Episode 249 - The Beaconsfield Mine Disaster Part 2 (2006)
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Description
In this episode, we explore the harrowing story of the Beaconsfield Mine disaster, a mining accident that occurred in Tasmania, Australia, in 2006. We delve into the events leading up...
show moreJoin Holly and Matthew as they look into this gripping story of survival and resilience in the face of tragedy.
Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
Used under a Creative Commons license.
Sources Cited:
Fears for miners caught in rockfall https://web.archive.org/web/20070814123629/http://www.news.com.au/story/0%2C10117%2C18932778-1702%2C00.html
Grave concerns held for trapped miners https://web.archive.org/web/20060427214056/http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200604/s1623633.htm
Miners trapped underground for two weeks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXC-LYD-4LU
Larry Knight’s autopsy https://web.archive.org/web/20110422110334/http://www.supremecourt.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/120889/alx.016.002.0003_043.pdf
Beaconsfield rescuer relives drama https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/gympie/beaconsfield-rescuer-relives-drama/news-story/1b3c0631c130f6c29e492569d93fec2f
New bid to reach missing miners https://www.smh.com.au/national/new-bid-to-reach-missing-miners-20060428-gdnfrw.html
Miners face more delays https://web.archive.org/web/20071117101019/http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,19063946-1702,00.html
Foo Fighters make good on word to miners https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/foo-fighters-tribute-to-miners/news-story/2c8f6a5f84bedf8aa6fa4a0f7541e9c3
Enough Rope with Andrew Denton https://web.archive.org/web/20070104013731/http://www.abc.net.au/tv/enoughrope/transcripts/s1638565.htm
Trapped Australian miners aid their escape https://web.archive.org/web/20060513024304/http://news.monstersandcritics.com/asiapacific/article_1160369.php/Trapped_Australian_miners_aid_their_escape
Journalist Richard Carleton dies http://www.abc.net.au/news/2006-05-07/journalist-richard-carleton-dies/1747538
A disaster waiting to happen https://www.smh.com.au/national/a-disaster-waiting-to-happen-20060516-gdnjvk.html
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