA - Interpretation of Site

    The site has been remodelled from an archaeological mining place to a replica mine and a reconstructed 'mining village'. In the process, it is assumed that much of the archaeolgocial potential of the place has been destroyed. HOwever intact pockets of sub-surface archaeology may survive within the site.

    Heritage Inventory Description

    COAL CREEK, KORUMBURRA - Heritage Inventory Description

    The site consists of a large area containing a reconstructed 'mining village' and a replica 'Coal Creek Mine'. No intact, authentic, in situ mining fabric was noted.

    No intact, authentic in situ coal mining or processing fabric was noted during a cursory inspection.

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