Victoria

Two significant coal mine disasters took place here at the no 20 Shaft in Dalyston, Victoria, Australia

The first occurred during the first year of operation on the 20th February 1931, when 4 men died underground.
Then disaster strikes once again, on the 15th February 1937, in which another 13 men died underground this explosion was so powerful ,it blew the cage out of the shaft some 40 ft above the surface, and hit the poppet head, making this the worst mining disaster in Australia's history.

The newspaper of the day "the Canberra Times" can be read from the national archives. (Link Below)
https://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/2424471

This second disaster, in which Thirteen miners were killed from the explosion, resulted in a successful national campaign to improve  conditions for all Australian miners.

So at least some good came from the sad deaths of these miners.
May they rest in piece.

The Dalyston township today, is nothing more than a few assorted stones and cement slabs laying around, and allotment numbers found on  maps of the area.

LOT 36 Bass Highway
Dalyston
VIC 3992

Everywhere you look there is something happening over a ten-day multi-arts celebration.

Set elevated above the South Gippsland Hwy its a nice spot to have a picnic, and enjoy the view.

Have a picnic, use the BBQ, enjoy the views, or try your luck at fishing, its all here. Water tap is at end of Pier Road next to waters edge a few metres from the BBQ.

Halls Gap Zoo is a 25 acre zoo located about 7 km from Halls Gap, Victoria, Australia.it is also Victoria's largest regional zoo.

Here you will find over 120 different native and exotic species of animals and birds.

Wild Encounters - make the most of your day and add one of our many memorable experiences. Magic Moments will get you closer than your ever thought possible to Aussie willdife.

Be sure to take the walk to the Blast Furnace and bring your camera with you.

A nice place to take a few photos of the waterfall and take a picnic lunch with you.

Mansfield Zoo is one of North East Victoria's hidden secrets, with a large collection of exotic and native animals on 30 acres of picturesque parkland featuring lovely views across the Delatite Valley to Mt Buller.

Melbourne Zoo is a window into the world of wildlife, with 250 species from Australia and around the world. Melbourne Zoo showcases the wonders of nature, on view only 4km from the city centre

• Open Times 9am–5pm
• Number of species: 320
• Number of animals: 5,120